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Stanford Inn is One of Best Hotels in Mendocino
One of Mendocino's best hotels is the Stanford Inn by the Sea, with its acclaimed vegan restaurant, organic gardens, eco-friendly approach, spa, pool, and yoga classes.
Eureka Hotels include Romantic Carter House Inn
The Carter House Inn is a romantic hotel made up of four historic Victorian houses in the Old Town of Eureka, near the Pacific Ocean and close to Pacific Coast Highway.
A Fine Napa Valley Luxury Hotel in Wine Country
Romance and comfort in Napa Valley wine country is found at 1801 First, a historic, luxury boutique hotel a short walk from downtown Napa's wine tastings and restaurants.
Rickey's Restaurant in Marin County's Inn Marin
Rickey's Restaurant in Novato's Inn Marin in Marin County has live jazz at weekends, a bar, and good food, making it one of this California town's best dining choices.
Eco-Friendly Inn Marin Hotel Near San Francisco
Green and pet-friendly, the Marin County Inn Marin has a perfect location for Napa Valley wine country, California Coast, and it's a hotel that's near San Francisco, too.
Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa is Among Best Hotels
One of the best hotels in Bodega Bay, the Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa is just off the Pacific Coast Highway near San Francisco with ocean views, pool and fitness center.
FIG is Good New Santa Monica Hotel Restaurant
The newly-opened FIG Restaurant in the Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica Hotel offers fine dining in a casual atmosphere, and is highly praised by top restaurant critics.
Hornblower Whale Watching Cruise in San Diego
In Southern California, San Diego is one of the best places for whale watching cruises. Hornblower Cruises sail from the harbor to see Pacific gray whales and dolphins.
Best Santa Barbara Italian Restaurant
Olio e Limone is one of downtown Santa Barbara's best Italian restaurants, offering fine dining, wine, and gourmet cuisine just off California's Pacific Coast Highway.
Seahorse Exhibition at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
A fascinating array of seahorses are the latest stars of the underwater world at the award-winning Monterey Bay Aquarium, located along the town's famous Cannery Row.
Cheap Hotel Near the Beach in Santa Barbara, CA
The Franciscan Inn is a historic hotel in the center of Santa Barbara, close to the beach, Amtrak station and California's Pacific Coast Highway but room rates are cheap.
Vagabond's House Inn Bed and Breakfast in Carmel
The Vagabond's House Inn Bed and Breakfast in a quiet but central location in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is a historic pet-friendly guesthouse-hotel just off the PCH.
California Sea Life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Sharks, seahorses, penguins, sea otters, touch pools and a fun Splash Zone for kids make the Monterey Bay Aquarium a top family attraction on California's Pacific Coast.
Doris Day's Cypress Inn in Carmel, California
The Cypress Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea on California's Pacific Coast Highway is co-owned by movie legend Doris Day and is itself famous for being extremely dog-friendly.
Historic Boutique Inn, Laguna Beach, California
Few luxury inns are historic and have spa facilities, a business center, gourmet breakfasts, free parking and wine tastings, but Casa Laguna on the PCH is a Unique Inn.
Top Summer Things to Do for Free in San Diego
For the visitor on a budget, there's lots to do this summer for free in San Diego, including beaches, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, wildlife, and the Children's Museum.
Sè San Diego is Top New Downtown Luxury Hotel
The new Sè San Diego luxury hotel in downtown is one of the best accommodation choices for travelers who want comfort and style, with a top spa and restaurant too.
Pelican Cove Inn on California Coast at Cambria
Walk along the beach, watch wildlife and relax in cozy oceanside accommodation at Pelican Cove Inn on California's Central Coast, just outside the rustic town of Cambria.
The Embassy Hotel in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica's Embassy Hotel, no relation to the Embassy Suites, is a historic Mediterranean-style villa with apartments and rooms in lush gardens near the pier and beach
San Francisco Free and Dirt Cheap Guidebook
Frommer's new guide to San Francisco Free and Dirt Cheap lists budget hotels, free films, free music, cheap food, recession-busting information on happy hours and more.
Wine County Inn is One of Napa's Top Spa Hotels
The luxury Wine Country Inn and Spa in Napa's St. Helena is one of the best hotel choices, with free wine tastings and gourmet breakfasts, and help with Napa wine tours.
Unique Inns along Pacific Coast Highway and Napa
From California to Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, Unique Inns has the best luxury lodges, boutique hotels, and historic inns on the Pacific Coast and in Napa Valley.
Visiting Balboa Park in San Diego, California
Plan a visit to San Diego's Balboa Park with care as some museums are closed Mondays, while others have free entry on some days and the Zoo alone can take a day to see.
Frommer's California Guidebook 2009 Reviewed
The 2009 edition of Frommer's California Guide covers the best of Wine Country, Where to Eat in Los Angeles, Where to Stay in San Diego, and more, in almost 800 pages.
Let Guidebooks Choose Best San Francisco Hotels
If looking for the best San Francisco hotels let the travel experts be the guides, with top hotel tips from Frommer's, Fodor's, Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness, Suite101.