Condé Nast TravelerAug 6
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.
Palatial estate with elegant rooms and canyon suites.
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- Hotel Bel-AirHotelPalatial estate with elegant rooms and canyon suites.
- 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.
- 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.
- Estancia La JollaHotelLa Jolla, United StatesBeloved by locals for spa days and long lunches.
- 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.
- La ValenciaHotelLa Jolla, United StatesLa Jolla’s legendary “Pink Lady” with oceanfront villas.
- La Jolla CoveSightLa Jolla, United StatesSteps from the hotel.
- Whaling BarRestaurantLa Jolla, United StatesRevived bar, go-to for locals and visitors.
- La SalaRestaurantLa Jolla, United StatesPacific-facing patio for starting or ending the day.
- The Lodge at Torrey PinesHotelLa Jolla, United StatesCraftsman-era estate with sweeping Pacific views.
- North BeachQuarterSan Francisco, United States
- ChinatownNeighborhoodSan Francisco, United States
- Union SquareParkSan Francisco, United States
- MKT Restaurant and BarRestaurantSan Francisco, United States