Once the eco-friendly wedding is done you might want to consider an eco-friendly honeymoon and the good news is that if you are considering California there are plenty of different resorts to choose from. Add to this the sunshine, the great beaches and the ocean and it is the ideal place to enjoy married life after the wedding.
Head to Venice Beach and you will find the Eco Cottages. They are just a short walk from the famous beach and all have been created using natural materials including reclaimed and restored furniture. The hotel has also taken a number of other steps to being environmentally friendly but has retained an elegant style.
The Cheshire Cat Inn in Santa Barbara, which is two Victorian houses and a number of cottages, set in a park. The Inn uses local ingredients for its dishes and the setting is a reminder that there is more to California than bustling cities.
Head to Menlo Park for the Stanford Park Hotel. This hotel has everything that you need and if you want to travel in eco-friendly style while you are here then you can make use of the rental bikes available to explore the area.
Big Sur has always been popular with those on vacation and Big Sur Lodge could be just what you need when you want to get away from it all. You will find it surrounded by the famous redwood trees in Pfeiffer Park and once you are here you can forget about the outside world. There are no phones, television, alarm clocks or radios. You really do get to enjoy the tranquility of the area.
Over in Monterey there is the Treebones Resort, a place where you realize that California has more to offer than luxury hotels. This is a glamping resort, where you can enjoy the benefits of camping without sleeping on a groundsheet under thin canvas! There are bungalow pods for accommodation or the more adventurous might want to try one of the tree nests. The resort is set in a large park that has wonderful views of the ocean and guests get to enjoy meals created from ingredients grown in the gardens.
Mendocino is home to the Standford Inn by the Sea. This has been created with eco-friendly principles in mind. Guests here can take part in yoga classes, enjoy organic produce grown locally, borrow a bike to get around the local area or just relax in the spa. There are plenty of parks and woodlands nearby that are definitely worth a visit.
California has many possibilities for those who are determined to do as little damage to the planet as possible and the range of resorts available proves that you do not have to compromise on quality for the perfect green honeymoon.