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Our top choices for California resorts

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,643 reviews)
"The hotel is super clean and the rooms are very spacious and clean. The location is great!"
United States
Blanca
$263 nightly
The price is $311
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A spacious indoor lobby with a large blue sculpture, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the upper floors.

2. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4.0 star property
Heavenly Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (4,307 reviews)
"The staff were friendly, the hotel was a great place to stay and will be coming back soon!"
United States
marisha
$157 nightly
The price is $183
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean and beach.

3. Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Mission Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,863 reviews)
"Resort was beautiful rooms nice its very clean would stay again!!!"
United States
Sandra
$254 nightly
The price is $292
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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.

4. San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
4.0 star property
Mission Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,582 reviews)
"Gorgeous resort!"
United States
Maria
$221 nightly
The price is $254
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of mountains.

5. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
Palm Desert
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,192 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay."
United States
Nina
$269 nightly
The price is $307
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.

6. 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)
"Perfect stay"
United States
julie
$804 nightly
The price is $920
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
An aerial view of a lodge surrounded by dense forest, with multiple buildings and a parking area.

7. Tenaya at Yosemite

Tenaya at Yosemite
4.0 star property
Fish Camp
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,639 reviews)
"Great location, hotel is so beautiful and staff really friendly."
Mexico
JOSE RODOLFO
$314 nightly
The price is $356
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Tenaya at Yosemite
An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

8. Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
Lake San Marcos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,832 reviews)
"Great relaxing getaway !"
United States
Tracy
$169 nightly
The price is $183
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Lakehouse Resort
A water park with multiple slides and pools.

9. Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
5.0 star property
Montelena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,158 reviews)
"Great place for a min vacation. Clean hotel"
United States
Priscilla
$342 nightly
The price is $395
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

10. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel!"
United States
Erica
$219 nightly
The price is $250
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A pool area with a rock formation, a water slide, and a building with a tiled roof.

11. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Rancho Mirage
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,107 reviews)
"Great place to stay with kids."
United States
Kimberly
$270 nightly
The price is $306
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
A dining area with a view of palm trees and the ocean, furnished with round tables and chairs.

12. 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, (1,047 reviews)
"Great restaurants n beach"
United States
Charles
$557 nightly
The price is $619
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and palm trees.

13. The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel

The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
4.0 star property
Huntington Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,158 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Jonathan
$287 nightly
The price is $334
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.

14. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,713 reviews)
"Above average hotel, great location, and amenities."
Canada
Lucas
$272 nightly
The price is $315
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
A resort pool area with palm trees, a pool, and a building with a thatched roof.

15. Indian Wells Resort Hotel

Indian Wells Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Montelena
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (3,997 reviews)
"Good staying"
United States
Jose
$98 nightly
The price is $113
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and hanging light fixtures.

16. Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Ynez
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,335 reviews)
"Great value and location"
United States
Ricardo
$116 nightly
The price is $135
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
Chumash Casino Resort
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

17. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,369 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Annmarie
$223 nightly
The price is $257
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Bahia Resort Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and palm trees.

18. The Saguaro Palm Springs

The Saguaro Palm Springs
3.5 star property
Sonora Sunrise
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,455 reviews)
"one of my favorite hotels to stay at in Palm Springs due to the clean rooms, friendly staff and amazing restaurant with the best happy hour menu to enjoy a quick and easy stay while in town."
United States
Brandon
$91 nightly
The price is $107
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
The Saguaro Palm Springs
A well-lit courtyard with palm trees, a fountain, and a building with a tower.

19. The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park

The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
2.5 star property
Death Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (3,360 reviews)
"Great place. Great location."
United States
matthew
$149 nightly
The price is $166
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park
A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

20. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,674 reviews)
"Very pleasant stay with a good location"
United States
Abraham
$332 nightly
The price is $383
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Top California Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

8/10 Good
"Staff very helpful and friendly"
Noemi Amuerfina Gahol 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Price trends for hotels in California

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$313
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January
$300
February
$337
March
$361
April
$375
May
$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.

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California Resorts information

Number of reviews
14,818
Accommodation
886 Resorts
Lowest Price
$107
Highest Price
$920

Frequently asked questions

How much do resorts in California cost?
Resorts in California cost between $107 and $920 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 886 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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