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Top 1000 - California Luxury Hotels

If you're looking for a great hotel in California, chances are that it's on this list. We continually research lists from the leading travel publications including the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List, the Travel and Leisure 500, Resorts and Great Hotels, the Travel Channel, plus a variety of travel books and our own database and have assembled this list of links to brochure pages for over 1000 of the best hotels in the world.

Click the name of any of these great California luxury hotels to open it's brochure page. From the brochure page, it's one more mouse click to check rates and reserve rooms easily, quickly, and securely.

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California

Beverly Hills/Los Angeles/Santa Monica

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Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills

Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills Provides the Ideal Atmosphere. Within Walking Distance of Rodeo Drive'S Shops and Restaurants and Close To Century City Santa Monica and the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. Nearby Attractions include: West Hollywood, Dodger Stadium, Staples Center, Getty Center, Disney Concert Hall. More...

Beverly Hills Hotel

Privacy, tranquility and a true residential setting are the hallmarks of this hotel situated on 12 lush acres in the center of Beverly Hills. The hotel is within walking distance to the famed Rodeo Drive. The moment you enter your room at The Beverly Hills Hotel you will see that every expectation of comfort, spaciousness and beauty has been fulfilled. More...

Casa Del Mar Santa Monica

It was the Roaring 20's, the "Gold Coast" era of the opulent Santa Monica Beach Clubs, and one name dominated the social scene: Club Casa Del Mar. True to a storied past, the Grande Dame of Santa Monica reopens her doors, reviving a reputation as one of the most luxurious hotels on the southern California coast. More...

Century Plaza Hotel & Spa

There is nothing ordinary about the extraordianary Century Plaza Hotel & Tower. Next to Beverly Hills on the fashionable Westside - in the heart of the world's entertainment capital - the hotel offers California experience unlike any other. More...

Four Seasons Beverly Hills

With European Grace, Beverly Hills Style and a Relaxed California Attitude, the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles Invites you To Experience a Little Bit of Paradise. Nearby Attractions include: Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Wilshire Blvd Banking Business Center, Hollywood, LA County Art Museum, Century City, Drive Santa Monica Beach, Convention Center, The Dodgers Stadium, The LA Coliseum, Cedars Sinai Hospital, Rose Bowl Pasadena CA, Downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Center. More...

Hotel Bel-Air

Hotel Bel-Air captures the ambience of a private estate with intimate courtyards and private patios enveloped by 12 acres of verdant gardens. More...

Hotel Oceana Santa Monica(see our QuickTime VR Featured Hotel Page)

Santa Monica's newest 63-suite luxury beachside Hotel Oceana offers guests an exceptional combination of beauty, comfort and thoughtful amenities. All this and just a short stroll to the world famous Promenade and Santa Monica Pier gives the Hotel Oceana Santa Monica's best address! More...

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles...experience the culture and excitement of a world-class city as only Hyatt can deliver. More...

Le Meridien Beverly Hills

Le Meridien Beverly Hills is centrally situated on Restaurant Row, just minutes from Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, the Wilshire business district and Santa Monica beach. More...

Le Merigot Beach Hotel & Spa

The Le Merigot-A JW Marriott Beach Hotel and Spa Santa Monica is a luxury waterfront property offering deluxe accommodations and superior facilities. Located on the doorstep of the world's most famous beach, the hotel offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, this full-service property is just steps away from Santa Monica's historic pier and the famous Third Street beachfront promenade. More...

Loews Beverly Hills Hotel

Stay at the Loews Beverly Hills Hotel and wrap yourself in european-style sophistication, tempered by the whimsy of Los Angeles. More...

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

It is the most luxurious beachfront meeting center in all of Los Angeles...Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. More...

Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive (see our QuickTime VR Featured Hotel Page)

This classic boutique hotel on prestigious Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and is the new jewel on Rodeo Drive. New York Designer Vicente Wolf has embraced the spirit of California with the elegance of Rodeo Drive in the multi-million dollar renovation that captures an intimate, relaxed, eloquent and attentive environment. More...

Luxe Summit Hotel Bel Air

The Luxe Hotel Bel Air California is a luxury boutique hotel situated on seven secluded acres of lush gardens. Located on Sunset Boulevard, Luxe Hotel remains a tranquil setting surrounded by the exciting glitterati of Bel Air, California. More...

