Luxury Hotels & Villas in California

The Poetry Inn, Napa, California

9.9 Truly Awesome

From: $647 /night

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, Carlsbad, California

9.2 Great Quality

From: $368 /night

Malibu Beach Inn Hotel & Spa, California

9.1 Great Quality

From: $682 /night

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, Dana Point, California

9.0 Great Quality

From: $515 /night

L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, California

9.3 Excellent Choice

From: $613 /night

Fairmont Breakers Long Beach, California

8.8 Great Quality

From: $215 /night

La Bahia Hotel & Spa, Santa Cruz, California

8.9 Great Quality

From: $382 /night

Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach, California

9.3 Excellent Choice

From: $0 /night

Hotel Casa del Mar, Santa Monica, California

9.0 Great Quality

From: $648 /night

Andaz West Hollywood, California

8.5 Great Quality

From: $235 /night

Hotel Bel-Air, Dorchester Collection, Bel Air, California

9.4 Excellent Choice

From: $1113 /night

Shore House at The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts, San Diego

8.8 Great Quality

From: $523 /night

The Lodge at Torrey Pines, San Diego

9.4 Excellent Choice

From: $0 /night

Conrad Los Angeles, California

9.0 Great Quality

From: $333 /night

The Meritage Resort And Spa, Napa, California

8.2 Great Quality

From: $416 /night

The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows

9.4 Excellent Choice

From: $1393 /night

1 Hotel West Hollywood, California

8.8 Great Quality

From: $345 /night

Palace Hotel, San Francisco, California

8.8 Great Quality

From: $255 /night

Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills

9.1 Great Quality

From: $827 /night

Beach Village at The Del, LXR Hotels & Resorts, San Diego

8.5 Great Quality

From: $588 /night

Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, Santa Monica, California

8.3 Great Quality

From: $411 /night

The Peninsula Beverly Hills, California

9.4 Excellent Choice

From: $966 /night

The Maybourne Beverly Hills, California

9.3 Excellent Choice

From: $976 /night

Fairmont Century Plaza, Los Angeles

9.1 Great Quality

From: $392 /night

Huntley Santa Monica Beach, California

8.8 Great Quality

From: $323 /night

Thompson Palm Springs, California

8.7 Great Quality

From: $264 /night

Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood

8.5 Great Quality

From: $391 /night

The Lodge at the Presidio, San Francisco, California

9.6 Superb Level

From: $373 /night

The Lafayette Hotel and Club, San Diego, California

8.4 Great Quality

From: $243 /night

Holiday House Palm Springs, California

9.4 Excellent Choice

From: $181 /night

Sands Hotel & Spa in Indian Wells, Palm Springs

9.0 Great Quality

From: $176 /night

The Inn at the Presidio, San Francisco

9.5 Superb Level

From: $682 /night

Avalon Hotel and Bungalows Palm Springs, California

8.4 Great Quality

From: $345 /night

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

9.2 Great Quality

From: $746 /night

Santa Monica Proper Hotel, California

8.9 Great Quality

From: $358 /night

San Francisco Proper, California

7.9 Great Quality

From: $303 /night

La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton, Palm Springs

8.5 Great Quality

From: $203 /night

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, California

8.9 Great Quality

From: $1152 /night

Fairmont San Francisco, California

8.6 Great Quality

From: $235 /night

Carneros Resort and Spa, Napa, California

8.9 Great Quality

From: $686 /night

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas, Palm Springs

8.4 Great Quality

From: $314 /night

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, California

9.1 Great Quality

From: $460 /night

Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica, California

8.9 Great Quality

From: $587 /night

The St. Regis San Francisco, California

9.0 Great Quality

From: $485 /night

California FAQ

California offers Pacific coastline, wine country estates, alpine retreats, and globally recognised urban districts within one state. Travellers can combine a stay at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur with a vineyard retreat at Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley or a residential-style bungalow at The Beverly Hills Hotel, each delivering a distinct high-end environment.

Beverly Hills and West Hollywood anchor Southern California’s urban luxury scene, Napa Valley defines wine-focused retreats, Big Sur is known for cliffside seclusion, Malibu for private oceanfront estates, and Lake Tahoe for alpine exclusivity.

Yes. Properties such as Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur limit room inventory and sit high above the Pacific, while gated estates in Beverly Hills and Malibu provide controlled access and private staffing.

Northern California focuses on vineyard estates and rugged coastline, exemplified by Auberge du Soleil and Ventana Big Sur. Southern California emphasises beach glamour and celebrity enclaves such as The Beverly Hills Hotel and Montage Laguna Beach.

Yes. A typical high-end itinerary might include a few nights at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, followed by a vineyard stay at Auberge du Soleil and a coastal retreat at Post Ranch Inn.

Yes. Hotels such as The Peninsula Beverly Hills and The St. Regis San Francisco combine executive facilities with spa, fine dining, and private car services.

The Beverly Hills Hotel offers private garden bungalows with discreet entrances. Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur provides cliffside suites with panoramic ocean views. Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley delivers vineyard-facing terraces. Montage Laguna Beach offers direct Pacific beachfront access.

Yes. In Malibu and Beverly Hills, luxury estates commonly feature infinity pools and expansive terraces. Auberge du Soleil offers private maisons with secluded outdoor space, while select suites at Montage Laguna Beach include plunge pools.

Post Ranch Inn is positioned on the cliffs of Big Sur with limited room inventory. Montage Laguna Beach sits directly above the sand with controlled guest access to Treasure Island Beach.

Yes. Four Seasons Private Residences and Ritz-Carlton Residences are established in locations such as Los Angeles and San Francisco, providing residential-style living with hotel services.

Top-tier properties such as The Peninsula Beverly Hills arrange private yacht charters from Marina del Rey, helicopter transfers to Napa Valley, and exclusive dining reservations.

Yes. Auberge du Soleil offers a hillside spa overlooking vineyards, while Montage Laguna Beach operates a full-service ocean-view spa with hydrotherapy facilities.

Yes. Malibu, Beverly Hills, and Lake Tahoe offer private estates with multiple suites, home cinemas, and full staffing for extended stays.

California hosts numerous Michelin-starred restaurants, many accessible from luxury hotels. Auberge du Soleil is known for elevated wine country cuisine, while Beverly Hills properties provide easy access to chef-driven dining in West Hollywood.

Yes. Hotels such as Auberge du Soleil arrange chauffeured vineyard tastings, including private appointments at boutique wineries not open to the general public.

Yes. Guests staying in Beverly Hills or Malibu can charter yachts from Marina del Rey for coastal cruises and private sunset dining experiences.

In Lake Tahoe, high-end chalets and resorts provide ski-in/ski-out access during winter, with private instructors and mountain guides arranged through concierge teams.

Yes. Post Ranch Inn offers yoga sessions overlooking the Pacific, and many Napa Valley retreats integrate spa therapies with vineyard views.

Yes. Helicopter tours over Big Sur, guided hiking in Yosemite with luxury lodge stays, and private surfing lessons in Malibu are commonly arranged through high-end concierge teams.

Napa Valley is ideal during autumn harvest season, Big Sur offers clear coastal conditions in spring and early autumn, and Southern California maintains mild weather year-round.