FogCatcher Inn

From the FogCatcher Inn in Cambria, Calif., just off the ocean-hugging Pacific Coast Highway, outdoor adventure seekers can stroll just a few steps to Moonstone Beach, tour Central California’s 60 wineries and 200 vineyards, and become awestruck by Big Sur and publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst’s Castle. Guests also are near shops, galleries and restaurants in Cambria’s art-colony downtown; bluff-top nature trails that present scenic vistas and romantic getaways; and whale-watching, elephant seal and sea lion tours.
Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the FogCatcher is ideal for friends traveling together, family reunions, retreats and weekend getaways. The hotel in an English country-style setting features vaulted ceilings, thatched roof, flower-lined brick paths, fireplaces in every guestroom, and gardens with hidden sitting areas. Perks include complimentary hot breakfasts, an outdoor pool, a spa tub, a lobby fireplace and business services.

The two-story Cambria hotel features 60 cottage-style guestrooms with cable TV, Internet access, ceiling fans, refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffeemakers and bathrobes.