Newsletter Archive

May 2025 – 22 California State Parks to Inspire Wonder; Victorian Hotels that Transport Guests to California’s Gilded Age; The Gaige House: A Tranquil Retreat in Glen Ellen; Lemon Ricotta Pancakes from Brewery Gulch Inn

April 2025 – A Guide to the Best Museums in California; Best Curated Minibars at California’s Boutique Hotels; California Daydream: Cara Hotel is a Hidden Gem of Quiet Luxury in East L.A.; Flemish Asparagus from East Brother Light Station

March 2025 – Best Boutique Hotels for Solo Travel in California; Springtime Boutique Hotel Specials and Packages; The Atlas Calistoga: Wine Country’s Newest Luxury Hideaway; Very Lemony Lemon Bread from Gingerbread Mansion

February 2025 – 14 Historic Lighthouses Along the California Coast; Best Fireplaces at California Inns; Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel’s Creative Allure; Double Chocolate Flourless Torte from Inn at Sonoma

January 2025 – 14 Cozy Winter Cabins in California; Savor Cabernet Season with a Stay in Napa Valley this Winter; Hotel Erwin Captures Venice Beach’s Creative Spirit with an Elevated Spin; Orange Avenue Chicken Salad from 1906 Lodge

December 2024 – Best Small Towns to Visit This Holiday Season; Save with Winter Deals at California Inns; Short Stories Hotel: An Urban Oasis Amid the Bustle of L.A.; Cinnamon Bun Scones from Alegria Oceanfront Inn & Cottages

November 2024 – Escape to Catalina Island’s Quiet Season; Save with Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals from California Boutique Hotels; Best Boutique Hotels for Thanksgiving Dinner 2024; Melted Brie with Mushrooms from the Lavender Inn

October 2024 – The Best Craft Beer Towns in California; Check into a Haunted California Hotel this Halloween; A Secluded Oasis of Luxury at the Legendary Hotel Bel-Air; Apple Cranberry Puffed Pancakes from McCaffrey House Bed & Breakfast Inn

September 2024 – Exploring California’s Lesser-Known Wine Country; Save with Fall Specials at California’s Boutique Hotels; Petit Soleil’s Spirited Revamp with a Cocktail Twist; Sesame Somen Noodles with Shiitake Mushrooms from Brewery Gulch Inn

August 2024 – Discover California’s Unique Natural Attractions; San Luis Obispo: the Central Coast’s Unhurried Hub of Food, Wine, and Culture; Endless Summer in Laid-Back Cayucos; Low-Fat Honey Apricot Bread from Inn at Playa Del Rey

July 2024 – 10 Revamped Motor Lodges for Your Next Road Trip; Summer Stargazing at California’s Secluded Inns; Fusing Modern Art, History in a Light-Filled Boutique Hotel in San Luis Obispo; Hash Brown Quiche from Donner Lake Inn

June 2024 – Cottages that Capture the Magic of Summer Vacation; MICHELIN Guide Honors Top California Boutique Hotels with New Key Distinction; Sun-Soaked Vistas, Food and Wine in Coastal Cambria; World-Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies from Channel Road Inn

May 2024 – 8 Scenic Road Trips That Showcase California’s Diverse Beauty; Boutique Hotels for Every Type of Mom; Savor Vineyard Views and Fine Wines at The Inn at Opolo; Artichoke Sausage Frittata from Mill Rose Inn

April 2024 – 7 Botanical Gardens to Visit This Spring in California; Discover Fine Wines and Cannabis in the Anderson Valley; Most Unique Amenities at California Inns; Lemon Curd from the Simpson House Inn

March 2024 – A Historic California Lumber Town is a Destination on the Rise; Save with Spring Lodging Specials and Packages; Best Boutique Hotels for Digital Nomads; Braised Lamb Shanks from the Tallman Hotel

February 2024 – Most Romantic Small-Town Getaways in California; A Luxe, Romantic Hideaway in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley; Best Saunas to Warm Your Body and Soul This Winter; Chewy Chocolate Cookies from The Ballard Inn

January 2024 – Best Inns for Whale Watching on the California Coast; Newly-Revamped Hotels to Visit in 2024; Watching Sunsets and Whales from Mendocino Seaside Cottage; Fiscalini Cheddar Pimento Cheese

December 2023 – Magical Inns for the Holiday Season; Save with Winter Deals at California Inns; A Sonoma Coast Resort Built in Harmony with Nature; Orange Cranberry Chocolate Chip Toasted Walnut Scones

November 2023 – Coziest Boutique Hotels for Winter in California; Explore California’s Historic Missions Along the Camino Real; Best Boutique Hotels for Thanksgiving Dinner 2023; The Enduring Charm of Santa Barbara’s Oldest Hotel

October 2023 – Best Outdoor Fire Pits at California Inns; Best Places for Fall Color in California; Savor Santa Barbara’s Coastal Paradise This Fall; Pistachio-Encrusted Rock Cod with Riesling Beurre Blanc and Grape Relish from Brewery Gulch Inn

September 2023 – Harvest Festivals and Events Honor California’s Bounty; Explore a Remote Coastal Wonderland at The Inn at Newport Ranch; Fall Travel Specials at California’s Boutique Hotels and B&Bs; Poached Eggs on Polenta with Tomato Salsa from Churchill Manor

