Along the shoreline, the recently renovated, historic Cottages at Nick’s Cove are a unique bayside sanctuary – an iconic destination where guests can either escape the city and unwind or embark on their next West Marin adventure. Twelve colorful cottages offer relaxed luxury, a place where relaxation reigns for a couple nights or an extended getaway.
A West Marin destination, Nick’s Cove casual eatery and bar boast laid-back charm, where we welcome visitors and locals with elevated comfort food and beverages. Collaborating with talented local farmers, purveyors and producers, we offer the freshest seafood, seasonal produce, local wines and inspired cocktails. Stop by for a post-beach pit stop or a weekly gathering spot.
The area around Nick’s Cove is a favorite of equestrians, hikers, birders, cyclists, mushroom foragers, wind surfers, kayakers, picnickers, and road-trippers of all persuasions. Nick’s Cove can arrange an array of aquatic and land-based activities for guests, such as kayaking, paddle boarding, cheese and farm tours, fishing, and of course, in-room massages.
North America’s premier Eco-Resort The Stanford Inn on the Mendocino Coast offers stunning ocean views, beautifully landscaped grounds and gardens, pond, donkeys, llamas, and horses. The rambling lobby, guest rooms and suites are inspired by elegant simplicity. Every detail is attended to, from wood-burning fireplaces to the sumptuous chef-prepared organic breakfasts. Inspired by the Stanford’s Certified Organic gardens, The Ravens’ Restaurant, featured in Oprah Magazine, is outstanding and nationally acclaimed for plant based cuisine. The guest experience is enhanced by Massage in the Forest, canoeing, kayaking and mountain biking along Big River. The inn is pet-friendly, family-friendly, welcomes meetings, group retreats, weddings and elopements.
Ocean views, sea stacks, sandy beaches, redwood forests, 20 miles of private trails and architectural treats will be part of your experience at the recently completed Inn at Newport Ranch. Located on a 2,200 acre coastal cattle ranch on the dramatically beautiful North Coast of California, three and one half hours north of San Francisco, the Inn has everything you need for a unique vacation, destination wedding, small conference or retreat. #1 Fort Bragg Bed and Breakfast Inn on Trip Advisor!
The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek on the beautiful Mendocino Coast provides a unique Northern California experience that guests won’t find at other hotels in the Mendocino and Little River areas. Spread out over 6.5 acres of lush gardens, meadows and forested land, our Mendocino inn offers the perfect setting to spend the ultimate extravagance in work, rest and travel – Time. It is only by making the most of every moment that we can create a sense of having more.
Come experience the majestic California coast firsthand at our Mendocino hotel! Our coastal inn offers contemporary ocean view cottages and private rooms, perfect as a place to relax and unwind with friends and loved ones or begin your escape into nature’s splendor. Catch the sun setting each day on the Pacific Ocean from your comfortable and spacious cottage or suite on our property.
In Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Theis family is celebrating seven decades of European hospitality at its beautiful Bavarian-inspired Hofsas House Hotel, which is as charming as the town itself. With firm roots in the past, the family is looking toward the future by keeping abreast of guests’ every need. Owned and operated by the Theis Family, Hofsas House Hotel is within walking distance of everything Carmel has to offer, including a stunning beach, fine restaurants and shops, and wine tasting. It provides peaceful respite and European charm just minutes from Monterey, Pebble Beach, Big Sur and Pacific Grove. The Hofsas House’s 38 spacious, one-of-a-kind rooms boast European comfort and lovely views, not to mention amenities like fireplaces, private balconies, wet bars, kitchens and patios. Large suites provide the perfect stay for newlyweds and everyone else seeking an extra special getaway. Dutch doors in every room allow guests to welcome in the ocean air, and free WiFi enables them to stay connected.