Maison 140 Beverly Hills

Maison 140 Offers the Beverly Hills Traveler a Distinct Retreat from the Ordinary. More...

Park Hyatt Los Angeles

Residential ambiance and the highest level of personalized service, personified by an attentive concierge staff, beckon with the promise of luxury. Such are the rewards of staying at a Park Hyatt. More...

Peninsula Beverly Hills

Designed in the manner of an elegant private residence, the award-winning Peninsula Beverly Hills is a highly personalized luxury hotel in the heart of Beverly Hills. More...

Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills

Raffles L'Ermitage Beverly Hills located in a residential area is within walking distance of the world famous Rodeo Drive, unique boutiques, galleries and museums. The hotel's premiere location also provides guests access to the business and entertainment centers of Los Angeles. More...

Regent Beverly Wilshire

The Regent Beverly Wilshire is an oasis of elegance, warmth and impeccable service at one of the world's most famous intersections - Rodeo Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. More...

Renaissance Hollywood Hotel

Located in the heart of Hollywood, the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel is part of Hollywood & Highland: a five hundred sixty-seven million dollar retail and entertainment center featuring cinemas, fashion shops, fine dining, studio broadcast facilities and the Kodak Theatre - new home of the Academy Awards. Mann's Chinese Theatre is within walking distance with Capitol Records and the Hollywood Bowl just one mile away. More...

Ritz Carlton Marina del Rey

From the moment you set foot in the marble lobby, you'll realize The Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey isn't any ordinary meeting destination. More...

Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel Pasadena

The stately Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel and Spa is your passport to graceful elegance and uncompromising personal service in the grand European tradition. Faithfully restored, this turn-of-the-century country estate is just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley. More...

Shutters on the Beach

"Shutters on the Beach" is the only luxury hotel in Los Angeles nestled right on the sandy beach. "Shutters on the Beach" houses 186 gracious rooms and 12 suites in a design that recalls the colorful architecture of the historic beach resorts and cottages characterisitic of the southern California coast during the 1920's and 1930's. More...

Sofitel Los Angeles/Beverly Hills

Close Proximity To Rodeo Drive, Sunset Strip and the Design Communities of Melrose Avenue, the Sofitel Offers a Refreshingly Unique Hotel and Dining Experience. More...

The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica

Located on Wilshire Boulevard between Ocean Ave and 2nd Avenue, just north of the Santa Monica Pier, The Fairmont Miramar Hotel Santa Monica sits atop the scenic bluffs of Santa Monica Beach, with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. More...

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites

In the center of downtown's financial district, amid L.A.'s cultural and shopping complexes, the landmark Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites is convenient to the convention center, Beverly Hills, Disneyland and area beaches. More...

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Carmel/Big Sur/Monterey

Bernardus Lodge

Nearby Attractions include: Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Mission Basilica, Point Lobos State Reserve, Big Sur, The Steinbeck Center, Fishermans Wharf, Laguna Seca Race Track, Whale Watching Tours, Scuba Diving Tours. More...

Carmel Valley Ranch

Carmel Valley Ranch is 6.5 miles East of Carmel-By-The-Sea. Luxury means having everything you desire -- and more. The Wyndham Carmel Valley Ranch, a 1700 acre countryside estate surrounded by the lush forests of the Santa Lucia Mountains, is the perfect luxury destination. More...

Highlands Inn

Highlands inn, Park Hyatt Carmel brings a fresh new style to the historic hideaway. More...

Hyatt Regency Monterey

Located near downtown Monterey, Fishermans Wharf, Cannery Row, Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea. More...

Monterey Plaza Hotel

Dramatically Overlooking the Monterey Bay the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa Combines Elegant European Architecture Wide-Sweeping Coastal Views and Sophisticated Style To Create the Perfect Vantage Point by Which To Enjoy the Gentle Sounds of Surf the Fresh Scent of Sea Air and the Sight of Sea Otters At Play. More...

Post Ranch Inn

Nearby Attractions include: Andrew Molera State Park, Carmel, Coast Gallery, Hawthorne Gallery, Hearst Castle, Julia Pfeiffer Burns State, Monterey Airport, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Nepenthe/Pheonix Shop, Pfeiffer Beach, Pfeiffer State Park, Point Lobos. More...

