California Inns with the Best Decks
SACRAMENTO, CA [June 21, 2018]--From rooftop decks overlooking the ocean to enchanting decks nestled in the forest to intimate decks designed for relaxation, California inns have some of the best outdoor spaces. The California Association of Boutique & Breakfast Inns has compiled a list of inns with the best decks for lounging in beautiful outdoor settings.
The rooftop deck at Venice Beach Suites & Hotel offer a unique vantage point as the hustle and bustle of the boardwalk below gives way to beach breezes and a mesmerizing view of palm trees, sand, mountains, and the Pacific Ocean. Vast, awe-inspiring, and memorable, the rooftop deck features an azure blue sky as an ever-changing canopy and comfortable furniture that includes chaise lounges for sunbathing, conversation tables for catching up over a crisp glass of wine, and a cozy fire pit for those coastal evenings. Guests know the hotel’s deck as a place to party or relax, but also a place where poetry and philosophy feel equally at home.
McCaffrey House Bed and Breakfast Inn, an enchanting mountain lodge nestled in the quiet forest hollow of the High Sierra, is known for its decks overlooking the woods. Select rooms have their own private balconies or patios, but the inn also offers a large, two-level deck with a sloped roof that opens up to the forest. Surrounded by majestic cedars and pines, the deck is a favorite for outdoor weddings. Both the deck and the private balconies and patios are ideal for taking in the pristine forest, witnessing a diversity of birds and wildlife, soaking in rays of sunshine, or following snowflakes in flight.
Off the coast of Southern California, the Aurora Hotel, a boutique hotel on Catalina Island, features a roof-top deck with a spectacular ocean view. A favorite spot for guests, the deck features comfortable seating, including a day bed and chaise lounges. The spectacular deck enjoys sweeping ocean and city views, and it's a great place to enjoy breakfast, a good book, or complimentary wine and cheese in the evening. The Aurora combines Catalina bed and breakfast hospitality with a metropolitan boutique hotel ambiance, and its cool style and warm hospitality create the perfect oasis from which to explore the island.
The deck at the Courtwood Inn in Murphys invites guest to take in 2,500 feet of expansive views of pine-tree studded rolling foothills that extend to the San Joaquin Valley. Accessible from the dining room or great room of this authentic, eco-friendly log home, the expansive deck is ideal for enjoying a glass of wine, watching the sunset, or viewing the quiet night sky. With this setting and view, it’s no wonder the inn’s elopement and intimate wedding packages are so popular. The Courtwood Inn celebrates all things tennis, complete with private tennis courts and lessons from resident tennis pros, but whether one aspires to a Wimbledon win matters not when such a stunning vista awaits.
At the Inn at Moonlight Beach, most rooms have private decks that are ideal for yoga, meditation, and relaxation. After being closed for an extensive renovation, the new inn is now welcoming guests as the first building in the greater San Diego area under consideration for WELL Building Certification, an assurance that just being in the space gives guests enhances their well-being. With amenities like eco memory roam mattresses wrapped in luxurious 5000-thread-count linens, purified water in every tap from the whole-house filtration system, 100% organic cotton-weave robes, sound therapy machines, Rabbit air filtration systems, and spa aromatherapy diffusers, the inn promises to restore mind, body, and spirit.
Secluded on one-and-a-half acres of lush manicured lawns and flowering gardens, Stahlecker House Bed and Breakfast invites guests to leave the city noise behind and unwind to the quiet country sounds of crickets and birds. One of the more popular spots on the property for doing just that is the large back deck overlooking a sprawling lawn and soothing creek. From there guests can watch birds bathe in the fountain, starting with hummingbirds early in the morning and followed by ducks, falcons, and pigeons. Nearby, deer and squirrels dance and play in the backyard, entertaining guests as Napa Creek gurgles along the edge of the lawn.
Lower garden rooms at the historic Tallman Hotel come with a private deck and an ofuro, a Japanese soaking tub made of teak and heated to a relaxing 101 degrees Fahrenheit, along with outdoor showers and chaise lounges for soaking up the sun or reading a summer novel. Above, the night sky offers the sight of sparkling stars across the cleanest skies in all of California. Other ways to enjoy the scenery at the hotel include sipping a glass of local Lake County wine on the inviting courtyard underneath the Sycamore trees or enjoying a cup of coffee or tea on a private front porch as the songbirds welcome the day.
The Green Toad Inn Bed & Breakfast boasts an enchanting, multi-tiered deck complete with hot tub, comfortable patio furniture, and stunning views of the forest. In all there are 3,000 square feet of decking throughout the property. As if that weren’t enough, the Azalea Garden offers another opportunity to sip a cup of tea while enjoying beautiful views in the crisp outdoors. Located in the beautiful Sierra Foothills—on 40 acres of forest, surrounded by 80 acres of protected land, and adjacent to 90 acres of the privately owned North Star Tree Farm—the Green Toad Inn is an ideal setting for relaxation.
Nestled in charming Old Sacramento, with a stunning backdrop of the golden-hued bridge made famous by the Oscar-nominated film Lady Bird, the Delta King Hotel floats peacefully on the Sacramento River. From the deck of this historic riverboat hotel, guests can enjoy a meal from the Pilothouse Restaurant or a happy hour drink from the Delta Bar & Grill accompanied by an unparalleled view of Downtown Sacramento and the tranquil river beneath. Views across the river to West Sacramento offer majestic architecture juxtaposed with luscious greenery, a one-of-a-kind perspective on the city life unique to Sacramento.
A guest favorite at the Gables Wine Country Inn is a deck nestled in the center of the inn’s towering redwood trees. With seating for up to eight and a gas fire pit, it’s an ideal spot for watching birds flit overhead and the sun shine through the branches in the late afternoon. Nestled in the picturesque foothills of Northern California’s esteemed wine country, this premier luxury inn set on three and a half acres at the heart of Sonoma County offers a relaxed country experience, large guest rooms, and an exceptional breakfast experience prepared from local farm fresh ingredients.
The breathtaking views from the rooftop deck are sure to be a highlight of any stay at the Avalon Hotel on Catalina Island. With a 360-degree vista of Avalon and its charming harbor, the deck is the ideal spot to relax and sightsee without having to leave the property. A captivating fountain, fire pit, secluded seating, and intricate landscaping are just a few of the discoveries awaiting guests at this oceanfront oasis. Modern conveniences abound in this icon of early Californian architecture. Most rooms feature 42-inch flat screen TVs, and loaner laptop computers are available from the front desk.
To learn more about these and other boutique hotels and B&Bs in California, visit www.cabbi.com.
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