California Vacations

Escape and unwind with a romantic weekend in wine country, a rejuvenating spa trip to a breathtaking seaside resort, or an adventure enjoying some of the best fishing, scuba diving and surfing - the options for vacations in California are endless! Explore nearby wineries, fairs and artisans, indulge in local delicacies and discover a hidden talent with classes, workshops and adventure tours.

The ultimate in California vacations, these destinations provide the perfect opportunity to create the getaway of a lifetime

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California Vacations

The finest bed & breakfasts, boutique hotels and country inns located in California.

Inn at Occidental

Inn at Occidental

Occidental, California

In the stunning valleys where Sonoma's vineyards meet the Redwoods just an hour north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is Occidental, a quaint village famous... Read More

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Cottage Grove Inn

Cottage Grove Inn

Calistoga, California

Nestled among a grove of century old Siberian Elms in the Napa Valley are the luxury cottages of Cottage Grove Inn. The charming exterior of each belies an interior... Read More

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1801 First Inn

1801 First Inn

Napa, California

Designed in 1903 by renowned architect William Corlett, 1801 First has been transformed into a boutique luxury inn, located in the heart of downtown Napa. Stylish... Read More

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Casa Laguna Inn

Casa Laguna Inn

Laguna Beach, California

On a terraced hillside with tropical gardens and flower-splashed patios, the historic Casa Laguna exudes the ambiance reminiscent of a time when Laguna Beach was... Read More

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Honor Mansion

Honor Mansion

Healdsburg, California

Located in the center of Sonoma County's Dry Creek, Russian River, and Alexander wine valleys, the Honor Mansion is a beautiful 1883 Victorian transformed into an... Read More

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Washington Square Inn

Washington Square Inn

San Francisco, California

In North Beach, the most romantic and fabled neighborhood of San Francisco is Maria and Daniel Levin's Washington Square Inn. This small boutique hotel offers the... Read More

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Carter House

Carter House

Eureka, California

Mark and Christi Carter led the redevelopment of Eureka's once-forgotten Old Town when they created their first Victorian Mansion. Today, the Carters provide outstanding... Read More

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Stanford Inn by the Sea

Stanford Inn by the Sea

Mendocino, California

Nestled on a hillside, the exquisite Stanford Inn sits atop a meadow overlooking Mendocino Bay. Embodying the best of the rugged Mendocino Coast, the Inn is a haven. Read More

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Harbor House Inn

Harbor House Inn

Elk, California

Standing vigil on a rocky cliff overlooking spectacular Greenwood Cove and its dramatic rock formations, this classic 1916 Arts and Crafts lodge has been beautifully... Read More

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Tallman Hotel

Tallman Hotel

Upper Lake, California

An incredible find in the hinterlands of Northern California, Clear Lake's Tallman Hotel has been lovingly restored by Lynne and Bernard Butcher to reflect the elegance... Read More

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The Wine Country Inn

The Wine Country Inn

St. Helena, California

For over thirty years, three generations of the Smith family have been welcoming guests to their little slice of Heaven. Nestled amongst Napa Valley's vineyards... Read More

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Pelican Inn

Pelican Inn

Muir Beach, California

Just beyond San Francisco's Golden Gate is California's "bit of England." Rising in the midst of a valley near hidden Muir Beach, is the semi-timbered Pelican Inn... Read More

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Groveland Hotel at Yosemite National Park

Groveland Hotel at Yosemite National Park

Groveland Yosemite National Park, California

On the National Register of Historic Places, the Groveland Hotel, built in 1849, was known as "the best house on the hill" during the Gold Rush. Accommodations feature... Read More

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Cypress Inn

Cypress Inn

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

At the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California's acclaimed destination, is the Cypress Inn. The Inn embodies the Mediterranean charm of old Carmel — the living... Read More

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Vagabond's House Inn

Vagabond's House Inn

Carmel, California

The "Tiffany Diamond" of Carmel, the Vagabond's House is a block from galleries, boutiques, and outstanding restaurants. The handsome brick and semi-timbered Tudor... Read More

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The Avalon Hotel

The Avalon Hotel

Catalina, California

On the site of Catalina's former gentlemen's club, Rock and Kathleen Gosselin and Carl Lambert have created Avalon's premier boutique inn. Constructed with meticulous... Read More

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The B&B Inn at La Jolla

The B&B Inn at La Jolla

La Jolla, California

This elegant Inn began life in 1913 as a residence designed by master architect Irving Gill. The gardens were created by noted horticulturist Kate Sessions, who... Read More

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Population: 36.7 million

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Capital: Sacramento

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Approximately 200 buffalo roam on Catalina Island, offspring of the few brought there in the 1920s