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.
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Secret Garden Inn & Cottages
The Secret Garden Inn is a complex of cottages shaded by mature trees and banded together by beautiful gardens. The main house consists of an inviting living room, a country dining room and two guest accommodations. The other guest rooms are located in the four cottages, all with their private bathrooms and separate entrances. Five of the guest accommodations have their own private enclosed, patios with a personal hot tub. The atmosphere with us is romantic and restful.
Enjoy our delicious Breakfast tray brought to the privacy of your room and which includes: Dominique’s French recipe quiches, fresh-baked croissant or sweet bread, fresh fruit, coffee, tea and juices.
All our rooms have a TV-DVD, a private bath and shower and a hairdryer.
Many fine restaurants, shops, museums and sights of beautiful Santa Barbara are just a short stroll or a quick bike ride from the Inn.
The Inn at Newport Ranch
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!
Simpson House Inn
This 1874 Historic Landmark Victorian estate is in an acre of landscaped gardens, yet just a five-minute walk from the historic downtown, restaurants, shopping, theater, and easy access to the beach.
Guest rooms are individually decorated, but the overriding design is of timeless elegance and comfort. Antique wood beds, oriental rugs, wing back chairs in front of wood-burning fireplaces, and clawfoot or jetted tubs, private decks, porches and patios are some of the room features. The Victorian Estate home rooms have been restored with unique Victorian wallpaper treatments. The restored Carriage House offers spacious accommodations, light and airy with antique pine floors. English Garden Cottages are intimate with rich fabrics, fireplaces and tub nestled into a bay window.
Served each morning in the gardens and historic dining spaces of the Estate, our breakfast is a quiet ritual of fresh pastries, seasonal fruit, and thoughtfully prepared favorites, included with your stay through our amenity program. Guided by Michelin-recognized chef Julian Martinez, each offering reflects a balance of simplicity, quality, and warm hospitality.
Join us at in the afternoon for our timeless Afternoon Tea tradition. Each seating features a curated selection of fine teas, house-made pastries, delicate sandwiches, and classic accompaniments, served within the gardens and cozy parlors of our historic manor. Whether you’re celebrating something special or simply treating yourself, Afternoon Tea at Simpson House is an afternoon worth savoring.
With its envious location, tranquil setting, attentive service, and imaginative cuisine, the Simpson House Inn offers a retreat & respite in the heart of Santa Barbara.
The Marlo
Recently renovated, The Marlo is your home away from home in the Santa Barbara Wine Country. The Marlo is a thoughtful boutique hotel blending Danish-inspired design with contemporary elegance. As the first hotel in Solvang, The Marlo has grown from a local landmark into a premier destination, becoming a true staple of the community. Surrounded by serene gardens, it offers a tranquil escape that celebrates the charm of California wine country. With a focus on curated experiences and refined comfort, The Marlo invites guests to unwind in a setting where heritage meets modern sophistication.
Tallman Hotel
The Tallman is an immaculate 17 room country hotel located in the rural town of Upper Lake in the emerging Lake County wine country. The centerpiece is the fully restored 1890s western vernacular main hotel building reopened after a 40 year hiatus in 2006. Surrounding the main hotel building are 9 single rooms (4 with Japanese soaking tubs and outdoor showers), 4 suites, a small conference facility plus a pool and garden. Across the garden from the hotel is the Blue Wing Saloon Restaurant offering fine food and drink for lunch and dinner daily. The facility features fine interiors, comfortable beds, private baths, free parking, free Wi-Fi, TV and DVD players. The hotel is eco-friendly with a state-of-the-art geo-exchange heating and cooling system, solar panels, energy efficient lighting, etc. We are the first facility in Lake County to offer a free electric car charging station. In 2014 we added a delightful retail and gift shop nearby called The Upper Lake Mercantile. The property is listed on the California Register of Historic Places.
