Traveling as a vegan can be hard, especially if you want to travel in style. But if I’ve learned anything from running Unicorn Goods, the world’s largest ethical vegan catalog, it’s that you don’t have to sacrifice to live by your ethics. Luckily, now there are lots of comfortable and downright luxe accommodations for vegans in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
To prove it, I’ve rounded up my top 10 vegan-friendly destination stays in America from the Caribbean to California.
All of of these hotels, retreats, and bed & breakfasts go out of their way to accommodate vegans. Either they are 100% vegan or publicly vegetarian and vegan-friendly. Yup, that’s right. You can have your (vegan) cake and eat it too. No sacrificing.
To get you ready to go, you’ll need your travel gear, resort wear, and, of course, a good read. We’ve got you covered for vegan clothing and fashion edits that are travel-worthy and packable. Oh, and can you take me with you? I pack light.
But first, here are a few vegan traveling tips:
- If you stay at a place that is vegetarian but not 100% vegan, be sure to let them know when you book. A simple note like, “Hi! I’m really looking forward to staying with you soon. I wanted to let you know in advance that I’m vegan and don’t eat eggs or dairy. Thank you for being so accommodating!”
- Look up vegan restaurants in the area in advance. Happy Cow is a great resource.
- Bring some vegan snacks in case of an emergency. Thrive Market is a great resource, or Vegan Cuts.
- Stay away from activities that may abuse animals, like horse back riding. You don’t know how the animals are treated, and you don’t want to inadvertently support animal abuse. Think whale watching and birding, which are more or less noninvasive and respect the animals.
Now on to the destinations:
#1: The Stanford Inn By The Sea
Location: Mendocino, California
Closest Major Airport: Sacramento or San Francisco, California
How to Get There: Fly into San Francisco or or Sacramento, rent a car, and drive about four hours up the coast.
Rates: $221-$575 per night
How vegan-friendly?: 100% vegan
Website: www.stanfordinn.com
Why I Love It: Stanford Inn By The Sea is one of the world’s most renowned vegan luxury destination resorts. It’s remote location north of San Francisco in Mendocino provides access to unprecedented natural beauty with views of the Pacific Ocean in wine country. The hotel’s own vegan restaurant The Ravens has its own cookbook, and a vegan breakfast is included in the room rate. You can canoe, bike, have holistic treatments at the spa, do yoga or hang with the rescued llamas at this 100% vegan hotel.
Highlight: You can bring your pets, and their spa menu is fantastic.
What to Pack: This simple and boho, with a laid back confidence in this inspired travel collection of vegan collection.
Read More: Urbanette’s review of the Stanford Inn
#2: Farm Sanctuary
Location: Watkins Glen, New York
Closest Major Airport: Elmira, New York
How to Get There: Fly into Elmira, rent a car, and drive about an hour north to the sanctuary.
Rates: $155 – $200 per night
How vegan-friendly?: 100% vegan
Website: www.farmsanctuary.org
Why I Love It: In addition to being one of the most active pro-animal nonprofits fighting for animal rights, Farm Sanctuary also provides accommodations at their New York farm animal refuge (they have several across America, but NY is the only one where you can stay overnight). The property is n the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Guests can stay in cabins, which are pet-friendly, or in one of the three tiny houses, and can take advantage of a sanctuary tour, pitch in with chores, or hang out with the animals. Room rates include a vegan breakfast.
Highlight: Tiny cabin-style houses and lots of happy animals to play with.
What to Pack: Think weekend wear that’s comfy enough to cuddle farm animals with this inspired travel collection of vegan collection.
Read More: Urbanette’s interview with the founder of Farm Sanctuary
#3: Dreamcatcher Guest House
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Closest Major Airport: San Juan, Puerto Rico
How to Get There: Fly into San Juan and take a cab about 10 minutes to the coast.
Rates: $79-$169 per night
How vegan-friendly?: Vegetarian, but happily accommodates vegans.
