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.