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1. Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Mission Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,848 reviews)
"Resort was beautiful rooms nice its very clean would stay again!!!"
United States
Sandra
$235 nightly
The price is $270
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

2. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4.0 star property
Heavenly Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (4,276 reviews)
"The staff were friendly, the hotel was a great place to stay and will be coming back soon!"
United States
marisha
$162 nightly
The price is $189
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

3. Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn
5.0 star property
Ojai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Room is always clean, staff are incredibly kind, the spa is phenomenal."
United States
Gayle
$697 nightly
The price is $803
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Ojai Valley Inn

4. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4.0 star property
Downtown Monterey
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,623 reviews)
"We enjoyed the restaurant and our room!"
United States
Leslie
$263 nightly
The price is $311
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

5. Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
5.0 star property
Montelena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,154 reviews)
"Nice rooms"
United States
Jaime
$342 nightly
The price is $395
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

6. 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 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

7. Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
Lake San Marcos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,820 reviews)
"Awesome stay"
United States
Guibin
$150 nightly
The price is $163
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Lakehouse Resort

8. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Rancho Mirage
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,102 reviews)
"We loved our stay here perfect for families!"
United States
Katey
$253 nightly
The price is $286
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

9. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel!"
United States
Erica
$199 nightly
The price is $228
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Chaminade Resort & Spa

10. The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Rancho Mirage
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,279 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Erika
$145 nightly
The price is $164
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa

11. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Ellwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect stay"
United States
julie
$729 nightly
The price is $834
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

12. Tenaya at Yosemite

Tenaya at Yosemite
4.0 star property
Fish Camp
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,625 reviews)
"It was a very nice stay!"
United States
Luz
$234 nightly
The price is $265
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Tenaya at Yosemite

13. 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, (1,039 reviews)
"Great place to stay and beautiful view of pacific coast"
United States
Vasant C
$558 nightly
The price is $619
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

14. Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA

Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA
3.5 star property
Anaheim Resort
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (2,034 reviews)
"Everything about my stay here was a delight"
United States
Manuel
$165 nightly
The price is $190
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Great Wolf Lodge Anaheim, CA

15. 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)
"Great front desk personnel."
United States
CHRISTOPHER
$261 nightly
The price is $298
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

16. Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Ynez
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,326 reviews)
$118 nightly
The price is $138
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Chumash Casino Resort

17. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,370 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Annmarie
$223 nightly
The price is $257
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Bahia Resort Hotel

18. Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton

Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton
5.0 star property
Central Napa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (106 reviews)
$329 nightly
The price is $379
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by Hilton

19. 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
$341 nightly
The price is $393
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

20. 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, (1,157 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Jonathan
$250 nightly
The price is $291
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel
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Price trends for hotels in California

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$313
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January
$300
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$337
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$361
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$413
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$280
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$321
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$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
16,813
Accommodation
886 Resorts
Lowest Price
$138
Highest Price
$834

Frequently asked questions

How much do resorts in California cost?
Resorts in California cost between $138 and $834 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?
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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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