Readers Recommend
- Share via
California--Ronald Sudy, Los Angeles: “Pelican Cove Inn, 320 Walnut Ave., Carlsbad 92008; telephone (888) 735-2683, Internet https://www.pelican-cove.com. A B&B; I can’t recommend highly enough. Elegant rooms; delightful and accommodating innkeeper Nancy Nayudu.” Rates: $90-$180 double.
Germany--Ernest Salomon, Santa Barbara: “Gasthof Zum Baren, Marktplatz 11, 88709 Meersburg; tel. 011-49-7532-43220, Internet https://www.meersburg.de/baeren. Hotel dating to the 13th century; owned by family of the current owner-chef, Michael Gilowsky, since 1851. Beautiful rooms and a great value.” Rates: $65-$89 double, with breakfast.
New Zealand--Elliot McIntire, Chatsworth: “Badger’s of Devonport B&B;, 30 Summer St., Devonport, Auckland; tel. 011-649-4452-099, Internet https://www.badger.co.nz. Lovingly restored 1906 Victorian in small village atmosphere, 10 minutes’ ferry ride from heart of Auckland.” Rates: about $52-$63 double.
Send recommendations to Travel, L.A. Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles 90012.
More to Read
Sign up for The Wild
We’ll help you find the best places to hike, bike and run, as well as the perfect silent spots for meditation and yoga.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.