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Best Romantic Getaways in Northern California

Best Romantic Getaways in NorCal

Looking for a romantic getaway to share with that special someone? We've done the research throughout Northern California including San Francisco, the Greater Bay Area, Monterey Peninsula, Sonoma County and Napa Valley.

The Locals' Guide to Romantic Getaways in San Francisco

Hotel Nikko

Hotel Nikko

Hotel Via

Hotel Via

If you're wondering where to stay in San Diego, consider this luxurious hotel room featuring two double beds with decorative headboards and striped pillows. The room includes a stylish seating area with a yellow couch, black and gray chairs, an artistic gold coffee table, a work desk, and elegant lighting fixtures.

The Huntington Hotel

Luxurious bedroom with beige damask wallpaper, tufted headboard, and white bedding. Bed flanked by two side tables with lamps. Ornate gold-framed mirror and framed artwork adorn the walls, adding elegant touches. Warm, ambient lighting creates a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of romantic hotels in the Bay Area.

Mansion on Sutter

Palace Hotel

Palace Hotel

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The Locals' Guide to Romantic Getaways in North Bay

A romantic hotel room in the Bay Area features a double bed with white bedding, a small bedside table adorned with a lamp and flowers, and glass doors that open to a balcony offering breathtaking views of a lake and green hills. A cozy chair and desk sit comfortably in the corner.

Acqua Hotel

A cozy living room with wooden walls, a leather sofa, and a brown armchair arranged around a large coffee table. There's a wall-mounted TV and a fireplace. Large windows offer a view of the garden, perfect for those who appreciate the charm of romantic hotels in the Bay Area.

Cottages at Little River Inn

A modern room at one of the romantic hotels in the Bay Area features a gray sectional sofa with a matching ottoman, a mounted flat-screen TV, an office desk with a chair, and wall art. The room includes a small kitchenette and patterned gray carpet, creating a cozy and functional living space.

Embassy Suites

A spacious bedroom reminiscent of romantic hotels in the Bay Area, featuring a large wooden bed with gray and blue bedding. There are nightstands with lamps on either side, armchairs near a window with blue curtains, and wooden beams on the ceiling. A dresser and TV stand are also visible. The window opens to a scenic view.

Jenner Inn

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Top Picks for Romantic Getaways in East Bay

The right person by your side is all you really need to experience romance in San Francisco. 

A spacious hotel room in one of the romantic hotels Bay Area features two double beds with brown and white linens, wooden headboards, and decorative pillows. The room includes two benches at the bed ends, bedside lamps, framed artwork, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains. The carpet has a geometric pattern.

Best Western Plus Bayside Hotel

A romantic hotel room in the Bay Area with two neatly made double beds, each featuring white linens. Above each bed hangs an abstract, colorful painting. The room has a window with a view of trees and a building, an air conditioning unit below the window, and a chair with a small table beside it.

Courtyard Oakland Airport

A romantic hotel room in the Bay Area with two neatly made double beds featuring wooden headboards and matching bedding in grey and white tones. Each bed has a decorative pillow. The room includes a nightstand with a phone, wall-mounted lamps, a window with a blackout shade, and an air conditioner.

Executive Inn and Suites

A modern room in one of the romantic hotels in the Bay Area features a king-size bed with white linens, a colorful headboard, and wall-mounted bedside lamps. A red chair and desk sit by the window with patterned curtains. The room includes a flat-screen TV, light wood dresser, and gray carpet.

Hampton Inn Oakland Downtown

A romantic hotel room in the Bay Area features two neatly made double beds with white linens, abstract art above the headboards, and a cityscape view through large windows. A red chair is positioned at a desk with a lamp, and curtains frame the window. The decor is modern and inviting.

Hilton Garden Inn Emeryville

A romantic hotel room in the Bay Area featuring two double beds with white linens, a beige sofa, a wooden work desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window offering a scenic view of the sea and city skyline. The room exudes warm, neutral tones and modern decor.

Hyatt Place Emeryville

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Top Picks for Romantic Getaways in South Bay

We’ve also found best things to do and places to eat for romance in Menlo Park, San Jose, Los Gatos and beyond. 

A cozy hotel room in one of the romantic hotels in the Bay Area features a neatly made bed with a patterned quilt and decorative pillows. Next to the bed, there's a patterned armchair and a floor lamp. A large window with sheer curtains lets in natural light, and there's a desk and chair in the corner.

Bay Landing Hotel

A nighttime aerial view of a serene hotel courtyard in one of the most romantic hotels in the Bay Area features a lit swimming pool in the foreground, surrounded by lounge chairs and a table with an umbrella. In the background, a two-story building with lit balconies runs along a parking lot bordered by trees.

Creekside Inn

Experience one of the most romantic hotels in the Bay Area with our spacious room featuring a large bed adorned with crisp white linens and a blue headboard. A bench at the foot, a lit lamp, a round mirror, framed pictures, and a cozy fireplace complete the inviting ambiance.

