3. Poetry Inn Rates – We are still waiting on availability . 2 hours from SFO airport
4. Milliken Creek Inn and Spa Zink Magazine Napa is ripe with activities to get travelers out and about, but once inside the enchanting Milliken Creek Inn all else fades into the backdrop. Tucked away on the three lush acres overlooking the tranquil Napa River, this five-star inn has but 12 charming suites. The on-site spa is only available for guests and the stress-melting 90-minute Grapeseed Body Polish and the decadent Rose Delight Facial are worth the trip to California alone. Conde Nast Gold List 2008The Best By Rooms. This tranquil, out-of-the-way retreat - a nineteenth-century stagecoach stop - sits on the Napa River near the Silverado Trail, but you have to drive to good restaurants and vineyards. Redwoods and Japanese maples fill the landscape, while perfect-scoring very pretty rooms embody modernism with brown, white and green tones together with fresh orchids and refurbished bamboo floors. Complimentary breakfasts, the only meal offered, are delivered to guests anywhere on the grounds.
5. Milliken Creek Milliken is out of the way! Very quaint. Drive is 2 hours from San Fran LOW KEY!!!!!! Rates : Aug 5 - 8 Milliken room - $450.00 per night Deluxe room Sold out Luxury Room - $650.00 per night Taxes extra All include breakfast – made to order Magic hour – wine and cheese nightly
7. Four Seasons Biltmore Santa Barbara Epitomizing the casually sophisticated California lifestyle, Santa Barbara is among America’s most coveted destinations. Located on the California coast between San Francisco and Los Angeles, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Ynez Mountains, the landscape is lush and almost tropical. Graced by sunny skies and a mild year-round climate, the Santa Barbara ambience is richly Mediterranean, earning the community its reputation as America’s Riviera. The town’s Spanish colonial heritage is reflected in romantic architecture featuring thick adobe walls with deeply recessed doors and windows, graceful archways, wrought-iron gates and red-tiled roofs. With a small and exclusive population of just 89,000 people, Santa Barbara vibrates with activity – from quaint tree-lined State Street to intriguing art galleries, museums and the interactive Sea Center. Santa Barbara County is also a popular wine region, featuring nearly 100 vineyards. Adventure continues on the ocean, with sport fishing, sunset cruises and kayaking in the nearby Channel Islands. Rates for the Four Seasons Aug 5 - 8 -Deluxe 1 bedroom suite $2250.00 -Room with a view package $2350.00 Daily dinner at Tydes / 1 bed suite / In-room Wine -Fine Hotel rate may apply – need to check with your authorization
8. Directions Driving directions to Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara (805) 969-2261 95.8 mi – about 1 hour 41 mins (up to 3 hours 0 mins in traffic) Link to Resort Map - the resort has a number of great activities located on property!
9. La Jolla and Del Mar options We will have to fly into LAX and get a car. Drive south along the ocean to Del Mar and La Jolla. Drive time to Del Mar is 1:49 Drive time to La Jolla is 2:03
10. Del Mar – L’Auberge Del Mar I stayed here for a wedding and I was super surprised. Super quaint on a great beach with a great pool. Great location, as Del mar offers a lot of excellent dining and shopping options. San Diego is a very short drive away. Link to MAP
11. L’Auberge Del Mar About the Resort Near the shores of the Pacific Ocean, in the picturesque village of Del Mar, the timeless L'Auberge Del Mar has been reborn, redefining the California coastal resort experience and celebrating the special connection we all have with the tranquility, comfort and relaxation of the sea. Ranked among the best luxury resorts in the country by Condé Nast, L'Auberge Del Mar brings together panoramic coastal views, casual elegance and personalized service to create an outstanding venue for a romantic weekend getaway, social occasion or corporate meeting. Prepare to be enchanted by this seaside estate-style retreat you can truly call your own.
13. La Valencia – La Jolla Overlooking the Pacific since 1926, La Valencia is a charming boutique hotel offering a tradition of elegance and un-parallel service. Situated atop La Jolla Cove and just steps from miles of stunning coastline, world-class museums, shopping and galleries, La Valencia is a perfect blend of location and recreation. The Mediterranean inspired architecture and décor, including beautiful courtyards, hand painted murals and exquisite Spanish mosaics, evokes old-world charm. Link to MAP
15. Air itineraries for San Fran 05AUG AIR CANADA FLIGHT 4210 DEP CALGARY AB AT 1318 ARR SAN FRANCISCO CA AT 1507 CRJFLYING TIME 2 HRS 49 MIN 08AUG AIR CANADA FLIGHT 4023 DEP SAN FRANCISCO CA AT 1914 ARR CALGARY AB AT 2244 CRJFLYING TIME 2 HRS 30 MIN BASE FARE TAXES TOTAL 1- CAD578.98 118.49XT CAD697.47 Based on direct flights and NO seat sale. We can use AMEX points to offset any costs.
16. Air itineraries for LA – Santa Barbara 05AUG WESTJET FLIGHT 1510 DEP CALGARY AB AT 1040 ARR LOS ANGELES CA AT 1243 BOEING 737 800 JET FLYING TIME 3 HRS 3 MIN 08AUG WESTJET FLIGHT 1511 DEP LOS ANGELES CA AT 1330 ARR CALGARY AB AT 1720 BOEING 737 800 JET FLYING TIME 2 HRS 50 MIN BASE FARE TAXES TOTAL 1- CAD337.99 122.19XT CAD460.18 Based on direct flights and NO seat sale. We can use AMEX points to offset any costs.
17. Air itinerary for San Diego 05AUG WESTJET FLIGHT 1510 DEP CALGARY AB AT 1040 ARR LOS ANGELES CA AT 1243 BOEING 737 800 JET FLYING TIME 3 HRS 3 MIN 08AUG WESTJET FLIGHT 1555 DEP SAN DIEGO CA AT 1325 ARR CALGARY AB AT 1733 BOEING 737 FLYING TIME 3 HRS 8 MIN BASE FARE TAXES TOTAL 1- CAD497.99 130.19XT CAD628.18 Based on direct flights and NO seat sale. We can use AMEX points to offset any costs.
