The best available Bed and Breakfast Inns to stay near California

April 18, 2023 Venice Greaves

California is a fertile, peaceful place where you’ll find a near-equal balance of vineyards and deserts, beaches and mountains, hippies and traditionalists. Catch an epic wave in Big Sur or swirl a glass in Napa Valley. Be dazzled by the Joshua Tree night sky or just star-gaze in Hollywood. Swish down the slopes of a Tahoe ski resort, or cruise across the Golden Gate Bridge with the top down and the music blasting. Above all, don’t forget to soak up some Golden State sunshine.
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1. The Eagle Inn

232 Natoma Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-3522 1 (805) 965-3586
Excellent
74%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2800 reviews

The Eagle Inn

The Eagle Inn is a romantic quiet boutique hotel located just 2 blocks from the beach. We are a ten minute walk to downtown and The Funk Zone and all of the activities and attractions Santa Barbara has to offer. We have bikes, free, for you to use, and offer free parking.

A fantastic time!

Reviewed By TravellightCA

We received a text that morning explaining their early check in policy (book directly through them and early check in is free). They needed to know about what time we would be arriving. We got there a bit after 1:00 pm and Peter the concierge was there to warmly welcome us. While we waited for the room to be finished, we were invited to relax on the patio and help ourselves to a latte. It was a beautiful day and the espresso was delicious (they have their own machine). Arrived in the room ,with Peter assisting us with our luggage, which was spotlessly clean and roomy. Well appointed: Comfortable king bed Luxury linens Flat screen tv Free Wi-Fi Mini fridge and microwave Large sunken tub with jets Large two head shower….bathroom was immaculate plus had large dispensers for soap, shampoo, conditioner, and lotion both next to the sink and in the shower. Peaceful outside balcony with chairs and table Complementary water flasks to keep with filtered water downstairs Had wine glasses and flutes as well as beer glasses available in the room Kerig coffee machine in room Fireplace Large desk Hairdryer The premises is decorated in the traditional Spanish style throughout, with beautiful tile work throughout. Breakfast ( served from 7:30 to 10:00 am)was delicious and we had the choice of getting breakfast delivered to our room, we just needed to let the front desk know the night before. We decided to utilize the breakfast room and our food was served to us at our table. We also had a choice of sitting indoors or out with heaters on the patio. Another perk is that we had full housekeeping services. It’s been so long since I have experienced my bed being made, fresh towels and tidied up. It was quite luxurious. There are complementary beach cruisers available, and a separate sitting area with two fire pits. Overall, the Eagle Inn was utterly delightful and the only cons we could come up with was one, there is no ice machine (however, the staff was only too happy to conjure up an ice bucket and fill it from the kitchen) and two, if stairs are an issue, just request a first floor room as there is no elevator (I will remember this next time myself). The staff is so friendly and accommodating. We will DEFINITELY be back!

2. Cambria Shores Inn

6276 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA 93428-1804
Excellent
74%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 390 reviews

Cambria Shores Inn

We are a AAA Three Diamond Property. All of our rooms have custom furniture, flat screen TVs, upgraded white linens and amenities. All rooms have rain showers and / or soaking tubs and deluxe rooms have whirlpool baths. Come relax in our beautiful rooms, and enjoy our amazing succulent gardens. Attention all Dog Lovers... We are one of the Top 46 Fido Friendly Hotels reviewed on their world tour in 2008. We are very proud of our V.I.P. program, amenities, special attention and love your 4 legged family receives. Four paws up! We do have rooms set aside for people that do not have dogs, or have severe allergies.

Friends and a Lab

Reviewed By DayTripLMA

First off I love how they welcome all dogs and they prep your room for the pups! Bowls, placemat and cover for the bed. Clean rooms all on one story, walk right into your. Beautiful views sitting on Adirondacks sipping wine from Madeline’s right there! Can’t wait to return.

3. Inn by the Harbor

433 West Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 1 (805) 232-7391
Excellent
50%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 912 reviews

Inn by the Harbor

A charming seaside escape in Santa Barbara California, with classic Mediterranean flare, lush gardens and a variety of relaxing features.

