Beyond San FranciscoBoutique Resorts

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Located in Napa Valley, this Yountville, California hotel boasts an on-site pool and hot tub. Spa services are available. The on-site restaurant is headed by Chef Nick Tamburo who joins North Block from Manhattan’s Momofuku Ko, bringing a fresh energy to Yountville with his take on refined California cooking featuring locally grown, seasonal ingredients. The North Block Hotel includes guest rooms with a flat-screen TV, a large soaking tub and heated floors in the bathroom. Each room features a terrace or a patio with a seating area. The North Block Hotel is nearby French, Italian, Pacific Rim and California restaurants. Area activities include art galleries, museums, antique shops and bike rental facilities.

Situated on a hillside overlooking Big Sur's beautiful Pacific coastline, Alila Ventana Big sur is a resort located on 160 secluded acres. It features 2 heated pools adjoined by a Japanese hot bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The spacious guest rooms boast a window seat, a private balcony or patio with views of the forest, ocean, meadow, or canyon, binoculars, umbrellas, lanterns, and walking sticks. The rooms also include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and sound system, a coffee machine, a minibar, and each en suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower and soaking tub, and plush bathrobes. Select units offer a hot tub on the decks or fireplaces. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, The Sur House, and sip cocktails at The Sur House Terrace and Bar, while overlooking the ocean. Alila Ventana Big Sur offers a bathhouse facility which includes the Japanese-inspired baths. Guests can also stay in shape with a workout in the fitness centre. Guests can take advantage of the complimentary yoga classes, guided property tours, afternoon wine tasting, and the Glass House Gallery, the on-site art gallery of California Central Coast artists. Attractions such as Andrew Molera State Park and Pfeiffer Beach are easily accessible from Ventana Spa. Visitors can also participate in hiking, whale watching and horseback riding in the area. All guest rooms and suites at the resort can accommodate a maximum of two occupants including children.

This Carmel Valley resort boasts star-rated dining, a wellness spa and outdoor heated pool. A limestone fireplace, 2-person soaking tub and down feather bedding are featured in each guest room. Monterey Bay Aquarium is 19 km away. Guests are welcomed with a gourmet snack basket, fruit bowl, fresh roses, and a complimentary "wine grotto" mini bar with Bernardus wines in their rooms. A flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station and coffee machine are also provided. Lucia Restaurant & Bar boasts an extensive wine list and a menu that focuses on organic, local ingredients. The bar and lounge area provides a more casual menu and experience. The Spa at Bernardus offers marine-inspired massage services and body treatments in a spacious facility that includes locker rooms, sauna rooms, a fitness room and a juice bar. A warming room with fireplace, a meditation garden, a dipping pool and a reflecting pool are available for guest relaxation. A full-service beauty salon is also available. Two tennis courts are located on site. A croquet lawn and bocce court are offered for guest use. Garland Ranch Regional Park is 1.5 km away. Carmel Mission Basilica and Museum are 15.5 km away.

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Situated in Carmel, California, on a top-rated golf course surrounded by fields and lakes, The Quail Lodge boasts an outdoor pool, tennis courts and a restaurant and bar. All rooms feature free WiFi. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is provided in all rooms at The Quail Lodge. For convenience, all of the air-conditioned guest rooms include a work desk and a refrigerator. Additional room amenities include ironing facilities and a hairdryer. Set in the clubhouse of The Quail Lodge, Edgar’s restaurant offers indoor or outdoor fireside dining with views of the golf course and the Santa Lucia Mountains. All menu items feature fresh local organic ingredients. Guests can also enjoy classic cocktails, California wines and micro-brews in the Lobby Bar, which also offers a light menu. Join us each morning in the Covey Grill for daily breakfast. A 24-hour reception greets guests of Quail Lodge. Guests can work out in the fitness centre. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is available. Carmel River Beach is 5 miles away from this resort. Monterey Bay Aquarium is 20 minutes’ drive away.