Website: www.dreamcatcherpr.com
Why I Love It: Dreamcatcher Guest House is the only vegan hotel in Puerto Rico and is renowned for its three course brunch, which is offered daily and can be made vegan upon request. It’s located a short walk from beautiful beaches and the highly colorful neighborhoods of San Juan. Guests can indulge in bike tours, paddle boarding, salsa classes, yoga sessions, hikes in the rainforest and to waterfalls, and tours of the local caves.
Highlight: Beach time and absolutely incredible food.
What to Pack: Think easy and breezy with simple throw-ons with this inspired travel collection of vegan clothing.
#4: Park Lane Guest House
Location: Austin, Texas
Closest Major Airport: Austin, Texas
How to Get There: Fly into Austin and take a cab about 15 minutes to the hotel.
Rates: $169-$340 per night
How vegan-friendly?: Vegetarian, and happy to accommodate vegans.
Website: www.parklaneguesthouse.com
Why We Love It: This urban eco-oasis is the perfect place to relax and recharge in the heart of Austin. The outdoor pool, organic gardens, and on site massage therapy complement the nearby bustle of Austin’s hip SoCo neighborhood, rife with trendy bars, shops and restaurants. Enjoy the solar powered cottages, and organic mattresses. Room rates include a full, made-to-order breakfast made from locally-sourced ingredients (including eggs from their own chicken coop, with hens that are more like pets than captives).
Highlight: Very chic private cottages, and a very romantic, lit pool.
What to Pack: Think chic simple pieces and rocker glam accessories with this inspired travel collection of vegan clothing.
#5: Pepper Tree Retreat
Location: Ojai, California
Closest Major Airport: Los Angeles, California
How to Get There: Fly into Los Angeles, rent a car, and drive about two hours northwest.
Rates: $135-$185 per night
How vegan-friendly?: Vegetarian, but accommodates vegans.
Website: www.peppertreeretreat.com
Why I Love It: Located in the beautiful Ojai Valley on the edge of Los Padres National Forest, Pepper Tree Retreat is a peaceful quiet refuge. Guests can stroll the 11 acres of orange orchards and gardens (with mountains in the background), perch on one of the many outdoor patios and terraces including the large veranda that overlooks the front lawn and rose garden, or stroll the surrounding mountains and country roads. Breakfast is included in the room rate with vegan options upon request.
Highlight: Nature strolls with stunning scenery, followed by yoga and meditation.
What to Pack: Think girly and slightly colonial pieces and bold accent accessories with this inspired travel collection of vegan clothing.
#6: Shady Grove Farm
Location: Talent, Oregon
Closest Major Airport: Medford, Oregon
How to Get There: Fly into Medford and take a cab about 20 minutes to the hotel.
Rates: $75-$145 per night
How vegan-friendly?: Vegetarian, but accommodates vegans.
Website: www.shadygrove.co
Why I Love It: This small working hay farm and animal sanctuary is nestled at the base of the scenic Siskiyou Mountains in southern Oregon amidst vineyards and endless green. You can pitch in and help with the animals if you want, which currently includes horses, hens, a rooster, dogs, cats, and although not rescued, ducks and geese that call Shady Grove their home. Guest can enjoy nearby white water rafting, take a canoe out on the pond, or stroll through the nearby vineyards after an afternoon tasting. The gardens, trees, and ponds add to the tranquil setting. Rates include breakfasts with vegan options upon request.
Highlight: The option to stay in a luxury glamping tent.
What to Pack: Think sporty earth tones and androgynous shapes with this inspired travel collection of vegan clothing.
#7: Velo Bed & Breakfast
Location: Eugene, Oregon
Closest Major Airport: Eugene, Oregon
How to Get There: Fly into Eugene and take a cab about 20 minutes south to the hotel.
Rates: $135 – $150 per night
How vegan-friendly?: Vegetarian, but accommodates vegans.
Website: www.velobandb.com
Why I Love It: Velo gets it’s name from the first letters of it’s major driving thoughts: Veggie, Eco, Local, Organic. The modern and minimalist craftsmen bed and breakfast features luxe accommodations like organic pillowtop beds and beautiful vistas in the heart of Oregon wine country. The building is furnished with sustainably-built local pieces, and the patios overlook manicured gardens. Room rates include a local breakfast that can be made vegan upon request.
