I see a lot of websites for B&B's and I realize that what I want them to look and sound like is The Old St Angela Inn. We've stayed there twice and each time, it was just WONDERFUL. The property sits just one block from the beautiful ocean walk in Pacific Grove and a short walk from the town center.
Each of the rooms is spacious, clean, beautifully decorated and thoughtfully laid out. Our first visit, we stayed in the Crow's Nest. We had a view of the blue Pacific from our bed. The second time we stayed in the Nantucket room. No view, but just a stones throw from the breakfast common room. This made us feel like we were staying at Grandma's house, as there is a constant supply of coffee, decaf, tea, soft drinks and cake or cookies available.
Some places say they're going to give you a sumptuous breakfast, but this place really delivers a gourmet treat. You can smell the fresh baked, scratch muffins from the time you wake up. The ever courteous owner served us an artichoke-red pepper strata and crispy (non greasy) hash browns. I can still taste its, it was so delicious. And, always accompanying it is fruit salad, fresh muffins and whole fruit.
We were attending the Pebble Beach Pro/Am, and when we returned to the inn at the end of the day, she had a tea time treat set out. Lots of cheese and crackers, hummus, olive tapenade, cookies, fruit, and a rum coffee cake that was out of this world. We sat in the comfy living room and chatted with the other guests. Everyone had pursued something different that day, biking along the gorgeous ocean front or hiking in the local Big Sur mountains.
This place is just wonderful. I wish you could see it. I want to go back soon.
