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Eureka Hotels include Romantic Carter House Inn
The Carter House Inn is a romantic hotel made up of four historic Victorian houses in the Old Town of Eureka, near the Pacific Ocean and close to Pacific Coast Highway.
Best Things to Do at Christmas in Denver, CO
From the festive Parade of Lights to the Grand Illuminations downtown to shopping for presents at the Christkindl Market, Denver celebrates the holiday season in style.
Best Things to Do at Christmas in Tucson Arizona
White Christmas? Bah, humbug! Here's a round-up of the best things to do at Christmas under Tucson, Arizona's sunny blue skies, from family activities to holiday events.
A Fine Napa Valley Luxury Hotel in Wine Country
Romance and comfort in Napa Valley wine country is found at 1801 First, a historic, luxury boutique hotel a short walk from downtown Napa's wine tastings and restaurants.
Rickey's Restaurant in Marin County's Inn Marin
Rickey's Restaurant in Novato's Inn Marin in Marin County has live jazz at weekends, a bar, and good food, making it one of this California town's best dining choices.
Eco-Friendly Inn Marin Hotel Near San Francisco
Green and pet-friendly, the Marin County Inn Marin has a perfect location for Napa Valley wine country, California Coast, and it's a hotel that's near San Francisco, too.
Best Places to See Christmas Lights in Tucson AZ
From the annual Parade of Lights downtown to traditional candle-lit luminarias to neighborhood Christmas lights displays, Tucson is looking bright for the holiday season.
Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa is Among Best Hotels
One of the best hotels in Bodega Bay, the Bodega Bay Lodge and Spa is just off the Pacific Coast Highway near San Francisco with ocean views, pool and fitness center.
FIG is Good New Santa Monica Hotel Restaurant
The newly-opened FIG Restaurant in the Fairmont Miramar Santa Monica Hotel offers fine dining in a casual atmosphere, and is highly praised by top restaurant critics.
Hornblower Whale Watching Cruise in San Diego
In Southern California, San Diego is one of the best places for whale watching cruises. Hornblower Cruises sail from the harbor to see Pacific gray whales and dolphins.
Best Santa Barbara Italian Restaurant
Olio e Limone is one of downtown Santa Barbara's best Italian restaurants, offering fine dining, wine, and gourmet cuisine just off California's Pacific Coast Highway.
New Mexico's Native American Hotel Santa Fe
The Hotel Santa Fe and Spa is the only Native American owned hotel in Santa Fe, set in the exciting developing Guadalupe Railyard District of New Mexico's state capital.
Go Green on Guided Segway Tours of Yuma, Arizona
A Segway tour of Yuma, Arizona with SegwaYuma Tours is a great way to visit historic downtown, the Yuma Crossing, the Ocean-Ocean Bridge, and discover what to do in Yuma.
Seahorse Exhibition at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
A fascinating array of seahorses are the latest stars of the underwater world at the award-winning Monterey Bay Aquarium, located along the town's famous Cannery Row.
Cheap Hotel Near the Beach in Santa Barbara, CA
The Franciscan Inn is a historic hotel in the center of Santa Barbara, close to the beach, Amtrak station and California's Pacific Coast Highway but room rates are cheap.
Vagabond's House Inn Bed and Breakfast in Carmel
The Vagabond's House Inn Bed and Breakfast in a quiet but central location in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is a historic pet-friendly guesthouse-hotel just off the PCH.
California Sea Life at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Sharks, seahorses, penguins, sea otters, touch pools and a fun Splash Zone for kids make the Monterey Bay Aquarium a top family attraction on California's Pacific Coast.
Doris Day's Cypress Inn in Carmel, California
The Cypress Inn in Carmel-by-the-Sea on California's Pacific Coast Highway is co-owned by movie legend Doris Day and is itself famous for being extremely dog-friendly.
Historic Luxury Boutique Arizona Inn in Tucson
Tucson's historic and luxury boutique Arizona Inn has amenities including a heated outdoor pool, tennis court, saunas, exercise room, bars, and highly-rated restaurant.
Historic Boutique Inn, Laguna Beach, California
Few luxury inns are historic and have spa facilities, a business center, gourmet breakfasts, free parking and wine tastings, but Casa Laguna on the PCH is a Unique Inn.
Top Summer Things to Do for Free in San Diego
For the visitor on a budget, there's lots to do this summer for free in San Diego, including beaches, Balboa Park, Gaslamp Quarter, wildlife, and the Children's Museum.
Sè San Diego is Top New Downtown Luxury Hotel
The new Sè San Diego luxury hotel in downtown is one of the best accommodation choices for travelers who want comfort and style, with a top spa and restaurant too.
New Mexico History Museum on the Santa Fe Plaza
Four centuries of New Mexico's past come to life in interactive exhibits at this new, high-tech history museum behind the Palace of the Governors on the Santa Fe Plaza.
Pelican Cove Inn on California Coast at Cambria
Walk along the beach, watch wildlife and relax in cozy oceanside accommodation at Pelican Cove Inn on California's Central Coast, just outside the rustic town of Cambria.
The Embassy Hotel in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica's Embassy Hotel, no relation to the Embassy Suites, is a historic Mediterranean-style villa with apartments and rooms in lush gardens near the pier and beach