California has no shortage of beautiful resorts worth checking into, but there’s something a little more personal about staying at a smaller bed and breakfast or inn. And, while there’s certainly nothing wrong with the traditional B&Bs of yesteryear, today’s modern version of the bed and breakfast inn offers so much more than just breakfast.
Yes, you can expect to nosh on daily gourmet breakfasts, but you’ll also get to take advantage of beautifully-appointed rooms, luxurious amenities, and little details such as afternoon wine hours. From Sonoma and Napa Valley all the way down to Santa Barbara, here are our top picks for best Wine Country B&Bs and inns throughout the Golden State.