U.S. Lodgings

ALABAMA

Tuscaloosa--Roz Salzman, Los Angeles: “Crimson Inn, 1509 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa 35401; telephone (205) 758-3483. First and only B&B; in town. Restored 75-year-old home near University of Alabama.” Rate: $100, with full breakfast.

CALIFORNIA

Albion--Susan Poprock, Camarillo: “Fensalden Inn, 33810 Navarro Ridge Road, Albion 95410; tel. (800) 959-3850, Internet https://www.fensalden.com. Delightful B&B; that used to be a stagecoach stop; on a bluff above the Pacific, minutes from Mendocino. Breakfast served at an ocean-view window.” Rates: $110-$195 double.

Big Bear--Evelyn McNeilly, Huntington Beach: “Moonridge Manor Bed and Breakfast, 43803 Yosemite Drive, Big Bear 92315; tel. (909) 585-0457. Charming home with indoor spas, gorgeous views.” Rates: $75-$185.

Big Bear Lake--Cheryl Davies, Temple City: “Switzerland Haus, 41829 Switzerland Drive, Big Bear Lake 92315; tel. (909) 866-3729. Inn with full breakfast and refreshments all day included, a half-mile from lake. I have never felt so pampered!” Rates: $70-$200.

Big Bear Lake--Rebecca Morris, Los Angeles: “Alpenhorn Bed & Breakfast, 601 Knight Ave., Big Bear Lake 92315; tel. (909) 866-5700. Whirlpool tubs, romantic getaway.” Rates: $135-$185.

Cambria--Brian Callahan, Anaheim: “Plymouth House vacation rental, Cambria; tel. Michelle Javan at McLean Realty, (800) 927-6163. Near Moonstone Beach, Hearst Castle, many wineries; every amenity for up to eight people.” Rates: $125-$215 per night; two-night minimum.

Chester--Fleurette Hershman, Sherman Oaks: “The Bidwell House, 1 Main St., P.O. Box 1790, Chester 96020; tel. (530) 258-3338, Internet https://www.bidwellhouse.com. Charming B&B; in a historic home on shore of Lake Almanor, between Reno and Lassen Volcanic National Park.” Rates: $81.75-$163.50 double.

Helena--Carolyn Cooper, Newport Beach: “Adagio Inn, 1417 Kearney St., St. Helena 94574; tel. (888) 8ADAGIO, fax (707) 963-5598, Internet https://www.adagioinn.com. An exceptional B&B; in the wine country. Afternoon wine, hors d’oeuvres.” Rates: $159-$259 double; winter specials.

Joshua Tree--Lou Jacobs Jr., Cathedral City: “Rosebud Ruby Star, P.O. Box 1116, Joshua Tree 92252; tel. (760) 366-4676, Internet https://www.rosebudrubystar.com. Contemporary adobe-style B&B; at west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park.” Rate: $140 double.

Kernville--Avis Buzolich, Irvine: “Kern River Inn Bed & Breakfast, P.O. Box 1725, 119 Kern River Drive, Kernville 93238; tel. (800) 986-4382. Charming six-room inn with private baths and views of Kern River. Gourmet breakfasts.” Rates: $79-$99 double.

Monterey--Turk Timur, Laguna Beach: “Monterey Hotel, 406 Alvarado St., Monterey 93940; tel. (800) 727-0960. Charming, renovated Victorian hotel, a three-minute walk from Fisherman’s Wharf.” Rates: $109-$299, with breakfast, tea, bedtime snack.

Nevada City--Peggy Phelps, Pasadena: “The Outside Inn, 575 E. Broad St., Nevada City 95959; tel. (530) 265-2233, Internet https://www.outsideinn.com. Fun lodging for hikers, bikers, kayakers. Kitchenettes, suites available; pool; children welcome.” Rates: $55-$120 double.

San Francisco--Frank Balkin, Los Angeles: “The Inn San Francisco, 943 S. Van Ness Ave., San Francisco 94110; tel. (800) 359-0913. Mission District B&B; in refurbished Victorian. Hot tub, buffet breakfast.” Rates: $85-$235.

San Francisco--Lois Stratton, Pasadena: “Harper House B&B;, 1562 Waller St., San Francisco 94117; tel. (415) 252-1560, fax (415) 252-1550. Elegant restored Victorian in Haight district. Wonderful homemade breads.” Rates: $80-$120; parking $10 per day.

Ventura--Paula Donoho, Santa Clarita: “The Victorian Rose B&B;, 896 E. Main St., Ventura 93001; tel. (805) 641-1888. In renovated 111-year-old church; antiques, wine and cheese, sumptuous breakfast.” Rates: $99-$175 double.

Wrightwood--Elaine Snyder, Woodland Hills: “Pine View House B&B;, P.O. Box 3117, Wrightwood 92397-3117; tel. (760) 249-4348. In San Gabriels village near fishing, ski lifts.” Rates: $80-$150 double.

