Enjoy ‘Breakfast with a View’ at California Inns

Each of these 10 California B&Bs gifts guests with a spectacular “breakfast with a view”—whether its wave-crashing action, wildlife spotting or panoramic vistas of a city skyline.

Seven Gables Inn, Pacific Grove

Every room of the opulent Seven Gables Inn in Pacific Grove—including its oceanfront dining room—offers sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.  The dining room overlooks Lover’s Point, with waves pounding the rocky coast, sea otters frolicking offshore, and whales spouting in the distance. The inn’s sumptuous, chef-prepared breakfast spread—including the featured egg dish du jour—is made more decadent by the crisp white linen-draped tables, the crystal chandeliers and the hypnotizing view.

Inn San Francisco

Guests of Inn San Francisco can enjoy breakfast on a rooftop deck that grants 360-degree views of the city. Located in the Mission District, the inn’s city skyline vistas include the magnificent City Hall dome and the Potrero and Bernal Heights Hills. Each morning, guests at Victorian inn are treated to a generous, leisurely breakfast of homemade quiches, seasonal fruits, breads and other baked goods, charcuterie, assorted jams, cereals and yogurt.

Elk Cove Inn, Mendocino Coast

The Elk Cove Inn & Spa hosts a gourmet champagne feast each morning, featuring a sumptuous array of egg dishes, mouth-watering pastries, fruit and distinctively Southern dishes like corn pudding, spinach quiche and biscuits and gravy. Also “on the menu” is one of the most spectacular views on the Mendocino coast. Nestled in peaceful seclusion atop a bluff overlooking a mile of dramatic beachfront, the inn’s dining room offers stunning views of it all. After breakfast, guests can descend the inn’s private stairs to the beach.

Delta King Hotel, Sacramento

In the heart of California’s capital city, among historic brick buildings and cobblestone roads, the Delta King Hotel floats on the Sacramento River. With panoramic vistas of Downtown Sacramento, the pyramid-reminiscent Ziggurat building, and the golden-hued Tower Bridge, the hotel boasts the most iconic views in Sacramento. Breakfast is served daily aboard the Delta King and features delights such as the Capital City Brioche French Toast, Cabin Boy Omelet and the All Aboard breakfast—all prepared with fresh, organic eggs.

Martine Inn, Pacific Grove

Perched on the edge of the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary in Pacific Grove, the Martine Inn’s dining room offers commanding views of the waves crashing against the rocky coastline with a variety of wildlife frolicking in the water.  The outdoor show is only rivaled by the inn’s Victorian-style breakfast, a chef-prepared gourmet entrée served on fine china with silver, crystal and lace, and accompanied by fresh-baked pastries, freshly squeezed fruit juice and seasonal fresh fruit.

Highlands Ranch Resort, Lassen National Park

The vaulted windows of the restaurant at Highlands Ranch Resort offer breathtaking views of Childs Meadow backed by forested hills and mountain ridgelines.  The newly-built resort near Lassen National Park has a rustic chic, lodge-like appeal with natural stone and wood finishes.  Guests of the resort are treated each morning to chef-prepared breakfasts featuring fresh, seasonal cuisine.  Weather-permitting, outdoor dining is also available for taking in unobstructed views of the rugged landscapes.

Pantai Inn, La Jolla

The deluxe breakfast at the Balinese-inspired Pantai Inn features a menu that changes daily, fresh local produce, fresh bread from a local bakery, house-made granola and chef-prepared entrees. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the inn’s dramatic courtyard, the breakfast room showcases imported artwork and views of the La Jolla coastline as far as the eye can see. The breakfast experience is reminiscent of the Indonesian island that inspired it.

Courtwood Inn, Murphys

Courtwood Inn’s multi-course, locally sourced breakfast begins with the aroma of locally roasted coffee, followed by a selection of orchard-fresh seasonal fruit, a sweet or savory breakfast entrée and homemade muffins or scones. But guests breakfast on much more: a 2,500-foot southern view that takes in pine tree-studded rolling foothills all the way to the San Joaquin Valley.

Albion River Inn, Mendocino

Guests of the romantic Albion River Inn are treated to an exclusive breakfast with one of the best views on the Mendocino coast. The inn’s restaurant is tucked inside an unassuming building among a collection of cottages off Highway One with a dining room that opens to a dramatic, panoramic vista of grassy headlands, rocky islets and a protected cove where the Albion River flows into the sea.

Amador Harvest Inn, Amador County

It’s partly the Shenandoah Valley view from the back porch of the Amador Harvest Inn that keeps guests coming back for more. A full breakfast on the back porch is flanked by views of the lake and lawn, the inn’s 100-year-old barn and occasional Canadian geese stopping by for a swim.  The serene inn is tucked amid rolling vineyards, elegant oak trees and shimmering lakes where birds, fish and frogs are the only distractions.

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