Best Bed And Breakfasts Near San Francisco Bay Area

Fresh coastal air, towering California redwoods and stupendous views of Smuggler's Cove can work up an appetite, especially combined with whale watching, horseback riding, wine tasting and more Mendocino delights. How about eggs Benedict or French toast with the specialty millionaire's bacon? Take a comfy seat beside the glass and steel fireplace under soaring ceilings in the Great Room with a view of the birds enjoying their own breakfast at the back deck feeder. A light evening buffet supper is also included with your stay. Book an ocean view room in the 10-room inn constructed of eco-salvaged redwood, or splurge on Serenity Cottage surrounded by its own private oceanfront.

On a quiet residential street, surrounded by a well kept garden complete with fountain and hummingbirds, it's a short and easy walk into town from this charming B&B. It's entirely possible that you spend a weekend and never see anyone else at the Adobe. A lovely continental breakfast is prepared and ready in the sunny kitchen nook for whenever it suits. Bring fresh produce from the farmers market and prepare dinner for yourselves if you like -- everything you'll need is on hand. Alternatively, browse the pages in the local suggestion book to discover places guests like best and return to enjoy a fireside nightcap.

SummerWood Winery & Inn
2175 Arbor Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 227-1365
www.summerwoodwine.com

Executive Chef Kelly Wangard refers to the contemporary farmhouse style as "approachable elegance where you can relax and put your feet up." Kelly says it best, as the Food Network "Cutthroat Kitchen" winner is also the inn's interior decorator. One of the best breakfasts you've ever had is cooked to order and served at the open kitchen's communal table. Later, you'll enjoy Kelly's wine hour with hors d'oeuvres and return after dinner to a yummy dessert. A complimentary bottle of SummerWood estate wine awaits in each of the nine cozy guest rooms, thoughtfully supplied with luxurious signature cotton robes, plush linens, fragrant locally-made body lotions, a gas fireplace and private balcony. This is perfect vineyard living in the heart of Central Coast wine country.

The Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa
4549 Cross Road
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 606-8855
www.purpleorchid.com

Are you visiting Livermore wine country or attending a headliner summer concert at Wente Vineyards? It's not often you'll find a B&B with its own spa on the grounds. This one was renovated on Travel Channel's "Hotel Impossible" when the current owners come aboard in 2011. The property also features a free form swimming pool with mini-waterfall and hot tub beside the fragrant rose garden. A log cabin structure is surrounded by scenic rolling hills of vineyards and olive orchards, making it a popular choice for wedding parties. As hospitality pros and professional wedding photographers, this setting is what first caught the eye of owners Rhiannon and Derek. Your made-to-order breakfast is served in the dining room, but a room service option is available in three of the suites and lunch by the pool is delightful.

Even after the hottest of days, evening temperatures in wine country can drop off considerably. The diurnal shift is good for the grapes and guests stay cozy at one of the eight cottages here, each with its own porch seating area (glider and swing!) with a wood-burning stove. Sneak away like Gable and Lombard did back in the 40s for a romantic escape to your own little house in the valley. Breakfast from Bouchon Bakery arrives in a basket at your doorstep. Rent bikes, request a picnic backpack for lunch, or take the complimentary shuttle to Yountville for dinner. For pampering, request an in-cottage spa treatment; for celebrations, order champagne in your room; and for soaring, book a hot air balloon ride.