Quail Lodge Carmel

Quail Lodge is Nestled On 850 Acres of Lush Fairways Oak Studded Meadows and Sparkling Lakes. More...

Spindrift Inn

In the Midst of Cannery Row, On It'S Beach, Discover a Magical World of Tailored Elegance and Gracious Hospitality. Discover the Magic of the Spindrift Inn. More...

Ventana Inn Big Sur

San Francisco/Napa/Sonoma

Argent Hotel

From foreign dignitaries to business and pleasure travelers, The Argent Hotel is proud to provide all of our guests with a unique and memorable experience of our city. More...

Campton Place Hotel

Campton Place is close to the essential and quintessential San Francisco. Yet it is also close to today's corporate needs, providing a grand conference salon accommodating up to 105 in the same considerate, attentive luxury all Campton Place guests enjoy. More...

Clift

The newest addition to the Morgan's Hotel Group. Conceived by French designer Philippe Starck there-invented Clift brings a new level of contemporary sophistication and elegance to San Francisco. More...

El Drisco Hotel

From the moment you enter the El Drisco Hotel, you will be embraced by its warm, intimate ambiance. Built in 1903 in beautiful Pacific Heights, the El Drisco Hotel embodies the timeless quality and elegant simplicity that is the classic style of San Francisco. More...

Hotel Griffon

Voted "Best Boutique Hotel, Best of the Bay Area 2004" By San Francisco Magazine, Hotel Griffon is the Premiere Upscale Boutique Hotel in the Heart of the Financial District Overlooking the San Francisco Bay. More...

Four Seasons San Francisco

Nearby Attractions include: Sony Metreon Entertainment Complex, Moscone Convention Center, Union Square Shopping District, Cable Car Turn-Around, Financial District, West Museum of Modern Art, Chinatown, Golden Gate Bridge, Ferry Building Marketplace, Walk Harding Park. More...

Mandarin Oriental San Francisco

Once a traveler experiences the luxurious standards of comfort set by Mandarin Oriental San Francisco, it is impossible to settle for less. More...

Pan Pacific San Francisco

Nearby Attractions include: Alcatraz Island, American Conservatory, Asian Art Museum, Bay Area Discovery Museum, California Academy of Science, Chinatown Gate / Nob Hill, Chinese Culture Center, Coit Tower, Curran Theatre, Exploratorium, Fisherman Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Golden Gate Theatre, Moscone Convention Center, Museum of Modern Art, Presidio Museum, Union Square, War Memorial Opera. More...

Prescott Hotel

In the heart of San Francisco's exclusive Union Square is a hotel that offers impeccable comfort. From the quiet luxury of its guestrooms and suites to the unsurpassed ambiance of the Club Level floor, the Prescott Hotel offers accommodations for the most discriminating traveler. More...

Ritz-Carlton San Francisco

Embodying the unmistakable grandeur of the city's golden days, The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco draws on a long tradition of hosting gala events in surroundings that define elegance and sophistication. More...

Palace Hotel San Francisco

The first grand hotel in San Francisco, the Palace Hotel today defines a city of historic stature and lively culture, sophisticated and playful all at once. More...

Park Hyatt San Francisco

Upon entering the rich Australian lacewood lobby with its neoclassical formality, the ambience of an exclusive club flourishes. From the doorman to the concierge, Park Hyatt staff await to fulfill your every whim. More...

Renaissance Stanford Court Hotel

From the Renaissance Stanford Court Hotel, travelers to this exciting city can easily take in San Francisco's spectacular views and many famous attractions including Fisherman's Wharf, Sausalito, Alcatraz, Golden gate Bridge, and Napa Valley wine country. The fine shops and restaurants of Union Square, the Convention Center, and the Financial District are just blocks away. More...

The Fairmont

The world-renowned Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco offers an unmatched blend of historic elegance and superb service. More...

W San Francisco

Set in the heart of downtown San Francisco's "South of Market" district at Third Street and Howard, the hotel is adjacent to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and directly across from Moscone Convention Center. An important part of the new development area called "Yerba Buena Gardens," W San Francisco is five blocks from Union Square and just steps from an eclectic array of boutiques, theaters and galleries. More...

