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500 West
This funky boutique property was converted from a hostel a few years back , and traces still ... more
San Diego , CA
866-315-4251
968 Park Spa Resort
Eco-conscious travelers can feel at home at the environmentally friendly 968Park Spa Resort, ... more
South Lake Tahoe , CA
877-544-0968
Americas Best Value Laguna Inn & Suites
Although “Laguna” is in this 32-room motel’s official name,it is not located ... more
San Juan Capistrano , CA
949-347-8520
Anaheim Marriott
Yes, it’s a corporate hotel and convention site, but this one’s newly renovated and ... more
Anaheim , CA
714-750-8000
Applewood Inn
Mediterranean-style retreat hidden among towering redwoods; rooms vary in sizeand style, from ... more
Guerneville , CA
800-555-8509
Auberge du Soleil
These days Napa Valley has so many outstanding restaurants, inns, and spas thatit is easy to ... more
Rutherford , CA
707-963-1211
Ayres Hotel & Suites
Costa Mesa meets Europe in this boutique-style hotel out of the limelight butconvenient to most ... more
Costa Mesa , CA
714-549-0300
Best Western High Sierra Hotel
This newly renovated Best Western hotel boasts an indoor pool and spa with aview, a fitness ... more
California
760-924-1234
Beverly Garland's Holiday Inn
Kids 12 and under stay and eat free at this 255-room family-friendly property near Universal ... more
Los Angeles , CA
800-238-3759
Beverly Hills Hotel & Bungalows
Twelve acres of lush gardens surround the 1912 Spanish Mission-style resort,nicknamed the "Pink ... more
Los Angeles , CA
310-276-2251
Beverly Wilshire
The legendary Beverly Wilshire has a long star-studded history. Since opening in 1928, it has ... more
Los Angeles , California
310-275-5200
Black Bear Inn
Black Bear Inn Bed and Breakfast lies a mile from Heavenly’s Californiaski lodge. Its ... more
South Lake Tahoe , CA
877-232-7466
Boonville Hotel
The ten-room Boonville Hotel is owned by John Schmitt, who’s also thechef in the ... more
Mendocino , CA
707-895-2210
Brannan Cottage Inn
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this moderately pricedB&B exudes ... more
Calistoga , CA
707-942-4200
Cal-Neva Resort, Spa, and Casino
New owners took over in 2005, but the history (think public spaces filled withSinatra ... more
Crystal Bay , NV
800-225-6382
Caliente Tropics Motor Lodge
This vintage ’60s motorlodge is a tiki-lover’s dream come true and a slice of ... more
Palm Springs , CA
800-658-6034
Calistoga Ranch
Quietly tucked into the woods, this collection of bungalows feels understatedand relaxed without ... more
Calistoga , CA
800-942-4220
Canary Hotel
For an atmospheric getaway with easy access to the superb Santa Ynez winevalley, check into the ... more
Santa Barbara , California
877-468-3515
Casa Del Mar
The impressive seven-story building features a brick and sandstone facade,wrought-iron ... more
Los Angeles , CA
310-581-5533
Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa
A short drive from San Francisco, this waterside oasis with its fantastic spa,blends vintage ... more
Sausalito , CA
800-288-0502
Cavallo Point Lodge
Part national park lodge, part high-end resort, Cavallo Point, the Lodge atGolden Gate, sits on ... more
Fort Baker
Sausalito , CA
888-651-2003; 415-339-4700
Cedar House Sport Hotel
A cheaper and greener alternative to the big resorts is the Cedar House SportHotel, located in ... more
Truckee , CA
530-582-5655
Century Inn
This is one of the newer (and best) gay, clothing-optional properties in Warm Sands, and the ... more
Palm Springs , CA
760-323-9966
Chamberlain West Hollywood
Fresh off a property-wide renovation (July 2010) – with a complete revampof all 114 ... more
Los Angeles , CA
310-657-7400
Chateau Marmont
Up a narrow drive off Sunset Boulevard rises Hollywood's famous celebrity-richhotel. This ... more
Los Angeles , CA
323-656-1010
Clift Hotel
This larger-than-life property beckons trendsetters, fashionistas, andcelebrities galore with ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-775-4700
