Condé Nast TravelerOct 6, 2026
12 Best Northern California Resorts 2026: Readers’ Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top resorts in Northern California.
10 hotels in this story
- The Ritz-Carlton, Lake TahoeHotel"The location can’t be beat" at this mid-mountain ski-in/ski-out hotel at Northstar-at-Tahoe ski resort.
- Elsewhere
- Alila Napa ValleyHotelNapa, United StatesWith Beringer Estate vineyards’ cabernet vines as the backdrop, this hotel made quite a splash At the center is a…
- Carneros Resort and SpaHotelNapa, United StatesSurrounded by 28 acres of grapevines and rolling farmland, this beautiful resort draws its look from the working…
- Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa ValleyHotelNapa, United StatesAlthough there seem to be new domestic wine scenes cropping up constantly, Napa is still the gold standard of New World…
- Meadowood Napa ValleyHotelNapa, United StatesThere are a lot of excellent places to stay in this part of California wine country—with more big, global luxury brands…
- Montage HealdsburgHotelHealdsburg, United StatesLocated in the heart of Sonoma wine country, our luxury Healdsburg CA hotel offers access to renowned wineries, outdoor…
- Stanly Ranch, Auberge CollectionHotelNapa, United StatesAn antidote to wine retreats where you sip Cab all day, this wellness-focused Napa resort can curate fitness…
- The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon BayHotelHalf Moon Bay, United StatesPerched on the rugged cliffs along the Pacific coastline, The Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay is a hotel you can easily…
- Post Ranch InnHotelBig Sur, United States
- Appellation HealdsburgHotelHealdsburg, United States
