Seven Gables Inn is one of California’s most stunningly romantic Inns. The only meticulously restored survivor of a parade of sprawling, Victorian-era showy homes built on the Monterey Bay ocean front in Pacific Grove, the Seven Gables Inn provides relaxation and romance amid grandeur and elegance. The beauty found within the historic walls of this inn is the perfect compliment to the Monterey Bay area itself; the waves crashing along the rocky shoreline, the sea otters frolicking just offshore, the whales spouting, the surrounding mountains lit up by the sunset.

The 25 room Seven Gables Inn combines the authentic grandeur of Victorian and Edwardian-era mansions, with romantic, individually appointed guest rooms, modern amenities, delicious cuisine and exquisite personal service with some of the world’s most dramatic, beautiful ocean views. Each guest room overlooks Monterey Bay and the ever changing ocean with glimpses of blue, grey and humpback whales, dolphins, otters, seals and even egrets perched on the undulating kelp beds.

The Story

Original construction dates back to 1886. In the early 1900s, the home’s owners added considerably to the original structure, saluting their Massachusetts origins and love for author Nathaniel Hawthorne’s book, The House of the Seven Gables. In 1982, the Flatley family, the imposing mansion’s fourth owners, embarked on an extensive and loving restoration turning the family’s home into one of California’s first bed and breakfast inns. Ten years later, the neighboring mansion joined Seven Gables after a top-to-bottom renovation that restored the Edwardian home’s original elegance and majesty. Today the elegant estate's seven buildings stand with an unobstructed view of the Monterey Bay and the coastal mountains beyond.

Each individually named guestroom, suite or cottage is distinctly decorated with antiques and artwork from around the world, and overlooks Monterey Bay and the Pacific Ocean beyond. Many rooms include a fireplace; all rooms include modern bathrooms withH20 Plus Spa personal care amenities, building on sea-inspired formulas. These delightfully scented shampoos, conditioners and lotions are complimented by a wonderful line of handmade bar soaps produced exclusively for the Seven Gables Inn. Each king or queen-size bed features exquisite custom-made duvet covers, goose down comforters from Pacific Coast Feather Company, high thread count 100% cotton sheets and a selection of down and synthetic pillows complete the bedding.

In keeping with the Inn’s decades-long commitment to quiet relaxation, guest rooms do not have telephones or radios; and only the two private cottages include televisions. Attentive, but unobtrusive guest service is proudly provided by the long-tenured staff.

 A sumptuous complimentary breakfast is included in all room rates and served daily in the magnificent dining room, with most items prepared each morning by the Inn’s Chef. An extensive wine and cheese reception, pairing local vintages with hard-to-find cheeses and local fruits is offered each evening in the parlor as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean. Homemade cookies with milk are served each evening.

The Inn is set amidst beautiful flower gardens, carefully planted and maintained to ensure nearly year-round blooms. Even the massive trumpet vine is historic, dating back nearly 100 years.

The American Historic Inns has designated the Seven Gables Inn as “One of the 10 Most Romantic Inns In America.”