COLORADO

Denver--Sharon Miller, Simi Valley: “Adagio B&B;, 1430 Race St., Denver 80206; tel. (800) 533-3241, fax (303) 377-5968, Internet https://www.sni.net/adagio. Lovely Victorian in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Congenial, music-loving hosts.” Rates: $95-$170.

FLORIDA

Coral Springs--Jean Desmond, Rancho Palos Verdes: “Eli n Orah’s Kosher B&B;, 11115 N.W. 37th St., Coral Springs 33065; tel./fax (954) 227-3578, e-mail [email protected]. Kosher home in pleasant area. Lavish breakfast; convenient to Orthodox synagogue.” Rates: $50-$65 double.

MAINE

Bridgton--Bryn Kennedy, Phoenix: “Noble House Bed & Breakfast, P.O. Box 180, Bridgton 04009; tel./fax (207) 647-3733. Picture-postcard views and comfortable rooms, about 40 minutes west of Portland in the lakes region. Breakfast buffet.” Rates: $80-$135.

Freeport--Kristine Gilman, Pasadena: “Brewster House B&B;, 180 Main St., Freeport 04032; tel. (800) 865-0822, Internet https://www.brewsterhouse.com. Beautiful Queen Anne; warm, friendly hosts.” Rates: $80-$120 double.

MASSACHUSETTS

Falmouth--Barbara Gruber, Marina del Rey: “Village Green Inn, 40 Main St., Falmouth 02540; tel. (800) 237-1119. Elegant B&B; on Cape Cod near ferry to Martha’s Vineyard.” Rates: $85-$165.

Vineyard Haven--Bob Moffett, Laguna Beach: “Tuckerman House, 45 William St., P.O. Box 194, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568; tel. (800) 252-8882. Antique-decorated B&B; on Martha’s Vineyard, walking distance from ferry dock.” Rates: $150-$295.

Stow--Fran O’Connell, Los Angeles: “Amerscot House, 61 W. Acton Road, Stow 01775; tel. (978) 897-0666. Lovely colonial home, built in 1734, near antique shops and golf.” Rates: $100-$125, with breakfast.

West Barnstable--Jeffrey Banas, Terryville, Conn.: “Honeysuckle Hill B&B;, 591 Old King’s Highway, West Barnstable 02668-1128; tel. (800) 441-8418. Small, quiet, romantic B&B; in mid-Cape. Delightful hosts.” Rates: $95-$185.

MONTANA

Columbia Falls--William Ross, Marina del Rey: “Whitefish River Inn, 51 Penney Lane, Columbia Falls 59912; tel. (888) 622-6052. Four rooms with private baths. Hot tub on deck overlooking Whitefish River. Gourmet breakfast (included).” Rates: $110-$130.

NEVADA

Baker--Margaret Baker Davis, La Verne: “End of the Trail . . . ,” P.O. Box 166, Baker 89301; tel. (775) 234-7323. Two-bedroom mobile home with kitchen and bath five miles from Great Basin National Park.” Rates: $60-$85.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Jackson--Pat Elliott, Orange: “Christmas Farm Inn, Box CC, Route 16B, Jackson 03846; tel. (800) HI-ELVES, Internet https://www.christmasfarminn.com. Historic New England inn with 34 rooms and cottages.” Rates: $78-$145 per person, double, with breakfast and dinner.

NEW YORK

Barneveld--Ursula Arnsdorff, Laguna Hills: “Sugarbush B&B;, 8451 Old Poland Road, Barneveld 13304; tel. (800) 582-5845. Wonderful place 10 miles north of Utica.” Rates: $50-$125.

New York City--Ron Lesovsky, Huntington Beach: “Hotel Bedford, 118 E. 40th St., New York 10016; tel. (800) 221-6881. Well-maintained older hotel in midtown. Attentive staff. Free continental breakfast.” Rates: $139-$250.

OREGON

Brightwood--John Town, Los Angeles: “Maple-River B&B;, 20525 E. Mountain Country Lane, Bright-wood 90711; tel. (503) 622-6273, Internet https://www.valleytomthoodbnbs.com. Private baths, fireplaces, views over the Salmon River.” Rates: $90-$120 double.

Hood River--Rosalind Harper, Los Angeles: “The Cat’s Meow, 821 Oak St., Hood River 97031; tel. (541) 386-1204. Two-room suite in Victorian home an hour east of Portland. Wonderful views of Columbia River, Mt. Adams.” Rate: $108, with breakfast.

PENNSYLVANIA

Boyertown--Juliet Knowles, Downey: “Twin Turrets Inn, 11 E. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown 19512; tel. (610) 367-4513, fax (610) 369-7898. Ten rooms filled with antiques, an hour northwest of Philadelphia. Yummy breakfasts (included).” Rates: $95-$125.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Greenwood--Dave Hillam, Carlsbad: “Inn on the Square, 104 Court St., Greenwood 29646; tel. (864) 223-4488. Elegant old refurbished hotel with 48 rooms, nice restaurant.” Rates: $72-$76, with breakfast, evening cocktails.

