If you choose to celebrate your new life together in the Golden State, there is an abundance of locations and landscapes to consider. California has some of the most beautiful honeymoon spots in the country, whether you want to visit dynamic cities, rugged coastlines, gorgeous wine country, mountain wonderlands or enchanted forests. Add the temperate climate to the variety of locales and it's hard to go wrong.
The Avalon Hotel is a historic hotel on the island of Catalina--just an hour from Los Angeles. It is where the stars from the golden age of film went to get away from it all, and it is still a place where you might spot a movie star. There are no automobiles on the island, but there are magnificent ocean views and world-class cuisine and accommodations. The understated elegance of the hotel is inspired by the early California architectural style. The carved mahogany, etched slate, artistic tiles, and stained glass were handmade by skilled artists. All the fittings, moldings, and furniture were custom made to complement the decor of the hotel.
The Avalon Hotel
124 Whittley Avenue,
Avalon CA 90704
310-510-7070
theavalonhotel.com
Located on on Monterey Bay, in the heart of historic Steinbeck country, is the Portola Hotel & Spa. The hotel is a short walk from fisherman's wharf, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. Many of the 372 spacious guest rooms and seven luxury suites have spectacular views of picturesque Monterey Bay and all of them have world-class European style amenities. A stay at the Portola is a memory that will last a lifetime.
Portola Hotel & Spa
Two Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940
866-711-1534
portolahotel.com
The Elk Cove Inn is a secluded spot that combines rustic charm with outstanding luxury. Right on the ocean and on the edge of California wine country, this European-style spa is in a region of the world known for fine wine, fine dining, and pampered living. It is also just a short drive, past wine groves and wineries, to the Redwood National Forest. It is a truly magical place to visit with someone you love.
Elk Cove Inn
6300 Highway One S.
Elk, CA 95432
800-275-2967
elkcoveinn.com
