Hotel at a Glance: Olallieberry Inn Bed and Breakfast

Named in BC Living’s list of “Where to Stay, Eat, and Play from San Francisco to San Diego,” this welcoming inn provides an old-fashioned respite from daily life. The hospitable innkeepers ensure that guests feel well cared for, cooking up hearty gourmet breakfasts and offering complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres each evening. With this deal, you’ll receive a welcome package that includes Olallieberry Inn granola, a copy of the Olallieberry Inn Cookbook, a bottle of cabernet, and passes for tastings at local wineries.

• Lavish breakfasts incorporate veggies and fruit from the local farmers’ market and may include such items as stuffed french toast, ricotta cheese pancakes, and southwestern-style eggs.
• Unique rooms feature private bathrooms and antique decor; many have fireplaces as well.
• Hang out on the back deck with a glass of wine and admire the expansive gardens.
• Book an onsite massage from a certified massage therapist.
• Shops and restaurants are within walking distance.
• Hearst Castle is less than 10 miles away.

Cambria, California: Coastal Village with Art Galleries, Beachfront Hikes, and Elephant Seals

The coastal town of Cambria lies about 10 miles south of San Simeon, midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Though the village is small, it has a host of attractions, including 30 art galleries in the downtown area and an oceanfront boardwalk at Moonstone Beach, a popular beach in town. For an invigorating hike, head to Fiscalini Ranch Preserve, where a seaside hiking trail skirts coastal bluffs. About 14 miles north, elephant seals congregate along the wide beaches of the Piedras Blancas elephant-seal rookery. Piedras Blancas is a prime location for the massive mammals, as its sandy shores and shallow rocky areas provide shelter from storms, high tides, and predators.

Just a few miles away lies the famed Hearst Castle, the enormous estate that once belonged to newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. The building took more than 25 years to complete, has more than 150 elaborate rooms, and houses an astounding collection of Spanish and Italian art and antiques. Numerous tours crisscross the 127-acre estate throughout the day, acquainting visitors with the grand rooms, cottages, kitchens, and libraries wallpapered with Hearst’s collection of Family Circus comic strips.

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