If you're a bed & breakfast inn, an aspiring or interim innkeeper, or a vendor or supplier to the bed & breakfast inn segment, and not a member of the California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (CABBI), you're missing out on countless ways to save valuable time and money every single day! Right now, more than 400 properties and organizations - your colleagues and your competitors - are taking advantage of terrific benefits that help their organizations run more efficiently and profitably.

The California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (CABBI) is a nonprofit, member-driven trade association dedicated to promoting the B&B industry in California. Our mission is to encourage members to provide a quality-assured stay that exceeds guests' expectations. Three levels of membership are available:

1. Bed & Breakfast Inn Membership
   Any property located within the State of California that qualifies as a "Bed & Breakfast Inn," as defined by the CABBI Membership Criteria and Standards:
   
   • Types of properties that area eligible for CABBI membership: Cottages, Bed & Breakfast Inns or Hotels, County Inns, Boat & Breakfast Inns, and Farm Stays
   • Breakfast is included in the price of the room.
   • Provide evidence of business license/use permit/occupancy permit, liability insurance, and payment of Transient Occupancy Tax.
   • Display high standards of housekeeping.
   • Be well maintained.
   • Meet all Membership Standards and 70% of the Defining Characteristics of a B&B Inn, as described in Membership Standards & Criteria for B&B Inns.
   • Have no negative reports made about the inn to CABBI during application process.
   • Agree to distribute the CABBI Travel Guide to departing guests.
   • Display the Proud Member of CABBI logo at property and on web site and link to www.cabbi.com from web site.
   • Have a CABBI member in good standing recommend membership to CABBI.
   • Pass CABBI inspection within the first year of membership.
   
   CABBI property members receive exclusive CABBI Membership Benefits including special savings for a variety of hospitality industry products and services. All CABBI property members also receive CH&LA benefits and AH&LA benefits.
   
   Annual Dues:
   1-5 Rooms - $650
   6-10 Rooms - $725
   11+ Rooms - $795
   
   New Member Fees:
   $100 One-time certification/inspection fee
   
   Join CABBI Online Inn Membership Application
   
   

2. Preferred Vendor Membership
   Vendors who provide high quality products and services to CABBI member inns. All CABBI Preferred Vendor members automatically receive all CH&LA Allied member benefits. Please click here for a complete summary of CABBI Preferred Vendor benefits.
   
   Annual Dues:
   Preferred Vendors: $395 annually includes links on the CABBI and CH&LA websites.
   
   Join CABBI Online Preferred Vendor Membership Application
   
   
3. Aspiring Innkeeper Membership
   Individuals considering or having an interest in the profession of innkeeping, who are not eligible for Regular Membership.
   
   Annual Dues:$150
   
   Join CABBI Online Aspiring Innkeeper Membership Application