Situated atop a bluff in peaceful seclusion with breathtaking views this romantic Mendocino coast historic inn offers ocean and garden view rooms in the 1883 mansion, four bluff top cottage units and four luxury oceanfront suites. All accommodations have fireplaces, private baths, luxurious bathrobes, 400 thread count sheets, fluffy comforters, comfy chairs, hair dryer, Keuig coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, and fresh flowers from our gardens. On arrival you are greeted with a welcome basket of wine, fruit and our special homemade chocolate chip cookies. A decanter of port and chocolates await you at bedtime. Complimentary gourmet breakfast is served in the your room. Private steps to the beach. Hiking, horseback riding and ocean kayaking are all available nearby. Near Anderson Valley wineries. The inn features a European-style Day Spa to heal body, mind and soul. Weddings in the gazebo. Elopement package. Four pet-friendly rooms.
East Brother Lighthouse, or more accurately a Light Station, is a beautifully restored Victorian Lighthouse Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Inn perched atop a rocky island in the strait that separates San Francisco and San Pablo Bays.
Located less than an hour from downtown San Francisco, the lighthouse Dinner, Bed and Breakfast is close enough for a weekend jaunt or as a unique complement to your San Francisco/Northern California visit. Once on the island, visitors take in the spectacular views of the San Francisco skyline, Mount Tamalpais, and the Marin coastline.
The lighthouse offers the rare combination of both a lighthouse dinner bed & breakfast and a unique destination. Though only a ten-minute boat ride to the island, the lighthouse inn seems to be a world away from the lights of the nearby cities.
East Brother Light Station has been an active lighthouse for more than 148 years. The Inn began operations over 40 years ago as a means of earning money for the upkeep of the restored lighthouse and facilities. Guests of East Brother Light Station have a direct impact upon its preservation. Funds earned by the Inn, through its non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation, pay for ongoing restoration and maintenance costs of the buildings and equipment on the island.
The distinctive Craftsman-style AAA Four-Diamond inn, combines yesterday’s history with today’s comforts. Located on three acres encompassing mature pine trees, redwoods, hundreds of rhododendrons, and many native plants, this extraordinary inn features ancient virgin redwood timbers eco-salvaged from Mendocino’s Big River. The site, overlooking Smuggler’s Cove and the Pacific Ocean, is one mile south of the historic village of Mendocino. The inn provides a peaceful retreat for those enjoying the North Coast’s many recreational opportunities and the delights of Mendocino. The eleven guest rooms, eight with private redwood decks, are furnished to provide the ultimate in comfort. Each room with the exception of our two room Meadowview suite, has an ocean view framed by coastal spruce and pine trees, fireplace, quality Italian linens from Sferra, a cozy seating area with leather club chairs, desk, and excellent lighting. Additional amenities include LCD flat screen TVs with DVD, Wi-fi high speed Internet access, telephones with complimentary local and domestic long distance service, seasonally-changing cooked-to-order breakfast, and a wine hour with a selection of appetizers presented in room-specific Mendo Boxes crafted from eco-salvaged redwood used to build the inn.
When planning your stay, be sure to include a visit to The Pavilion, a new home for their spa services. The Pavilion is a temple of relaxation and rejuvenation where guests can go to be pampered and refreshed, as an indulgent addition to a stay at the Inn. Nestled beneath the trees on the Inn’s beautiful property, The Pavilion is an oasis of uplifting serenity.
Upon arriving at the Inn on Summer Hill, a Santa Barbara bed and breakfast, you will immediately understand the most repeated guest comment with reference to the attention to detail experienced at this Santa Barbara inn. The stunning architectural California example of Craftsman-style is elaborately expressed throughout the property. In addition, every balcony room has partial ocean views and Summerland has some of the most fabulous beaches in the area. A friendly, gracious staff member will welcome you at check in and acquaint you with the many amenities you will enjoy during your stay. You will experience the delightful lobby and the cozy dining room. Continental Breakfast is available in the dining room, or in your room on your patio or balcony upon request. Small bites cheese, crackers & wine, coffee and tea await you each afternoon. You can end the day with complimentary dessert before you retire to your private fireside room.
