At Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach, located in Half Moon Bay, California, is directly across the street from the beach.  Many of the 18 rooms have gorgeous oceanfront views, and all have in-room fireplaces, heated floors, flat-screen TVs, and featherbeds. The inn is only 30 miles south of San Francisco, but feels a world away. Get away from the hustle and bustle as you relax to the sounds of the ocean.

By Emily Starbuck Crone

Save 25% on a two-night getaway at Landis Shores Oceanfront Inn in Half Moon Bay, California! You'll pay $440--a savings of $150--and get two nights in a luxury oceanfront room with a fireplace, whirlpool tub, private balcony, luxurious robes, and much more.

This special price also includes wine, appetizers, and a gourmet breakfast. According to the innkeepers, it's close to the waves you can throw a tennis ball into the ocean from your private balcony. The inn was voted one of the top 15 B&B/Country Inns in North America by Arrington’s Bed & Breakfast Journal.

Nearby activities include peaceful walks on the beach, a bike ride or horseback ride atop the cliffs overlooking the ocean, a round of golf, a soothing massage, a visit to the famous elephant seals of nearby Ano Nuevo, and shopping on the historic and charming Main Street.

Book by January 25, 2012, to get this deal. Call 650-726-6642 to make your reservation.

A getaway to Capitola, California this summer just got more affordable! Jewel Box Bed & Breakfast is offering a great summer special.

From now through the rest of the month, you will get $45 off your stay if you book three nights or more!

This B&B is located in the peaceful Jewel Box neighborhood of Capitola and has two guest suites. The Jade Suite boasts an over-sized rock floor shower and private kitchenette. The Opal Suite has both a whirlpool bathtub, standing shower. Both of the suites have free WiFi, cable TV/DVD, private entrances, cozy beds, and a continental breakfast. It's also very close to historic Capitola Village and beach.

Call the inn at +1-831-295-9035 to book this special!

Now through September 22, 2011, take advantage of the Cool Summer Savings special at the exotic El Morocco Inn & Spa in Desert Hot Springs, California! This Morocco-inspired inn is offering a recession-busting discount on all rooms this summer.

The rates have been reduced to just $139 up to $199--a major savings based on their normal rates!

This unique B&B has a natural mineral water swimming pool pumped from their very own hot springs and a hot tub that are open 24/7. Every guest "bedchambre" has a custom California King "Dream Deeply" bed with the highest thread count possible, in addition to a Moroccan sofa. In their spa, you can get a massage or choose from another one of their 24 scrubs and spa services!

Call +1-888-288-9905 now to book your discounted room now!

Many large hotels are implementing environmentally-friendly practices, but some small resorts and B&Bs are also hopping on board. Centaur Health Resort and Spa in Arroyo Grande, California is unique in that it's "totally green." Co-owners Ed J. Muraski and Dianna Muraski personally designed, constructed, and completed their green concept at their small resort. They are enthusiastic about sharing their concept with guests.

Here are some of the green practices they do:

•    Solar panels heat the water in their 50-foot heated pool and generate electricity for their spa. Their panels supply 100% of their pool heating and electricity for their spa. 
•    The spa uses an energy-saving “on demand” water system to heat the faucet water.  
•    Seventy percent of the interior of their spa center was constructed from recycled materials. 
•    Ninety percent of their horse stable and overhang storage area was constructed of discarded recycled materials.  
•    They also recycle all waste and for 30 years
•    They have purchased live Christmas trees and either planted them or donated them to schools and colleges.

With only three bedrooms, guests can enjoy personal attention and relaxation. Their 50-foot heated lap pool, Jacuzzi, and meditation garden sit directly behind the house and overlook the ocean. The health resort offers special treatments for detoxification, weight management, anti-cellulite, and fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, and more. They also offer traditional services such as massage, yoga, and counseling.