Situated on California’s pristine Laguna Beach, Surf & Sand is an idyllic escape for those looking to enjoy a true barefoot luxury experience, with every room offering views of the ocean from private balconies.
A glamorous icon reborn, Fairmont Breakers Long Beach blends historic elegance, rooftop luxury, and vibrant dining with sweeping views of the Southern California coast.
California dreaming on the golden coast; find a gracious welcome at the historically exclusive Balboa Bay Club and Resort in Newport Beach, California...
It’s where a legendary metropolis meets a golden coastline, where the vibrant pulse of the City of Angels reaches the glittering expanse of the Pacific Ocean.
Pendry Newport Beach stands as a beacon of luxury on the picturesque Newport Coast of Southern California.
Soulful Boutique Hotel In Downtown San Diego. Alma is an ego-less beacon of Southern California cool. Our stylish hotel, neighboring the historic Gaslamp District and Little Italy, puts you right where you want to be—in the soul of the city.
Beach Village at The Del is a private enclave of residential-style cottages and villas nestled on one of the world’s most beloved beaches at Hotel del Coronado.
Rising at the southernmost point of the legendary Hotel del Coronado, Shore House at The Del® offers an elevated hotel experience in an extraordinary neighborhood of 75 one, two and three bedroom seaside residences.
Santa Monica Proper marries the elevated design of Kelly Wearstler with a 1920’s era- landmark building and new contemporary architecture. For the first luxury urban resort to open in Santa Monica in over a decade, anything less than excellence just wouldn’t be Proper.
Serene. Dreamy. Beautiful. Blissful. Southern California coastal living comes alive at Mission Pacific.
The Seabird delivers a fresh take on the classic Southern California seaside resort experience, with grand coastal architecture, breezy living spaces with private balconies, and stunning Pacific views.
Alila Marea is located in North County, San Diego, just 32 miles north of San Diego International Airport along the coast in Encinitas, one of the most unique and iconic coastal towns that dot California’s Coast Highway 101.
A-list accommodations perched on the historic craggy cliffs of California's last coastal Mediterranean ecosystem
With standards that surpass even the most seasoned of travelers' expectations, Casa Palermo along the California coast is a dream vacation...
Set in beautiful Santa Barabara, with the sprawling Pacific on one side and downtown Santa Barbara’s bars, galleries, and boutiques on the other, Hotel Californian is the new center of Santa Barbara’s waterfront.
With its understated seaside sophistication and pristine location just 20 minutes north of San Diego, L'Auberge Del Mar is a splendid and refreshing coastal retreat...
Succumb to the lure of sand and sea at Shutters on the Beach, an elegant oceanfront institution in Santa Monica, California...
Oceana Beach Club Hotel is a chic and thoroughly civilized beach retreat in sunny Southern California...
Experience pure luxurious elegance on California's sunny gold coast at the opulent Hotel Casa del Mar, in Santa Monica...
Renaissance-style architecture imbues Condé Nast Traveler's top U.S. resort with Old World grace, turning ordinary luxury
The crown jewel of this Spanish-style hotel is its rooftop pool, which affords stunning panoramic views of the mountains all the way across to the ocean
With a vibrant atmosphere where modern beachside glamour meets casual urban chic, Huntley Santa Monica Beach invites you to experience the best of Santa Monica...
Located in Los Angeles's urban and urbane beach community, Viceroy Santa Monica combines a coastal cosmopolitan vibe with classic sophistication.
Built with a delightful terraced design, the award-winning Montage Laguna Beach, situated in a coastal Orange County locale, is all about escapism and luxury...
Poised on America’s most beloved beach, Hotel del Coronado is an iconic destination on every savvy traveler’s must-see list
Get a Golden State Glow
From the charm of San Francisco in the north to the chill of San Diego in southern California, the third-largest state has something to offer for everyone. You can find the best 5-star resorts in California from top to bottom and coast to coast, as well as these two local marvels.You might start by exploring the La Jolla Sea Caves. With 6,000 acres of protected land and ecology, the La Jolla Sea Caves are home to a stunning abundance of leopard sharks, sea lions, dolphins, and sea turtles, not to mention seven caves that are about 75 million years old.
In less than 20 minutes outside of San Diego, you can kayak with a guide through this marine reserve and explore biodiversity and natural beauty at its best.
When the desert heat hits in the summer, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the world's largest rotating tram car, will transport you along the stunning Chino Canyon up to elevate 8,500-plus feet. After a transfixing 10-minute ride, you will alight at Mt. San Jacinto State Park, where you can revel in everything from hiking to a natural history museum to observation decks and fine dining.
