From Santa Cruz to Monterey to Big Sur, Central California is full of exciting places to visit. Scenic drives, world-class golfing, shopping, restaurants, nature trails and miles of rugged, spectacular coastline await travelers to this region. There are also some great Central California bed and breakfasts to consider.

Santa Cruz County has a wide variety of attractions, from museums to shops to outdoor activities. For more than a century, the Santa Cruz Boardwalk has been one of Central California’s most popular tourist attractions. Today’s guests will find arcade games, miniature golf, bowling, a wooden roller coaster that was built in 1924, and a carousel that dates to 1911. Travelers can view some of the world’s oldest and tallest trees at Big Basin Redwoods State Park.

If you are searching for a Santa Cruz bed and breakfast, the historic West Cliff Inn is a superb choice. The nine guestrooms are located in a restored Victorian, perched on a bluff that overlooks Cowell’s beach and the city’s famed boardwalk. All of the rooms have a king-size bed and fireplace, and several also have an ocean view and jetted spa tub. Guests are pampered with a full breakfast and afternoon refreshments with wine and hors d’oeuvres. There are plenty of extra amenities, such as a concierge service and wireless internet access. Games, movies and books can be borrowed from the inn’s lending library, as well.

As you head south from Santa Cruz, you’ll find plenty to see and do along Monterey Bay, which includes such notable spots as Carmel, Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove. Monterey itself is home to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Carmel, known as an artists’ community is famous for its many galleries, as well as its annual Bach festival. The event draws visitors from around the world. The 17-Mile-Drive from Pebble Beach to Pacific Grove is a sight not to be missed, showcasing the jagged coastline and cypress trees. Pacific Grove is home to several wonderful bed and breakfasts and has more Victorian houses per capita than any other U.S. city. Day trips from the area include visits to Hearst Castle. It’s a two-hour drive to the castle, located in the tiny hamlet of San Simeon, but as you must cross through spectacular Big Sur, it’s well worth the time.

At the Green Gables Inn, guests enjoy one of California’s best views and some of the state’s finest hospitality. The restored Queen Anne Victorian includes 11 romantic guest rooms, some of which are cozy quarters tucked up near the inn’s gables. Other choices include spacious suites in the carriage house. Several rooms include a fireplace or jetted spa tub and some even offer ocean views. The innkeepers provide a full breakfast buffet, afternoon wine and treats and freshly baked cookies throughout the day. There is a chocolate turndown service and beds are topped with fine linens, soft pillows and one of the inn’s signature teddy bears. Best of all, you just step out the door; cross the street and you’re at the beach!

Pacific Grove is home to another historic Monterey bed and breakfast, the Gosby House Inn. This delightful golden Queen Anne Victorian has 22 guest rooms, each individually decorated with romance in mind. Several rooms include sitting areas with a fireplace; others might have a window seat or a private patio. The rooms in the restored carriage house include double whirlpool tubs, a fireplace and a balcony. Guests enjoy a full breakfast and afternoon treats, including wine and hors d’oeuvres. This Pacific Grove bed and breakfast is just minutes from the bay, as well as the aquarium, Cannery Row, restaurants and shopping.

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