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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,471 reviews)
"Amazing stay with an awesome location!"
United States
Carlos
$245 nightly
The price is $290
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Mission Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,793 reviews)
"Clean room, staff very helpful, lots of things to do"
United States
Rachel Ann
$285 nightly
The price is $328
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
5.0 star property
Montelena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,124 reviews)
"It was a nice and peaceful resort!"
United States
Rosa
$325 nightly
The price is $375
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4.0 star property
Heavenly Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (4,093 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Tahoe!"
United States
Dolores Escobar
$188 nightly
The price is $218
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn
5.0 star property
Ojai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great oasis for a few days away"
United States
Bobak
$835 nightly
The price is $962
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Total with taxes and fees
Ojai Valley Inn

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,659 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Deborah
$272 nightly
The price is $315
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
4.0 star property
Torrey Pines
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,020 reviews)
"Was a nice 1 night get away for 4 of July weekend"
United States
Nicholas
$238 nightly
The price is $274
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Rancho Mirage
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,008 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay"
United States
Chen
$244 nightly
The price is $276
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
Lake San Marcos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,748 reviews)
"Our stay was great. Enjoyed the stay."
United States
Karina
$159 nightly
The price is $172
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total with taxes and fees
Lakehouse Resort

Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA

Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA
3.5 star property
Anaheim Resort
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,981 reviews)
"Great visit !"
United States
Lynda
$175 nightly
The price is $202
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA

Tenaya at Yosemite

Tenaya at Yosemite
4.0 star property
Fish Camp
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,485 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Michelle
$272 nightly
The price is $308
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total with taxes and fees
Tenaya at Yosemite

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,298 reviews)
"Great resort"
United States
Gary
$239 nightly
The price is $275
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Bahia Resort Hotel

Silverado Resort

Silverado Resort
4.0 star property
Napa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,175 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Weda
$245 nightly
The price is $282
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Total with taxes and fees
Silverado Resort

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
Palm Desert
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,160 reviews)
"My wife and I had a wonderful say, awesome resort..boat ride and Japanese restaurant was awesome."
United States
Carl
$261 nightly
The price is $298
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Ynez
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,284 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"
United States
Jennifer
$137 nightly
The price is $159
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total with taxes and fees
Chumash Casino Resort

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0 star property
Historic Downtown Coronado
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,026 reviews)
"Came here for an overnight weekend stay with my family, was the perfect getaway!"
United States
Rolla
$558 nightly
The price is $619
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Ellwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent as always. We enjoyed our stay and would return."
Canada
Sean
$724 nightly
The price is $829
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South

Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South
4.0 star property
South Lake Tahoe
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,221 reviews)
"Great location Nice hotel"
United States
Pablo
$184 nightly
The price is $215
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton Vacation Club Lake Tahoe Resort South

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,631 reviews)
"Great hotel"
United States
Robert
$354 nightly
The price is $408
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa
4.0 star property
Mission Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,321 reviews)
"Not a luxury resort, excellent location, and good value."
Canada
E.Jordan
$309 nightly
The price is $356
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Catamaran Resort and Spa
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Top California Hotel Reviews

Price trends for hotels in California

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$310
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January
$300
February
$337
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$361
April
$375
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$413
June
$280
July
$321
August
$310
September
$313
October
$310
November
$275
December
$285
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed Resorts in California. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.

Find out more about California

California Resorts information

Number of reviews
18,463
Accommodation
1317 Resorts
Lowest Price
$159
Highest Price
$962

Frequently asked questions

How much do resorts in California cost?
Resorts in California cost between $159 and $962 per night. Use our handy filter tool to search for "Hotel resort" under the "Property type" filter, then lock in a getaway that's easy on the budget. This price was available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
How many resorts are there in California?
Take your pick of 1317 resorts in California. Whether you're hoping to find an opulent honeymoon escape or a sprawling family resort loaded with adventure, you're sure to find the ideal space on Expedia.
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What is there to do in California near my resort?
The most important accessory for your California vacation is a good itinerary! L.A. Live, Microsoft Theater and The Broad are some of the well-known sights if you're off to Los Angeles. San Diego County also has loads of impressive attractions, such as San Diego Zoo. Want to add to your to-do list? Visit Coronado Beach and San Diego Civic Theatre too.

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