Westin St. Francis

In the heart of the city on Union Square, The Westin St. Francis has been
the center of the city's cultural and social life since it opened in in 1904. More...

Auberge du Soleil

The Auberge du Soleil Story What began as a fine California-French restaurant created by Claude Rouas, a leading San Francisco restaurateur, has evolved into one of America's most sought-after small luxury hotels and a perennial recipient of the hospitality industry's highest honors. More...

Napa River Inn

Napa River In located at the gateway to the Napa Valley on the Napa River in downtown Napa. More...

Meadowood Napa Valley

Surrounded by pristine vineyards and hills roamed by Robert Louis Stevenson, this superb Meadowood Napa Valley estate nestles in a private 250-acre valley. More...

Renaissance Lodge at Sonoma Resort & Spa

The Renaissance Lodge at Sonoma Resort and Spa is nestled between the Sonoma and Mayacamas Mountains in the beautiful Sonoma Valley. More...

Silverado Resort

Elegant historic full service resort in the heart of wine country. Tennis center, 2 golf courses & extensive spa. More...

Sonoma Mission Inn

Nearby Attractions include: Buena Vista Winery, Chateau St Jean Vineyards, Glen Allen Winery, Home of General Vallejo, Jack London State Park, Kenwood Vineyards, Santa Rosa Plaza / Codding, Sonoma, Sonoma Golf Club, Sonoma Mission, Sonoma Plaza, St Francis Winery. More...

Sitting on 43 hills, and surrounded on three sides by water, San Francisco is ideally located so that almost every one of its streets ends or begins with a panoramic sea view.  Some call it The City By the Bay, but to most of its residents, it is known simply as The City.  Seldom has there been such a passion for preserving the past with its colorful legends and architecture as there is in San Francisco.  Seven times, it has been rebuilt after fires and earthquakes; and seven times, it has been carefully and lovingly restored... read more in our San Francisco Destination Guide.

Oakland's landscape is a picturesque mix of lovely hillside neighborhoods; exciting and diverse architecture; a bustling waterfront; two shimmering lakes; 19 miles of shoreline along the San Francisco Bay; unparalleled Bay views; and more parks and open space per capita than any other city in the Bay Area. Everyone loves the year round vacation weather with temperatures in the gentle 50's and 60's in the winter and spring, and 70's throughout summer and fall... read more in our Oakland Destination Guide.

Sacramento is not only the capital of the largest state in the Union, it is also a unique historical and cultural center. Sacramento's history rested on a few pioneers and Indians for until gold was found nearby in the 1840's. Within weeks, Sacramento and the entire area became the busiest and most bustling part of the entire nation as thousands came west to strike it rich in the great Gold Rush. Sacramento has done a great deal to preserve the relics of that time... read more in our Sacramento Destination Guide.

Best known for its sunshine and its ties to technology, San Jose has much to offer even the most discriminating traveler.  Whether for business or pleasure, this beautiful California city has something for everyone.  With over 300 days of sunshine, near perfect weather, a multitude of sites to see and, not to mention, the opportunity to play Monopoly on a 930 square foot board, as well as its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, it makes this a must see destination for anyone traveling to northern California... read more in our San Jose Destination Guide.

Get more out of your trip to San Francisco! Go San Francisco Card is a multi-attraction pass from $23/day. Attractions include Historic Cable Car Ride, SFMOMA, Golden Gate Bay Cruise, Full-day Wine Country Tour, Six Flags Marine World and more.

 

Santa Barbara

 

Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort Santa Barbara

Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort is perfectly located across from the Pacific Ocean and within walking distance to State Street. More...

Four Seasons Santa Barbara

Four Seasons Resort Santa Barbara Marries the Glory of Historic California With Legendary Service For an Experience Unparralled On the West Coast. More...

Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara (see our QuickTime VR Feature Page)

Just one hour north of Los Angeles, in the sunny mission city of Santa Barbara, sits a beachside resort surrounded by lush, sprawling grounds. Beautiful beach rooms house vast ocean views that are apt to turn a good mood downright giddy. More...

