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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in California on Hotels.com. These California Resorts consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on September 30, 2026.

Resorts in San Diego

An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean and beach.

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Mission Bay

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

Bahia Resort Hotel

Central Mission Beach

A poolside view with a lounge chair, a towel, a tray with a drink and a coconut, and a pool with palm trees in the background.

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Mission Bay

A couple walking through a wooden door into a building with a tropical garden view.

Catamaran Resort and Spa

Mission Beach

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a golf course in the background.

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Torrey Pines

A dining area with a view of palm trees and the ocean, furnished with round tables and chairs.

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

Historic Downtown Coronado

A beachside seating area with a table set for two, overlooking the ocean.

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

La Jolla Shores

A courtyard with a stone pathway leading to two wooden cabins with tiled roofs.

Rancho Bernardo Inn

Rancho Bernardo

Shore House at The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Historic Downtown Coronado

A spacious living room with a large gray sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

Beach Village at The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Historic Downtown Coronado

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a central courtyard with palm trees and a well-lit entrance.

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Alpine

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos

A modern hotel with a landscaped garden, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Del Mar Heights

A large outdoor swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge areas, with a central fountain and multiple levels of terraces.

Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Funner

An outdoor patio with wooden flooring, wicker chairs, and tables.

San Vicente Golf Resort

San Diego Country Estates

A resort with multiple swimming pools, a golf course, and a view of the surrounding hills.

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

La Costa

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a bed, and a chair.

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Encinitas

A modern resort with a swimming pool, a covered outdoor area, and a sunset view.

Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

Rancho Santa Fe

A water park with multiple slides and a pool.

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Aviara

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach

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Resorts in Los Angeles

An outdoor dining area with palm trees, a pool, and a building with multiple floors and balconies.

Pacific Palms Resort

City of Industry

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling, visible structural beams, and a central water slide.

Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA

Anaheim Resort

A water park area with a water slide, pool, and lounge chairs.

Disneyland Hotel

Anaheim Resort

A resort pool area with lounge chairs and a modern building in the background.

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Westlake Village

Thousand Oaks

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Resorts in San Francisco

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

A modern building facade with vertical wooden slats, a glass entrance, and a sign reading "La Société Bar & Cafe".

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Downtown San Francisco

A high-rise room with a city view, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a patterned rug.

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Union Square

A rooftop terrace with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of tall buildings.

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire feature, adjacent to a bar and dining area with modern decor.

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Downtown San Francisco

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a television mounted on the wall, and a bench.

Hotel Union Square

Union Square

A modern interior with a fireplace, sofas, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Union Square

A lobby with a chandelier, seating area, and large mirrors.

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

Union Square

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

An indoor swimming pool with multiple lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Union Square

A rooftop pool area with blue seating and a pool.

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Downtown San Francisco

A spacious lobby with modern seating, a large abstract sculpture, and a high ceiling with linear lighting.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'PARC 55' sign, a 'Barbary Coach' restaurant, and a view of the street with light trails from moving vehicles.

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Union Square

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Cow Hollow

A tall hotel with a modern design, a prominent entrance, and a view of the city skyline.

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Downtown San Francisco

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco

Union Square

A spacious living area with a round seating arrangement, a wooden reception desk, and a staircase.

Tilden Hotel

Union Square

A wooden deck with a door, a bench, a chair, and a table.

San Remo Hotel

North Beach

A hotel reception area with a polished marble floor, wooden paneling, and a reception desk with a computer and a telephone.

The Pickwick Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

A modern hotel with a sleek exterior and a parked sports car in front.

Hotel VIA

Downtown San Francisco

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Resorts in Anaheim

Disneyland Hotel

Anaheim Resort

Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA

Anaheim Resort

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and palm trees.

The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel

Huntington Beach

Pacific Palms Resort

City of Industry

A spacious living room with a large wooden surfboard, a fireplace, a dining area, and a view of the ocean through arched windows.

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa

Huntington Beach

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, striped umbrellas, and a view of the marina.

Balboa Bay Resort

Newport Heights

A resort with a swimming pool, golf course, and ocean view.

The Resort at Pelican Hill

Newport Coast

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Top cities in California

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San Diego

San Diego is known for its waterfront and museums, and entices visitors with popular attractions including San Diego Convention Center and San Diego Zoo.

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Los Angeles

Los Angeles is known for its theaters and concert halls, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Crypto.com Arena and Dodger Stadium.

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San Francisco

The scenic city of San Francisco is full of attractions, such as Moscone Convention Center and Oracle Park, and is loved for its museums and theaters.

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A statue of a man and a mouse in front of a castle with turrets and a sign that reads "Partners".

Anaheim

Anaheim is known for its amusement parks and entertainment, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Disneyland® Resort and Disney California Adventure® Park.

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Palm Springs

Palm Springs is known for its festivals and clubs, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Agua Caliente Cultural Museum and Plaza Theatre.

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South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe is loved for its skiing and hiking trails, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Heavenly Ski Resort and South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena.

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About the destination

What's California like?

Visitors to California like this family-friendly destination's beaches, live music, restaurants, and theme park.

Resorts in California

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Where to stay in California

Resorts in San Diego

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Bahia Resort Hotel

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Catamaran Resort and Spa

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

Rancho Bernardo Inn

Shore House at The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Beach Village at The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts

Viejas Casino & Willows Hotel

Lakehouse Resort

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

Harrah's Resort Southern California Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

San Vicente Golf Resort

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Resorts in Los Angeles

Pacific Palms Resort

Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA

Disneyland Hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Westlake Village

Resorts in San Francisco

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SOMA

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hotel Union Square

Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Comfort Inn by the Bay

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hotel Triton Union Square San Francisco

Tilden Hotel

San Remo Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

Hotel VIA

Resorts in Anaheim

Disneyland Hotel

Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA

The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel

Pacific Palms Resort

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa

Balboa Bay Resort

The Resort at Pelican Hill

Top cities in California

San Diego

Los Angeles

San Francisco

Anaheim

Palm Springs

South Lake Tahoe

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