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Ponderosa Ridge – Placerville Gay Friendly B&B

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Ponderosa Ridge - Placerville Gay Friendly B&B
Trees in Apple Orchard

PLACERVILLE GAY FRIENDLY B&B NEAR APPLE HILL

Welcome to Ponderosa Ridge, a Placerville gay friendly B&B just outside of Sacramento, California.

Our 11 acre property is off the beaten path yet close enough to Historic Downtown Placerville to shop and eat. Our driveway is gated for privacy and security (guests will receive the gate code 3 days before arrival). Our outdoor enclosed hot tub room is kept immaculately clean and open all year.

Rover’s Room, our only pet-friendly room, is the most private and largest of our rooms. The Western and Garden rooms are the closest to the outdoor hot tub room. The Game room has: darts, billiards, card table and board games for all to enjoy. Breakfast is ‘family style’, one large dinning table.

See the Ponderosa Ridge Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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Big Pines Mountain House – South Lake Tahoe Gay Friendly Motel

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Big Pines Mountain House - South Lake Tahoe Gay Friendly Motel

AFFORDABLE, CENTRAL
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE GAY FRIENDLY MOTEL

Big Pines Mountain House reinvents Hotels, offering our guests the option to “consume better”. For a very reasonable price, you’ll get your guest room, all-you-can-eat continental breakfast, free wifi internet connection, and a bunch of little extras at our South Lake Tahoe gay friendly Motel for no extra fee.

More Than Just a Hotel:

The Big Pines creative, friendly concept offers clean, comfortable, charming rooms that won’t break the bank. Our South Lake Tahoe hotel is a medium-size property with seventy-two rooms in the heart of town, making it easy to get to everything.

Quality Plus Personality:

Big Pines Mountain House is a budget conscious Hotel that is truly unique, offering great value and fantastic customer service year round at a very affordable price.

See the Big Pines Mountain House Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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3 Days in Balboa Park for Gay Families – Our Taste for Life

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Balboa Park for Gay Families - 2TravelDads

Balboa Park has long been a favorite spot for our family, and no matter how many times we visit San Diego we always go back. Whether it’s a rainy day or the best San Diego weather possible, there is loads to do in Balboa Park for gay families.

We tend to spend at least one afternoon visiting the Park, usually doing a museum or two, or spend the whole day wandering the San Diego Zoo. Honestly, you could spend three days just doing everything in Balboa Park, but if that’s not what you want to do, choose a few interesting activities and call it good. From scenic walks to fine art, we’ve picked our favorite things to do in Balboa Park.

Balboa Park for Gay Families – The San Diego Zoo

I need to start here because the San Diego Zoo is world renowned and it’s what many people are visiting San Diego to experience. We are cautious with zoos and recommending them, but we see the value they provide, in preserving species, but more so in developing a love of animals and nature in the younger generations so that they will protect animals and the earth going forward.

Full Story at 2TravelDads

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San Diego for Gay Families – A 3 Day Itinerary

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San Diego for Gay Families - 3 Day Itinerary

San Diego is worth both a leisurely vacation and a quick trip. Any amount of time will be fun, but never quite enough. This plan for 3 days in San Diego for gay families is absolutely ideal if you’re visiting with kids or on your own. With a blend of outdoors, culture and history you’ll love this three day itinerary for the best of SD!

3 Day Itinerary – San Diego for Gay Families

So, what do you include in a three day visit to San Diego? How can you possibly choose what to leave out? We’ve got you covered, and even though it’s not everything this amazing city has to offer, it’s the perfect mix.

Day 1: the San Diego Coastline

Let’s start by exploring the coastline of San Diego. Did you know that there are more than beaches to enjoy when you visit SD? It’s true! You’ll find 70 miles of golden coastline, cliffs and tidepools, and even a National Park Service gem!

Full Story at 2TravelDads

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Viking Inn – Solvang Gay Friendly Motel

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Viking Inn - Solvang Gay Friendly Motel

Boutique Solvang Gay Friendly Motel
in the Santa Barbara Wine Country

The Viking Inn is a historic, boutique, Solvang gay friendly motel located in the Danish Village of Solvang, in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Wine Country. 

Our 13-room inn is steps from Danish bakeries, world-class wine tasting, boutique shopping and some delicious restaurants. Our bright and comfy rooms are the perfect complement to your visit to California’s “Little Denmark.” 

Cruise the village on one of our complimentary bicycles and end your day relaxing with a glass of wine by the fire. If you’re looking for a friendly place to stay in this charming historic village, come spend a weekend (or a week) with us!

See the Viking Inn Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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Triangle Inn – Palm Springs Gay Resort

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Triangle Inn - Palm Springs Gay Resort

Palm Springs Gay Resort:
Romantic, Relaxing, Fun

Ready to have a little fun in the desert sun?