San Ysidro Ranch

The Ranch is Minutes from Montecito Village With Great Restaurants, Shopping, Art Galleries, and the Exclusive Montecito Country Club Where Our Guests Are Offered the Benefit of Golf Access. Santa Barbara Boasts Beaches, Golf Courses, Polo, Cultural Attractions, Horseback Riding and Sailing. Santa Ynez Valley Award-Winning Wineries Are Just One Hours Drive. More...

Santa Barbara, California is alive with youthful energy within an atmosphere of casual sophistication and charm. Students from five colleges in the area bring vitality and enthusiasm, collaborating with local residents on many worthwhile projects. The city rests on a narrow shelf between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific coast, and is one of southern California's foremost vacation areas... read more in our Santa Barbara Destination Guide.

San Diego /Orange County /Palm Springs

Coronado Marriott

The Coronado Island Marriott Resort is located on 16 waterfront acres of the San Diego Bay. There are 300 well-appointed guest rooms and award-winning restaurants at this property but that's just the beginning. More...

Disney's Grand Californian

The Newest Lodging Addition To the Disneyland Resort, Disney'S Grand Californian Hotel Stands Majestically Within the New Disney'S California Adventure Park /With Its Own Private Entry Gate Into the Park. More...

Four Seasons Newport Beach

In a Community Renowed For Its Casual Grace, the Four Seasons Hotel Newport Beach Has Become the Preeminent Example of Gracious Hospitality. Elegance With a Comforting Lack of Pretension. More...

Four Seasons Resort Aviara

A 1000 Acre Planned Community in the Hills On the Lagoon'S Northern Shores is the Setting For Aviara. More...

Hilton Anaheim

The moment you arrive at the Anaheim Hilton and Towers, you know this is an extraordinary hotel…one that has set new standards of hospitality in the Anaheim/Disneyland area. Without comparison, it is the largest, most exciting place to stay…just two blocks form the most popular family attraction in the world…Disneyland. More...

Hilton San Diego Resort

The Hilton San Diego Resort hotel, 6 miles from San Diego International Airport, is nestled amongst acres of sandy beaches. This Four Diamond hotel is across from Sea World, but there's plenty to do right here. Indulge in spa treatments. More...

Hotel Del Coronado

Hotel Del Coronado is located on the charming seaside and bayside island of Coronado which is perfect for bicycling or strolling, with a variety of shops, restaurants and sidewalk cafes. With a white sandy beach right at our doorstep, we are just 15 minutes from downtown San Diego and the airport. More...

Hotel Parisi

The Mediterranean Hotel Parisi's contemporary style, fused with Feng Shui principles, creates a comfortable, breezy environment in keeping with the hotel's setting by the ocean. The hotel's rich walnut furniture, original art collection and textured walls add to the hotel's inviting elegance. More...

Hyatt Grand Champions Indian Wells

The rugged San Jacinto mountains near Palm Springs soar above a rich mantle of green. Azure pools sparkle under brilliant skies as a cool breeze stirs the towering palms and lush foliage. Rare blossoms fill the air with sweet fragrance. This is Hyatt Grand Champions Resort & Spa an incomparable setting for a meeting, a conference or convention.and for the ultimate in relaxation. More...

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach

Located in the Seaside Community of Huntington Beach, Surf-City Usa, the Resort Enjoys 2,000 Feet of Beach Frontage Offering Spectacular Views of the Pacific Ocean. More...

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

Modeled After European Style Boutique Hotels With Intimate and Personalized Service, the Indian Wells Resort is Truly an Incomparable Desert Oasis. More...

Lodge at Rancho Mirage

The Lodge at Rancho Mirage is a private floor with special amenities including a private lounge, the personal service of a Club concierge and five complimentary food and beverage presentations throughout the day. More...

Lodge at Torrey Pines

The Lodge At Torrey Pines is located in La Jolla - one of the most picturesque resort towns on the southern California coast. More...

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Loews Coronado Bay Resort... waiting to welcome you aboard. More...

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Located on San Diego Bay, in a resort-like setting with the convenience of a downtown location, the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego is the west coast's tallest waterfront building. The hotel is located next to the Seaport Village retail/restaurant complex and the San Diego Convention Center. More...

