California Bed and Breakfasts - 11 Great Options
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From the surf and sand of the Southern coast to the quiet beauty of wine country, California offers some of the nation's best attractions. But when you plan that California trip, don't forget to stay at one of the state's best bed and breakfasts. Here are some of the top picks.
If you are planning a trip to Southern California, these two inns offer the best combination of the amenities of a hotel and the charm of a bed and breakfast. Situated on a bluff above Dana Point Harbor, the Blue Lantern Inn is new, but looks like a rambling Victorian. Its guest rooms include fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. The inn is within walking distance of several popular restaurants and just a few minutes from the galleries and shops of Laguna Beach. If you are heading to Los Angeles, the Channel Road Inn in Santa Monica is a perfect spot to enjoy the city yet stay by the sea. The guest rooms are beautifully decorated and many have a fireplace or jetted tub. The famous boardwalk is nearby, as well as many restaurants and boutiques. The museums and famous shopping of Los Angeles are just a short drive away.
California's spectacular Central Coast region offers rugged coastlines, towering trees, beautiful gardens and memorable sunsets. Guests at the Green Gables Inn enjoy all this, as well as the historic ambiance of a restored Queen Anne Victorian. Green Gables, located in Pacific Grove, is one of the nation's top inns, with its rich dcor, great food and stunning views. Another great Pacific Grove offering is the Gosby House. The guest rooms at this historic Victorian are decorated in period style and many have fireplaces. Both inns offer full breakfasts, afternoon snacks and homemade cookies, as well as close access to the aquarium and all the attractions of the Monterey Peninsula. These two inns are truly some of the best bed and breakfasts in California.
With its view of Cowell's Beach, Victorian architecture and stunning dcor, The West Cliff Inn is the ideal Santa Cruz bed and breakfast. Each of the guest rooms is beautifully decorated and has a king bed and fireplace. The inn is close to the boardwalk, beaches and the university, a perfect location from which to enjoy it all. Travelers heading to the San Francisco area can enjoy all the city's activities, but still get away from it all at the Seal Cove Inn. Located just outside the idyllic village of Half Moon Bay, the inn offers spacious guest rooms with king beds and fireplaces. Walk to the beach and you might see seals at play or even a whale or two.
Wine country offers not only some of the world's finest vintages; it also boasts some of the best bed and breakfasts in California. These three Napa Valley inns offer close access wineries, shops and restaurants, as well as the Napa Wine Train and scenic balloon rides. A stay at Maison Fleurie in Yountville is like a trip to the French countryside. A half-acre with gardens pleases the eye, as does the romantic French Country dcor in the inn's guest rooms. For a touch of Provence, Lavender is another great choice, also located in Yountville. This inn is slightly more contemporary, but with plenty of romantic ambiance. The rooms are spread among four different buildings and all include a fireplace and king-size bed. The Blackbird Inn is right in the center of it all, located in Napa's downtown historic district. The impressive Craftsman-style bed and breakfast features beautiful rich woodwork throughout, as well as spacious guest rooms, many with a fireplace or private deck. Each of these three Napa-area inns offers full breakfast and afternoon refreshments. There are even home-baked cookies available throughout the day.
The Sonoma area, another wine country hotspot, offers several of the best bed and breakfasts in California. Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza was built in 1901 and features all the historic charm you might expect, as well as a superb location in Healdsburg. Guests can pop out the door and are just seconds away from summertime concerts, shops, galleries and restaurants. The Inn at Sonoma is close to many area wineries and a popular cooking school where guests can book a lesson or cooking demonstration. The guest rooms include fireplaces and many have private balconies where you can enjoy morning coffee and the view. Relax in the rooftop hot tub or borrow bikes and ride around town. Full breakfasts are served in the morning, and in the afternoons, come back for wine and snacks.
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Jane Leisteiner is a frequent traveler and loves writing. For more info on these California bed and breakfasts or bed and breakfasts in California or other areas, go to the Four Sisters or AHI sites.
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