Come stay with us at the Triangle Inn – an award-winning clothing optional Palm Springs gay Resort for men in sunny Palm Springs, California.

You’ll love our place!

“We provide a serene, secluded environment designed especially for the enjoyment of our guests,” says Michael C. Green, one of the owners of the Inn, “from our sunny tropical gardens to our sparkling pool and relaxing spa. It’s all inside our unique walled compound, where fun is a way of life, whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway with your partner or husband, or a fun and frisky weekend.”

Michael and his husband, Stephen, live on property in the signature Triangle House, and are always around to hang out with their guests. “We wouldn’t have it any other way,” Green continues. “Living onsite is part of what makes The Trinagle Inn Palm Springs special. It’s like we’re having friends over for a backyard party – a magical atmosphere.”

See the Triangle Inn Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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Restful Nest Bed & Breakfast Resort – Yosemite Gay Friendly B&B

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Restful Nest Bed & Breakfast Resort - Yosemite Gay Friendly B&B

Yosemite Gay Friendly B&B at the Park Gateway

Welcome to Restful Nest B&B resort, a Yosemite gay friendly B&B and quiet getaway at the gateway to Yosemite in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Our Gold Country accommodations offer old California hospitality with the flavor of Provence.

Our Restful Nest is a wonderfully relaxing B&B tucked away on eleven acres of oak trees. We’re also just 40 miles from this national park.

Each of our guest rooms offers private bath and air conditioning, and we also have a seperate guest house with wood burning stove, air conditioning, living room, bedroom and bath.

Our Yosemite area Bed & Breakfast has all the amenities:

* BBQ Pit
* Picnic Area
* Pool
* Jacuzzi
* Spa
* Fishing Pond (catch and release).

See the Restful Nest Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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Hotel Erwin – Gay Friendly Venice Beach Hotel

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Hotel Erwin - Gay Friendly Venice Beach Hotel

Oceanfront Gay Friendly Venice Beach Hotel Close to Restaurants, Shops

Venice is different. Sure, it’s California, but it’s an area of California unlike any other; an area that Hotel ERWIN has personified since the ‘70s with its eclectic décor, friendly staff, and predominant location right on the beach and adjacent to the world-famous Venice Beach Boardwalk. 

From our gay friendly Venice Beach Hotel, it’s just an 8-minute walk to trendy restaurants/shops on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and a 10-minute walk to the Venice Canals.

Our colorful rooms feature fun artwork, flat-screen TVs, plus private balconies, some with city or partial ocean views. We also offer suites with separate living and dining areas.

We even offer bikes for guest use!

See the Hotel Erwin Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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Super Cool Geology in Mammoth, California – 2TravelDads

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Super Cool Geology in Mammoth, California - 2TravelDads

Check Out Some Super Cool
Geology in Mammoth With the 2TravelDads

Mammoth Lakes, California has so much cool geology to experience. It’s a great ski and hiking destination, but there are lots of hot springs and earth phenomena that make the region itself a fascinating place to visit. A trip to Mammoth Lakes is a lesson in geologic time and science!

I love being a geology nerd. Geology rocks! We incorporate as many scientific activities and sights in our travels as possible. It’s one of the ways we make sure the learning continues, either during summer break or when we pull the kids from school for travel. The geology in Mammoth Lakes are AWESOME for either sightseeing or learning. Here are eleven spots to experience earth science at Mammoth.

My mind is blown when I think about geologic time, and one of the coolest things about visiting Mammoth Lakes is how visible it is there. Geologic sites abound and you can literally see moments in time and the progression of geologic history. California’s mountain towns, like Mammoth, are built very near some of the most active parts of the earth’s crust. I love it!

By Chris and Rob – Full Story at the 2TravelDads

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Best Mammoth Lakes Restaurants – 2TravelDads

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Best Mammoth Lakes Restaurants - 2TravelDads

Our List of the Best Mammoth Lakes Restaurants

We were very surprised by all the great places to eat in Mammoth Lakes, California. Often times it seems like winter destinations don’t have stand-our restaurants for summer dining, but this four season destination proved that theory wrong. From standard American to fancy French cuisine, we found it all there.

Mammoth is a great place if you’re into good food and hiking, so just add it to your California travel list now. Also, we don’t often write about food when we’re reviewing our travels, but this great town had so many great eats that it required its own article. I hope you enjoy (and get some meal inspiration too) i=our list of the best Mammoth Lakes restaurants!

Whether you’re wondering where to eat before heading out skiing or you’re visiting in summer and need hiking nourishment, there are quite a few great places to eat around town. Grab breakfast before you immerse yourself in the cool geologic sites in Mammoth Lakes!

By Chris and Rob – Full Story at the 2TravelDads

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