Colony Palms
The newest star of the Palm Springs “it” set is a former brothelturned ... more
Palm Springs , CA
800-557-2187
Days Inn & Suites Sea World/Airport
About half of the 159 rooms here are actually two-room suites, which means that a family of four ... more
San Diego , California
619-224-9800
Del Marcos
Designed in 1947 by celebrated mid-century architect William F. Cody, the 16 mod rooms at the ... more
Palm Springs , CA
760-325-6902
Desert Riviera
Run by Oregon natives Larry and Patty Stearns, this renovated 1951 budget gem is a surefire ... more
Palm Springs , CA
760-327-5314
Disney's Grand Californian
With its gorgeous A-frame lobby and Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced accents, this massive hotel is ... more
Anaheim , CA
714-635-2300
Doryman's Oceanfront Inn
Right on the oceanfront and across from colorful Newport Harbor, this intimate10-room inn draws ... more
Newport Beach , CA
949-675-7300
Doubletree Hotel Anaheim
It’s about ten minutes away from Disneyland, but for big families, this all-suite ... more
Anaheim , CA
714-634-4500
El Bonita Motel
Simple but comfortable rooms, moderate rates, and a central location make thisplace popular. ... more
St. Helena , CA
800-541-3284
El Dorado Hotel
Sleek, contemporary design in a renovated building perfectly melds old and newSonoma. Each room ... more
Sonoma , CA
707-996-3220
Embassy Suites
Embassy Suites has all the amenities of a full-service hotel but with low ratesand no casino (as ... more
South Lake Tahoe , CA
530-544-5400 or 877-497-8483
Fairfield Inn Anaheim Disneyland Resort
Right across the street from Disneyland’s main gate, you’d expect this location of ... more
Anaheim , CA
714-772-6777
Fairmont Hotel San Francisco
The Fairmont, with its ornate furnishings and dramatic staircases, celebratedits 100-year ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-772-5000
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
Bubbling hot springs and leafy vineyards surround the Fairmont Sonoma MissionInn & Spa, a ... more
Sonoma , CA
707-938-9000
Farmer's Daughter
Expect a farmhouse vibe and country hospitality at this revamped motel located right across from ... more
Los Angeles , CA
800-334-1658
Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant
Owned by a brother and sister who are the fifth generation to run their nearbyBartolomei Ranch, ... more
7871 River Road
Forestville , CA
707-887-3300
Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa
Modeled after the original Las Vegas Flamingo, this 170-room resort stillclaims much of the ... more
Santa Rosa , CA
800-848-8300; 707-545-8530
Four Seasons San Francisco
Not only are the rooms top notch – panoramic views of the city (the bestcan be had from ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-633-3000
Glenelly Inn and Cottages
Comfortable rooms/cottages feature verandas and patios as well as private bathswith tubs and ... more
Glen Ellen , CA
707-996-6720
Golden Gate Hotel
This family-run inn occupies an original 1913 four-story building with lots ofappeal. ... more
San Francisco , CA
800-835-1118
Good Hotel
"Great" is a much better name for the Good Hotel, a perky little"hotel with a ... more
San Francisco , CA
800-444-5819
Grand Del Mar
The lush coastal canyon preserve near Del Mar is home to the Grand Del Marhotel. Architect ... more
San Diego , CA
858-314-2000
Hacienda Hotel
With Spanish-style rooms sprawling up a tree-filled hillside, it’s hard to believe this ... more
San Diego , CA
800-888-1991
Hard Rock Hotel
This luxe hotel, located across from the convention center, lets music diehards live the dream ... more
San Diego , California
866-751-7625
Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Harrah’s 512 rooms spread throughout 18 floors boast expansive lakeviews, two bathrooms ... more
Stateline , NV
775-588-6611
Harvest Inn
Earning its AAA “Four Diamond” rating, everything in this 74-room(including suites ... more
St. Helena , CA
800-950-8466
Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
Centrally located in Huntington Beach, resort visitors can immerse themselvesin “Surf City ... more
Huntington Beach , CA
714-845-8000
Holiday Inn Costa Mesa
A familiar name to most travelers, this 230-room Holiday Inn is set just abouthalf a mile from ... more
Costa Mesa , CA
714-557-3000
Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
A multi-million dollar renovation helmed by hip designer Dodd Mitchell put newlife into the ... more
Los Angeles , CA
323-466-7000
Honor Mansion
A short stroll from Healdsburg’s leafy town square, Honor Mansion is alocal favorite. Five ... more
Healdsburg , CA
800-554-4667, 707-433-4277
Horizon
During its heyday, The Horizon, formerly L’Horizon, hosted the likes of Betty Grable, ... more
Palm Springs , CA
800-377-7855
Horton Grand
Tucked amid the Gaslamp Quarter's clubs and restaurants, this allegedly haunted132-room ... more
San Diego , CA
800-542-1886
Hostelling International - San Diego Downtown
The wide hallways and brightly colored wallsmake this place feel a little like an elementary ... more
San Diego , California
619-525-1531
Hotel Adagio
Straddling the border of Union Square and the Tenderloin, this hip Joie deVivre hotel boasts 171 ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-775-5000
Hotel Del Coronado
This historic landmark evokes an Old World grandeur and ambiance unlikeanywhere else in San ... more
San Diego , CA
800-468-3533
Hotel des Arts
While the amenities aren’t the most lavish in town – some roomshave shared bathrooms ... more
San Francisco , CA
800-956-4322
Hotel Erwin
With quintessential SoCal surf and a carnivalesque boardwalk at your doorstep,plus a ... more
Los Angeles , California
310-452-1111
Hotel Frank
Formerly just one of a number of accommodations to clutter Union Square, theboutique Hotel Frank ... more
San Francisco , CA
877-828-4478; 415-986-2000
Hotel Healdsburg
Hotel Healdsburg, in the town of the same name in California's Sonoma County,is the kind of ... more
Healdsburg , CA
707-431-2800
Hotel La Rose
Stay in either the 1907-built main building or the newer carriage house; modernamenities, ... more
Santa Rosa , CA
800-527-6738
Hotel Palomar
Opened in May 2008 and located just two blocks from the UCLA campus inWestwood, the 19-story, ... more
Los Angeles , CA
800-472-8556
Hotel Palomar San Francisco
These sleek rooms are the perfect mid-range option for those who want a greatspot near the shops ... more
San Francisco , CA
866-373-4941
Hotel Tomo
Although it’s part of the Best Western chain, there’s nothingchain-like about the ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-921-4000
Hotel Vitale
The earthy-luxe Hotel Vitale is located on the waterfront with unbeatable viewsof the Bay ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-278-3700
Howard Johnson's Anaheim
Don’t balk! This one’s much nicer than your average HoJo’s, by far the nicest ... more
Anaheim , CA
714-776-6120
Huntington Hotel
At the top of affluent Nob Hill sits the Huntington Hotel, open since 1924 andas old-world and ... more
San Francisco , CA
800-227-4683; 415-474-5400
Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf
For those who prefer a location near the hustle and bustle of Fisherman’sWharf, the Hyatt ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-563-1234
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Lushly landscaped with a decidedly tropical ambience, palm trees swaythroughout this relaxing ... more
Newport Beach , CA
949-729-1234
Inn on Randolph
Napa Valley is bed-and-breakfast happy, but prices can be as sky-high as the resorts. The Inn on ... more
Napa , CA
800-670-6886
InterContinental Mark Hopkins
This iconic, 19-story hotel opened in 1926 and sits right atop Nob Hill,overlooking Union ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-392-3434
InterContinental San Francisco
Opened in February 2008, the eco-friendly InterContinental’s modern,turquoise ... more
San Francisco , CA
888-811-4273
JW Marriott Desert Springs
