Condé Nast TravelerAug 6, 2026
21 Best Hotels in California for Wine Getaways, Ranch Life, and Endless Ocean Views
According to our Triple Crown Awards—a distinction for hotels that have been recognized by Traveler thrice over.
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- Estancia La JollaHotelBeloved by locals for spa days and long lunches.
- La ValenciaHotelLa Jolla’s legendary “Pink Lady” with oceanfront villas.
- La Jolla CoveSightSteps from the hotel.
- Whaling BarRestaurantRevived bar, go-to for locals and visitors.
- La SalaRestaurantPacific-facing patio for starting or ending the day.
- The Lodge at Torrey PinesHotelCraftsman-era estate with sweeping Pacific views.
- Elsewhere
- Ferry BuildingFerry terminalSan Francisco, United StatesWaterfront views and a short walk from the hotel.
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & SpaHotelAnaheim, United StatesPrime access to the happiest place on Earth.
- Hotel Bel-AirHotelLos Angeles, United StatesPalatial estate with elegant rooms and canyon suites.
- 1 Hotel San FranciscoHotelSan Francisco, United StatesOverlooks the Bay, eco ethos, near farmers market.
- CordeValleHotelSan Martin, United States1,700-acre private enclave with restaurants and golf.
- Fairmont Grand Del MarHotelSan Diego, United StatesLuxury resort with three-Michelin-starred Addison restaurant.
- AddisonRestaurantSan Diego, United StatesThree-Michelin-starred culinary offering at the resort.
- Torrey PinesSuburbSan Diego, United StatesHiking trails close to the resort.
- Four Seasons Hotel San FranciscoHotelSan Francisco, United StatesCentrally located, popular with convention-goers.
- Moscone CenterSightSan Francisco, United StatesThe George R.
- Equinox Sports ClubPlaceSan Francisco, United StatesAccess to the 127,000-square-foot sports club.
- Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at EmbarcaderoHotelSan Francisco, United StatesSpherical space that radiates light.
- North BeachQuarterSan Francisco, United States
- ChinatownNeighborhoodSan Francisco, United States
- Union SquareParkSan Francisco, United States
- MKT Restaurant and BarRestaurantSan Francisco, United States