Just across the bay from San Francisco, the rolling green hills and towns of the East Bay offer an array attractions plus easy access to the city via BART. Glide across Lake Merritt on a gondola. Mountain bike or hike to the top of Mt. Diablo. Fill your sweet tooth craving with tours of the Scharffen Berger Chocolate or Jelly Belly Candy factories. Explore the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard – now a national landmark. Wander the Botanical Gardens at UC Berkeley. Take a ferry out into the bay or stroll the shops and cafés the water’s edge in Oakland’s Jack London Square. At night, retreat to sleep at a one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast inn.
East Brother Lighthouse
117 Park Place
Point Richmond, CA 94801
Number of Rooms: 5
510-233-2385 | Rates: $295 - $415
www.ebls.org
Historical East Brother Lighthouse, a functioning lighthouse since 1874, is perched atop an island in San Francisco Bay. This 5-bedroom bed and breakfast inn, accessible only by boat, is close enough for a weekend jaunt and yet a world away. Each room has a distinctive decor and view. Our guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres and champagne and a tour of the island, a four-course gourmet dinner, early popovers and coffee and a full breakfast as part of their stay.
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Purple Orchid Inn Resort & Spa
4549 Cross Road
Livermore, CA 94550
Number of Rooms: 10
925-606-8855 | Rates: $150 - $380
www.purpleorchid.com
Located on a 21-acre estate, the Purple Orchid Inn offers unparalleled privacy, relaxation and quiet. Rebalance your energy in our spa with a massage or facial; soak in the Jacuzzi tubs; golf, hike or horseback ride nearby. Visit any of our 21 award-winning wineries, all within minutes of the inn. Awaken to a full made-to-order gourmet breakfast served to you poolside, in some suites or in the Orchid Dining Room.
Rose Garden Inn
2740 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
Number of Rooms: 40
510-549-2145 | Rates: $129 - $399
www.rosegardeninn.com
All rooms are Non-Smoking and have private bathrooms, color cable television and direct-dial phones. Complimentary Full Buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30-10:00am. The Rose Garden Inn also has meeting space available.
Deer Crossing Inn
21600 Eden Canyon Road
Castro Valley, CA 94552
Number of Rooms: 6
510-537-4926 | Rates: $130 - $295
www.deercrossinginn.com
ROMANCE and privacy at our 6.5 acre countryside retreat. Six rooms, private baths, luxurious bedding, cozy spa towels, silky robes! Wine & Cheese, Champagne Under The Stars in the hot tub, homemade breakfast. Wireless DSL.
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