There’s no quibbling – this is the area’s quintessential mega-resort, with ... more
Palm Desert , CA
800-331-3112
La Figueroa
The eclectic and whimsical hotel is bound to charm from the moment you enter the lobby, where ... more
Los Angeles , CA
213-627-8971
La Résidence
Most of the 25 spacious rooms and suites at this secluded property featureantiques, fireplaces, ... more
Napa , CA
707-253-0337
La Valencia
La Valencia's location alone is nothing short of spectacular: nestled cliffside in the upscale ... more
San Diego , CA
858-551-3744
Lakeside Inn and Casino
Smaller than the big casino resorts, this two-floor 124-room hotel still hasall the same ... more
Stateline , NV
775-588-7777; 800-624-7980
Ledson Hotel and Harmony Lounge
Vintners owning hotels seems to be the going trend in wine country, but thisupscale six-room ... more
Sonoma , CA
707-996-9779
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
The Loews Coronado Bay Resort's serene seaside setting comes with incrediblepanoramic views that ... more
San Diego , CA
619-424-4000
Luxe Rodeo Drive
This 88-room boutique hotel has a prime address smack dab in the middle ofRodeo Drive. The ... more
Los Angeles , CA
800-468-3541
Maison 140
The secret’s out on this Beverly Hills hideaway. Its discernable exterior will no longer ... more
Los Angeles , CA
310-281-4000
Mammoth Creek Inn
This small faux-Nordic boutique hotel on the edge of town offers guests large– and ... more
California
760-934-6162
Mammoth Mountain Inn
The A-frame Mammoth Mountain Inn houses 217rooms ranging from motel-stylesuites to fully ... more
California
760-934-2581
Mandarin Oriental San Francisco
Contemporary-feeling rooms with superb city and Bay views are elegantlydecorated with Asian ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-276-9888
Meadowood Napa Valley
A longtime destination for wine lovers, this 250-acre property in St. Helenaalso wins points ... more
St. Helena , CA
800-458-8080
Milliken Creek Inn and Spa
Bathed in a palette of khaki, chocolate, and cream, the twelve rooms at thischic property boast ... more
Napa , CA
888-622-5775
Miramonte Resort and Spa
Vastly underrated, this quiet, no-nonsense resort has 215 spacious rooms situated around a ... more
Indian Wells , CA
760-341-2200
Miyako Hotel
No surprise that most of the budget properties in car-crazy L.A. are motels -throughout ... more
Los Angeles , CA
800-228-6596
Mondrian
If you’re coming to L.A. to see and be seen, the Mondrian is for you.Originally designed ... more
Los Angeles , CA
323-650-8999
Montage Beverly Hills
City sister to the Laguna Beach property, this sprawling Spanish Colonialrevival-style property ... more
Los Angeles , CA
310-860-7800
MontBleu Resort and Casino
This huge resort has 437 rooms and suites with marble floors, Italian-inspiredfurniture, and ... more
Stateline , NV
775-588-3515 or 888-829-7630
Movie Colony
This chic budget-boutique property with an old Hollywood décor scheme is an ideal place ... more
Palm Springs , CA
760-320-6340
Napa River Inn
The Napa River Inn is in the old mill built in 1884, now a modern 2.5-acre complex containing ... more
Napa , CA
877-251-8500, 707-251-8504
Napa Valley Railway Inn
These nine rooms are within converted red-and-blue cabooses and boxcars on theoriginal track of ... more
Yountville , CA
707-944-2000
Olympic Village Inn
This cozy three-story European-style resort tucked in the mountainside offersspectacular views, ... more
Olympic Valley , CA
530-581-6000
Omni San Francisco
Open since 2002, the Omni San Francisco occupies a former bank building, whichwas originally ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-677-9494
One Village Place
One Village Place (in the village, of course) offers one- to three-bedroomsuites equipped with ... more
Truckee , CA
530-550-3370
Orchard Garden Hotel
California’s first LEED-certified hotel stays true to its eco-friendlymission by offering ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-399-9807
Paradise Pier