At The Avalon Hotel we offer an environment of understated elegance, where luxurious bedding, unique artwork and classic Craftsman style combine to create an enchanting experience. Enjoy the breathtaking ocean view from our roof-top deck or spend a quiet moment on our garden patio. Our distinctive atmosphere and unique accents designed just for the hotel create an enticing retreat that will become the foundation of a memorable Catalina Island experience.
The Aurora Hotel on Catalina Island embraces guests with sleek style and modern sensibilities. Aurora features 16 rooms, two junior suites and a master suite. A roof-top deck with sweeping ocean views and a cosmopolitan lobby provide an array of public areas for relaxing and reconnecting. Guest rooms feature Tempurpedic mattresses, flat screen televisions and hand-crafted bath amenities. Teal and chocolate color Aurora’s modern furnishings, which have been custom-designed to suit the hotel’s metropolitan ambiance.
Alegria – a joyful, light spirit… an inn that welcomes you by putting your cares to rest so that you can focus on more important things – hummingbirds out the window, the fragrance of the ocean breeze, sunlight across the path to the beach. At Alegria and you are steps from the beach and all that the historical village of Mendocino has to offer: galleries of fine art, interesting shops, and simply and fine restaurants serving nourishing carefully made food. Alegria of Mendocino: experience the simple and restorative pleasures of rest, relaxation, good food, and natural beauty.
For rooms on the ocean side, a full breakfast is served each morning in our ocean view dining room. It can be brought to your room instead by your request. It starts with our locally roasted organic Thanksgiving Coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Juice and fresh or poached fruit, depending on the season, follows. Next might be broccoli fritatta and buttermilk pecan coffee cake or pumpkin ginger pancakes and with chicken apple sausage. The menu is always changing. At the Alegria Quartet, a continental breakfast is brought in a basket to your room each morning. A freshly baked pastry with coffee or tea and juice is just enough to get you moving in the morning!
Perhaps the most beautiful and famous inn located in California, the Green Gables Inn is a historic gem with panoramic views of the Monterey Bay. Every detail in this exquisite Queen Anne Victorian, built in 1888, has been meticulously restored for your enjoyment. Make your reservation well in advance for a very special getaway.
This Four Sisters Inn blends the modern luxuries and sophisticated services of a boutique hotel with the traditional amenities and architecture of a B & B
This distinctive Santa Cruz, California bed and breakfast inn is situated on a bluff across from Cowell’s Beach and the famous Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk.
West Cliff Inn, part of the prestigious Four Sisters Inn’s collection, features a stately, three-story Italianate Victorian with its spacious, wraparound porch was completely renovated and features a breezy, coastal decor with fabrics in crisp blues and whites.
This Four Sisters Inn blends the modern luxuries and sophisticated services of a boutique hotel with the traditional amenities and architecture of a B & B.
Many guest rooms feature ocean views and jetted spa hot tubs. As with all Four Sisters Inns, rates include our celebrated amenities including a sumptuous breakfast buffet, afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres, morning newspaper delivery, and bicycles to borrow to explore town, making this Santa Cruz California bed and breakfast hotel lodging a perfect romantic getaway.
Explore downtown Santa Cruz, the world famous Beach and Boardwalk and beyond from your bed and breakfast hideaway. Your California adventure begins at the doorstep of our one-of-a-kind hotel lodging experience.
Enjoy fabulous views of the Pacific from just about every window of this four diamond bed and breakfast inn — dramatically located on a bluff above the Dana Point Yacht Harbor.
Listed on the 2008 Conde Nast Traveler’s Gold List and voted Best Bed and Breakfast in Orange County for the sixth year in a row, Blue Lantern Inn’s guests savor a delicious breakfast in the morning and wine and hors d’oeuvres in the afternoon. Other amenities include onsite spa treatments, a fitness center, two meeting rooms and bicycles for exploring the beautiful coastline.
This Four Sisters Inn blends the modern luxuries and sophisticated services of a boutique hotel with the traditional amenities and architecture of a B & B.
