Sometimes you just want to get away, settle in a nice spot and not worry about things for a couple of days. Other times, you find a place that's so nice you don't want to leave.
For stressed-out times or cozy romantic getaways, we've compiled a list of the best places for "nesting." Most have spas and restaurants on premises or nearby, all have beautiful views and comfortable rooms. Some have pools and other amenities. Don't blame us if you don't want to come home at the end of your stay.
Sit down beside the beautiful swimming pool and contemplate the rolling vineyards and mountains beyond. Get a spa treatment. Have a meal in the on-premises restaurant, or in nearby Boon Fly Cafe or FARM restaurant. Lie back on the chaise on your private patio and count the stars.
What could be better than waking up with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge? Cor
CordeValle stands among California's top resorts. Others have similar amenities, nice rooms and good service, but none have the beautiful surroundings of this remote spot just south of San Jose.
The Elk Cove Inn has its own small-but-cozy spa and excellent ZEBO restaurant. There's a private path down to the beach, and you can watch the sunset from the cliffside gazebo. Rooms have fireplaces, comfortable beds and some have panoramic ocean views.
You might want to take a short drive to nearby Osmosis Spa, but otherwise, you can relax in your room or on the veranda, walk a block to town for dinner and hang out without running around.
At the end of the 17-Mile Drive in Pebble Beach with great views, oceanside hiking trails nearby and a Scottish bagpiper ushering in the end of the day. Ca
One of my favorite places for Sunday brunch is also a great spot to chill out for a few days. Located just outside of downtown Carmel on property that was once a dairy farm, Mission Ranch is a cozy place. Some of their rooms offer private patios and views of the ocean, and their grounds are beautifully landscaped, yet with a natural feel. I've seen friends get so relaxed here that I thought I might have to borrow a cart just to get them to the car.