Marriott Desert Springs Resort

This is luxury of unbelievalbe scope: Marriott's Desert Springs Resort & Spa . Our guest experience staff can arragne the right spa treatment and workout. More...

Montage Resort & Spa

Perched on the dramatic cliffs of Laguna Beach, Montage Resort & Spa is an intimate seaside retreat that reflects the culture and heritage of a quaint beachside community. More...

Renaissance Esmeralda Resort

The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort brings to life the standards of luxury, quality and superior service that are the Renaissance style. More...

Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

Poised atop a dramatic 150-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel beckons you to a romantic paradise. More...

St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa

Regis Resort Monarch Beach, built in Tuscan-style, is devoted to the pursuit of service and elegance with a seamless blend of comfort and technology. More...

Surf & Sand Hotel

One of the finest restaurants in the region is found at the Surf & Sand Hotel - the relaxed and casual Splashes® restaurant. More...

The Miramonte Resort

The Miramonte Resort and Spa is Located in the Exclusive California Desert Community of Indian Wells and At the Base of the Santa Rosa Mountains Approximately 15 Miles from Palm Springs. More...

The Sutton Place Hotel Newport Beach

The Sutton Place Hotel Located Only Minutes Away from the John Wayne/ Orange County Airport. More...

W San Diego

We've merged modern sophistication with the time-honored traditions of service. The result? W San Diego. A unique hotel designed to reawaken your senses and redefine your notion of what business travel can be. More...

Destination: San Diego --- San Diego's natural beauty is one of the city's greatest attractions. An officially designated 52-mile long Scenic Drive brings visitors through the city and its many neighborhoods. From the Harbor Islands through Old Town and Balboa Park all the way to La Jolla, the Scenic Drive is a great way to see all of the city's beautiful districts and neighborhoods... read more in our San Diego Destination Guide.

Destination: Palm Springs --- Palm Springs is a resort city in the Santa Rosa Mountains, just south of Interstate 10 at the foot of 10,000-foot Mt. San Jacinto on the westernmost edge of the Sonoran Desert. The city is named for the palm trees that line its streets and for its natural hot springs. These features along with a warm climate, fashionable hotels and private homes, golf courses, parks, and swimming pools, make Palm Springs a major, upscale tourist attraction... read more in our Palm Springs Destination Guide.

Get more out of your trip to San Diego! Go San Diego Card is a multi-attraction pass from $23/day. Attractions include San Diego Zoo, Legoland, San Diego Zoo Best Value Ticket (Includes Guided Bus Tour, Express Bus, and Skyfari Aerial Tram), San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park,San Diego Harbor Excursions and Whale Watch, Birch Aquarium at Scripps, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Temecula Wine Tasting Tour, Miramar Speed Circuit Race, and more.

 

Sierra Nevada Mountains and other locations

Chateau du Sureau

Chateau Du Sureau is located just off Highway 41 on top of a hillside, overlooking the town of Oakhurst, fifteen minutes from Yosemite National Park. More...

Resort at Squaw Creek

The ski-in/ski-out Resort at Squaw Creek is located approximately 45 minutes from Reno International Airport and a three-hour drive from San Francisco. More...

Once a dry desert, Fresno, and a million acres surrounding it, are now lush with vineyards, orange groves, and plantings of cotton and other crops.  In fact, Fresno County is one of the nation's agricultural leaders.  Conveniently located in the central San Joaquin Valley, this is one California city not to be missed.  Just to the west it is predominantly flat, with the land devoted to agriculture.  To the east, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains rise out of the low foothills... read more in our Fresno Destination Guide.

Lake Tahoe is awesome! Beginning in late autumn and continuing through the winter and spring, the Sierra Nevada mountain region becomes a winter wonderland. Snow is measured in feet, not inches, and a normal winter will see accumulations of 30 to 40 feet in the higher elevations. Winter can last up to six months in the mountains, which is great news for winter sports enthusiasts.  The temperatures stay relatively mild, usually above freezing during the day and only dropping into the 20s at night. During most days, the sun shines and adds the perfect finishing touch to the ideal winter vacation... read more in our South Lake Tahoe Destination Guide.

(also see our Virtual Reality Destination Pages for San Francisco, Beverly Hills, San Diego and Santa Monica)


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