California's Best Bed & Breakfasts, 4th Edition

"These books add notes on things to see and do in the vicinity. That alone propels them to the top of the heap" -- San Diego Union-Tribune "Models for any B&B guide: user-friendly, well laid-out, with lengthy descriptions." -- Travel Books Worldwide "Honest...If the wallpaper is peeling, they say so." -- Cosmopolitan Fodor's Bed & Breakfast guides cover more that just the B&Bs, they also recommend great things to see and do, places to eat and shop, and more. B&Bs can't buy their way in Fodor's reviewers visit the top B&Bs and choose only the very best -- places with special warmth, unusual decor, superlative charm. (Some B&B guides cover only properties that pay to be included -- and the innkeepers write the descriptions.) Critical reviews of 267 handpicked B&Bs and inns Our writers tell you what's wonderful about each spot they inspect (fireplaces and four-poster beds, hot tubs and antique armoires, lavish breakfasts and teas). They also point out the quirks. They counsel you on which rooms to reserve -- and which to avoid. Every review includes information about the innkeepers, location, ambience, decor, restrictions, rates, amenities, baths (private or shared), and recreational facilities. Local sights and activities, too This book is a complete vacation planner: For each major tourist region, Fodor's writers cover favorite things to see and do and don't-miss places to shop and dine. Facilities charts, maps, and more Comprehensive charts compare B&B facilities. There are also regional maps, B&B Web sites, and addresses and telephone numbers of visitor information offices and the best B&B reservation services. The best vacation spots in California This guide covers Southern California, the Central Coast and Monterey, the San Francisco Bay Area and Wine Country, the North Coast, Gold Country, and High Sierra.