Surrounded by a forest, Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite features a heated outdoor pool, and children's playground. The accommodation features two hot tubs. Yosemite's Highway 120 West entrance is 0.8 km away. All units are air conditioned and feature a seating area. Every unit has a private bathroom with free toiletries. Bed linen is provided. Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite also includes a hot tub for families and a hot tub for adults only. Guests can enjoy a drink at the on-site bar, while special diet menus and packed lunches are available on request. Groveland is 36 km from the property. You can play table tennis at the property, and bike hire is available. An array of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling and fishing. Sonora is 48 km from Rush Creek Lodge at Yosemite.

Located at Northstar at Tahoe Resort in Truckee, The Residences at One Village Place by Hyatt Vacation Club features free WiFi access and private parking. It features its own pulse-driven gondola. Each villa has a kitchen, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV, as well as a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Select units offer a washing machine and a tumble dryer. A swimming pool and a fitness centre are available for guests. A media theatre is also provided. A range of activities are available in the area, such as skiing and golfing. Big Springs Gondola is located in same building as The Residences at One Village Place by Hyatt Vacation Club, and Village Express chairlift is 30 metres away. The nearest airport is Reno-Tahoe International Airport, 38.6 km from The Residences at One Village Place by Hyatt Vacation Club.

Offering stunning views of Monterey Bay, a full-service spa and a private beach, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is located only steps from Cannery Row and 10 minutes' walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The guestrooms offer a seating area, air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, and an electronics charging station. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries, bathrobes, a hairdryer, and ironing facilities. Guests can also enjoy nightly turndown service. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa features a rooftop fitness centre. Guests can relax at the European Vista Blue Spa. The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa features an elevated dinner restaurant, a casual all-day oceanfront restaurant, a lively lobby bar and a café. The elegant Coastal Kitchen restaurant offers an ever-evolving tasting menu with wine pairings. Schooners Monterey features contemporary American cuisine with a focus on seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The Lobby Lounge serves local beers, wine, craft cocktails and light bites with live music in the evening. Tidal Coffee offers Golden Bean award-winning coffee blends, fresh pastries, breakfast and lunch items. 17 Mile Drive is 4 km away from Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. The Monterey Regional Airport is 7 km away.

Set in St. Helena, 800 metres from Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt Resort offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With free WiFi, this 5-star resort offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. Guests can make use of a bar. Guests at the resort can enjoy an American breakfast. Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt Resort offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Gott's Roadside Restaurant, Beringer Vineyards and Cameo Cinema. The nearest airport is Oakland International Airport, 111 km from Alila Napa Valley, a Hyatt Resort.

Just 9 miles from the Navarro River Redwoods, this resort features a restaurant and bar on site. Guest rooms include a fireplace. Free WiFi is provided in all guest rooms at The Heritage House Resort. A small fridge, microwave, and coffee-making facilities are also included. A fitness centre is available for guest use. In-room massages are also available. Point Cabrillo Light House is 15 minutes’ drive from the resort. Mendocino is 10 minutes’ drive away.

This all-suite countryside resort is located on 500 acres in Carmel, California and is 9 miles from Carmel Beach City Park. A golf course is available at the resort. Every suite at the Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt includes a fireplace and free Wi-Fi. All suites feature an iPod docking station, 42-inch flat-screen TV and refrigerator. The suites also provide a private deck and bathrooms with separate showers and soaking tubs. The Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers a full-service spa as well as 9 tennis courts, golf lessons and 2 outdoor pools. A gym, hot tubs and scenic hiking trails are available as well.

Featuring direct access to a gondola and ski lift at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, the Village Lodge is surrounded by mountain views. The property features a heated outdoor pool, 5 hot tubs, and 3 gyms, as well as free WiFi. The condos include a dining area and a fireplace, as well as a balcony with a view of mountains or the courtyard. Select units offer a kitchenette with a coffee machine, while other units offer a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can dine at the 53 Kitchen or Campo Mammoth, two of the restaurants at the Village. Sushi Rei is also available to guests. Guests at the Lodge can request area information from the 24-hour front desk. The hotel also offers a free airport and area shuttle. Gift shops are also available. The Village is 1.5 km from the Sierra Star Golf Course. Mammoth Yosemite Airport is 15 minutes' drive away from the property.

