Sta Barbara/Big Sur/Carmel
#13
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This is a great place just outside of Santa Barbara. It is right ON the ocean, a very small hotel with a nice pool and a small restaurant that is quite good.
http://www.cliffhouseinn.com/
http://www.cliffhouseinn.com/
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You will enjoy either the Blue Whale or the Blue Dolphin. They are both right on Moonstone beach and have ocean views. We stayed at the Blue Whale last month and loved it. There are only six rooms and they are beautiful. It is a AAA four diamond -- the only one along this beach. They have a beautiful common area where they serve afternoon wine and hor d'oeuvres and an elegant breakfast. The baths are wonderful. The only thing I missed was having my own private patio overlooking the ocean. I would probably go with the Blue Dolphin if they had patios. I am sure you know that this is not a swimming beach, but the boardwalk that they have put in to protect the area makes for great walking.