Some travelers make the trip to California to zoom down Disneyland coasters, feed the rhinos at San Diego Zoo, or soak up L.A.'s celebrity culture. Others want to see California's quieter, quirkier side: the California of Craftsman homes and cozy porches, of quaint bungalows and redwood verandas, of shady gardens with oak trees and fountains. If starting your days with a gourmet breakfast on the patio -- and easing into evenings with brandy by the fire or free wine in a vine-covered gazebo -- sounds like the kind of vacation you're after, you'll treasure your stay at one of these nine all-out adorable inns. Located in destinations from Coronado to Calistoga , Santa Monica to Sonoma , these bed-and-breakfasts get A-pluses for charm, warmth, and homeyness. (Did we mention free wine? Almost all have free wine.)

Anne Bauso, Oyster.com

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1. The Upham Hotel and Country House in Santa Barbara