This is not it

Reviewed By A971HHjes

I am baffled by the good reviews. This was basically a motel 6. The room smelled mildewy, the bed was itchy, there was a horrible smell in the bathroom that would come and go, everything was very outdated and worst of all you have to share one long balcony with other guests so anyone can walk by and just look in the glass door to your room all night. I made sure to lock it at all times! There was a very run down trashy looking apartment building right next door. I gave a star because the people were so friendly but I would absolutely not stay here again. Can’t believe I paid as much as I did!

4. Moonstone Landing

6240 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA 93428-1804
Excellent
60%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 840 reviews

Moonstone Landing

Moonstone Landing is a family-owned oceanfront Hotel located on Moonstone Beach Drive in the resort village of Cambria. We are a pet-free and smoke-free property. All rooms have either a full ocean view or partial ocean view with a fireplace in every room. Relax in a jacuzzi tub in the full ocean view rooms. Every room has free internet access, flat screen TV, refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker. A free continental breakfast is included with your stay.

Wonderful 3-day Stay

Reviewed By SuzanneH326

We spent three wonderful days in an oceanfront queen at Moonstone Landing. We very much enjoyed our stay and especially the awesome view. We also enjoyed walks on the boardwalk and exploring the nearby nature preserve. Cambria is a wonderful relaxing respite from So Cal traffic.

5. Heavenly Valley Lodge

1261 Ski Run Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-8604
Excellent
92%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 442 reviews

Heavenly Valley Lodge

Newly renovated in 2011. Managed by the Owners! All of our rooms were completely remodeled with brand new beds, linens and furnishings! Our goal is to make this a unique, wonderful and relaxing experience for our guests. We invite you to experience a Lake Tahoe stay like no other. Let us spoil you...We're good at it!!! Lake Tahoe has so much to offer and is also a great home base for skiing, boating, fishing, hiking, biking or just to relax in a beautiful serene location. It is also close to neighboring hot spots such as Yosemite, San Francisco, Napa Valley Wine tasting, and other Northern California & Nevada locations. The Heavenly Valley Lodge Bed & Breakfast is a quiet, Tahoe-Style property located at 1261 Ski Run Blvd just below the world-famous Heavenly Ski slopes, and only a 1/2 mile down to the shores of Lake Tahoe. The property is on a wooded acre and is very spacious and quiet.

Be sure to understand the rooms!

Reviewed By girlwhotraveled

Stayed here for a couple nights in the bunkhouse cabin. Though the place was clean, the bunkhouse was tight space for three adults. There was a queen bed and a bunk bed right next to it. Barely had any room to navigate or place luggage. Felt very confining! Otherwise the bathroom shower had great water pressure and was nice to have a small kitchenette but for us, it was very cramped and didn’t feel very comfortable due to the size. Probably better for a couple with one kid but that’s it. Location was good though.

6. Found Hotel San Diego

505 W Grape St, San Diego, CA 92101-2206
Excellent
58%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 874 reviews

Found Hotel San Diego

Found Hotel San Diego is a one-of-a-kind boutique hotel located in downtown Little Italy. We pride ourselves on providing our guests with genuine hospitality and an authentic San Diego experience. We are located in the hip and vibrant neighborhood of Little Italy where you will find some of the local’s favorite restaurants, bars and shops; and within minutes of the San Diego Airport, Convention Center, the World-Famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter and the San Diego Harbor.

Don’t stay here

Reviewed By janjaacks

The good: location. Walk easily to several locations. Overall, this place was a let down. Old and unkempt, dirty chair in room. Ceiling fan didn’t work. Coffee maker in room, but no coffee. No bar soap. No cleaning service unless you ask for it. Loud traffic. Loud pot smokers throughout stay and no one at desk to contact. Often no desk staff at all. Have to call a number if you have a problem and often no one answers. Sometimes coffee in lobby, most often not. Would not stay here again.

7. Bluebird Inn

1880 Main St, Cambria, CA 93428-3010
Excellent
39%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 462 reviews

Bluebird Inn

Family Owned ~ Quiet comfortable rooms in a unique garden-creekside setting with charming country decor; this is what we are. Our unique property has a variety of rooms ranging from our original cozy rooms to our new creekside/fireplace rooms and suites. Old fashioned hospitality and charming atmosphere in the heart of Cambria. Walking distance to shops and restaurants.

