CALIFORNIA VACATION RENTALS, U.S.A.

The restaurant French Laundry in Napa Valley is situated in a two story stone house, which was once a French steam laundry and that’s how it derived its most unusual name. Surrounded by lush gardens, this rustic restaurant offers just the right blend of good food, a welcoming ambience and an extensive wine list. Chose from a wide range of exquisitely prepared French delicacies and team it up with a bottle of wine, which you can either bring one along or select from the restaurant’s wine list.  The dress code allows you to wear jackets; however you are not allowed to wear jeans, T-shirts or tennis shoes - so don't forget to pack some elegant formals for that romantic night out during your California vacation. For lunch the restaurant is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 1 PM and for dinner it is open everyday from 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Reservation is a must.

Featuring an enviable beachfront location, Ocean and Vine promises you an exciting evening infused with a matchless and a creative menu and an elegant and a lively ambience. Situated at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, the chic restaurant and the retro lounge offer the perfect excuse for spending an evening in decadence. The restaurant is known for coming up with unique and creative regional Californian cuisine while the bar with its cozy and warm ambience creates the perfect mood to unwind with a drink or two. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6:30 AM to 10 PM, Monday through Sunday. In order to avoid disappointment, it is advisable you make your reservations in advance.

For those who are fetish about having their steaks perfectly grilled can drop by at The Broiler which has been regarded as one of Sacramento’s best steakhouse since 1950s. For lunch, the restaurant is open from 11 AM to 2.30 PM Monday through Friday and for dinner it is open from 5 PM to 10 PM from Monday to Saturday. Before digging into your steak, you can always have a peg of single malt Scotch whisky or an Irish liqueur at the Gallagher’s Irish Pub, which remains open from 11 AM to 11 PM Monday through Saturday.

Be prepared to get seduced by an assortment of enticing aromas and flavors emanating from the fusion of Hawaiian and European cuisines. This world-famous restaurant is a creation of the award-winning chef Roy Yamaguchi who is particularly known for making delectable seafood dishes from a mix of local ingredients, European sauces and Hawaiian spices and herbs. Complimenting this amazing array of mouthwatering dishes is the extensive wine list which will further tantalize your palette and help you wash down your food. You can either walk in or make a reservation in advance. The restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM to 10 PM and on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 PM to 11 PM.

If you are planning to woo your beloved or treat her to something really special, then Shadowbrook Restaurant in Santa Cruz is just the venue you need to head towards. Founded in 1947, this restaurant has gained the reputation of being one of the most romantic eatery and is particularly known for ‘Romance in Dining’ since its inception. Overlooking the beautiful Soquel Creek, this ivy-covered restaurant is nestled within the redwoods of Capitola near Santa Cruz and the best way to get to the restaurant is through a short tram ride or a walk along a lush green garden path that leads to this romantic venue. The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 5 PM to 8:30 PM, on Saturdays from 4:30 PM to 9:45 PM and on Sundays from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Visited by some of the leading Hollywood celebrities including George Clooney, Jennifer Garner, Demi and Aston, Koi Restaurant is definitely one of the hottest restaurants in Los Angeles. As you step in you will be welcomed by the soothing aura of feng shui and discrete service and just when you are about to give in to the sensation of complete pleasure, you will be overwhelmed with a sumptuous delight of culinary excellence. This authentic Asian restaurant specializes in serving carefully prepared Asian dishes such as baked crab rolls with edible rice paper, French oysters on the half shell and miso-bronzed black cod.

This unique restaurant is a dedication to the legendary singer-songwriter Jim Croce and offers an enigmatic combination of food, wine and of course great music. Besides being recognized for its award-winning contemporary American cuisine, the restaurant also boasts of an extensive selection of more than 1,500 bottles of wine. Situated in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the restaurant is the ideal venue to enjoy a live jazz performance accompanied by some mouthwatering dishes and your favorite bottle of wine.

Lounge yourself on one of the waterbeds or cuddle up with your beau on the lush spongy couches or stand by the railing to marvel at the impressive skyscrapers form this spectacular rooftop poolside bar. Done up with panache and grace, the lounge is a charming reflection of the city’s flamboyant and glamorous style. In true Hollywood style, the lounge also features a projector on the wall of the next door building that screens Hollywood classics and which you can watch from the comforts of your cushy couch or the springy waterbed. No one puts it better than The London Times that truly captures the essence of the lounge in just one sentence, ‘The place to be seen’.

Oozing loads of attitude with its retro-modern decor, this chic new restaurant and nightclub is definitely worth visiting when you are in Palm Springs. Adorned with swaying velvet drapes, water fountains and large and comfy couches that invite you to plop yourselves and enjoy Sinatra’s favorite drink martini, however make sure its shaken and stirred well. After all that martini, you may be in the mood to groove a bit and you can do so on the heart-shaped dance floor with state-of-the-art light and sound that adds just the right amount of zing to your steps. The nightclub is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 4 PM to 2 AM.

Those who consider themselves to be connoisseurs of cocktails must drop by the award-winning Martini Ranch in the historic Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego. Regarded as one of the hottest spots for movers and shakers, this club features five separate bars, a dance floor, a patio and two luxurious mezzanine lounges that are adorned with sofas, wingback chairs and Ottomans. The award-winning bar staff is known for concocting some of the most heady cocktails and if you can’t seem to have enough of it, you can always drop in during the happy hours, which is on from 4 PM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday. Those looking to pep up things a bit, can always dance to the tunes of some of the biggest DJ’s in the adjoining Shaker Room, which is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 PM to 2 AM. Martini Ranch, however, is open seven days a week until 2 AM.   

The name may sound a bit strange, however, this club has earned the reputation of being one of the most extraordinary hotspots, which features not only a lounge, restaurant and a bar space, but even has a pool. So if things get to hot too handle, you exactly know what you need to do to cool off. Order for one of the exotic concoctions such as Guavapolitans and Lychee-tins and head off to the pool, which succeeds beautifully in creating a tropical paradise with private cabanas, bamboo trees and water fountains. And if you prefer to stay indoors, you can always chill out at the chic and stylish lounge or strike up a conversation at the bar.

The name itself conjures up images of spending a blissful evening in the company of friends and some fine wines and cocktails and this is what is in store for you at this absolutely blissful bar called the Bliss. The best part of this bar is that you don’t need to wait in line for your cocktails as it is offered to you right on your table by some of the most good looking waiters and waitresses and who can say no to some eye-candy. One of the most popular drinks at this bar is the cucumber martini and the watermelon cosmos and the best part is that these drinks are served for just $3 until 7 PM. The bar is open from 4:30 PM to 2 AM.