Scottsdale--Trisha Williams, Rancho Santa Margarita: "Dos Palmas, c/o Barbara Blue, 5837 E. Vernon Ave., Scottsdale 85257; tel. (602) 945-3345. Two-bedroom, two-bath apartment with pool, patio. About seven miles from Phoenix airport." Rates: $85-$165; three-night minimum.
CALIFORNIA
Alameda--Suzanne Barber, Pasadena: "Krusi Mansion Bed and Breakfast, 2033 Central Ave., Alameda 94501. Beautifully restored Victorian mansion. Marvelous homemade breakfast (included)." Rates: $100-$130 double.
FOR THE RECORD - July 12, 2011: The Krusi Mansion Bed and Breakfast in Alameda is no longer in operation. Its phone number has been assigned to a new business and has been removed from this article.
Atascadero--Sanford Lee Shertzer, Goleta: "Lake View Bed and Breakfast, 9065 Lake View Drive, Atascadero 93422; tel. (805) 466-5665. Peaceful, charming B&B without TV about 1 1/2 hours north of Santa Barbara. Overlooks Lake Atascadero." Rates: $90-$150, with breakfast.
Cambria--Natalie Roberts, Beverly Hills: "The J. Patrick House Bed & Breakfast, 2990 Burton Drive, Cambria 93428; tel. (800) 341-5258. Kind, accommodating and on-the-job innkeepers. Tasty, healthy breakfasts; also afternoon hors d'oeuvres with selection of wine and teas (included)." Rates: $115-$180.
Cambria--Carol Juel, Placentia: "Pelican's Nest, 310 Cambridge St., Cambria 93428; tel. (800) 927-6163 (McLean Vacation Rentals). Two-story English Tudor rental home half a block from ocean. Super views. Elegantly decorated with lots of antiques. Adults only." Rates: $150-$180 per night; weekly discounts.
Crowley Lake--Kenneth Daponte, Rancho Palos Verdes: "Rainbow Tarns Bed & Breakfast at Crowley Lake, Route HC 79, P.O. Box 1053, Crowley Lake 93546; tel. (888) 588-6269. Tranquil spot, 15 miles south of Mammoth Lakes, for fishing, hiking, fall foliage trips." Rates: $95-$140.
Desert Hot Springs--Louie Schechtel, Bermuda Dunes: "Nurturing Nest, 11149 Sunset Ave., Desert Hot Springs 92240; tel. (760) 251-2583. Seven-room retreat, with hot mineral water spa, features massage, ayurvedic and other healing treatments ($70-$100 each)." Rates: $69-$110.
Inverness--Paul Murphy, San Luis Obispo: "Patterson House, P.O. Box 13, Inverness 94937; tel. (415) 669-1383. Craftsman-style 1916 house, beautifully remodeled with bright, airy rooms. Spectacular views of Tomales Bay." Rates: $107.80-183.70.
Lake Arrowhead--Cecelia Kennelly Waeschle, Beverly Hills: "Prophet's Paradise, P.O. Box 2116, Lake Arrowhead 92352; tel. (800) 987-2231. Dog-friendly bed-and-breakfast (up to two dogs allowed per room) with lovely owners. Views are reminiscent of Switzerland." Rates: $100-$160.
Oakdale--Alan Kelley, Catalina Island: "Sunshine Adventures, P.O. Box 1445, Oakdale 95361; tel. (800) 829-7238. They get a '10' for customer service. When our Class I self-guided raft trip on the Lower Stanislaus River developed Class II rapids, they sent a guide to get us through." Rate: $15 per person for all-day raft rentals.
Pagosa Springs--Ron Percival, Ontario: "High Country Lodge, P.O. Box 418, Pagosa Springs 81147; tel. (800) 862-3707. Five darling log cabins plus 25 rooms, two hot tubs, about an hour east of Durango. Continental breakfast included." Rates: $60-$65 rooms, $75-$100 cabins.
Petaluma--Elizabeth Schneider, West Covina: "Chileno Valley Ranch Bed & Breakfast, 5105 Chileno Valley Road, Petaluma 94952; tel. (877) 280-6664. Elegantly restored Victorian home on 600 acres, a working cattle ranch. Great breakfast, bird-watching." Rates: $110-$150.
Pismo Beach--Shelly Siecinski, Newport Beach: "Beachcomber Inn, 541 Cypress St., Pismo Beach 93449; tel. (805) 773-5505. Seven-room inn a block from beach. Friendly owners. Immaculate rooms have refrigerator, microwave." Rates: $71.50-137.50.
Placerville--Hedy Greenfield, Northridge: "Garden Gate Inn, 2960 Coloma St., Placerville 95667; tel. (530) 621-4068. Lovingly restored 100-year-old house on beautiful grounds. Gourmet breakfast (included)." Rates: $95-$110.
San Francisco--Mort Scribner, Arcadia: "Inn 1890, 1890 Page St., San Francisco 94117; tel. (888) 466-1890. Wonderful Queen Anne Victorian B&B, one block from Haight Street and Golden Gate Park. Self-serve kitchen open 24 hours a day." Rates: $79-$119.
Sonora--Monica Wilson, La Habra: "Barretta Gardens Inn, 700 S. Barretta St., Sonora 95370; tel. (800) 206-3333. Very welcoming innkeepers in 1890s Victorian. Delicious, gourmet full breakfast in the formal dining room or overlooking the gardens." Rates: $95-$115.
Tahoe Vista--Debra Fishstein, Sherman Oaks: "The Shore House, 7170 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista 96148; tel. (800) 207-5160. Nine-room B&B on north shore of Lake Tahoe. Spectacular views, hot tub, gourmet breakfasts." Rates: $135-$255.
FLORIDA
Indialantic--Ron Marcus, Fountain Valley: "Windemere Inn by the Sea, 815 S. Miramar Ave., Indialantic 32903; tel. (800) 224-6853. On the beach, two miles from Melbourne. Extraordinary gourmet breakfasts and afternoon tea (included)." Rates: $75-$150.
Key West--Dottie Gabriel, Palm Desert: "Knowles House B&B, 1004 Eaton St., Key West 33040; tel. (800) 352-4414. Super-friendly hosts; homemade muffins to die for; near trolleys." Rates: $70-$175.
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