Pat Ross, Remembering Main Street Indulge in the elegance of a bygone era at the Holbrooke Hotel, established in 1851, now a classic Victorian tradition.
Accommodations are reminiscent of California's glorious past.
The Hotel has hosted many luminaries from four of America's most famed presidents Ulysses S. Grant, Benjamin Harrison, James A. Garfield and Grover Cleveland to boxers Gentleman Jim Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons. The Holbrooke soon became the focal point of the art world, attraction writers such as Mark Twain and Bret Harte, dancer Lotta Crabtree and internationally renowned actress-dancer Lola Montez. Of course, the history would not be complete without the more infamous of characters, Black Bart. Dining Whether it's brunch, lunch or dinner , a meal in our elegant dining room or shaded courtyard is a memorable dining experience. Under the guidance of our Chef, a variety of dishes are created with the finest and freshest ingredients.