Leave the kids for two nights and get refreshed.
Go to http://www.californiaweekend.com for a large list of weekend getaways.

Gaige House
13540 Arnold Drive
Glen Ellen, CA  95442
Ph: 707-935-0237   Fx: 707-935-6411

One of the best kept secrets amoung Napa Valley hotels, featuring Asian-inspired ambiance combined with modern luxury. The Gaige House is a wine country hotel renowned for its picturesque setting, impeccable service, and unique luxury guest amenities. Start your day with a memorable wine country breakfast. After a day of wine tasting, shopping and gallery hopping unwind with a restorative spa treatment located in a peaceful indoor or outdoor setting or in the privacy of your own guestroom. The Gaige House is the ideal location for a romantic getaway, a private company retreat or a getaway with friends.

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Ventana Inn & Spa
Highway 1
Big Sur, CA  93920
Ph: 831-667-2331   Fx: 831-667-0573

Ventana Inn & Spa is a luxurious resort nestled in the mountains above California’s central coast. Situated on 243 acres of wooded hillside, 1,200 feet above the Pacific Ocean on the Big Sur coast, Ventana Inn & Spa is quiet, secluded and beautiful. The Inn provides a peaceful and soothing atmosphere enhanced by its proximity to the area’s natural wonders. All accommodations feature a deck or patio with forest, mountain, canyon or ocean views. Some decks offer personal outdoor spas. Most rooms have a wood-burning fireplace, separate living area, and custom bath amenities.

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Petite Auberge
863 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA  94108
Ph: 415-928-6000   Fx: 415-673-7214

Some people love big landmark hotels with enormous lobbies and gold chandeliers. Those people don’t stay at the Petite Auberge. This great little inn is one of those classic "small finds" that you might discover on an alley in Paris or down a tree-lined street in Prague. This French country inn is perfect for those looking to snuggle and experience all the European splendor that can be found in San Francisco. With a big gourmet complimentary breakfast, you’ll almost feel like you’ve spent the night at grandma’s home. Yet within three blocks, are Union Square, Nob Hill, and Chinatown.

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The Grand Del Mar
5300 Grand Del Mar Court
San Diego, CA  92130
Ph: 858-314-2000   Fx: 858-314-2001

Capturing the elegance and comfort of an old-world Mediterranean estate and nestled in a serene canyon preserve, Southern California’s newest luxury resort surrounds you in the rich decorative arts of Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Spain. A Renaissance-inspired spa, the exclusive fairways of San Diego’s only Tom Fazio-designed golf course and acclaimed signature restaurant Addison, complete this stunning masterpiece inspired by the exotic architectural style of Addison Mizner