Fodor's Northern California 2014 by Fodor's

Author:Fodor's [Fodor’s Travel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780770432676
Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
Published: 2013-11-14T05:00:00+00:00

Where to Stay

Acqua Hotel.

HOTEL | Astride Richardson Bay, this boutique hotel has modern, elegant rooms decorated in deep purples and classic golds. Rooms facing west have full bay views (some rooms even have views of Mt. Tamalpais) and private patios. The junior suites have soaking tubs and fireplaces. Pros: evening cookie hour; complimentary bike rentals; hearty breakfast. Cons: next to freeway; traffic audible in rooms facing east. | Rooms from: $189 | 555 Redwood Hwy., off U.S. 101 | 94941 | 415/388–9353 | www.marinhotels.com | 49 rooms | Breakfast.

Mill Valley Inn.

B&B/INN | The only hotel in downtown Mill Valley has smart-looking rooms done up in Tuscan colors of ocher and olive, with handcrafted beds, armoires, and lamps by local artisans. Beds are made with crisp white linens, starkly contrasting the deep browns and greens of the towering redwoods just outside the windows. A complimentary wine reception takes place every evening on the sun terrace. The cottages in the back of the hotel are something special. Pros: minutes from local shops and restaurants; great complimentary Continental breakfast; free parking. Cons: some rooms are noisy; dark in winter because of surrounding trees; some rooms aren’t accessible via elevator; no in-room coffee makers. | Rooms from: $239 | 165 Throckmorton Ave., near Miller Ave. | 94941 | 415/389–6608, 800/595–2100 | www.marinhotels.com | 25 rooms, 1 suite, 2 cottages | Breakfast.

Fodor’s Choice | Mountain Home Inn.

B&B/INN | Abutting 40,000 acres of state and national parks, the inn sits on the skirt of Mt. Tamalpais, where you can follow hiking trails all the way to Stinson Beach. The inn’s multilevel, airy wooden building has pristine wilderness on one side and an unparalleled view of the bay on the other. Rooms are built for romance, each mixing huge views with some combination of balcony, fireplace, and whirlpool tub. For full-moon nights, book far in advance. The on-site wine bar and dining room (closed Monday and Tuesday) serves lunch on the deck (from May to October) and a terrific $38 prix-fixe dinner of American regional cuisine inside by the fire. The restaurant (reservations recommended) serves sumptuous meals. Top your Niman Ranch beef burger with caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, local blue cheese, or other options. There’s a late-afternoon American cheese–tasting course, as well as an après-trek menu of small plates for hungry hikers. Dinner features modern riffs on classic American fare. Pros: amazing deck and views; peaceful, remote setting. Cons: nearest town is a 20-minute drive away; restaurant can get crowded on sunny weekend days; too rustic for some. | Rooms from: $279 | 810 Panoramic Hwy., at Edgewood Ave. | 94941 | 415/381–9000 | www.mtnhomeinn.com | 10 rooms | Breakfast.

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