Strategically positioned in a leafy neighborhood but only 1 block from Santa Barbara’s main shopping street, the Cheshire Cat Inn affords an ideal spot for enjoying the fabulous fare and entertainment of the many dynamic establishments in town. Guests can enjoy an easy 20-minute walk in one direction to the Old Mission, built in 1786, with the scenic beachfront a brisk 30 minutes in the opposite direction. 2 Queen Anne Victorian houses comprise the original Inn housing 12 individual guest rooms with names from Alice in Wonderland. Accommodations vary from the Mock Turtle and March Hare, sunny queen bedded rooms with traditional turn of the century bay windows and comfortable furnishings to Alice’s and The White Rabbit Suites bedecked with private balconies, king beds and relaxing sitting areas. The private coach house offers a 2-bedroom suite side by side with studio suite and the 4 cozy cottages are perfect for family vacations. All include private bathrooms, direct dial phones and flat screen TV’s. Complimentary breakfast and wine and hors d’oeuvres served daily.
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Churchill Manor
Churchill Manor is an 1889 grand three-story Second Empire mansion situated on an acre of lawns and gardens. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is located in Napa Abajo National Historic District. Enjoy a full breakfast in the sunroom or on our expansive veranda. Relax in one of our four elegant parlors with original redwood-carved moldings, fluted columns and fireplaces. Enjoy freshly-baked cookies or wine and cheese afternoons. Complimentary tandem bicycles and croquet. Near Wine Train, wineries, golf, restaurants and hot air ballooning.
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 Valley Lodge
A charming country inn nestled in the heart of sunny Carmel Valley, just minutes from famed Carmel-By-The-Sea, Monterey Bay and Big Sur. Carmel Valley Lodge offers one and two-bedroom units, 1-bedroom suites with full kitchens, and 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottages that sleep 6 adults with full kitchen. A family-friendly resort with seasonally heated outdoor pool, jacuzzi and fire pits, the Lodge welcomes kids and dogs and provides a complimentary breakfast each morning. We have ample on-site parking. Our beautiful Event Center is the ideal venue for everything from intimate gatherings to corporate retreats to weddings. We offer on-site Yoga, local and Big Sur hiking packages, and we’re a short stroll into Carmel Valley Village, with its many wine tasting rooms, restaurants, art galleries and unique shops. Please check our website www.valleylodge.com for current Specials, Packages, and Events.
Carter House Inns
The Carter House Inns is an enclave of four magnificent Victorians perched alongside Humboldt Bay at the gateway to Eureka’s victorian historic district. At Carter House Inns, hospitality is much more than just opulent surroundings and luxurious comforts: it’s about good friends and grand times; it’s about beautiful food and hand-crafted wines; it’s revelry in the natural gifts of each season and a warm embrace of the refinement which give our lives a very special grace and magic. Gracious Accommodations. Garden-Fresh Cooking… With perfect grace, The Carter House Inns unite contemporary good taste with the gracious elegance of a bygone era, achieving a synthesis of styles which is absolutely unique. Large windows invite glorious streams of sunlight into the mansions, where rich fabrics, original local art, and fresh flowers splash vibrant color in every room. In luxury, Carter House has no equal. Guest rooms feature antique appointments, private baths, and luxuriant amenities suitable to even the most indulgent hedonist. Marble fireplaces, whirlpools with Marina vistas, immense four-poster beds, double-headed showers, in-room entertainment centers, and generous honor bars hint at the sybaritic pleasures which await you inside the Carter House. Join us in the lobby after 4pm for a complimentary glass of wine. Tea and cookies are available for guests to nibble on after 8pm. Restaurant 301 is available for reservations from 5-9pm and offers entrees for guests looking for a light meal or for those with a rapacious appetite try the 5 course discovery dinner for two.
Brewery Gulch Inn & Spa
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.
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.
The Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island
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 Eagle Inn
Located in the West Beach neighborhood of Santa Barbara. We are less than a three minute walk to the beach, and harbor, and less than a ten minute walk to Stearn’s Wharf, The Funk Zone, and State Street. (Santa Barbara’s main shopping street) Every guest room is unique with quality furnishings and details. The Santa Rosa Casita is perfect for a bridal suite or honeymoon. There’s a fireplace, 2-person soaking tub and balcony. Our recent renovation has given us a wing of new rooms featuring in-room double size soaking tubs, fireplaces and balconies, perfect for romantic evenings or weekend getaways. These rooms are among the best that Santa Barbara hotels have to offer. The inn is a very popular choice with both the tourist and business traveler who is looking for well-appointed Santa Barbara accommodation.
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.