California Bed and Breakfasts - 11 Great Options
Spend your next vacation exploring the Golden State. California offers everything from relaxing sunset walks along the beach to museums and art galleries to fine restaurants and some of the world's best wineries. But to truly immerse yourself, stay at a bed and breakfast and you'll enjoy the best in hospitality, as well. Here are some of the best bed and breakfasts in California to help make your trip perfect.
For travelers to Southern California, the Blue Lantern Inn in Dana Point is an ideal location from which to enjoy the myriad activities in the area. Perched atop a bluff overlooking the Dana Point Harbor and coastline, the inn offers individually decorated guest rooms, each with a fireplace and whirlpool tub. Several rooms offer incredible ocean views. The inn is within minutes of Laguna Beach and several excellent restaurants are within walking distance. The Channel Road Inn, located in the oceanside community of Santa Monica, is an excellent spot to enjoy all of Los Angeles. Each of the 15 guest rooms is beautifully decorated and many have fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Full breakfast, afternoon tea and wine and appetizers are all part of the fun. The inn is just minutes from downtown Los Angeles.
Pacific Grove, a stunning seaside town along California's Central Coast offers two of the state's great bed and breakfasts. The Green Gables Inn has to be in the top 10 most scenic bed and breakfasts in the world. The restored Victorian is just a few feet from Monterey Bay, and several of the inn's beautiful guest rooms boast an ocean view. The Gosby House Inn, also located in a restored Victorian, offers two dozen guest rooms, each with a fireplace. Guests can walk to the shore, as well as restaurant and shops. Both bed and breakfasts are just a short drive from all of the attractions of Monterey Bay.
The West Cliff Inn in Santa Cruz is another Central Coast gem. Located on a bluff overlooking the beach, the impressive Italianate Victorian is like a small boutique hotel, with its nine individually decorated guest rooms, all with fireplaces and many with whirlpool tubs. As you head up the coast toward San Francisco, book a stay at the Seal Cove Inn in Half Moon Bay. The picturesque seaside village is less than 25 miles from the city, but a world away in terms of peace and relaxation. The inn is like a English Country retreat, surrounded by trees and wildflowers. Each of the spacious rooms has a fireplace and king-size bed. Guests are pampered with breakfast, afternoon tea and hors d'oeuvres.
If you are looking for the perfect place to stay in the famed wine country, Napa Valley offers several excellent California bed and breakfasts. The Blackbird Inn, located in historic downtown Napa, is a perfect romantic spot right in the center of it all. Guests can take part in the Napa Valley Wine Walk, stroll over to the farmers market or drive to dozens of nearby wineries. Just outside of Napa, but still close to all the fun, are two special bed and breakfasts that will make you feel like you have traveled to the wine country of France. Located in Yountville, Lavender, a cozy country inn combines contemporary style with a touch of Provence. Guest rooms are located in four different buildings, all with fireplaces and a king-size bed. Maison Fleurie, another Yountville offering, is surrounded by a half-acre of landscaped gardens. The guest rooms are decorated in warm French Country style, and you'll find a teddy bear on the bed waiting to greet you.
The Sonoma area, another wine country hotspot, offers several of the best bed and breakfasts in California. Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza was built in 1901 and features all the historic charm you might expect, as well as a superb location in Healdsburg. Guests can pop out the door and are just seconds away from summertime concerts, shops, galleries and restaurants. The Inn at Sonoma is close to many area wineries and a popular cooking school where guests can book a lesson or cooking demonstration. The guest rooms include fireplaces and many have private balconies where you can enjoy morning coffee and the view. Relax in the rooftop hot tub or borrow bikes and ride around town. Full breakfasts are served in the morning, and in the afternoons, come back for wine and snacks.
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