18 Luxury Hotels on the California Coast (2026)

Luxury Hotels on the California Coast: Rates Starting at $460 per Night

Shutters On The Beach
Hotel
1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90405, USA
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Highly Rated
    Highly Rated
  • Free Cancellation
2 Baths531.02 ft²
9.2

Exceptional

489 reviews

$900
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Tower 23 Hotel
Hotel
723 Felspar Street, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Ocean View
    Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
    Balcony/Terrace
4 Baths396.11 ft²
9

Exceptional

199 reviews

$542
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Terranea Resort
Resort
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
55 Baths1245.86 ft²
8.3

Exceptional

93 reviews

$893
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The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Hotel
8301 Holllister Avenue, Goleta, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, USA
  • Private Beach
    Private Beach
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
21 Baths646.5 ft²
7.7

Exceptional

132 reviews

$777
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Malibu Beach Inn
Resort
22878 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
  • Private Beach
    Private Beach
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
4 Baths470.92 ft²
9.1

Exceptional

406 reviews

$958
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Heritage House Resort & Spa
Resort
5200 North Highway One, Little River, CA 95456, USA
  • Private Beach
    Private Beach
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Highly Rated
    Highly Rated
  • Free Cancellation
14 Baths529.74 ft²
9.1

Exceptional

260 reviews

$592
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The Surfrider Malibu
Hotel
23033 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Ocean View
    Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
    Balcony/Terrace
8 Baths313.5 ft²
8.8

Exceptional

126 reviews

$842
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CALAMIGOS RANCH Resort & Spa
Resort
327 Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265, USA
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Highly Rated
    Highly Rated
  • Free Cancellation
11 Baths843.17 ft²
9.1

Exceptional

93 reviews

$1617
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Hotel Californian
Hotel
36 State Street, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
22 Baths489.76 ft²
8.6

Exceptional

136 reviews

$818
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Casa Del Mar
Hotel
1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90405, USA
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
1 Baths467.46 ft²
9.1

Exceptional

446 reviews

$683
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Rosewood Miramar Beach
Resort
  • Private Beach
    Private Beach
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
20 Baths736.03 ft²
8

Review score

2 reviews

$695
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La Playa Hotel
Hotel
Camino Real at Eighth Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921, USA
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Balcony/Terrace
    Balcony/Terrace
  • View
    View
  • Highly Rated
    Highly Rated
  • Family Friendly
1 Baths283.45 ft²
9

Exceptional

193 reviews

$1005
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Surf & Sand Laguna Beach
Resort
1555 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
6 Baths473.61 ft²
9.1

Exceptional

172 reviews

$910
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Regent Santa Monica Beach
Hotel
1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, 90401, USA
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
15 Baths823.08 ft²
9.6

Exceptional

58 reviews

$680
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Lido House, Autograph Collection
Hotel
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, 92663, USA
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
15 Baths718.02 ft²
8.3

Exceptional

36 reviews

$606
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Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
Hotel
101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, USA
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
27 Baths558.13 ft²
8.1

Exceptional

422 reviews

$460
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L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa
Resort
1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar , San Diego, CA 92014, USA
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
16 Baths335.03 ft²
8.4

Exceptional

24 reviews

$560
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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Resort
One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
8 Baths409.02 ft²
8.7

Exceptional

39 reviews

$1021
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Compare the 18 Luxury Hotels on the California Coast (2026) – Addresses, Prices, Stars, Rating, and Review Count

Hotel Name Address Price ($)Star Rating Review Count Book
Shutters On The Beach1 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90405, USA90059.2489
Tower 23 Hotel723 Felspar Street, Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA 92109, USA54249199
Terranea Resort100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA89358.393
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara8301 Holllister Avenue, Goleta, Santa Barbara, CA 93117, USA77757.7132
Malibu Beach Inn22878 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265, USA95859.1406
Heritage House Resort & Spa5200 North Highway One, Little River, CA 95456, USA59249.1260
The Surfrider Malibu23033 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265, USA84208.8126
CALAMIGOS RANCH Resort & Spa327 Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265, USA161759.193
Hotel Californian36 State Street, West Beach, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA81858.6136
Casa Del Mar1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90405, USA68359.1446
La Playa HotelCamino Real at Eighth Avenue, Carmel, CA 93921, USA100549193
Surf & Sand Laguna Beach1555 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA91059.1172
Regent Santa Monica Beach1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, 90401, USA68059.658
Lido House, Autograph Collection3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, 92663, USA60648.336
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, USA46058.1422
L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar , San Diego, CA 92014, USA56048.424
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna NiguelOne Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA102158.739

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