Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026
15 Best Resorts in Southern California 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts in Southern California.
14 hotels in this story
- The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa BarbaraHotelA luxury Santa Barbara Property with unmatched views.
- Elsewhere
- Fairmont Grand Del MarHotelSan Diego, United StatesExperience magic at every turn as you walk amidst a grove of eucalyptus trees and marvel over a waterfall cascading…
- The Lodge at Torrey PinesHotelLa Jolla, United StatesThe Lodge at Torrey Pines feels like stepping back into a bygone era.
- Hotel del CoronadoHotelCoronado, United StatesEnjoy sun, sea, and time together at our iconic California beach resort, blending idyllic charm with golden-era allure…
- San Ysidro RanchHotelMontecito, United StatesDon't worry about the weather or the season when booking a room here.
- Montage Laguna BeachHotelLaguna Beach, United StatesSet amongst the bluffs along one of Southern California’s most cinematic stretches of coastline, Montage Laguna Beach…
- Rancho Valencia Resort & SpaHotelRancho Santa Fe, United StatesThink of it as California’s version of the Mediterranean with Spanish Colonial–style architecture and private casitas…
- The Resort at Pelican HillHotelNewport Coast, United StatesIt has a luxurious Tuscan vibe , with well-manicured hills overlooking the Pacific, beautiful villas and bungalows, and…
- Rancho Bernardo InnHotelSan Diego, United StatesHere at Rancho Bernardo Inn, welcome!
- Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & SpaHotelCarlsbad, United StatesOne of north county San Diego’s most elegant resorts, Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa ups the ante in all…
- Terranea ResortHotelRancho Palos Verdes, United StatesDiscover luxury at one of the finest Palos Verdes resorts.
- The Alisal Guest Ranch & ResortHotelSolvang, United StatesTime slows down as you drive down the oversize oak tree lined drive way.
- Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and SpaHotelHuntington Beach, United States
- The Ranch at Laguna BeachHotelLaguna Beach, United States