The most economical (yet still pricey) of the Disney-owned properties, the Pier’s recent ... more
Anaheim , CA
714-999-0990
Paradise Point Resort and Spa
In the heart of Mission Bay (not far from SeaWorld), Paradise Point, a member of the prestigious ... more
San Diego , CA
858-274-4630
Parker Guest House
If you’re looking for more of a personalized experience, consider the21-room Parker Guest ... more
San Francisco , CA
888-520-7275
Parker Palm Springs
The Parker Palm Springs is the area’s premiere “it” resort – where new, ... more
Palm Springs , CA
760-770-5000
Pebble Beach
When golf great Jack Nicklaus called Pebble Beach's fairways along the rockyMonterey Coast ... more
Pebble Beach , CA
800-654-9300
Petit Logis Inn
Centrally located within walking distance to many A-list restaurants, thisreasonably priced, ... more
Yountville , CA
707-944-2332
Phoenix Hotel
The Phoenix’s rock’n’roll vibe has hosted rock stars of everysort: Moby, the ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-776-1380
Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn
This conveniently located boutique hotel across from the main village offers 58rooms and suites ... more
Olympic Valley , CA
530-583-1576
Post Ranch Inn
Blessed with one of the most beautiful settings on earth, Post Ranch Inn sitson 100 acres of ... more
Big Sur , CA
800-527-2200
Ramada Maingate
It’s all about location with this one – right across the street from the Disneyland ... more
Anaheim , CA
714-772-0440
Ramada Plaza Hotel Anaheim
This modern Ramada Plaza offers standardized amenities such as an outdoor pool,spa tub, and ... more
Anaheim , CA
714-991-6868
Rancho Caymus Inn
With an eye toward Napa history and California/Spanish architecture, each ofthe 26 rooms here ... more
Rutherford , CA
800-845-1777
Ritz-Carlton at L.A. LIVE
A renaissance continues to rock LA’s formerly business-only Downtownneighborhood, and the ... more
Los Angeles , California
213-743-8800
Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
This Nob Hill institution is considered among the top hotels in the world.Maybe it’s the ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-296-7465; 800-241-3333
Sea Shore Motel
The rates at this old-school Santa Monica motel are almost shockingly low, and though the rooms ... more
Los Angeles , CA
310-392-2787
Serrano Hotel
Splashed with the Kimpton hotel collection’s signature bold colors andaudacious patterned ... more
San Francisco , CA
866-289-6561
Shorebreak Hotel
This surfer-chic hotel capitalizes on the recent re-branding of HuntingtonBeach, California, as ... more
Huntington Beach , CA
714-861-4470
Shutters on the Beach
Cape Cod in California? That's what you'll find at this seaside resort, 20minutes (without ... more
Los Angeles , CA
310-458-0030
Sir Francis Drake
Located off the Powell Street cable car line, Sir Francis Drake is a Kimptonproperty dropped ... more
San Francisco , CA
800-795-7192; 415-392-7755
SLS Hotel
The initials of this Philippe Starck-designed hotel can mean many thingsaccording to the long ... more
Los Angeles , California
310-247-0400
Squaw Valley Lodge
Squaw Valley Lodge offers studios and one-bedroom to three-bedroom condo suitesclose to the ... more
Olympic Valley , CA
530-583-5500
St. Regis Resort Monarch Beach
High on a bluff overlooking the ocean, the 400-room Tuscan-style St. Regis is one classy ... more
Dana Point , CA
949-234-3200
St. Regis San Francisco
One of San Francisco’s finest hotels, the St. Regis, occupies prime realestate in a ... more
San Francisco , CA
415-284-4000; 877-787-3447
Stevenswood Resort and Spa
Stevenswood is set amid towering trees across the highway from the ocean,surrounded by a ... more
Littleriver , CA
800-421-2810
Sunset Marquis
The Sunset Marquis is a favorite hideaway for celebrities like George Clooney,Brad Pitt, and ... more
Los Angeles , CA
310-657-1333
Sunset Tower Hotel
This recently-restored Art Deco jewel maintains the understated glamour of itsgolden-era heyday. ... more
Los Angeles , CA
323-654-7100
Tahoe Biltmore
