A serene wine-country sanctuary in Sonoma, MacArthur Place blends historic charm, lush garden surroundings, farm-inspired dining, and indulgent spa experiences for a truly refined escape.
A quintessential Napa Valley escape, The Meritage Resort and Spa pairs vineyard views, award-winning dining, and a one-of-a-kind wine cave spa for a luxurious stay at the heart of wine country.
On the southern edge of Napa Valley, the banks of the Napa River contour around the historic Stanly Ranch, where pristine vineyards blanket gently rolling hills that rise up to meet the wide-open California sky. Stanly Ranch celebrates the romance of connecting with family and friends in a setting that’s steeped in winery estate tradition,
An award-winning spa and plush decór from California's Golden Age inhabit a castle perched high in the Berkeley Hills
Located in famed Napa Valley, in the town of Yountville, The Estate offers a taste of Italy in a casual California setting...
Discover a transformative hideaway where warm hospitality meets the authentic charm and scenic beauty of Sonoma wine country
The Epiphany extend the Nobu brand experience from the luxury hotel suite to the heart of Napa Valley. Make any special occasion a moment to remember, try the “shopaholic” package that offers to you your very own “Bag Butler.”
A century ago, Calistoga was a town centered around its bubbling natural hot springs and the beautiful weather of Napa Valley.
Discover Hotel Kabuki in San Francisco’s Japantown—just steps from the famed Fillmore Auditorium.
With standards that surpass even the most seasoned of travelers' expectations, Casa Palermo along the California coast is a dream vacation...
Tucked in the heart of Napa, Alila Napa Valley offers unparalleled access to wine country.
Nestled in the heart of Sonoma wine country, Farmhouse Inn celebrates all that is wonderful region with a Michelin-starred Restaurant and Lost and Found Winery
Established in 1876 and reinvented in 2015, The Palace Hotel is known for its excellent San Francisco Restaurants.
Nestled amidst the picturesque Santa Lucia Mountains and lush vineyards of Northern California is the enchanting Carmel Valley Ranch
Nestled between the beautiful valleys of Napa and Sonoma, The Carneros Inn, a PlumpJack Resort welcomes you to tranquil California wine country
Imagine the cool beauty of a morning on the sea, the crisp salt-tinged air invigorating your senses as the sun rises over the lush hills of Central California, and you will picture the fabulous Ventana Big Sur...
Featuring a mid-mountain location on Northstar California, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is the first and only AAA Five Diamond mountain resort in California.
You're sure to leave your heart in San Francisco when you stay at Campton Place San Francisco, a Taj Hotel on famed Union Square.
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, located in a Nob Hill landmark just minutes from Union Square, draws on a long tradition of refinement and elegance...
In a place known to be among the most beautiful in the world, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay brings you the best of Northern California coast...
There simply is not a time when the rugged, captivating coast of Northern California is anything but an extraordinary escape. On a clifftop overlooking blue expanse of the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn is a place of natural and intimate luxury...
Leave your heart at The St. Regis San Francisco, where indulgence, pampering and fine dining are among the many delights…
With the aroma of ripening grapes and a splendid setting, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa is the go-to destination for a Northern California wine country retreat.
The world-renowned Fairmont San Francisco presents an awe-inspiring picture of the historic City by the Bay. The grandeur of this luxury hotel, coupled with its reputation for impeccable service promises a truly memorable experience during your stay.
Panoramic views of the sparkling San Francisco Bay and verdant Marin headlands are the centerpiece of Cavallo Point...
Northern California: Beyond the Coastline
Northern California can't be reduced to a single identity. The landscape changes constantly. Fruitful vineyards give way to ancient redwood forests, while the rugged coastline shifts into rolling hills, all gleaned within the same afternoon.Wine country shapes much of the area north of the city, though the atmosphere is less formal than many travelers anticipate. In Sonoma especially, tastings often happen in converted barns, family-run cellars, or gardens shaded by olive trees rather than grand estates. Some of the best luxury resorts in Northern California are scattered quietly throughout these valleys, close enough to the vineyards to feel immersed in them.
Further north, Highway 1 begins to wind dramatically along the Mendocino Coast, where sea cliffs drop into the Pacific and weathered towns appear between stretches of pine forest. Inland near Humboldt County, the scale changes again. Redwood groves rise hundreds of feet overhead, muting sound and light in a way that feels almost cathedral-like.
Traveling here is relatively easy through San Francisco International Airport, providing tourists with a thrilling first start to their trip and a seamless logistical station from which to continue their journey. But Northern California isn’t about arriving anywhere quickly. In fact, it rewards travelers who leave room for detours. Some of its best moments happen somewhere between destinations.
