Gaige House

Tucked into the Sonoma Valley hamlet of Glen Ellen, the Gaige House feels like a secret hideaway. Of course, it’s not really a secret; the Gaige House is regularly recommended in Michelin and other guides, and has been listed repeatedly in Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List of the top hotels in the world.

An elegant blend of vintage and contemporary, the inn features 23 thoughtfully appointed guestrooms with a modern, Asian flair. The verdant, secluded setting along Calabazas Creek includes an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub and is accented with calming fountains, a yoga enclave, private zen gardens and inviting outdoor spaces.

Tradewinds Carmel

Tradewinds Carmel has been called a secret gem in downtown Carmel, featured in Architectural Digest under “Glamorous Hotels” and voted one of the top inns by Coastal Living Magazine. The inn surrounds a beautiful courtyard with a stream, firepit and Meditation Garden. Rooms feature fine linens, kimono robes, signature organic bath products, as well as some fireplaces, balconies and ocean views.