Sweet

Reviewed By ktbristol

We stayed here just for one night as we were passing through on a road trip… it was a convenient stop for us having visited nearby Hearst Castle and not wanting to continue to Santa Barbara that same day. Glad we stayed although regretted we didn’t have longer in sweet Cambria to have a better look around the area. Could easily have done with a few more hours! Anyway, the Bluebird Inn is a cute little place. Very traditional road trip motel. This isn’t a high end hotel so don’t book if you’re expecting hotel style conveniences, this isn’t that. It’s pretty basic, or at least our room was, but it is clean and you have everything you need. There is no air con but the ceiling fan managed to keep us cool enough to sleep. The bed is comfy and it was quiet at night too. The staff are very friendly and welcoming so no complaints there! Lots of little shops and restaurants near by as well. On the whole a perfectly lovely stop off if you’re passing through and we would definitely book again if we were in the area.

8. The Inn San Francisco

943 S van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110-2613
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 583 reviews

The Inn San Francisco

The Inn San Francisco is an authentic 1872 Victorian mansion bed and breakfast inn. The Inn includes 21 rooms and suites, fireplaces, a garden with a redwood hot tub, a roof deck with panoramic views of the City. We serve a generous buffet breakfast 7 to 11 am. The Inn SF is located on South Van Ness Avenue in the Mission District of San Francisco. Near the Valencia street corridor, Noe Valley and the Castro. Close to the 24th Street BART station and near several bus lines. The Inn SF is surrounded by dozens of wonderful restaurants and coffee shops.

True Victorian

Reviewed By dfh1952

The staff goes above & beyond to make sure your visit is a great experience. We stayed for 8 days & never had a problem. Guests are very quiet & friendly. They offered laundry service for a minimal fee.

9. Little Sur Inn

6190 Moonstone Beach Dr, Cambria, CA 93428-1802
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 665 reviews

Little Sur Inn

Little Sur Inn is a family-owned oceanfront Hotel located on Moonstone Beach Drive in the resort village of Cambria. We are a pet-free and smoke-free property. Most rooms have either a full ocean view or partial ocean view with a fireplace in every room. Relax in a jacuzzi tub in the full ocean view rooms. Every room has free internet access, Flat Screen TV, refrigerator, microwave, and coffeemaker. A free continental breakfast is included with your stay.

Nice Beachside Getaway

Reviewed By Anne H

My husband and I had a great trip to Cambria and an awesome stay at Little Sur Inn. The room was nicely decorated and the beds were super comfortable. The location directly across the street from Moonstone Beach was an extra bonus. We spent hours combing the beach for sea glass and moonstones. The continental Breakfast worked for us. Lots of restaurants close by. We hiked at the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve and Harmony Headlands State Park. Loved both venues. We also visited the beach towns of Cayucos and Morro Bay. Hope to return and if we do we will book a room on the second floor with a balcony facing the beach.

10. Royal Copenhagen Inn

1579 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463-2655
Excellent
35%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 465 reviews

Royal Copenhagen Inn

The Royal Copenhagen Inn is located in the heart of Solvang, surrounded by its finest shops, restaurants and bakeries. The Royal Copenhagen will have you believing you have traveled to Denmark. The Inn is built in the traditional style of a village, or neighborhood, with the outside of the buildings being exact duplicates of the buildings found on a street in Copenhagen. Escape into the old world grace and charm of the Royal Copenhagen Inn, located downtown in the Danish village of Solvang. We are small enough to provide personal service and our professional staff will make you feel like royalty.Our rooms are all decorated in the Danish tradition and are more spacious than your typical hotel room. The rooms come with a large walk-in shower and each is different in its architecture. All rooms have cable TV, AC, coffee makers and refrigerators.

A Royal Experience!!

Reviewed By Shreveport1947

It was important to make an awesome first time impression of Solvang to a small group of friends. I hit the jackpot when I chose the Royal Copenhagen Inn. I worked with Ms Garcia, the manager, for the 15 room block. My guests were impressed with the hotel’s convenience to shopping and restaurants. The rooms provided a quaint and homelike experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. Ms Garcia and her staff provided the kind of service to each guest that left us with memories of Solvang that we well cherish for a lifetime. Highly recommend this hotel for your next visit to Solvang!

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