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Where To Stay/eat On The West Coast Area

Sweetfudge

By Sweetfudge
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Sweetfudge Community Regular
Sweetfudge
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I am planning a trip w/ my mom next month, just to get away for a few days. I have heard of B&B's and resorts that are gluten-free accomodating. Anyone ever been to one? We're thinking of heading to Cali or somewhere on this side of the states. Anyone who has ever had a good experience lemme know! Thanks!!

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4getgluten
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Last year I stayed at the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa for a work retreat. It was a wonderful place. Ojai is near Santa Barbara.

I have to admit though, that I'm not sure how they would be for gluten-free meals. Because I was there with work, I did not eat in any of the restaurants. All of our meals were buffet style. I did find enough to eat, and I did not get sick. But I know that's not much to go on.

Here's their website: Open Original Shared Link

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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Depends on what you're looking for. I grew up in Northern California, and am partial to the Montery area. I lived in Southern California for nine years, and am partial to Pasadena (for central-ness). I'm in Seattle now, and am still exploring, but there area lot of options in the area as well. All areas have plenty of options for eating (I'm thinking Seattle is the best, even over LA, but man the two are close.

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DingoGirl
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I lived in Monterey for 7 years.....it's pure magic, esp. Big Sur. Let me know if you plan to go there, I can recommend places to go and stay, and many many restaurants I think would be safe.

And as tiffany said, Seattle is absolutely wonderful also....and Puget Sound, all those islands.....beautiful.

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Guest cassidy
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Not quite CA but I went to Scottsdale, AZ and had the best experience. We stayed at the Phoenician and the food they made me was amazing. Their pastry chef got excited about making gluten-free desserts and made me something different for every meal! I was shocked and didn't even as for all that. They served me 4 star quality food and were absolutely wonderful. I haven't eaten anything like that since and I have traveled to several countries and within the US.

Sweetfudge Community Regular
Sweetfudge
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hm, i looked at the phonecian website, and WOW it looks amazing! kinda pricy, but definitely in consideration.

anyone have a good experience somewhere in so cal?

Nancym Enthusiast
Nancym
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I *LOVE* Monterrey! I'd recommend that area for the beauty. But I live in So. CA. :) I'm not up on the spa thing though.

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We live in the Central Valley of California near Fresno, and tend to vacation fairly close to home. (It is too expensive to fly with a family of 5!) Some of our favorite places to go are Yosemite National Park, San Diego, Santa Cruz, Monterey, Pismo Beach, Oxnard (one of our best family trips surprisingly wonderful!), and Lake Tahoe (North Shore is the best).

We tend to stay at places with at least a mini kitchen, and only eat out occasionally. But if you are looking for a Bed & Breakfast that serves gluten free, try Open Original Shared Link you can select gluten free meals as one of your search options and their are 14 B&B's listed in California that serve gluten free meals. I haven't tried any of them, so I can't make any personal recommendations.

A few restaurants that are commonly found around CA that serve gluten-free foods are:

Outback Steakhouse

Mimi's Cafe

In-N-Out Burger

Boston Market

Chili's

P.F. Changs

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dionnek
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I would love to know where in Seattle you go - we are planning a trip there (well, my husband has a conference and I'm tagging along) in April. Not sure yet where we will be staying but would love recommendations on eating and if there are any specific areas you recommend visiting.

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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I would love to know where in Seattle you go - we are planning a trip there (well, my husband has a conference and I'm tagging along) in April. Not sure yet where we will be staying but would love recommendations on eating and if there are any specific areas you recommend visiting.

In Seattle:

Open Original Shared Link

Open Original Shared Link

Open Original Shared Link

Open Original Shared Link

Open Original Shared Link

In Bellevue:

Open Original Shared Link

And this site gives a few other ideas: Open Original Shared Link

dionnek Enthusiast
dionnek
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Thanks so much!

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