A Destination Nexus Study Shows that California Leads the Country with the Most Bed and Breakfasts

May 4, 2011 - PRLog -- According to a study by Destination Nexus, the premier site for bed and breakfasts in the US and Canada, California is the state with the most bed and breakfasts in the US. In fact the "golden coast" comes in with over 1,900 different bed and breakfasts available for you to choose from.

With all the different things to do in California, it’s no wonder there are so many different bed and breakfasts to choose from. Whether you’re there on business in Silicon Valley or you’re there for an amazing getaway, the opportunities are endless with options like the beaches at Santa Monica, Napa Valley Wine Tours, the San Diego Zoo, or a Disney adventure.

The “Red Carpet Index" for a lot of bed and breakfasts in California is also very high. The "Red Carpet Index" is designed to help you compare travel destinations, and give you the most relevant listings on Destination Nexus for where you want to stay. This score is designed so that bed and breakfasts that have a great website, amazing pictures, satisfied customer reviews and whether or not they allow guests to book online easily, get a better spot in the listings for California at Destination Nexus. This is to ensure that no matter where you choose to stay in California you are going to enjoy an amazing vacation.

With the summer and all of the ensuing vacations just on the horizon, here are some of the top five bed and breakfasts listed at Destination Nexus for California:

1. Malibu Beach Inn
Located on the “Billionaire’s Beach”, the Malibu Beach Inn is a boutique hotel unlike any other. It features 47 different rooms, each with their own private balcony, amazing views, and the only gourmet dining experience on Malibu Beach. Located just a short drive away from Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles International airport, the Malibu Beach Inn is the perfect place to get away, or host your next corporate retreat.

2. Pismo Lighthouse Suites
The Pismo Lighthouse Suites, the choice for amazing family vacations, and relaxing corporate retreats. Located atop the bluffs of Pismo Beach, the Pismo Lighthouse Suites is focused on bringing the fun back into travelling. Enjoy the view of the Pacific from outside your window, or take a trip down to the golf course or spa. Whether you’re there for business or pleasure, the Pismo Lighthouse Suites will be the trip of a lifetime.

3. Auberge on the Vineyard Bed and Breakfast Inn
Located in Cloverdale, one of the "Coolest Small Towns" in America, the Auberge on the Vineyard is a beautiful bed and breakfast that sits in the middle of some of the greatest wine country in California. The sparkling landscape only serves to further compliment the amazing Victorian architecture and French styling of this charming inn. This amazing country bed and breakfast inn is the perfect spot for a great vacation or a romantic getaway in the heart of California wine country.

4. The Victorian Inn
Located between the stunning northern coasts of California and the majestic Redwood Forest, is the Victorian Inn. More than 100 years old and made from the local Redwoods, this bed and breakfast is an experience like no other. Enjoy your stay in the beautiful vintage rooms and take a trip down to the fine dining at the VI Restaurant, or enjoy the onsite tavern. Whether you want a romantic trip for two or are looking to get away from it all with the family, the Victorian Inn has what you’re looking for.

5. Casa Tropicana
The Casa Tropicana is a luxurious beach front bed and breakfast found in San Clemente. Just steps outside your door you’ll find the amazing pier and beach. Relax and enjoy a delicious breakfast along with a beautiful ocean view, that’s just a short drive from any of the prime destinations of Southern California. The Casa Tropicana is the place to stay, whether for a weekend of relaxation, or a romantic week away from home.

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Destination Nexus is a comprehensive lodging encylopedia of exceptional US and international bed and breakfasts, inns and boutique hotels with some 19,200 lodging destinations currently listed and hundreds more added each week.

You will enjoy searching for and finding that perfect destination wherever you are headed. From romance to just getting away, destinations on Destination Nexus are about the experience you’ll have on location.