19 Cool Hotels in California (2026)

Discover Cool Hotels in California: Rates Starting at $189 per Night

Alila Ventana Big Sur
Resort
48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA
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  • Private Pool
    Private Pool
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
1 Baths648.91 ft²
7.9

Exceptional

18 reviews

$2593
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Galleria Park Hotel
Hotel
191 Sutter Street, Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA
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    View
  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
10 Baths328.3 ft²
9

Exceptional

1004 reviews

$291
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Carneros Resort and Spa
Resort
4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559, USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
11 Baths602.78 ft²
8.4

Exceptional

24 reviews

$1802
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Maison Twenty Seven
Hotel
1001 3rd Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90403, USA
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3 Baths722.72 ft²
8

Exceptional

275 reviews

$494
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Bardessono Hotel and Spa
Hotel
6526 Yount Street, Yountville, CA 94599, USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
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    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
11 Baths641.92 ft²
9.7

Exceptional

41 reviews

$1606
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Basecamp Tahoe South
Hotel
4143 Cedar Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA
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  • Private Beach
    Private Beach
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Skiing
    Skiing
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
6 Baths292.42 ft²
8.4

Exceptional

608 reviews

$224
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SENZA Hotel
Hotel
4066 Howard Lane, Napa, CA 94558, USA
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    Spa
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    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
7 Baths404.42 ft²
9

Exceptional

780 reviews

$502
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The Surfrider Malibu
Hotel
23033 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
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  • Ocean View
    Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
    Balcony/Terrace
8 Baths313.5 ft²
8.8

Exceptional

126 reviews

$842
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Gold-Diggers
Hotel
5630 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA
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    Parking
  • Air Conditioner
    Air Conditioner
  • Internet
    Internet
7 Baths261.41 ft²
9.1

Exceptional

84 reviews

$469
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Villa Royale
Hotel
1620 South Indian Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA
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  • Private Pool
    Private Pool
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
10 Baths424.1 ft²
9.2

Exceptional

279 reviews

$200
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AutoCamp Sonoma
Hotel
14120 Old Cazadero Road, Guerneville, CA 95446, USA
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    Balcony/Terrace
  • View
    View
  • Parking
    Parking
7 Baths190.67 ft²
7.3

Exceptional

21 reviews

$234
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The Hoxton, Downtown LA
Hotel
1060 South Broadway, Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
5 Baths260.49 ft²
8.3

Exceptional

494 reviews

$330
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Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection
Hotel
421 West B Street, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
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  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
7 Baths396.72 ft²
8.2

Exceptional

331 reviews

$352
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Sacred Sands
House
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    View
  • Parking
    Parking
  • Highly Rated
    Highly Rated
  • Free Cancellation
2 Baths301.39 ft²
9.6

Exceptional

82 reviews

$415
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The Squibb Houses
Bed & Breakfast
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  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
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    Balcony/Terrace
  • View
    View
  • Breakfast
    Breakfast
  • Highly Rated
    Highly Rated
  • Free Cancellation
10 Baths259.53 ft²
9

Exceptional

423 reviews

$211
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Inn at Moonlight Beach
Bed & Breakfast
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Ocean View
    Ocean View
4 Baths411.72 ft²
8.5

Exceptional

24 reviews

$471
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Hotel Beverly Terrace - Beverly Hills West Hollywood
Hotel
469 North Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90210, USA
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    Balcony/Terrace
  • View
    View
  • Parking
    Parking
  • Air Conditioner
    Air Conditioner
6 Baths199.13 ft²
7.7

Exceptional

553 reviews

$189
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Miyako Hotel Los Angeles
Hotel
328 East 1st Street, Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
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    Parking
  • Air Conditioner
    Air Conditioner
  • Internet
    Internet
7 Baths279.86 ft²
8.6

Exceptional

2015 reviews

$286
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Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hotel
3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 , USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
8 Baths399.61 ft²
8.9

Exceptional

245 reviews

$205
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Compare the 19 Cool Hotels in California (2026) – Addresses, Prices, Stars, Rating, and Review Count

Hotel Name Address Price ($)Star Rating Review Count Book
Alila Ventana Big Sur48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA259357.918
Galleria Park Hotel191 Sutter Street, Financial District, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA291491004
Carneros Resort and Spa4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559, USA180258.424
Maison Twenty Seven1001 3rd Street, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90403, USA49448275
Bardessono Hotel and Spa6526 Yount Street, Yountville, CA 94599, USA160659.741
Basecamp Tahoe South4143 Cedar Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA22438.4608
SENZA Hotel4066 Howard Lane, Napa, CA 94558, USA50249780
The Surfrider Malibu23033 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265, USA84208.8126
Gold-Diggers5630 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90038, USA46909.184
Villa Royale1620 South Indian Trail, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA20049.2279
AutoCamp Sonoma14120 Old Cazadero Road, Guerneville, CA 95446, USA23407.321
The Hoxton, Downtown LA1060 South Broadway, Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA 90015, USA33048.3494
Hotel Republic San Diego, Autograph Collection421 West B Street, Downtown San Diego, San Diego, CA 92101, USA35248.2331
Hotel Beverly Terrace - Beverly Hills West Hollywood469 North Doheny Drive, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90210, USA18937.7553
Miyako Hotel Los Angeles328 East 1st Street, Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA28638.62015
Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 , USA20548.9245

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