NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES, BUSINESS JOURNALS

"...an elegant bed & breakfast...cozy and intimate... appealing decor...spectacular bay view." Barabara Fairchild, Bon Appetit

"One of the best is Martine's Bed & Breakfast." Bob Hosmon, South Florida Business Journal

"The incredible view is a bonus enjoyed during a stay at The Martine Inn...one traveler's seal of approval." John Monaghan, Innsider Magazine

One of the 10 Most Romantic Inns in the US. Gail Rickey, Vacations Magazine

One of the 12 Best Inns in the US. Gail, Country Inns Magazine

One of the 8 Best Inns in the US. Bon Appetit

"A clifftop mansion overlooking Monterey Bay boasts handsome rooms, museum quality antiques and special amenities." Glamour Magazine

"The Martine Inn is a place to soothe the psyche... plus good food, oustanding comfort and hospitality." Rolla Crick, The Oregonian

"Inn offers more than serenity." Kathey Clavey, Fresno Bee

"But then, The Martine Inn - like its friendly owner - is no ordinary bed and breakfast." George Medevoy, The Sunday Times

"Elegant restoration still stunning at Martine Inn on Monterey Bay." Fred & Mardi Nystrom, Eastside Journal

"The Martine Inn's spacious dining room offers a breathtaking view of Monterey Bay." Paul Lee Cannon, Marin Independent Journal

"With a meticulous eye for detail, the Martines have created a place where each room is distinctly different and each is a visual feast." Peninsula Magazine

One of the 10 Most Romantic Inns in the US. The Road Most Traveled

"You'll find old fashioned elegance at The Martine Inn." Ute Lange, Californian

"The inn is a comfortable, antique-filled place." Linda Viques, Pacific Sun

"The least quaint from the outside and the most impressive on the inside is The Martine Inn." Wine Country

"Looking for a dazzling view of Monterey Bay? You can wake to one at The Martine Inn." Bill Bernsohn, Top 10: B & B Hall of Fame

"Owner Don Martine has filled the B&B with a thoughtful collection of antiques." Kimberly Chun, Williams Sonoma Taste

"Sadly, we didn't spend much time at the beach, or even at shops or clubs. The Martine Inn was entirely too lovely to leave." Debra Ramos, Enterprise

"Next time you are in the mood for a short or lengthy escape....take a trip to The Martine Inn." Joan Lund, Herald

"The Martine Inn of Pacific Grove is a pardise found." Sarah Rustam, Tolucan Times

"In Pacific Grove we stayed in the Martine Inn, a charming family-owned guest house that has the added attraction of a vintage car museum on the premises." Toby Young, Sunday Telegraph, London

"My husband and I chose the Martine Inn for our stay in Monterey because it was on Oceanview Boulevard, there's a magnificent Pacific Coast view, and it's only a 10-minute walk from Cannery Row and Pacific Grove....Perfect!." Lauray Yule, The Desert Leaf

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GUIDEBOOKS

"Pacific Grove boasts plenty of B & Bs, but for a special treat the charm and comfort of the Martine Inn are hard to beat." Lonely Planet California & Nevada Travel Guide

"Commanding & front & center view of the spectacular waterfront is the Martine Inn." Hidden San Francisco & Northern California AAA

"Elegant museum quality American Antiques." Pamela Lanier, Complete Guide to Bed & Breakfast

"The Martine Inn is a beautiful sport for romantic getaways and weddings." Deborah Sakach, Official Guide to American Historic Inns

"Warm touches - a fresh rose, fruit basket, huge bath sheet and chocolate on your pillow at night all add to your welcome." Les Welcome, Selected Hotels & Inns North America

"Veteran antique collector, Don Martine has carefully filled this Victorian-turned-Mediterranean mansion with his extensive collection of pewter and sterling silver, vintage autos, and early Californian Art." Pamela Lanier Elegant Small Hotels

"Perfect location within walking distance of the Aquarium, Cannery Row and the Wharf." Sandva Soule, American Favorite Inns, B&B & Small Hotels West Coast

"The grounds feature a courtyard pond and oriental fountain, a carriage house, and a display area for several vintage MGs." Meeting Planners Guide to Historic Places national Tourist for Historic Preservation

"Innkeeper Don Martine has thought of every detail to make your stay delightful." Ken Christensen, Romantic America presents Romantic California

"One glance at the lavish Victorian interior and the incredible bay views and you'll know why this Mediterranean-style inn is one of the best B& Bs in the area." Frommers 2000 California

"Elegance, grace, and service are the keys to the Martine Inn." Fodors Americas Best Bed & Breakfast 1999

"As you might suppose in a house this large, the bedrooms are spacious, almost regal." Julianne Belote, Recommended Country Inns West Coast

"For fun and games visit the game room with its 1890's billiard table and nickelodeon."
Fred & Mardi Nystrom, Special Places

"So call your sweetheart on the phone, set aside some time, make a reservation, and experience a glorious trip into the past." Ken Christensen, The Romantic Pacific Coast

"Commanding a front and center view of the spectacular waterfront is The Martine Inn." Marin Van Young, Hidden San Francisco & Northern California

"Several intimate sitting rooms offset three large common areas: the library, the main dining room (with a dazzling view of the bay), and the breakfast parlor." Linda Watanabe McFerrin, Best Places Northern California

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