Best Western Apricot Inn  

In the sun-soaked San Joaquin Valley — Firebaugh, CA — roughly midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco and near Fresno. This pet-friendly inn sits off I‑5 with easy access to Panoche Hills Ecological Reserve, Mercey Hot Springs, Eagle Field museum and nearby wineries and farms.

Seventy-four cozy, spacious guestrooms with simple, comfortable decor. Rooms include refrigerators, microwaves, cable TV, desks, coffee/tea makers and in-room safes; bathrooms offer showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk keep things easy.

Take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or unwind with free Wi‑Fi and complimentary parking. Daily housekeeping, laundry and dry-cleaning services are available. Grab basics from the on-site convenience store and enjoy valley mornings and wide-open farmland views.

A business center plus express check-in and express check-out make short stays efficient. Complimentary wireless internet and free self parking support working days on the road.

Start with a complimentary continental/buffet breakfast (served early). A grocery/convenience store on-site covers snacks and essentials, while nearby farms and Cardella Winery offer local wines and regional flavors like almonds and grapes.