16 Top California Resorts (2026)

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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
Average price / night
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El Encanto Santa Barbara
Hotel
800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
17 Baths713.11 ft²
8.9

Exceptional

88 reviews

$1270
Average price / night
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Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Resort
One Old Ranch Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93923, USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
17 Baths834.2 ft²
8

Exceptional

64 reviews

$1127
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Auberge du Soleil, An Auberge Resort
Hotel
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  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Balcony/Terrace
    Balcony/Terrace
  • Breakfast
    Breakfast
15 Baths913.5 ft²
9.8

Exceptional

21 reviews

$1575
Average price / night
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Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe
Resort
400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146, USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Skiing
    Skiing
22 Baths803.33 ft²
8.2

Exceptional

180 reviews

$391
Average price / night
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Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG
Hotel
500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Ocean View
    Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
    Balcony/Terrace
15 Baths427.69 ft²
8.7

Exceptional

515 reviews

$354
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Timber Cove Resort
Hotel
21780 North Coast Highway 1, Jenner, CA 95450, USA
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    Balcony/Terrace
  • View
    View
  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
8 Baths331.72 ft²
8.8

Exceptional

84 reviews

$868
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CordeValle
Resort
One CordeValle Club Drive, San Martin, CA 95046, USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
6 Baths800.12 ft²
8.6

Exceptional

20 reviews

$1105
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Parker Palm Springs
Resort
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  • Private Pool
    Private Pool
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
13 Baths429.02 ft²
7.8

Exceptional

24 reviews

$355
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Evergreen Lodge at Yosemite
Cabin
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
  • Pool
    Pool
9 Baths617.13 ft²
8.9

Exceptional

958 reviews

$267
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Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
Hotel
101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, USA
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  • 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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Kona Kai Resort & Spa, a Noble House Resort
Resort
1551 Shelter Island Drive, Point Loma, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
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  • Private Beach
    Private Beach
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
6 Baths368.66 ft²
8

Exceptional

11 reviews

$179
Average price / night
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Juniper Springs Resort
Resort
4000 Meridian Boulevard, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Skiing
    Skiing
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
12 Baths834.2 ft²
8.4

Exceptional

834 reviews

$233
Average price / night
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Balboa Bay Resort
Hotel
1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
19 Baths786.9 ft²
8.5

Exceptional

181 reviews

$579
Average price / night
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Dr Wilkinsons Backyard Resort and Mineral Springs a Member of Design Hotels
Hotel
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  • Private Pool
    Private Pool
  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
4 Baths355.21 ft²
8.9

Exceptional

124 reviews

$422
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La Quinta Resort & Club
Resort
49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA
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  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Fireplace/Heating
    Fireplace/Heating
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    Price Dropped
  • Ocean View
1 Baths482.22 ft²
8.5

Exceptional

137 reviews

$332
Average price / night
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Compare the 16 Top California Resorts (2026) – Addresses, Prices, Stars, Rating, and Review Count

Hotel Name Address Price ($)Star Rating Review Count Book
Carneros Resort and Spa4048 Sonoma Highway, Napa, CA 94559, USA180258.424
El Encanto Santa Barbara800 Alvarado Place, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA127058.988
Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by HyattOne Old Ranch Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93923, USA11274864
Everline Resort and Spa, Lake Tahoe400 Squaw Creek Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146, USA39148.2180
Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA35448.7515
Timber Cove Resort21780 North Coast Highway 1, Jenner, CA 95450, USA86848.884
CordeValleOne CordeValle Club Drive, San Martin, CA 95046, USA110558.620
Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA 90401, USA46058.1422
Kona Kai Resort & Spa, a Noble House Resort1551 Shelter Island Drive, Point Loma, San Diego, CA 92106, USA1794811
Juniper Springs Resort4000 Meridian Boulevard, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, USA23348.4834
Balboa Bay Resort1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA57958.5181
La Quinta Resort & Club49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253, USA33258.5137

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