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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, (3,291 reviews)
"Great place really enjoyed the stay"
United States
Jaime
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
4.0 star property
Mission Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,487 reviews)
"We have stayed here before, good location, clean rooms, great staff."
United States
Lance
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4.0 star property
Heavenly Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,919 reviews)
"Overall good location, friendly staff and clean room."
United States
Spring
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful- a must stay property!"
United States
Julie Haff
$602 nightly
The price is $668
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas
5.0 star property
Montelena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,129 reviews)
"Great resort, perfect for family outings."
United States
Oscar
$299 nightly
The price is $345
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai Valley Inn
5.0 star property
Ojai
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Very beautiful peaceful estate! Super friendly staff."
United States
KATHY
Ojai Valley Inn

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
New Monterey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,580 reviews)
"It is very elegant hotel with great location and service."
United States
Flora
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Mission Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,650 reviews)
"This was a beautiful place to stay. Right by the water, staff was very helpful, restaurant's were good"
United States
Myesha
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 star property
Monterey
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,652 reviews)
"We had a great family stay. Staff was extremely nice and helpful."
United States
Amanda
$250 nightly
The price is $290
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Tenaya at Yosemite

Tenaya at Yosemite
4.0 star property
Fish Camp
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,325 reviews)
"Great place for a Yosemite vacation."
United States
Joshua
Tenaya at Yosemite

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Rancho Mirage
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,897 reviews)
"Friendly staff, wonderful restaurants, so much fun, beautiful property"
United States
Rachel
$228 nightly
The price is $258
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
4.0 star property
Torrey Pines
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing restaurant, clean facilities, and amazing location!"
United States
Daniel
$250 nightly
The price is $287
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great restful location, excellent property"
United States
Penelope
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,166 reviews)
"Beachfront rooms were great."
United States
Jon
Bahia Resort Hotel

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
Palm Desert
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,123 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Enedelia
$326 nightly
The price is $371
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
Lake San Marcos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,635 reviews)
"Beautiful resort, nice views great staff"
United States
Marco
Lakehouse Resort

Chumash Casino Resort

Chumash Casino Resort
4.0 star property
Santa Ynez
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,205 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
United States
Gevork
$123 nightly
The price is $143
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Chumash Casino Resort

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
4.0 star property
La Costa
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great family oriented resort , very friendly staff."
United States
sonia
$281 nightly
The price is $314
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

Indian Wells Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Montelena
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (3,850 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
United States
juan
$89 nightly
The price is $103
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total with taxes and fees
Indian Wells Resort Hotel

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
5.0 star property
Ellwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Rebecca
$784 nightly
The price is $897
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total with taxes and fees
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
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Top California Hotel Reviews

Price trends for hotels in California

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$321
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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
36,920
Accommodation
1317 Resorts
Lowest Price
$103
Highest Price
$897

Frequently asked questions

How much do resorts in California cost?
Resorts in California cost between $103 and $897 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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