It is Valentine’s Day season! It is the perfect time of year to visit incredible bed and breakfasts, inns, and boutique hotels all along the Pacific states. bnbfinder has published several articles highlighting different properties across the US, including this list of romantic inns for fall getaways last year. By nature, all of the inns, B&B’s, and boutique hotels on the bnbfinder website are intimate and great for romantic getaways, so click on any state name to see a larger lists of accommodations in that area. This year, the editors at bnbfinder have selected the following list of properties to recommend for Valentine’s Day or any time beyond.
Inn at Playa del Rey, A Four Sisters Inn, Los Angeles, CA: Here’s another gem surrounded by the big city, but far from the maddening crowds. Picture a breakfast room that opens to the fresh sea air and views of the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Preserve and the mountains beyond. Upon closer inspection, the Hollywood sign and Getty Center offer clues that you’re close to all that Los Angeles has to offer yet far from the hub bub of the city. As you enjoy a complimentary hot homemade breakfast buffet, snowy egrets, blue herons, and ponds of ducks share the experience with you. This is one of the many luxurious Four Sisters Inns in California.
Camellia Inn, Healdsburg, CA: The location deep in the heart of California’s rich wine tasting region is rivaled only by the friendly hospitality of the innkeeper and staff here. With more than 25 years of bed and breakfast experience, innkeeper Lucy Lewand and her staff know how to make your stay in the Sonoma Wine Country a perfect getaway. Of course, wine tasting is a favorite event here, and the inn is just steps from the historic Plaza in Healdsburg, providing a chance to explore many shops, antique stores, and trendy restaurants.
Jabberwock Inn, Monterey, CA: Views, upscale décor and plenty of amenities make this a favorite for couples seeking wonderful romantic getaways. Walk to Monterey’s famous aquarium, just a few blocks away, then don’t miss Cannery Row, also just five blocks from the aquarium. Also in Monterey, Old Monterey Inn is said to capture the spirit of Old World romance. Here a gourmet breakfast each morning and daily wine and hors d’oeuvres are one of the standouts for couples who return again and again.
A’ Tuscan Estate Bed and Breakfast, McMinnville, OR: Would you like to be able to walk to explore the West Coast’s best Main Street? This inn is just five blocks from the famous historic Main Street of McMinnville offering unique shops, art galleries and neighborly architecture. Plus, let this be your base to explore more than 675 wineries in the Willamette Valley.
The Barn at Walla Walla, Walla Walla, WA: Romance reigns here! Seven elegantly decorated rooms are each complete with an ensuite bathroom, a private garden, an outdoor hot-water shower and view of the pastoral farmlands. As a bonus you’ll be treated to daily gourmet breakfasts and complimentary dinner on Thursdays. There are wonderful local wines for your welcome drink, and a complimentary bottle of Walla Walla wine in your suite. All the value and added amenities here bring couples back for more.
Volcano Village Lodge, Volcano, HI: Found on the Big Island of Hawaii, two miles from Hawaii’s Volcano National Park, it’s the privacy and intimacy of the lodges and rooms at this B&B that couples love. Each lodge is situated to take advantage of views of the surrounding rainforest, surrounded by lush vegetation. The large expansive windows offer up the feeling of being in your own private tree house. Breakfast is delivered in-room daily for a more romantic experience for couples.
Holualoa Inn, Holualoa, HI: Situated 1400 feet above sea level with spectacular birds eye views of the ocean, here’s one Big Island B&B couples just love. Explore the 30 verdant acres of well-tended tropical fruit and flower gardens and 4,100 Kona Coffee trees. Take a dip in the custom-tiled mosaic pool or the inn’s hot tub. Aloha flair is unmistakable in the exquisite guestrooms too. A true romantic Hawaiian getaway is found here.
Chehalem Ridge Bed and Breakfast, Newberg, OR: This incredible five bedroom bed and breakfast is in the heart of Oregon wine country. With amazing views of wineries and over 100 different wineries within a 20 minute drive, this is the perfect getaway for that romantic wine tasting trip you have been dreaming of. Enjoy hot air balloon rides, fine dining, golf, and everything else Newberg has to offer at this romantic paradise.
