 Enjoy an audience with California's kings, queens, and princesses.  Wild About California See the King of the Jungle (and more) in California. Aproveite um encontro com os reis , rainhas e princesas da Califórnia.  Discover California's majestic abodes.  Toast in royal surroundings. Descubra as casas majestosas da Califórnia. Brinde em ambiente real. Vacation Experiences Fit for Royalty
We’ve declared summer 2011 “The Royal Summer” in California in honor of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s upcoming official visit July 8-10, 2011. While the royal newlyweds will only have three days to soak up our legendary lifestyle, the rest of the world (that means you!) can vacation like a royal in the Golden State all summer long.
Hotels, attractions and venues statewide are offering special Royal Summer packages and experiences inspired by the couple’s visit. Be it following in Will & Kate’s footsteps, embracing their active lifestyle or booking a holiday fit for a king, you can enjoy California’s diversity and abundance with a distinctly regal twist throughout July and August.From over-the-top luxury and British-inspired settings to value-driven tongue-in-cheek twisits on "royalty," there's something for every taste and budget.
Click on the regions below for exclusive Royal Summer offers.
| Anderson: Cruise Like Royalty on the Majestic Titan
Relax and dine in comfort on beautiful Shasta Lake on Jones Valley Resort's 65-foot Titan houseboat, including an open-air hot tub, a widescreen television and home theater system, a full wet bar and a fireplace. Your Royal Experience begins here  .
Chester: A Romantic Getaway
Dine under the stars, breakfast in your room and a 1-hour massage. This is the perfect package for couples. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Forestville: A Royal Getaway
3 nights at the Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant in a magical "Barn" room. The package includes farm fresh 2-course breakfast daily, VIP wine tastings, world famous bath bar, s'mores by the firepit and more. Your Royal Experience begins here .
McCloud: A Romantic Getaway for a Royal Couple
Relax and escape the hustle and bustle of city life with 2 nights at the historic McCloud B&B Hotel, located at the base of mystical Mt. Shasta. The package includes afternoon wine and appetizers, wonderful prix fixe dinners, and gourmet breakfast. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Point Arena: Royal Summer Safari Escape
Inspired by the Royal Couple's engagement while on safari, escape to one of B Bryan Preserve's eco-friendly cottages and get up close and personal with endangered animals such as Roan, Sable and Greater Kudu Antelope. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Redding: Let Them Eat Cake
Enjoy a 2 night stay in a "King" room with a bottle of champagne and an elegant individual size cake fit for royalty. A full breakfast is also included. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Santa Rosa: Safari Knights
Enjoy a 2-night stay in a luxury safari tent, a private tour of the 400 acres of our ‘Sonoma Serengeti’, a personal encounter with majestic rhinos, noble cheetahs, and more. You'll also receive dinner, wine and evening port around the boma fire pit, a photo with one of our cheetahs, plus a Swedish massage in the privacy of your own tent. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Willits: A Royal Summer
Indulge with 2 nights at the Baechtel Creek Inn & Spa in a custom-theme decor room, a private 5-hour, customized wine tour, a 60-minute couples massage, and dinner for 2 at the Purple Thistle Restaurant. Your Royal Experience begins here . | | Mill Valley: Royal Tea for Two
Royalty always relaxes with a "Spot of Tea." Upon arrival at Larkspur Mill Valley, you will receive a Royal Welcome Basket, with all the accoutrement necessary to sip authentic British Tea. After tea enjoy a bike ride on the many trails in Mill Valley, hike in the Muir Woods or melt s’mores at our patio fire pit or simply relax in our Jacuzzi. Your Royal Experience begins here .
San Francisco: Alioto's Royal Honeymoon Package with a View
Visit Alioto's for a Royal Honeymoon Dinner befitting royalty, including the best table in the house, a 4-course chef's menu, fine wine and champagne and more. Your Royal Experience begins here .
San Francisco: Royal Helicopter Tour
Fly like Will & Kate over the Golden Gate! Take off in style for a custom tour of the Bay Area, including champagne and Union Jack-themed touches on board. Your Royal Experience begins here .
