If you'd like to add some extra culture to your escape, put Californias First Brick House on your to-do list. Check if guided tours are available or just browse around at your own speed.

If you're staying a while in Downtown Monterey, California's First Brick House is a good place to start your exploring. This museum is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you on the hop here. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, and Carmel Beach are also waiting to be discovered close by.

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The Phoenix Hotel

Downtown San Francisco

$567

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Jan 6 - Jan 13

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Burbank (BUR) to San Francisco (SFO)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)

Excellent customer service, aesthetic fantastic, beautiful details, one of a kind. You have to stay here at least once! Culturally iconic.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Montage Healdsburg

$1,086

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Feb 12 - Feb 15

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Burbank (BUR) to San Francisco (SFO)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)

Clean room, kind and helpful staff. Nice ambiance in vineyard.

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Hotel Healdsburg

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$626

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Feb 13 - Feb 16

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San Diego (SAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (427 reviews)

Nice Hotel close to everything. Valet took care of us everyday. Bartender could use a little help in customer service, was a little rude on a couple occasions. All in all great stay and a nice hotel

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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