Romantic weekend getaways in california
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California is known for beautiful weather, equally stunning sunsets, dynamic cities and bikini filled beaches. Along with these qualities, access to fine wines and great food make the Golden State the perfect place for a little romance. Whether you are looking for a quaint seaside inn on the stunning California coast, a luxury spa resort in the Napa-Sonoma Wine Country or a property with an unusual twist, it is possible to find the perfect romantic weekend escape.
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa - Sonoma
Nestled within the hills of California's Wine Country, the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa offers a Rejuvenation Package meant to take the edge off a busy work week. The package includes a one-night stay, breakfast either in your room or at the on site Big 3 restaurant and a 60 minute spa treatment per person.
Guests also gain complimentary entry to the European Bathing Ritual. This starts with a shower using special mineral-infused bath gels, then a soak in a warm mineral bath, followed by another soak in a hot mineral water jetted tub, a cool shower, then a trip to the steam room. After this comes a trip to the sauna, another cool shower and then a long rest in the lounge. All this is meant to rejuvenate the body, as the package implies.
Combine all this relaxation with dinner at the resort's Sante Restaurant and a bit of wine tasting and you have a relaxing, romantic, unforgettable weekend vacation.
Sonoma is 47 miles north of San Francisco, via Highway 101 from the San Francisco side of the Bay Area, or via Highway 80 from the East Bay (Oakland, Berkeley).
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa--Rejuvenation Package
100 Boyes Blvd.
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-938-9000
fairmont.com-
The Seven Gables Inn and B&B, Monterey/Pacific Grove
Monterey Bay on the central California coast offers endless miles of windswept beaches, rugged shoreline and colorful sunsets that rival a lover's bouquet. Cannery Row, once home to fish processing plants is now a collection of boutique shops, art galleries, restaurants and pubs. What is even better than spending time wandering through this laid back, trendy town is to stay at a romantic inn.
The Seven Gables Inn, considered one of the most romantic inns in America by the American Historic Inns, offers 25 rooms with period furnishings, most with ocean and sunset views. The original home was built in 1888 and is a vintage Victorian. The three other sections are the Beach House, the Garden cottage and the Guest House, built in 1946 and the newest building on the property. Those who want the ultimate in privacy can rent the Carriage House, a separate suite set amidst a manicured garden.
Guests are pampered with full gourmet breakfast, afternoon wine and cheese tastings and chocolate chip cookies with milk before bed. The Seven Gables has created the Let Me Pamper You Package and the Celebration Package, both designed to make your stay special. Both include chocolate, champagne and assorted gifts from the property.
Seven Gables Inn
555 Ocean View Blvd.
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
831-372-4341
TheSevenGablesInn.com
Madonna Inn--San Luis Obispo
The Madonna Inn has been welcoming guests for almost 50 years. The property is known for its unique theme rooms, some romantic, some funny, some even a bit outlandish. The property has expanded over the years, offering high-end clothing, gift and wine shops, a Day Spa and a European Style Pool, but the main attraction to this San Luis Obispo hotel is still those creative rooms.
Romance can be had in any of the Madonna Inn's rooms, but some of the most endearing are the Anniversary Room with its king bed and Victorian sofa robed in red and natural stone shower, the Hearts and Flowers Room where red velvet, hearts and flowers cover almost every surface and the Romance Room designed all in blues and silvers in Victorian motif and with an elevated bedroom area.
Those wanting their romancing with a smile can try out the Caveman Room where the walls are actually of rock and formed into a prehistoric cave and a waterfall cascades into a stone shower, or perhaps the Yosemite Rock Room, which features a huge fireplace meant to resemble "Half Dome" in Yosemite Park as well as a stone bathroom and shower.
These are just a few of the 110 themed rooms at the Madonna Inn. Once you do venture out, you can dine at the Gold Rush Steak House or have a drink at the Silver Bar Lounge. The town of San Luis Obispo and the Laguna Lake Park are next to the property. Farther afield, the coastal town of Pismo Beach is 12 miles away via Highway 101. The Madonna Inn is halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on Highway 101.
Madonna Inn
100 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-543-3000
madonnainn.com
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