August 2023 – 12 Remote California Inns Close to Nature; Best Places to Wake Up in a Vineyard; Two Unique Silicon Valley Boutique Hotels Built by Women; Stacked Caprese Salad with Asparagus from McCaffrey House Bed & Breakfast Inn

July 2023 – Poolside Escapes for a Relaxing Summer Retreat; A Sweet Taste of Farm Life on the Southern Mendocino Coast; A Restorative Escape to Ojai, Southern California’s Shangri-La; Crustless Quiche from Seagull Inn Bed & Breakfast

June 2023 – River and Lake Retreats for a Summer Getaway; Paddling the Coves and Sea Caves of the Mendocino Coast; California Babymoon Packages for Pre-Parenthood Bliss; Grilled Oysters from The Genevieve

May 2023 – 12 Quiet, Uncrowded Beach Destinations in California; A Gourmet-Fueled Getaway to Berkeley; Mother’s Day Getaways, Brunches, and More for 2023; Lemon Bars from Alegria Oceanfront Inn & Cottages

April 2023 – Finding Refuge in the Secret Gardens of California Inns; Horseback Riding and Relaxation at Circle Bar B Guest Ranch; Elevated Cannabis Experiences from California Boutique Hotels and B&Bs; Eggs Diavolo from Inn at Sonoma

March 2023 – Rediscovering the Enchantment of Downtown Santa Barbara; A Magical Coastal Nature Retreat Near Half Moon Bay; Spring Lodging Specials and Packages for 2023; Chilled Crab Gazpacho from Montecito Inn

February 2023 – California’s Most Romantic Boutique Hotels and B&Bs; Discover the Uncrowded Seaside Haven of Summerland; Tie the Knot with Elopement Packages from California Inns; Dungeness Crab Benedict from Nick’s Cove

January 2023 – 6 Newly-Revamped Hotels to Visit in 2023; Host a Private Chef Dinner at a California Boutique Hotel; Mine + Farm: A Modern, Thoughtfully-Designed Spin on a Bed and Breakfast Inn; Cinnamon Bread Pudding Surprise with Caramelized Apples from Donner Lake Inn

December 2022 – Wintertime Magic in Sonoma County; 12 Wellness Retreats to Reset for the New Year; Cozy Up with Winter Lodging Specials from California Inns; Kelly’s Famous Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies from Chateau Tivoli

November 2022 – 14 Historic Lighthouses that Still Watch Over the California Coast; 10 Victorian Hotels that Transport Guests to California’s Gilded Age; Best Boutique Hotels for Thanksgiving Dinner 2022; Tortilla Soup from Hotel Bel-Air

October 2022 – Book a Spooky Stay at One of California’s Historic, Haunted Hotels; Wildlife Adventures and Fine Dining in Bodega Bay; 25 Boutique Hotels for an Unforgettable Corporate Retreat; Morning Pie from Elk Cove Inn & Spa

September 2022 – Best Places to Wake Up in a Vineyard; Hottest Performing Arts Tickets in California this Fall; Fantastic Fall Specials at California’s Boutique Hotels; Cloud Soufflé from Gables Wine Country Inn

August 2022 – 12 Most Pet-Friendly Boutique Hotels and B&Bs in California; California’s 10 Best Cycling Destinations; Intimate B&Bs Near the Beach in Los Angeles; Martha’s Southwestern Eggs from the Headlands Inn

July 2022 – 7 Revamped Motor Lodges for Your Next Road Trip; Endless Views and Endless Summer in Dana Point; An Unexpected Oasis of Modern Design in Downtown Napa; Rainbow Beet Salad from the Brewery Gulch Inn

June 2022 – Best Places to Kayak and SUP in California; 10 Fun, Family-Friendly Boutique Hotels in California; A Luxurious Base Camp and a Taste of Summer in Napa Valley; Crustless Gluten-Free Leek Quiche from Monte Cristo Inn

May 2022 – A Guide to Visiting California’s National Parks in 2022; Yountville: Exploring Napa Valley’s Culinary Epicenter; 7 Over-the-Top Breakfast Experiences at California Boutique Inns; Pasadena: A Treasure Trove of Cultural and Culinary Attractions

April 2022 – Top Green Boutique Hotels in California; Calistoga’s Soothing Hot Springs and Mud Baths; Unique Travel and Dining for an Unforgettable Mother’s Day; Music Festival Season Returns to California

March 2022 – 9 California Destinations for Spectacular Spring Wildflowers; Springtime Specials and Packages for a Season of Renewal; Lemon Pound Cake Muffins from Hennessey House; Profiles in Hospitality: Interviews with 6 California Innkeepers

February 2022 – Most Romantic Suites at California Boutique Hotels; Solo Vacations in California: the Best Destination Inns for Traveling Alone; Savor a Romantic Valentine’s Dinner at Home with Recipes from California’s Boutique Inns; A Romantic Seaside Escape to Quiet Cambria

January 2022 – 9 New and Newly Revamped Boutique Hotels to Visit in 2022; 15 Cozy Winter Cabins in California; Savor Cabernet Season with a Stay in Napa Valley this Winter; Midwinter Herbal Tea Blend from Westport Hotel