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.
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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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
East Brother Light Station
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 Cottage Inn at Lake Tahoe
The Cottage Inn, a cluster of cozy cottages, is nestled among the pines, just a stone’s throw from the lake and private beach. Rooms are decorated with charming Tahoe appeal, and offer private entrances, private bathrooms, some with tubs, stone fireplaces and TV. Hearty country breakfast and sauna included. The lodge is open for all guests to enjoy its homey atmosphere, crackling fire, today’s newspaper and homemade cookies. Honeymoon suite. Close to summer and winter activities.
Kit Carson Lodge
On the shores of beautiful Silver Lake in the northern Sierra, Kit Carson Lodge has welcomed guests for over 85 years. The resort offers housekeeping cabins, lakeview hotel rooms, gourmet restaurant, general store and art gallery. Hike, fish and relax in an environment of rustic elegance among towering pines. Open June to October.
Channel Road Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Named by Travel and Leisure and Sunset Magazines as one of the best Bed & Breakfast Inns in Los Angeles, the Channel Road Inn is located in the Santa Monica Canyon just one block from the beach. All fifteen rooms in this historic home are individually decorated and all have private baths. Some rooms have blue ocean views and fireplaces. Some have sun warmed decks and all offer telephones, cable television, fine linens and a respite from the outside world. Be sure to visit our beautiful living room and fireplace with rare Batchelder tiles – perfect for gathering. Several of the city’s well-known restaurants are within walking distance and the famous J. Paul Getty Center is ten minutes north of the Inn. Our historic house by the sea, celebrating almost 20 years in Los Angeles.
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.
Give the gift of a Carmel getaway with our travel gift certificates!
Black Bear Lodge
Tucked among the pines in South Lake Tahoe, Black Bear Lodge offers a cozy mountain retreat with a collection of guest rooms, suites, and private cabins. The lodge blends rustic charm with modern comfort, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere year-round. Guests are just minutes from Lake Tahoe’s beaches, hiking trails, ski resorts, and outdoor adventures, while the peaceful, wooded setting encourages rest and relaxation. Whether visiting for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, Black Bear Lodge provides a quiet escape with easy access to everything that makes Lake Tahoe a four-season destination.
Inn on Summer Hill
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.
Aurora Hotel
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.
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
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.
Green Gables Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
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
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
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.
Maison Fleurie
Napa Valley’s Maison Fleurie, the “flowering house,” is situated on half an acre of beautifully landscaped gardens — welcoming visitors to a Napa Valley inn reminiscent of southern France. Finely crafted furniture, rich fabrics, and a huge stone fireplace lend their ambiance to this historic main buidling, where a bountiful breakfast and afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres are served.
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.