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.
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- Ferry BuildingFerry terminalWaterfront views and a short walk from the hotel.
- 1 Hotel San FranciscoHotelOverlooks the Bay, eco ethos, near farmers market.
- Four Seasons Hotel San FranciscoHotelCentrally located, popular with convention-goers.
- Moscone CenterSightThe George R.
- Equinox Sports ClubPlaceAccess to the 127,000-square-foot sports club.
- Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at EmbarcaderoHotelSpherical space that radiates light.
- North BeachQuarter
- ChinatownNeighborhood
- Union SquarePark
- MKT Restaurant and BarRestaurant
- Elsewhere
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.