Petit Soleil
Petit Soleil, an intimate boutique seventeen room Bed & Beverage, is situated in Downtown San Luis Obispo within walking distance of the City Centre, but away from the hustle & bustle. Recently renovated and operated by Good Lion Hospitality, this boutique property exhibits the distinctive character, local flavor, and strong community that defines San Luis Obispo with an undercurrent of French charm.
Petit Soleil offers complimentary freshly house prepared farmer’s market breakfasts as well as complimentary aperitif hour wine and hors d’oeuvres that can be enjoyed in our gorgeous lobby, or in our green and lush outdoor courtyards with fire pit and cocktail garden. Elevated mini-bars are available in the rooms including house-made Good Lion Hospitality bottled cocktails and local wine.
Hotel Ynez
Hotel Ynez is nestled on two private acres with extensive gardens, a pool, bonfire pits, and a rustic outdoor pavilion for nights under the stars. Relaxed yet sophisticated, the property provides a respite from urban living. A place where modern travelers can lounge amongst the Oak trees, on private patios, or poolside, while nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara wine country.
MacCallum House
Lavender Inn
Originally built in 1874 as Ojai’s first schoolhouse, The Lavender Inn offers 8 uniquely decorated rooms, each with its own charm and style. Our spacious 1,000 sq ft. Provence Cottage, complete with a cozy fireplace, living room, kitchenette, and French doors that open to a private garden, is perfect for a secluded getaway. Start your day with a fresh continental breakfast featuring in-house baked goods by our baker Rys, and unwind in the evening with complimentary wine on the veranda, overlooking our beautiful gardens, fountains and pond. Enjoy rejuvenating facials and relaxing massages at the Ojai Garden Spa, just steps from our front door, or in the serene Garden Massage Gazebo nestled in the back. Bring your pup to stay in one of our dog friendly rooms! We host Girls’ Getaways, Wellness Retreats, Family Reunions, Elopements, intimate Cottage Weddings, in addition to larger Garden Weddings with a backdrop of the nearby mountains. Ideally located just steps from Ojai’s galleries, restaurants, and shops, the Lavender Inn provides an elegant yet peaceful retreat.
Inn at Schoolhouse Creek
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.
Inn at Occidental
Nestled amongst majestic redwoods in the charming village of Occidental, the Inn at Occidental is located nearby spectacular vineyards and orchards of Sonoma Wine Country, the stunning beaches and cliffs of the Sonoma Coast and the meandering Russian River. Also on the property is the Sonoma Cottage, a perfect getaway spot for families or for couples who enjoy traveling together. The Inn is also close to the Redwoods Zipline, the famous Osmosis Day Spa, and the historic Bohemian Grove!
The Inn at Occidental Wine Bar offers wine enthusiasts and wine newbies a wonderful opportunity to experience the exceptional wines of West Sonoma County. We focus exclusively on wines located within a few short miles of the Inn. Our selection of neighboring wineries has been carefully curated to showcase the extraordinary Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays of the region, as well as some interesting lesser known varietals. Each week, we offer a rotating list of featured wines available to purchase by the glass, along with an extended list of wines available for sale by the bottle. Patrons may enjoy their wine inside at the wine bar or outside in our courtyard or on our veranda.
This secluded Russian River Valley property is a retreat for solo travelers, a romantic escape for couples, a haven for digital nomads and a respite for the LGBTQ community.
Hofsas House
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.
McCloud Mercantile Hotel
We offer beautifully appointed accommodations that reflect McCloud’s history from the 1890’s to the 1940’s. Come enjoy one of our ten suites from The Arts and Crafts Room, The Railroad Room, The Hottentots Room to the Shasta Wintu Suite. We offer spacious rooms with luxurious amenities you will not find elsewhere. Our rooms are furnished with antiques, unique decor pieces, and accessories that contribute to the historic restoration of this special hotel.
