The Ballard Inn and Restaurant bed and breakfast is an elegant locale that will delight visitors.

The inn has fifteen uniquely decorated rooms, each with soft linens and cozy seating where guests can relax.

All rooms have private bathrooms, antique furniture, and down duvets. Many also feature private balconies and wood burning fireplaces, features that will appeal to those looking for a slightly more luxurious experience.

Guests can make themselves at home in the public sitting rooms or they can lounge in the deck and read or mingle with the other guests. The Inn can arrange for bike rentals and suggest activities and events of interest, including recommendations for local spas.

A full breakfast is served in the dining room every morning with a buffet of fresh fruits, pastries, and hot entrees. The Restaurant opens in the evenings for a formal dinner, with tantalizing entrees such as buck breast with Thai coconut curry and grilled beef tenderloin with hush puppies. Keep reading for more romantic getaways in Southern California on a budget.

2436 Baseline Ave., Ballard, CA 93463, Phone: 800-638-2466

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