Save with Fall Specials at California’s Boutique Hotels
Fall is the best season to plan a getaway to California. The summer crowds have dispersed, but most of the Golden State is still basking in the sunshine. Plus, it’s also the best time to snag travel deals in some of California’s most popular destinations. We’ve rounded up an array of seasonal discounts and packages from boutique hotels and B&Bs across the state. Be sure to visit each hotel’s website for full details, restrictions, and blackout dates.
Skyview Los Alamos
Overlooking the Santa Ynez Valley, Skyview Los Alamos is an iconic midcentury roadside motel turned luxurious boutique resort. Beginning September 2, 2024, guests will receive 15% off midweek stays (Sundays-Thursdays only) when booking directly with the hotel. The offer is valid for travel through October 31, 2024. Guests also have the option of choosing from several in-room enhancements. The Birthday Celebration includes a bottle of rosé, chocolate truffles, a Cereria Introna cake slice candle, and a birthday card. For the Romantic Getaway, guests are treated to early check-in and late check-out, a bottle of rosé, chocolate truffles, and a beautifully preserved floral arrangement. Four-legged guests receive locally made treats, souvenir toys, and more with the Very Important Pup enhancement. The Champagne and Caviar features a split of Saint-Chamat champagne and Osetra Caviar paired with housemade potato chips. The in-room enhancements require advance notice but can be added to any direct booking.
Mine + Farm
Join Mine + Farm and Cannescape for their second annual Infused Harvest Retreat celebrating the harvest of Mine + Farm’s share garden and the bounty of Sonoma County. Held October 11-13, 2024, the cannabis-centric weekend wellness retreat features a multi-course cannabis-infused dinner, elevated yoga, classes on small batch cultivation and infusions, a “Sip, Puff & Create” art session, and more. The package also includes a two-night stay at the stylish Mine + Farm, which was named by Time as one of the “World’s Greatest Places of 2024.” Retreat pricing is $1700 for a king room or $1500 for a queen room based on double occupancy. Single occupancy pricing is $1450 for a king room or $1250 for a queen room. Prices exclude taxes and gratuities. For more details and to make a reservation, email hello@mineandfarm.com.
Pacifica Hotels
Each October, hundreds of whimsical scarecrows descend upon the village of Cambria for the month-long Cambria Scarecrow Festival. In celebration of the festival, five seaside boutique hotels are offering 25% off stays of two or more nights between October 1-31, 2024. Guests also receive a special welcome gift of Paso Almonds’ “Brittle Corn.” To receive the discount, book online with Pacifica Hotels using promo code SCARECROW, and choose from five Cambria hotels: Oceanpoint Ranch, Fireside Inn, Pelican Inn & Suites, Fogcatcher Inn, or Cambria Landing Inn & Suites. A two-minimum stay is required. Blackout dates apply. The discount is reflected in the price listed. The offer is only available while supplies last, is subject to availability, and is not valid on existing reservations, group, or corporate rate bookings. The offer may not be combined with other offers or discounts.
Gables Wine Country Inn
Savor a wine-pairing dinner and a weekend getaway to Sonoma wine country with a delicious package from Gables Wine Country Inn. The weekend of October 18-20, 2024, the festivities begin on Friday evening with a happy hour featuring wine, appetizers, and live music. On Saturday, the inn teams up with Smith-Story Wine Cellar to host a five-course wine pairing dinner highlighting four Smith-Story wines. In addition to the Friday happy hour and Saturday wine pairing dinner, the package includes a two-night stay at the inn, a three-course breakfast served each morning, and a wine passport to over 25 Sonoma County wineries. The package is only $950 per couple plus tax. Additional nights can be added for $350.00 per night plus tax. The package requires a two-night minimum. To reserve, call 707-585-7777.
Tallman Hotel
Savor the beauty of Lake County wine country during its fall harvest or “crush” season. In celebration of this magical time of year, the historic Tallman Hotel is offering a special package: Fall into Lake County Harvest Season 2024. The package includes a two-night stay at the beautifully restored hotel, two winery tasting passes for select local wineries, a $25 Blue Wing Saloon gift card, and continental breakfast served in the hotel dining room. The package is valid for stays now through November 2024. A two-night minimum is required and is based on availability. To reserve the package, book online using promo code HRVST24.
Brewery Gulch Inn
Fall is the best season to visit the Mendocino Coast, and the award-winning Brewery Gulch Inn is offering several specials to make the most of the season. Now through November 1, 2024, guests can enjoy a 15% discount on stays of three or more nights with its Chill Out on the Mendocino Coast special. Between November 1-26, 2024, guests can take 20% off regular rates when staying three or more nights with the Fall for Mendocino special. A third special, the All Season’s Special rewards guests booking a two-night stay in July, August, and September with a free additional night when they book another reservation in January, February, or March of the following year. To reserve, mention the specific special at the time of booking by phone at 707-937-4752, or in the “Additional Information: Special Requests” section when booking online. The offers apply to new reservations only. They are not available during holiday periods and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.
McCaffrey House Bed & Breakfast Inn
Experience the Sierra Mountains’ spectacular fall foliage, outdoor adventures, and festive events this season with a stay at the McCaffrey House Bed & Breakfast Inn. Nestled in the forest near the charming mountain town of Twain Harte, the inn is an idyllic basecamp offering cozy accommodations, delicious breakfasts, and warm hospitality. For travelers who can slip away for a last-minute getaway this fall, the inn is offering a Spontaneous Traveler Special. Book any room within 48 hours of check-in and the inn will take 10% off the room rate. The offer is valid through November 30, 2024, and applies to every night of the guests’ stay. To reserve, call the inn directly at 209-586-0757.
Petit Soleil
In the vibrant college town of San Luis Obispo, the newly revamped Petit Soleil offers laid-back vibes and European charm with a cocktail culture twist. For a great deal on midweek stays, check out the boutique hotel’s new WeekDAY special. Book a two-night stay on Monday and Tuesday night and stay Wednesday night for free. Stays include apéritif hour and breakfast daily. The three-for-two special is valid on any room through the end of the year, excluding black-out dates. Additional restrictions may apply. To redeem the offer, book online using promo code FRENCH75 or call 805-549-0321.
Little River Inn
The historic Little River Inn is hosting a chef-prepared Friendsgiving on the windswept Mendocino Coast. A twist on the traditional holiday, it’s an opportunity for friends to celebrate with their chosen families and features a lavish, four-course seasonal feast on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Discounts are available for overnight stays of two or more nights with two or more rooms. The more friends, the merrier, as the discount increases with the number of rooms. Two rooms receive a 10% discount, three rooms get 15% off, four rooms are 20% off, and there’s a whopping 25% discount on five or more rooms. To receive the discount, dates must include the night of Saturday, November 23. Reservations must be made by November 10, 2024, either online using code FRIENDS24 or by calling 888-INN-LOVE.
Atlas Calistoga
Kick off the harvest season in Napa Valley with a stay at The Atlas Calistoga and enjoy a complimentary bottle of the inn’s own estate-grown Chardonnay. The cottages at The Atlas offer a private wine country hideaway blending a modern aesthetic with Zen-like tranquility and historic charm. Mention “Harvest” in the special request box when booking online to have a bottle of the inn’s limited-release, estate-grown Chardonnay waiting in the cottage upon arrival.