Highlight: Wine & craft beer tastings.
What to Pack: Think stripped-down and sporty with this inspired travel collection of vegan clothing.
#8: The White Pig
Location: Schuyler, Virginia
Closest Major Airport: Charlottesville, Virginia
How to Get There: Fly into Charlottesville, rent a car, and drive about an hour southwest.
Rates: $185-$269 per night
How vegan-friendly?: 100% vegan
Website: www.thewhitepig.com
Why I Love It: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia, The White Pig is a vegan hotel located on a 170 acre farm sanctuary. Guest can enjoy hanging out with the rescued farm animals, bird watching, and hanging out in nature. The White Pig Sanctuary (a private sanctuary) was set up to house our herd of rescued miniature pot bellied pigs. At present, they enjoy heated and cooled barns, a 10-acre pasture with trees, pasture, and seasonal creek. Income from the inn supports the pigs by providing them with feed, necessary medical care, and medicine. The room rates include a full vegan breakfast, afternoon snacks and drinks, and use of the walking trails and hot tub.
Highlight: Your own private cottage in the woods, with a screened-in porch …and PIGS!!
What to Pack: Think outdoorsy chic with this inspired travel collection of vegan clothing.
#9: Someday Farm Vegan Bed & Breakfast
Location: Freeland, Washington
Closest Major Airport: Seattle, Washington
How to Get There: Fly into Seattle, rent a car, and drive about two hours north onto the island where the hotel is located.
Rates: $150 per night
How vegan-friendly?: 100% vegan
Website: www.somedayfarmveganbedandbreakfast.com
Why I Love It: Just off the coast of Seattle, Someday Farm sits on seventy quiet acres on South Whidbey Island surrounded by forest and marsh. Guest can hike the state park, go for a run or bike, or take up one of the many water activities like kayaking and canoeing. A vegan breakfast is included in the room rate.
Highlight: Your own cabin, with an outdoor fireplace.
What to Pack: Think rural cuts and patterns, and relaxed essentials with this inspired travel collection of vegan clothing.
#10: Deer Run Bed & Breakfast
Location: Big Pine Key, Florida
Closest Major Airport: Key West, Florida
How to Get There: Fly into Key West, rent a car, and drive about an hour north, island hopping to Big Pine Key.
Rates: $275-$415 per night
How vegan-friendly?: 100% vegan
Website: www.deerrunfloridabb.com
Why I Love It: Deer Run Bed & Breakfast is named for the miniature key deer that live on the island. The beach hotel is right on the water, so you can wake up and walk out the front door to the surf and sand — not to mention, a delicious, healthy and fresh breakfast. Guests can hang at the water or book a snorkeling or diving session. The island is known for having lots of tame deer roaming around, so spend some time playing with them, and Key West is only an hour away by car and makes for a good day trip with many attractions and restaurants, especially around sunset. On-site massage therapy is also available and the vegan chef is always available for breakfast and meals. Oh yeah, and they have a solid 5-star rating from their 130 reviews on TripAdvisor. Beat that!
Highlight: Tiny deer on the beach.
What to Pack: Think loud, colorful, and flare with this inspired travel collection of vegan collection.
Bon Voyage!
Great guide, Kayla! Makes me wish I didn’t have to work, and be a full time traveller. Maybe in another life. 🙂
I have wanted to visit Farm Sanctuary for a quite a while. Read about Farm Sanctuary a few months ago here on Urbanette, and then I saw it on Jon Stewart’s show. I began transitioning to a vegan diet at that time. This week, we finally made the drive up from Philadelphia, and even got to volunteer during our stay at the B&B in Watkins Glen, NY!
The staff is so friendly and knowledgable. The animals are living the lives that all animals deserve. As a new vegan, I was very happy to get new information about plant based living. Definitely a must see place!
