Bed and Breakfast CaliforniaCalifornia offers a unique fusion of cultures, people, food, nature and especially bed and breakfasts. Locals call it the land of wine and food, appropriately so as California is home to some of the world’s best grapes and mostgrapes, most abundant crops, and the perfect bed and breakfast to stay in for any type of trip. For those inngoers traveling to California, an array of stylish, rustic, eccentric and charming bed and breakfasts await. |
San Francisco & Bay Area, California For your next vacation, choose the San Francisco Bay Area, where you'll find the finest restaurants, shopping, and spas. Tour San Francisco's famous attractions or take in a Giants' or 49er's game! Carmel, California Carmel is nestled between Pebble Beach golf course and the Big Sur coast. Stroll the beaches, dine at fabulous restaurants, or shop at eclectic boutiques. Santa Barbara, California Santa Barbara is famous for its world-class restaurants, luxurious spas, beautiful beaches, historic missions and activities like golf, tennis, and more. Yosemite, California Magnificent Yosemite National Park embraces almost 1,200 square miles of scenic wild lands set aside in 1890 to preserve a portion of the central Sierra Nevada stretching along California's eastern edge. |
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Bed and Breakfast California
Many urban, California bed and breakfasts offer close proximity to major points of interest without breaking the bank. These sleek and updated homes are typically quite elegant, offering all the amenities you expect in a larger hotel. In-room fireplaces, private Jacuzzis, large screen TV’s or plasmas, luxury linens and mattresses, all part of the B&B experience. But, if you’re looking for a quainter, down to earth bed and breakfast experience, where you canyou can usually interact with the innkeepers and guests over a hearty, home-cooked meal that is also available and highly encouraged in B&B’sor a conversation about what to do in the area. There’s nothing more hospitable or friendly than sharing a bit of yourself with your fellow guests at a bed and breakfast. Innkeepers are your best resource on what to do, see and try. No one knows the area you’re visiting better than your innkeeper. They are a concierge with a purpose, committed to helping you have the best time possible in their hometown.
If starting your journey to California in San Francisco, check into your bed and breakfast first handright away to get your bearings. Consult your innkeeper on what to do and see, and most importantly, when. Take a ride on a cable car, grab some clam chowder in Fisherman’s Wharf, sample some free chocolate at Ghirardelli Square, take a walk around Crissy Fields, and soak up the sun in Golden Gate Park. There’s so much do see and do in San Francisco, not to mention simply enjoying your bed and breakfast, that we recommend at least three days in this city by the bay.
Whether San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley or another Bay Area location, make time to visit the and stay at a Wine Country bed and breakfast. This grape-scented valley northeast of San Francisco offers vistas that will take your breath away. Some of the finest wineries in the world can be found in the California Wine Country, from Napa to Sonoma, Healdsburg and even the Russian River. Many bed and breakfasts offer special B&B midweek getaway packages that will save you hundreds. Don’t forget to ask about special excursion packages as many innkeepers will pre-arrange for you a romantic evening on the Napa Valley Dinner Train or day at the spa, for example.
Further to the east in the High Sierra, Lake Tahoe offers pristine vistas, cool breezes, impressive redwood and wonderful swimming. Many of the areas B&B’sbest bed and breakfasts are nestled right along the waterfront or high up into the trees. Locals and visitors come to Tahoe to ski, snowboard, camp, fish, mountain bike, or simply relax in this little piece of heaven. Close to the Nevada border, visitors can step across the invisible line and take in an evening at the casinos or catch a show. Gourmet buffets and lots of action await in this California neighbor. For those wanting to by-pass San Francisco and go direct to Lake Tahoe, Sacramento offers the largest airport and easiest access. Also a charming city and the nation’s capital, Sacramento is well worth a few days sight-see.
On the Central California Coast, along Highway 1 offering breathtaking views and scenic backdrops, is Monterey, Big Sur, Carmel, and many more cities by the sea. The Famous 17 mile drive through Carmel to San Simeon is one of the most memorable drives you may ever take. Stop at take pictures of the famous landmark, the Lone Cypress and find a bed and breakfast cottage to nestle up at night. Considered by many to be the jewel of California, some of the most prestigious and award-winning bedwinning bed and breakfasts can be found along this romantic California coast.
If visiting sunny, tropical Southern California, be sure not to miss Hollywood, Disneyland, Santa Barbara, San Louis Obispo and the famous Venice Beach. There are lots of other California Beaches to visit in the area as well, like Malibu or Long Beach. While Northern California offers cool breezes, large redwoods and spectacular natural scenery, Southern California offers warm beaches, great shopping, fine dining, and the stars. In this busting city environment, escaping to your local bed and breakfast will be a wonderful reprieve from a long day of sight-seeing and sun soaking. Most innkeepers will be able to direct you to the best local restaurants, entertainment discounts, hidden beaches and so much more. They are by far your best source of local information.
The California Bed bed and breakfast experiences offers the traveling public an ideal mix of charm, comfort, romance and familiarity. Professional innkeepers are some of the kindest, most service-oriented people you will ever meet. So take a trip to California, mix and mingle with the stars while you’re served and pampered in a unique, memorable bed and breakfast.
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