Tag: California

Lose Yourself

A Photo Tour of the Lafayette Hotel

To say that San Diego’s Lafayette Hotel is a feast for the eyes is an understatement. As these images show, there’s hardly a scene in this historic place that doesn’t give you something to get lost in.

Shelter From the Storm

Bob Dylan’s Masterpiece and a Motel in Malibu

Hotel June Malibu has been the site of some important cultural moments. Bob Dylan wrote one of his best albums here. But its greatest accomplishment might be what hasn’t happened.

The Rarest Bird

Sonoma’s SingleThread Inn Joins an Exclusive List

Experts agree that the Stresemann’s Bristlefront is likely the rarest bird in the world. A similarly exceptional designation has been achieved in California by the SingleThread Restaurant and Inn.

Dreams Deferred

Sea Ranch, the Sixties, and Hunter S. Thompson

Before the dream of the ’60s died, it produced The Sea Ranch, an attempt at utopia on California’s northern coast. It also produced the newly renovated Sea Ranch Lodge, which once again reflects the idealism and design this community is famous for.

Where the Bungalow Roam

Freedom Is a California Cottage Hotel

When you want a feeling of independence from your hotel stay, go west. The Golden State has got you covered.

O Pioneers!

Hotels Heavy With the Spirit of the Old West

Ghost towns and campgrounds. Homesteads and hot springs. Silver Screen legends and Gold Rush settlements. These hotels have American Old West vibes and frontier spirit.