SOUTH DAKOTA

Rochford--J. Matson, Los Angeles: “Silver Creek B&B;, P.O. Box 8, Rochford 57778; tel. (888) 279-9848. Spacious, stylish rooms located on a creek in the Black Hills. Near Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse monument.” Rates: $55-$65.

TEXAS

Dallas--Bonnie Copeland, Costa Mesa: “Amelia’s Place, 1775 Young St., Dallas 75201; tel. (888) 651-1775. B&B; in a cozy loft two blocks from the convention center. Delicious breakfasts.” Rates: $95-$115.

UTAH

Kanab--Midge Husting, Huntington Beach: “Nine Gables Inn, 106 W. 100 North, Kanab 84741; tel. (435) 644-5079. B&B; with delightful hosts, 41 miles from Zion National Park.” Rates: $70-$110.

VERMONT

Derby Line--Thomas McIntosh, Fullerton: “Birchwood B&B;, 48 Main St., Derby Line 05830; tel. (802) 873-9104. Superb rooms with private baths, a short walk from Canadian border.” Rate: $80.

Lower Waterford--L. Benson Marsh, Huntington Park: “Rabbit Hill Inn, Lower Waterford 05848; tel. (800) 762-8669, Internet https://www.rabbithillinn.com. Luxurious and peaceful, with fine cuisine.” Rates: $210-$295 double, with breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner.

Rochester--Frank Brennan, La Canada: “Apple Hill Farm, Route 73, Rochester 05767; tel. (802) 767-6088. Restored, restful 1850 farmhouse in Green Mountain National Forest. Three rooms with baths.” Rate: $75, with breakfast.

WASHINGTON

Montesano--Dolly Schwartz, Woodland Hills: “The Abel House B&B;, 117 Fleet St. South, Montesano 98563; tel. (360) 249-6002, e-mail [email protected]. Stately 1908 home; five beautifully decorated rooms. Afternoon tea.” Rates: $75-$95 double.

Friday Harbor--Sandra Jennings, Santa Maria: “Tower House B&B;, 392 Little Road, Friday Harbor 98250; tel. (360) 378-5464. Two rooms with private baths, Victorian antiques. Fabulous crepes.” Rates: $95-$120.

Other (Non-lodging)

CALIFORNIA

Fort Bragg--Ellen Ferguson, San Clemente: “The Restaurant, 418 N. Main St., Fort Bragg 95437; tel. (707) 964-9800. Excellent food, well presented.” Dinner entrees $16-$22; also brunch Sundays and lunch Thursdays, Fridays.

Lee Vining--Lourdes Allen, West Hills: “Tioga Toomey’s Whoa Nellie Deli at Tioga Gas Mart, U.S. 395 and Tioga Pass, Lee Vining 93541; tel. (760) 647-1088. Sandwiches and daily gourmet specials like grilled pork tenderloin in wild berry glaze.” Cost: $5 to $12.95.

Montecito--Audrey Hatch, Placentia: “Palazzio Trattoria, 1151 Coast Village Road, Montecito 93108; tel. (805) 969-8565. Just off Olive Mill Road exit of U.S. Highway 101, an attractive Italian restaurant with friendly service, excellent cuisine. Lunch Mondays through Saturdays, dinner nightly.” Dinner entrees $10.50-$16.95.

Morro Bay--Jean McCarver, Bakersfield: “Kitty’s Kitchen, 890 Main St., Morro Bay 93442; tel. (805) 772-3677. “ ‘Comfort food,’ friendly staff. Try the mashed potato cake, like my Pennsylvania Dutch grandmother used to make.” Meals: $3.75-$11.75.

Pacific Grove--Nina Murphy, Redondo Beach: “Shnarley’s Bronx Pizzeria, 650 Lighthouse Ave., Suite 100, Pacific Grove 93950; tel. (831) 375-2002. Crisp crusts, heavenly toppings, 600 wines.” Cost: $8.49-$10.99 for small pizzas.

Palm Desert--Leo Galcher, San Clemente: “Pepper Maggies, 42-245 Washington St., Palm Desert 92211; tel. (760) 360-6135. Excellent Latin American restaurant with friendly staff. I recommend the chiles rellenos vegetarianos ($8.95).” Dinner entrees about $10; early-bird dinners (4-6 p.m.) $6.95.

MICHIGAN

Escanaba--Audray Johnson, Riverside: “Swedish Pantry, 819 Ludington St., Escanaba 49829; tel. (906) 786-9606. Comfort foods like salmon patties, creamed peas; Swedish baked goods. In Upper Peninsula.” Dinners: $5.95-$7.95.

OREGON

Cottage Grove--Ken and Joan Klouzer, Los Angeles: “Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant, 401 E. Main St., Cottage Grove; tel. (541) 767-0320. Delicious food, 23 miles south of Eugene.” Dinners: $9.95-$15.95; early-bird dinners $8.95.