Situated in Mammoth Lakes, this resort is a gondola ride away from skiing at Mammoth Mountain. Ski passes and snowboard rentals are available on site. A kitchenette is featured in all suites and studios. Boasting a fireplace and a sofa bed, all guest accommodations at Westin Monache Resort are comfortably furnished. Free WiFi and a flat-screen TV are included. A heated outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs are available at Westin Monache Resort Mammoth Lakes. A 24-hour fitness centre is located on-site. Located on-site at Westin Monache, Whitebark Restaurant, Bar and Lounge offers contemporary ambiance, views of Mammoth and a gourmet dinner menu. Dishes include Pappardelle pasta, grilled stuffed Portobello and WesterRoss Scottish salmon. Decadent desserts are available. Open from 16:00 to 22:00, the lounge offers evening drinks, along with soups, salads and sandwiches. Yosemite National Park is 1 hours’ drive from this resort. Yosemite/Mammoth Airport is 8 miles away.

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Located near Heavenly Village Ski Resort, The Landing Resort and Spa offers free transportation to the Heavenly Village and Casinos. Rooms include a 55-inch wall-mounted LCD TV and plush terry bathrobes. Spacious guest rooms feature a stone gas fireplace, a Keurig coffee machine, and a refrigerator. The marbled bathrooms include heated floors, free toiletries, and slippers. Select room have heated toilet seats and spa tub. A full service spa is on-site at The Landing Resort and Spa. A rooftop terrace, fire pits and a lake-view patio are available. A fitness centre, hot tub and a heated swimming pool are also featured for guest use. Free snowboard and ski storage is provided, and a gift shop is offered. The Landing Lakeside Dining is a premier South Lake Tahoe destination, offering an elevated yet relaxed lakeside experience. Thoughtfully refreshed design elements enhance its intimate shoreline setting, with warm textures, layered lighting, and comfortable seating flowing seamlessly to a firepit-lined patio. The seasonal menu features unique, upscale dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and happy hour, crafted from locally sourced ingredients and regionally inspired flavors, perfectly paired with an award-winning wine program and handcrafted cocktails Sand Harbor State Park is 30 minutes’ drive from the resort. Edgewood Golf Club is 10 minutes’ walk away. Squaw Ski Resort is 1 hours’ drive from the property.

Nestled in the mountains 3.2 km away from Yosemite National Park, the Tenaya at Yosemite features personalised services, modern amenities, and a full-service spa. Each air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a refrigerator. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries, bathrobes, and a hairdryer. After a long day, guests at Tenaya at Yosemite can relax with a massage from the spa, enjoy a gourmet dinner at the on-site restaurant or arrange the next day's activities with help from the hotel's concierge staff. Guests can also take advantage of the fitness centre and retail stores. This pet-friendly accommodation also offers pet-sitting. Only steps from the Tenaya at Yosemite's front doors are a variety of recreational activities and adventures. Enjoy downhill skiing, scenic hikes, and rock climbing. The hotel can also arrange bike rentals and naturalist tour guides to help guests discover the surrounding areas. Yosemite Ski and Snowboard Area is 1 hours' drive from the property.

Located in the heart of Monterey's historic Cannery Row, InterContinental The Clement Monterey boasts elegant accommodations, on-site dining options and modern amenities. The rooms offer a TV and in-room movies, an electronics charging station, a coffee machine, and a mini bar. The en suite bathroom includes bathrobes, a soaking tub and a separate shower. The entire family can have an enjoyable stay. With on-site spa services, a state-of-the-art business centre and a children's club, there is something for everyone. Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant. Only steps from the Clements front doors, guests will find a variety of area attractions. Beautiful seascapes and wildlife, charming boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and an exciting nightlife are all within walking distance from the hotel.