San Francisco: Royal Platinum Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Go behind-the-scenes at the California Academy of Sciences for an up-close-and-personal look at the greenest museum on earth. The Royal Tour also includes express entry into the building, VIP access to the four-story rainforest exhibit (studded with nature’s bling, colorful free-flying birds and butterflies), reserved planetarium seating, and general admission for the entire day. Your Royal Experience begins here .
St. Helena: Royal Retreat
Indulge on the ultimate wine country experience with a 2-night stay at the Harvest Inn, wine and chocolate, 2 60-minute spa treatments, a private Wine Country tour and more. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Tiburon: Stay Royal
Stay royal at the Lodge at Tiburon and enjoy Champagne and Strawberries upon arrival before retiring to your calming guestroom. In the afternoon relax on the Fire Deck with your traditional English Tea served at 4pm. Enjoy the starlit evening popping popcorn by the fire pit and telling local campfire stories. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Yountville: Royal Suite Tea Package
Spend the day in a luxurious private Spa Suite at the Villagio Inn & Spa with your own Spa Concierge. Your day includes a relaxing herbal bath, hot tea, a selection of delectable treats in front of the fire and more. Your Royal Experience begins here . | | Chowchilla: Royal Romance Package
What could be more romantic than arriving to your Jacuzzi Suite and finding a bottle of champagne and delicious chocolates on the bed waiting for you? After a night of romance you will enjoy a hot breakfast fit for a King delivered to your room. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Groveland: Royal Romantic Retreat
Travel like royalty in an elegant suite at The Groveland Hotel. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Groveland: Where Royal-Tea Meets Yosemite
Experience high tea at Dori's Tea Cottage with their "Royal-Tea" English-style luncheon for two. You can also choose to add some premium tea or a bottle of sparkling wine. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Monterey: Royal Share the Love Package
The royal treatment begins at the Kelp Forest with breakfast, the Monterey String Quartet in the background. Your personal guide will then take you behind-the-scenes to get acquainted with animals that mate for life. Then, it's off on a charter excursion on the Baylis, a beautiful, 65-foot sailboat. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Oakhurst: Royal Romance Summer Escape to the Redwoods
Getaway for 3-night romantic escape in a vacation home in the heart of Yosemite. Enjoy an all day private tour of the park, lunch for two at the Ahwahnee Hotel and dinner at the historic Wawona Hotel. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Paso Robles: California Royalty Hearst Castle Package
Explore the wonders of the Castle on the enchanted hill, sightseeing and exploring along beautiful Highway 1 and the quaint North Coastal town of Cambria. The package includes admission for two to the Hearst Castle Experience Tour, picnic lunch overlooking the Pacific, overnight accommodations at the Paso Robles Inn and more. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Pismo Beach: The Royal Couple Package
Get pampered like royalty with a 2-night stay in a penthouse suite at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa. Enjoy a 90-minute massage, a romantic, wine-paired dinner prepared in your suite by a private suite, an epicurean adventure with a gourmet picnic basket and a royal, behind-the-scenes tour of Talley Vineyards. Your Royal Experience begins here .
San Luis Obispo: Royal Package at the Madonna Inn
Enjoy the room of your choice at the historic Madonna Inn, a wine & chocolate gift basket, a spa treatment, dinner & dancing for two, wine tasting and a behind-the-scenes tour of what makes the Madonna Inn a world-wide destination. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Santa Barbara: The Royal Romance Escape
Escape to the American Riviera® with accommodations for two from the Santa Barbara Hotel Group. Your Royal package includes a bottle of champagne, High Tea for Two at Andersen's and a list of the Top 25 places to kiss in Santa Barbara. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Santa Barbara: The Royal Treatment
Your reign of luxury begins with a private limousine escort to the Spa at the Four Seasons Resort. Then you will enjoy a soak and champagne in a luxurious ocean view treatment suite. After a day of spa treatments, the limousine chariot whisks you back to your castle, your royal transformation complete. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Yosemite: Royal Yosemite Tour
Get the royal treatment on your private tour of Yosemite National Park. Sit back and relax in your regal coach as your personal footman presents the history and Majestic beauty of this glorious park. Enjoy an alfresco lunch at a scenic location in His Majesty’s forest. Your Royal Experience begins here .
