Where you stay on vacation can make or break your relaxing getaway. Luckily, whether you’re venturing to Northern or Southern California, the state is home to some of the best bed-and-breakfasts in the country, according to USA Today.
The publication recently released the top 10Best list of must-visit B&Bs for 2025, with the Inn at Moonlight Beach in Encinitasand the Elk Cove Inn & Spa in Elk coming in at No. 9 and 10.
The Elk Cove Inn & Spa cracked the top 10 list last year too, coming in seventh place on the 2024 national list, the Sacramento Bee previously reported.
The bed-and-breakfasts were nominated by an expert panel of editors, then readers voted for their favorites over a four-week period, according to the publication’s website.
“If you’re looking to experience the charm and hospitality of a destination, staying at a bed-and-breakfast can be a great idea,” the 10Best editors wrote. “They offer a more intimate setting, where guests can get to know the hosts as well as other travelers. Not to mention, you’ll enjoy a delicious home-cooked breakfast every morning, often featuring local specialties and fresh ingredients.”
Those who stay at these California bed-and-breakfasts can definitely expect all these perks, and more.
Elk Cove Inn & Spa
“Overlooking the Mendocino coast, the Elk Cove Inn & Spa welcomes visitors to choose from a range of accommodations, from carriage house rooms to cliffside oceanfront cottages,” the editors wrote. “Each morning, guests can start their day with a decadent breakfast crafted by chef Victor Passalacqua, who also oversees dinner service at the inn’s on-site restaurant, Sibo.”
The B&B is advertised as “one of the most romantic boutique hotels on the Northern California coast,” and is “part bed and breakfast, part homestead and sustainable farm.” It offers “unpretentious comfort, complete amenities, beautiful gardens and grounds, breakfast in bed, Michelin star type food and a day Spa” so visitors can “relax, unwind, and recharge,” according to its website.
Inn at Moonlight Beach
“The Inn at Moonlight Beach offers travelers in North San Diego County a WELL-certified, award-winning inn designed to incorporate eco-responsible practices while offering ultimate luxurious comfort,” the publication wrote. “Situated in the midst of a biodynamic urban farm, the inn offers organic taste delights as well as meditation, yoga, holistic massage treatments, and sound baths. With San Diego just 30 minutes south and Temecula’s wine region an hour to the northeast, the inn is ideally located for day trips to some of SoCal’s favorite destinations.”
The inn’s “vision of luxury embraces authenticity, connection, and mindfulness” prioritizes health for guests and the planet, “fostering an environment of love and environmental consciousness” and encouraging guests “to slow down, unplug, and reset,” the website says.
Where are the top 10 inns in the US?
These are the top 10 inns in the nation, according to USA Today:
No. 1: C.W. Worth House Bed & Breakfast in Wilmington, North Carolina
No. 2: Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast in Durham, North Carolina
No. 3: Judson Heath Colonial Inn in Saugatuck, Michigan
No. 4: The Inn at Onancock in Onancock, Virginia
No. 5: The Historic Magnolia House in Greensboro, North Carolina
No. 6: Wickwood Inn in Saugatuck, Michigan
No. 7: Winchester Inn in Ashland, Oregon
No. 8: The Welsh Hills Inn in Granville, Ohio
No. 9: Elk Cove Inn & Spa in Elk, California
No. 10: Inn at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, California
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