The Groveland Hotel
Come visit us at our our recently renovated, beautiful boutique hotel in the Yosemite area. Just like gold in the California Gold Rush, the Groveland Hotel is a remarkable find among area lodging accommodations with its 18 beautifully-appointed guest rooms, wrap-around porches, and a delightful tiered patio. We’ve incorporated all the modern amenities you’re looking for while enveloping you in the historic sophistication of an early California ranch-style ambiance. Each of the three suites has a spa tub and fireplace.
Visit our restaurant, The Aroma Tavern a modern and cozy restaurant that specializes in both pub classics that are hearty and filling as well as innovative and new flavors that pull from the fresh ingredients of local California farms, vineyards, and breweries.
Activities nearby: Yosemite National Park, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, golf, fishing, swimming, skiing, photography, off-road exploring, tennis, snow shoeing, ice skating. Rated a “Top Ten Inn” in the US by Sunset Magazine’s “West’s Best”. Retreats. Weddings. Live Summer Entertainment.
Headlands Inn Bed & Breakfast
Headlands Inn is a distinctive bed and breakfast located in the heart of picturesque historic coastal village of Mendocino. Casual elegance awaits you where personalized service, charming accommodations, and tantalizing breakfasts ensure a perfect getaway. Ideally located, the Inn is only a short stroll to Mendocino’s wonderful shops, galleries, restaurants, and the mighty Pacific Ocean. Breakfast in bed with a San Francisco paper – Bedside chocolate – Afternoon tea and cookies – Breathtaking ocean views – Crackling fireplaces – Cozy featherbeds – Comfy robes – Peace and quiet – Fresh flowers – English garden. The Inn offers 7 uniquely appointed guest rooms of simple elegance, all with private baths, 5 with wood burning fireplaces; and a romantic cottage with a 2 person spa tub, wood burning fireplace, cable TV/DVD, microwave and fridge.
What does Mendocino offer? It offers a place to refresh, to renew and to rekindle relationships. It is a quaint and charming historic village with unsurpassed natural beauty. A place of rugged coastline with unmarred expanses of surging sea and sky, and spectacular sunsets, together with redwood forests and fresh exhilarating air. Come to relax, to reconnect, to celebrate, come and fall in love with Mendocino – and The Headlands Inn!
Garden Street Inn
Located in downtown San Luis Obispo’s (SLO) historic core and the heart of California’s Central Coast, Garden Street Inn offers old-world hospitality with new-century passion.
Classic decor reflects Victorian charm in our uniquely boutique hotel – many with fireplaces and private decks. Grab a book from the well-stocked Goldtree Library, or sip your morning coffee on our spacious outdoor communal deck. Meet the cook in preparation of a delicious breakfast each morning which is served in the McCaffrey Morning Room.
This nostalgic college town surrounded by the natural beauty of the rolling hills and coastal valleys is a short drive from Avila and Morro Bay, Hearst Castle, Pismo Beach and artistic Cambria. Golf, tennis, biking and hiking opportunities abound. The myriad local tourist attractions including world renowned vineyards and wineries, California Missions, Museums and Beaches, make SLO a wonderful choice for a vacation getaway.
Elk Cove Inn & Spa
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.
Dennen’s Victorian Farmhouse
Coachman’s Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Situated in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, Coachman’s Inn features 30 spacious and inviting guestrooms with either one queen, king or two queen beds, a flat panel television, private bath, mini-fridge and many feature a fireplace. Guests enjoy onsite parking, a complimentary light Continental breakfast each morning and freshly-baked cookies in the afternoon.
Carmel Country Inn
Carmel Country Inn is a charming Carmel bed and breakfast located just three blocks from the center of town in a quiet residential setting. We love being able to welcome you and your dogs to our pet friendly CA inn. Choose from luxurious suites or romantic studios, each featuring cozy fireplaces and relaxing whirlpool tubs!
Start your day with a delicious breakfast served daily in our country kitchen, on one of our flower-filled patios, or in the comfort and privacy of your own guest room. Off-street parking is available for your convenience.
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