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The state of California and Monterey County have granted our property permission to re-open for tourist travel however while visiting, guests will be asked to follow the below rules while on the property until restrictions are further lifted.

- Those 65+ or who are particularly vulnerable to the effects of COVID19 are encouraged to wait a few more weeks before visiting.

- Those not feeling well or that have an elevated temperature are required to postpone their visit until they are feeling well again.

- All visitors are required to wear a facial covering at all times while on the property, other than on the deck of or within their bungalow.

- No-contact temperature checks will be done upon your arrival to assure the safety of staff and other guests at the facility.

- Rules and restrictions for being in Monterey Zoo are posted at www.montereyzoo.org . It is your responsibility to review them,  especially if your visit involves a special tour that might be affected by COVID19 restrictions.

- Please note that due to COVID19 restrictions and safety/sanitizing protocols, our bungalow decors have had to be lessened to minimize frequently touched items such as decorative throws and pillows, magazines and books, animal related knick-knacks etc... so we ask all who visit to excuse the sterility of the decor right now and know that as restrictions and concerns lessen, we will enjoy bringing those decorations back into your experience.   

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 IN 2001, the Vision Quest Ranch began offering an "alternative" means of over-nighting in the Monterey area.

Listen to the lions and tigers roaring only yards from your canvas walled hotel suite. Each African tent style bungalow is creatively decorated and equipped with comfortable furniture and complete bathroom facilities. They're basically "chic" canvas walled hotel suites with most of the comforts found in a luxury hotel suite. Wake to a continental breakfast with an opportunity to share breakfast with our African elephants. In the afternoons, guests will enjoy visiting with the facility trainers on their evening walks with many of our "wild things" (weather and animal(s) permitting).

*(Please note: As of Jan. of 2018 ~ Due to unfortunate changes in California laws, we are no longer able to visit each bungalow individually with our elephant each morning however guests are now invited to gather and personally meet him at his play yard  for breakfast. Most have found this new program to be even better.)

Rates range from: $250.00 - $350.00 +tax nightly double occupancy. Rates are dependent upon season, day of the week and choice of bungalow. For more information on rates, simply click on our reservation link below where you'll be able to view all rates on any given date(s) prior to booking reservations. Our bungalows accommodate two to four people very comfortably depending on the bungalow. Two of our bungalows (Giraffe Manor and Pachyderm Palace) have a queen size bed and a full size futon sleeper. It can accommodate three adult people (two sharing the one bed) or two adults (sharing one bed) and two small children on the futon sleeper. Monkey Manor and The Bear's Den have two extra long full size beds that can accommodate 2-4 people however they are full size beds, not ideal to be shared by two large adults. The Leopards Lair and Zebra Zone bungalows have king beds with full size futons that again can accommodate three adult people (two sharing the one bed) or two adults (sharing one bed) and two small children on the futon sleeper. Josef's Jungle has a King Bed only, accommodating two adults sharing the same bed only You are fully responsible for the room you choose having a bed size and count that accommodates your needs based on the above descriptions.  There is a $60 per person additional fee for the third and fourth persons (any age) staying in any bungalow. There is absolutely no more than four people allowed in any one bungalow.

Our Office~Giftshop~Lobby hours are from 8am-6pm ~ 7days (Excluding holidays)

Want to totally enhance your experience? Special discounts are available to B&B guests  wishing to purchase our Pachyderm Package , VIP Tour or "Walk with the Animals" adventures.  Be sure to check out new Elephant Bedtime Tour or Big Cat Feeding Tour also. We guarantee this to be an overnight experience you'll find nowhere else (other than Africa).

(* Winter rates do not apply to Holiday or Special Events days ~ VQR B&B  is does not allow children under 4 years of ageor pets of any kind in the B&B area. Check in time is 2:30-6pm. There is a $25 late check in fee up to 9pm and a $50 late check-in fee between 9-11pm and prior arrangements must be made to do so any time after 6pm.) We do no check-ins after 11pm.

Please, Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions  before calling or emailing as the staff that answers our calls and returns emails also cares for our animals and we try to channel their time as much as possible to the animals. PLEASE be sure to read about winter weather/temperature concerns and additional guests as we offer NO refunds or compensations for these circumstances! We hope you'll understand they are beyond our control therefore up to you to determine if our property is right for you.

Each tent is unique in decor to make each stay at Vision Quest Ranch a different experience. Choose from such interiors as "Pachyderm Palace", "Monkey Manor", "The BIG CAT House", "Giraffe Manor", the "Zebra Zone", "Josef's Jungle", the "Bears Den" or "Leopards Lair". Click here for descriptions and interior photos of each bungalow... A bungalow property layout can be seen below.

Giraffe Manor and the Pachyderm Palace are completely ADA compliant and wheel chair accessible. Due to the "nature" of the animals visiting the bungalows each  morning and evening, service dogs are not allowed in the bungalow area (it simply isn't safe for them or our animals) but complimentary boarding is available to those special animals at Oxton Kennels & Pet Resort, our dog boarding facility while their caregivers are at their bungalows.

Please, Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions  before calling or emailing as the staff that answers our calls and returns emails also cares for our animals and we try to channel their time as much as possible to the animals. PLEASE be sure to read about winter weather/temperature concerns and additional guests as we offer NO refunds or compensations for these circumstances! We hope you'll understand they are beyond our control therefore up to you to determine if our property is right for you.

Most bungalows have an incredible view of the Salinas Valley and surrounding mountain ranges from all directions on their decks.

You'll be just minutes from several of Monterey's finest restaurants, Cannery Row, Carmel, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, the 17 Mile Drive, Laguna Seca Raceway, and much more. We are also minutes from some of Monterey County's biggest events to include the Salinas Rodeo, the Salinas International Air Show,  the Pebble Beach Concourse, the Concorso Italiano, the Pebble Beach Golf tournaments, and more. * For those auto enthusiasts, our facility is paved in a fashion which will allow you to enjoy our B&B without ever having to drive your special automobile off pavement. The entire facility is protected within a gated community, all its own.

Want enhance your experience? There are several ways to do so at Vision Quest Ranch and Monterey Zoo. Click here to learn how...

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Contact us at (800) 228-7382 for reservations and booking information.  All major credit cards accepted.

  If you're calling for information and/or reservations, be patient for return calls. The same small and dedicated staff that runs our B&B also cares for our animals so our time is a bit divided. Booking on line is definitely recommended. Our Ranch is completely paved to eliminate your having to drive your vehicle or walk on dirt or gravel roads or pathways.

Please, Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions  before calling or emailing as the staff that answers our calls and returns emails also cares for our animals and we try to channel their time as much as possible to the animals. PLEASE be sure to read about winter weather/temperature concerns and additional guests as we offer NO refunds or compensations for these circumstances! We hope you'll understand they are beyond our control therefore up to you to determine if our property is right for you.

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400 River Road   Salinas, CA  93908      (831) 455-1901     Fax (831) 455-1902

call us at (800) 228-7382