Best For: Road Trips
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.
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.
Queen Anne Hotel
The Queen Anne is a charming landmark hotel with individually furnished rooms and period antiques. If you want to spoil yourself, upgrade to a room with wood-burning fireplace, canopy, or Jacuzzi. Morning begins with a table-leg threatening continental breakfast comprising hot & cold cereals, selection of fresh fruit, bagels & cream cheese, assortment of breads and English muffins, and selection of juices, coffee and teas, all complimentary. Next, take a walk into famed Pacific Heights and see brilliant Victorian homes. Don’t miss Fillmore, Union, or Chestnut Streets, where local San Franciscan’s go for shopping, day spas, pubs, great restaurants, and people watching. On another day, climb inside the COMPLIMENTARY towncar (Mon-Fri, AMs) for a quick lift to Union Square or China Town (12 blocks), Fisherman’s Wharf (1.5mi), or the Golden Gate Bridge (4mi). Upon your return, stop inside the Queen Anne’s Parlor to enjoy afternoon tea & sherry with cookies, …again complimentary. The friendly staff at this rare architectural jewel are ready to serve you 24 hours a day, every day. We hope to welcome you soon.
San Luis Creek Lodge
Located in downtown San Luis Obispo, San Luis Creek Lodge has been reinterpreted with a sophisticated California aesthetic that combines a contemporary farmhouse inspiration and a Central Coast bohemian flair. Borrowing influences from the nearby wine making region and California beaches, San Luis Creek Lodge seeks to invoke the culture and design inherent in the surrounding area and community.
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.
McCaffrey House Bed & Breakfast Inn
A naturally elegant, delightful, warm and charming three-story B&B nestled in a quiet forest hollow of the High Sierras. Near Yosemite, wineries, lakes, boating, golfing, hiking, biking, skiing, theater, historic gold towns. Recommended by SF Chronicle and LA Times. Guestrooms are artfully decorated, have fire stoves, private baths, Flat Screen TV’s and DVD players, phone ports plus exquisite views of the forest that envelops the Inn. McCaffrey House was designed and built by your hosts, Michael and Stephanie McCaffrey. They had one essential theme in mind: refined luxury blended with comfort and modern convenience. Enjoy the romance of this mountain lodge, the pleasure of a family vacation, take over the Inn for a reunion or business meeting, schedule a wedding or winemaker dinner, take in the views of the pristine forest, diverse birds and wildlife, rays of sunshine or snowflakes in flight. Well behaved children and pets are welcomed in designated rooms.
Mill Valley Inn
At the foot of Mt. Tamalpais in the quaint town of Mill Valley, the Mill Valley Inn offers 23 guest rooms and two creekside cottages. Most rooms have private balconies and large soaking bathtubs, and some offer fireplaces. The Mill Valley Inn is located in downtown Mill Valley, just steps away from shops, restaurants and miles of hiking and biking trails.
Kenwood Inn & Spa, A Four Sisters Luxury Inn
This gorgeous, Mediterranean-inspired resort offers 29 secluded guestrooms and suites, each with a separate entrance. The spa offers a variety of massage treatments, and three lush courtyards, a heated pool and a warming pool entice guests out of doors. Guests enjoy complimentary breakfast and evening wine and cheese tasting.
Howard Creek Ranch
Howard Creek Ranch is a designated Historic Site. This 60-acre oceanfront working farm is bordered by miles of beach and mountains near a 60-mile long wilderness. Rustic cabins and suites, views, fireplaces, skylights, antiques, flower gardens, handmade quilts, a 75-foot swinging foot bridge over Howard Creek, with sheep, horses, and llama, a hot tub, sauna, massage, a piano and parlour games are combined with redwoods, excellent local restaurants,
horseback riding on the beach, and generous, friendly hospitality. Pets allowed by prior arrangement. Accommodations include cabins, suites and rooms furnished with antiques, large comfortable beds, and handmade quilts with views of the ocean, mountains, creek or gardens. Wireless Internet connection is available for your computer.
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.
Inn at Playa del Rey, A Four Sisters Inn
The Inn at Playa del Rey was the recipient of the Conde Nast Gold Award, voted One of the Ten Best Urban Inns from Forbes.com, and has been awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for the past 5 years. All 22 rooms are decorated slightly differently and all come with fine linens, big screen televisions, and some have fireplaces and private balconies. Each morning we provide our guest with a warm, healthy, breakfast buffet. Our rates include breakfast, afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres, complimentary parking, and high speed Wi-Fi. Our guests love to borrow one of our beach cruisers for a bike ride along the 26 mile beach bike path or listen to your favorite music as you jog next to the Pacific Ocean. Our award winning staff is always ready and willing to provide exceptional customer service giving new meaning to the expression: a home away from home.
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.
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!
Historic Requa Inn
In the center of Redwood National Park, on the banks of the Klamath River just a mile from the ocean, the Historic Requa Inn is a 15-room B&B housed in a 1914 hotel. Guests enjoy an incredible view (often including wildlife), nicely appointed rooms with antiques and claw-foot bathtubs, and delicious breakfasts. “It’s a casual, comfortable lodge catering to outdoor enthusiasts who come to experience the splendor of the redwood coast.”
Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza, A Four Sisters Inn
Built in 1901, this classic California inn has the best location in town, right on the historic Healdsburg Plaza. From summer concerts in the outdoor bandstand to antique fairs and holiday tree lightings, all of the town’s best events take place right here, literally outside the door of the inn. Guests are also surrounded by stylish shops, galleries, wine tasting rooms and superb restaurants. 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.
Inn at Sonoma, A Four Sisters Inn
Fall in love with the quiet pace, beautiful vistas and fabulous food and wine of the Sonoma Valley. Coupled with a year-round temperate climate, this is a wonderful place to explore – no matter what the season. Conveniently located just two blocks from the historic Sonoma Plaza, the Inn at Sonoma is the perfect destination for your Wine Country visit.
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.
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.
Gingerbread Mansion Inn
Well known as one of Northern California’s most photographed inns, the Gingerbread Mansion is the pinnacle of 19th century elegance and now a AAA Four Diamond rated and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner! Furnished with antiques, our eleven guestrooms are unique in decor and size. Included in our rates are afternoon tea and wine served with pastries and hors d’oeuvres, full breakfast of homemade delights and many “little extras” to make your stay ever so memorable. This California inn is the perfect destination for romantic getaways, weddings and honeymoons, family reunions, business meetings, California Coastal vacations to the grand Redwood National Parks. The Gingerbread Mansion B&B Inn is strategically located in the heart of the Redwood Coast. Minutes from majestic state parks with magnificent groves of giant redwoods, breathtaking ocean views, secluded beaches, and endless hiking and walking tours. The Victorian Village of Ferndale is located in Humboldt County; 15 miles south of Eureka, 5 miles west of Hwy 101; 5 miles from the beach, nestled up against the hills in the Eel River Valley.