| | Anaheim: Royal Escape
Enjoy 2 nights in the Continent Suite at Hotel Ménage with breakfast in bed each morning, welcome champagne and a gift certificate to renowned Burke Williams Day Spa. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Beverly Hills: The Royal Escape
Enjoy accommodations in a luxury Grand Lux Suite at L’Ermitage, daily Royal breakfast for two, one dinner for two in the Cabana, and "Tea By the Sea" at the Getty Villa. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Beverly Hills: The Royal Summer Escape
Your royal escape at the Montage Beverly Hills includes 2 nights in a private Residence or Suite with a personal butler, tasting menu and wine pairings, 60-minute Couple's massage, afternoon tea for two, luxury transportation and more. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Beverly Hills: The Royal Peninsula Experience
Stay overnight in a Villa Suite at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, enjoy Royal Afternoon Tea for two, a Moonlight Couples' Massage in a private cabana and complimentary chauffeured Rolls Royce limousine service within Beverly Hills. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Dana Point: The Royal Treatment: Behind the Velvet Rope
Be treated like royalty in a Ocean view room at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel and feel the bustle and excitement of a backstage tour of the Pageant of the Masters. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Huntington Beach: Royal Romance Summer Retreat
Relax for 2 nights in a waterfront guestroom at the Shorebreak Hotel with a royal breakfast for two and a "Classic Gondola Cruise" in Newport Beach Harbor. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Laguna Beach: Royal Romance Summer Retreat
Relax for 2 nights in a beachfront guestroom at the Pacific Edge Hotel with a royal breakfast for two and a "Classic Gondola Cruise" in Newport Beach Harbor. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Long Beach: The Ultimate Royal Passage
Revel in some royal R&R with a fantasy hotel stay aboard Long Beach's favorite queen, the Queen Mary. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Newport Beach: Love-California Package
Stay overnight in one of the Fairmont Newport Beach's luxury rooms or suites and enjoy your choice of champagne, wine or cider, chocolate-covered strawberries, and breakfast for two at bambú Restaurant or In-Room Dining. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Newport Beach: Royal and Romantic Cruise for Two
Escape on a private yacht for a romantic Hornblower cruise in beautiful Newport Beach Harbor, including a red carpet entryway, 3-course gourmet cuisine, free flowing champagne, private chef, personal steward and more. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Newport Beach: Royal Treatment Summer Package
Unwind in one the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach's 3-bedroom villas, with your own private pool. Indulge in a private 4-course dinner. Soothe with complimentary spa treatments, and receive $150 to shop at Fashion Island. Your Royal Experience begins here .
Riverside: Royal Wedding Celebration Package
Relax for two nights in a Presidential suite, plus champagne, caviar and cupcakes, in-suite dinner from AAA Four Diamond Duane's Prime Steaks and Seafood, a keepsake coffee table book, a couples' massage and royal high tea. Your Royal Experience begins here .
San Diego: Royal and Romantic Bay Cruise for Two
Steal away on one of Hornblower's luxurious private yachts for a romantic dinner for two with ever-changing views on the calm waters of San Diego bay. Your Royal Experience begins here .
San Diego: Royal Treatment
Get pampered and indulge in one of two luxurious packages on the beach: The VIP Bachelorette Party or the Surf Diva's Royal Wedding Wave, both include surfing lessons and so much more. Your Royal Experience begins here .
West Hollywood: The Royal Treatment
Indulge in the Royal Treatment in West Hollywood with 2 nights at Pailhouse, dinner for two, high tea, a chauffeured shopping experience with a personal shopper and a royal spa treatment package. Your Royal Experience begins here .
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