El Prado Hotel

A cozy living room with hardwood flooring, a mounted flat-screen TV above a modern fireplace, and grey upholstered furniture, including a recliner and sofa. A small table with a remote is centered on a patterned rug. Large, patterned window drapes are drawn. In the background, reminiscent of romantic hotels in the Bay Area, a bedroom with a bed is visible through a doorway.

Hotel Strata

A cozy bedroom featuring a bed with white linens, a blue bolster pillow, and an orange decorative throw. The wall above the bed displays a large picture of a Mediterranean village, reminiscent of romantic hotels in the Bay Area. To the left, tall windows with blue blinds let in natural light.

Hotel Zico

A modern hotel room with a king-sized bed dressed in white linens. Perfect for those seeking romantic hotels in the Bay Area, the room features a large window with a scenic water view, a grey couch, a dark wooden desk with a chair, and minimalist decor including a framed abstract art piece and a flower vase.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

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Top Picks for Romantic Getaways in Napa Valley

A cozy living room with a lit stone fireplace, reminiscent of romantic hotels in the Bay Area. The room features a ceiling chandelier with multiple yellow lights, wooden furniture, green curtains, a patterned rug, and various decorative items on the mantelpiece, including vases and a framed painting.

Black Bird Inn

The image shows a cozy outdoor patio area attached to a bedroom in one of the romantic hotels in the Bay Area. The patio features small wooden tables and chairs, with a white-paneled ceiling and pillars. The bedroom is visible through large windows and an open door, furnished with a bed and wall art.

Brannan Cottage Inn

A spacious hotel room with two double beds, each adorned with beige bedding and patterned red throws. The room includes a flat-screen TV, a wooden table with chairs, a decorative painting above the beds, a large window with curtains, and a patterned carpet—a perfect option for where to stay in Napa.

El Bonita Motel

A picturesque outdoor table set for breakfast with a yellow and red tablecloth, a white pitcher, coffee mug, glasses of orange juice, and plates of pastries. A flower centerpiece adorns the table. If you're wondering where to stay in Napa, imagine enjoying this view amidst its lush gardens and distant mountains.

Maison Fleurie

A serene outdoor swimming pool area is pictured with beige lounge chairs and white umbrellas. Trees and bushes surround the pool, and a Mediterranean-style building with a red-tiled roof and tower stands in the background under a clear blue sky—an ideal setting for deciding where to stay in Napa.

Napa Valley Lodge

A sunlit outdoor pool area with lounge chairs surrounds a rectangular swimming pool. In the background, there's a two-story gray house with large windows and a white pergola near the pool—perfect when considering where to stay in Napa. The sky is clear with a few clouds, and trees are visible over a white fence.

Up Valley Inn and Hot Springs

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Top Picks for Romantic Getaways in Sonoma

A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed frame and white bedding, perfect for those wondering where to stay in Sonoma. The room features a bedside table with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and an open French door leading to a porch with wicker furniture. Sunlight warmly streams through the open door.

Beltane Ranch

A cozy bedroom, perfect for your trip to Sonoma, features a large bed with white linens, a flat screen TV mounted above a black marble fireplace, and a seating area by the window with two armchairs and a small table. The room has light yellow walls and large windows covered with beige shades.

Healdsburg Inn on Plaza

A cozy bedroom in one of the romantic hotels of the Bay Area, with two beds adorned with red throws and decorative pillows. A fireplace emits warmth near a leather chair. The room features a wall-mounted TV, a desk with a chair, large windows letting in natural light, and a vase with flowers on the desk.

Inn at Sonoma

A quaint one-story house with a tiled roof and a brick facade sits serenely, reminiscent of romantic hotels in the Bay Area. In the foreground, a decorative fountain surrounded by blooming flowers and lush greenery adds charm, while a staircase on the right side leads to an elevated deck area.

Jack London Lodge

A cozy hotel room with a queen-sized bed adorned with white linens and a light purple throw blanket. A small white dog sits on the bed. The room features modern decor, a small round table with a chair, a wall-mounted TV, and light wood furnishings—an ideal spot if you're wondering where to stay in Sonoma.

The Sandman Hotel

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Top Picks for Romantic Getaways in Monterey Peninsula

We’ve also found best things to do and places to eat for romance in Carmel, Monterey and beyond. 

A modern hotel suite on the Monterey Peninsula features a cozy living area with a beige sofa, two brown leather chairs, and a white coffee table. A fireplace with a TV above it divides the living area from the bedroom, which has a bed with white linens. Natural light streams through the windows.

The Hideaway

casa palmero

Casa Palmero

A cozy living room with rustic decor, perfect for those seeking where to stay on the Monterey Peninsula. The space features exposed wooden beam ceilings and terracotta tile flooring. It's furnished with a green sofa, a dark wooden coffee table, and cream upholstered chairs. Potted plants and framed artwork add warmth to the room.

Cypress Inn

A scenic view of a large, rustic outdoor restaurant surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the distance. The restaurant features multiple seating areas with string lights and fire pits, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere as dusk sets in.

Ventana Big Sur

L'Auberge Carmel

L'Auberge Carmel

Tally Ho Inn

Tally Ho Inn

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