This economical hotel offers amazing value, whether in the stately '40s lodgeor quaint ... more
Crystal Bay , NV
800-245-8667
Taj Campton Place
The intimate, elegant Taj Campton Place is located just off Union Square in theheart of downtown ... more
San Francisco , CA
866-9691825; 415-781-5555
Tamarack Lodge
This lakeside lodge was built in 1924 as a rustic summer retreat for the familyand celebrity ... more
California
760-934-2442
The Anabella
Between the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland Resort, this small-scaleCalifornia ... more
Anaheim , CA
714-905-1050
The Chateau Tivoli
This bed-and-breakfast occupies a 19th-century building right up the streetfrom the famed ... more
San Francisco , CA
800-228-1647
The Disneyland Hotel
The resort’s original hotel has sizeable rooms, a relaxed, upscale atmosphere, and ... more
Anaheim , CA
714-778-6600
The Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square
Arguably, the only reason to brave the tourist zone north of Pier 39 is theFairmont Heritage ... more
San Francisco , CA
888-991-4300; 415-268-9900
The Georgian
Built in 1933, Santa Monica's majestic "Lady,"as she was fondly dubbed by the ... more
Los Angeles , CA
310-395-9945
The Keating Hotel
Über exclusive and worth every cent, the 35 sleek rooms and suites here were designed ... more
San Diego , CA
619-814-5700
The Lodge at Sonoma
Modern guestrooms seem even more luxurious thanks to the lodge’sRaindance Spa, one of the ... more
Sonoma , CA
707-935-6600
The Orlando
The recently renovated Orlando hotel is located just half a mile from theBeverly Center mall, a ... more
Los Angeles , CA
800-624-6835
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Though young compared to most Beverly Hills grande dames, the 18-year oldPeninsula has a ... more
Los Angeles , CA
310-551-2888
The Resort at Pelican Hill
Anchored by Pelican Hill Golf Club with two Tom Fazio-designed courses, thisscrumptious addition ... more
Newport Coast , CA
949-467-6800
The Resort at Squaw Creek
Located at the base of Squaw Valley, this nine-story 195-acre ski-in/ski-outresort houses 405 ... more
Olympic Valley , CA
530-583-6300
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
Hovering atop a 150-foot bluff above the Pacific Ocean, this peaceful andestate-like ... more
Dana Point , CA
949-240-2000
The Sofia Hotel
Renovated in 2006, the Sofia is one of downtown's most affordable boutiquehotels. The Italianate ... more
San Diego , CA
800-826-0009
The Standard
For the young and the hip, the Standard is the hot place to stay, see,and be seen. Set smack dab ... more
Los Angeles , CA
323-650-9090
The Westin Monache Resort
One of the newest resorts in the Village at Mammoth, the Westin Monache islocated 75 steps above ... more
California
760-934-2526
Thompson Beverly Hills
You might pass by the Thompson if you’re not careful. The side-street entrance seems like ... more
Los Angeles , California
310-273-1400
Tower 23
Unlike most other seaside cities, San Diego doesn’t have much in terms of luxury on the ... more
San Diego , CA
858-270-2323
Ventana Inn and Spa
The elegant digs at the Ventana Inn and Spa grant a lavish retreat seamlesslyintegrated into 243 ... more
Big Sur , CA
831-667-2331; 800-628-6500
Viceroy
Santa Monica's Viceroy is loaded with such tantalizing eye-candy, evennon-designer enthusiasts ... more
Los Angeles , CA
310-260-7500
Viceroy Palm Springs
Kelly Wearstler of KWID Designs created the décor at this sophisticated andcheerful boutique ... more
Palm Springs , CA
760-320-4117
Vintage Inn
Eighty luxury guestrooms, all with vaulted ceilings, private balconies,whirlpool bathtubs, ... more
Yountville , CA
800-351-1133
W Hotel San Diego
For a hip scene in downtown San Diego, the W is the place to go. Whether you're there to hang ... more
San Diego , CA
619-398-3100
Wyndham Orange County
Just a couple of blocks from South Costa Plaza and the Orange County PerformingArts Center, this ... more
Costa Mesa , CA
714-751-5100
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