I stayed at Velo Bed and Breakfast during our stay in Eugene for a friend’s wedding last year. Funny thing is, we found the place via Happy Cow! How random that you mention both in the same article! 🙂 I’ll just say that this is the perfect place to stay in Eugene. From the moment we walked through the door we felt welcomed. The rooms are perfectly appointed. Every detail has been well thought out. It is one of the most comfortable and immaculate places we have ever stayed in. Misha’s breakfast is not to be missed. 🙂
Thanks Helena, for your nice comment about Velo B and B!
I wanted to let Urbanette readers know that Velo is a completely vegan accommodation with the one exception of infrequently served eggs that only come from our rescued chicken, Cocoa, and our rescued duck, Frances. Vegan breakfast is the default, and eggs are never served at breakfast when we have vegan guests. I always cook the egg items in a separate pan that is used only for that purpose. All other items at Velo–bedding, shampoos, soaps, lotions etc, as well as dessert–are always completely vegan.
My husband and I are committed vegans (I have been vegan for over 30 years) and we use Velo as a “teaching moment” to show people how delicious vegan food can be. Guests also have the opportunity to see and meet our various rescued farm animals, including Peanut the super friendly 1800 lb steer that I saved from a slaughterhouse 16 years ago along with three other calves. Peanut is a great ambassador for veganism and guests love him!
We invite you to check out photos of our vegan offerings at: https://velobandb.com/photo-gallery/
We hope to see you soon!
Misha and Rob
Owners of Velo B and B
We actually visited Farm Sanctuary in December 2015 but I am behind in my reviews. This was an outstanding, well run sanctuary for animals where you can actually interact and enjoy the animals. It was fun to watch how playful some of the animals with us. I loved that it gives us more time with the animals than we would get at a zoo. We loved it so much we have referred several friends here and they also very much enjoyed their visits!
Animals in zoos are not having a great life
They are no rescued they are behind bars
By humans for humans
Farm sanctuary
Saves !!
A new concept for humans since we are so selfish
But there are a fewe gene Bauer who is kind living and created such a place
It’s grounding
But please so not tell your friends and compare such a beautiful place to a ZOO
Hi! I’m on vacation in Lorne, and I just downloaded the Happy Cow app after reading this article. I opened it thinking it wouldn’t have any data stored for the area which is 2 hours out of Melbourne. I was wrong! Works well outside of the city! It knew about every vegan and vegetarian restaurant or health food store that was nearby. This is going to be extremely helpful in converting my diet to vegetarian to vegan! Thank you. 🙂
Thank you for such a magnificent round up of vegan friendly B&B’s. I stayed at the Dreamcatcher Guest House in May 2015. My friends and I stayed there for 4 days. Rooms are quite large, grounds were clean and nice. Super close to the beach. The vegan breakfasts were amazing! A great place to stay in San Juan. 🙂
Really adoring these recommended places… Thanks, Cayla. I see that you’ve traveled a LOT. Can you please give us some tips for surviving when we are abroad, can’t read the menu/speak the language/are stuck in a meat-eating village, etc.? LOL Sounds like the worst case scenario, but I swear it happened to me in India!
That’s a great idea for a future piece! I’ll keep that in mind! Be on the lookout.
We just went to the Farm Sanctuary last week and all I can say is, go if you can, because this place is awesome. From the beginning of our tour to the end, we were treated nicely. Blows the zoos away!! I only hope that someday in the future I am able to come back. It’s a great place to take kids family anyone that loves animals. I highly recommend this place to anyone.
Thanks for the suggestions! What I’d like to know is which cities have NO completely vegan restaurants? Just so we know to never go there. 😉
Hmm. Interesting! I’m happy to help if I can. To my knowledge, all of these places have veg-friendly restaurants in the area, in addition to serving veg-friendly food at the hotel or B&B. Do you mean cities in general, other than the ones listed here?
Loving these recommendations. One would wish they could visit them all. 🙂
About Thrive… I have ordered about 5 times and each and every time I get exactly what I ordered, safe and sound very well package to protect your products.
I have seen some reviews that weren’t good… Which is odd to me. Cause they seem to give me a free gift each time I order. How about that. 😀