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Recommended hotels in California

1. Restored 2-bedroom cottage in beautiful California, MO

A staircase with wooden steps and white railings, leading to a second floor.

2. Comfort Suites Jefferson City

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large mirror.

3. Hampton Inn Jefferson City at Capital Mall

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a tiled edge, and a lifeguard sign.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Jefferson City

A modern kitchen area with a coffee station, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - Jefferson City

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, multiple pendant lights, and a kitchen area in the background.

6. Tru By Hilton Columbia South

A modern hotel building with a prominent Hilton logo, multiple floors, and a parking lot in front.

7. Best Western Plus Capital Inn

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

8. Eldon Inn

A kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, and a trash can.

9. The Katy Caboose in Hartsburg

A narrow hallway with a wooden bench on the right, a rocking chair in the center, and a bed at the end.

10. Baymont by Wyndham Jefferson City

A breakfast area with a counter, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Jefferson City by IHG

A modern gym with treadmills, benches, and dumbbells.

12. Super 8 by Wyndham Lake of the Ozarks

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area.

13. Wyndham Executive Center Columbia

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the city.

14. Travelodge by Wyndham Jefferson City

Three white rocking chairs in a covered outdoor area with exposed wooden beams and a brick wall.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Jefferson City

An outdoor seating area with a glass-top fire feature, wicker chairs, and a stone-tiled floor.

16. Capitol Plaza Hotel Jefferson City

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central water feature, balconies with plants, and a patterned carpet.

17. Isle of Capri Casino Hotel Boonville & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and hanging flower baskets.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jefferson City

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

19. Holiday Inn Express Boonville by IHG

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and baked goods, displayed in stainless steel containers.

20. Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and two bedside lamps.

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Best Western Plus Capital Inn

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

Comfort Suites Jefferson City

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a large mirror.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - Jefferson City

A modern dining area with a large table and chairs, multiple pendant lights, and a kitchen area in the background.

Courtyard by Marriott Jefferson City

An outdoor seating area with a glass-top fire feature, wicker chairs, and a stone-tiled floor.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Jefferson City by IHG

A modern gym with treadmills, benches, and dumbbells.

Hawthorne Inn

A gazebo in a snow-covered garden with benches and a building in the background.

Baymont by Wyndham Jefferson City

A breakfast area with a counter, seating, and a view of the outdoors.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia

A patio area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a grill.

Baymont by Wyndham Columbia, MO

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and two bedside lamps.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jefferson City

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, stone walls, and artificial trees.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbia Univ Area-Hwy 63 by IHG

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a brick facade, and a well-lit exterior.

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Missouri

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden beams and a lantern, overlooking a brick building and greenery.

Wyndham Executive Center Columbia

A hotel room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a view of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect from a resort vacation in California?

You deserve a getaway, and a resort is the ideal place to treat yourself to the amenities and services you need for a relaxing stay in California. One of the comfortable resort hotels in the surrounding area might be just what you're looking for, whether you want great restaurants on site, blissful spa treatments, or nightly entertainment options.

What's the best resort for my stay in California?

Our highest-rated resort near California: Campsite in the Beautiful Missouri Countryside - 15.2 mi (24.5 km) from California.

What can I do in California?

California Country Club, Main Street Baptist Church, and Binder Lake are a few interesting places to visit nearby. Additional attractions in the area include Cooper's Landing Marina and Runge Nature Center.

What's the weather like in California?

The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 75°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 37°F. Average annual precipitation for California is 50 inches.

What's the best way to get to and around California?

Fly into Versailles, MO (VRS-Roy Otten Memorial Airfield), which is located 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional), which is 22.8 mi (36.6 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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