Here is your dream list of the most intriguing, romantic, and historic inns and resorts along the fabled California coastal route from San Diego to Arcata. Discretely tucked away in coastal canyons or nestled against the Pacific Ocean, this select group of vacation destinations make for the ideal California getaway experience.
Perfect for that special anniversary or well-deserved romantic getaway
Only the finest resorts and inns along the California coast
Accomodations from urban luxury to rugged coastal charm
Special focus on historic and elegant destinations
Tips on activities available in each area
Written in a charming style that explores the unique characterstics of each facility, Romancing the Coast also includes color photos of each location.
Excerpt From the Book
The following lists the accommodations found within the pages of Romancing the Coast:
Southern California Hotel del Coronado Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Four Seasons Aviara Rancho La Valencia La Valencia L'Auberge Del Mar Inn at Rancho Santa Fe The Lodge at Torrey Pines The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel Montage Inn at Laguna Beach Grand Californian at Disneyland Dockside Bed & Boat Long Beach Regent Beverly Hills
Catalina Island Inn on Mt. Ada Zane Grey Pueblo Hotel
Santa Barbara Region Ojai Valley Inn Four Seasons Biltmore at Santa Barbara Simpson House The Hotel Upham El Encanto Hotel & Garden Villas Bacara Resort & Spa Ballard Inn San Ysidro Ranch Alisal Guest Ranch
Central Coast The Seaventure Hotel The Apple Farm Inn Inn at Morro Bay Blue Whale Inn
Big Sur Post Ranch & Sierra Mar Restaurant Ventana Inn & Spa
Monterey Peninsula Highlands Inn, Park Hyatt Carmel StonepinePrivate Estates
Bernardus Lodge
Quail Lodge
La Playa
Monterey Hotel
Hotel Pacific
Spindrift
The Inn at 213 Seventeen Mile Drive
Marina Dunes
Santa Cruz County & Half Moon Bay Inn at Depot Hill Babbling Brook Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay Lodge Cypress Inn San Francisco Bay Area Hayes Mansion The Mandarin Oriental Huntington Hotel & Spa Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Campton Place Hotel The Argent East Brothers Light Station Inn Above Tide Casa Madrona North Coast Meadowood Resort & Spa Mankas Inverness Lodge Sonoma Coast Villa Inn & Spa Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa Applewood Inn Inn at Occidental Heritage House Stanford Inn by the Sea Glendeven Inn Joshua Grindle Inn Gingerbread Mansion Carter House, Hotel Carter & Restaurant