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A coastal area with buildings on a hillside overlooking the ocean.

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A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey

Christian

NT$9,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious lobby with a central fireplace, a circular emblem on the floor, and hanging glass chandeliers.

2. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Heavenly Village

Vishal

NT$5,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the ocean and beach.

3. Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Mission Bay

Adarsh

NT$9,484 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A poolside view with a lounge chair, a towel, a tray with a drink and a coconut, and a pool with palm trees in the background.

4. San Diego Mission Bay Resort

Mission Bay

Evangeline

NT$10,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A resort with a large pool, palm trees, and a view of mountains.

5. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

Palm Desert

Rafael

NT$11,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and ocean views.

6. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

Ellwood

julie

NT$31,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An aerial view of a lodge surrounded by dense forest, with multiple buildings and a parking area.

7. Tenaya at Yosemite

Fish Camp

Jon-Paul

NT$11,364 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

8. Lakehouse Resort

Lake San Marcos

Tracy

NT$5,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A water park with multiple slides and pools.

9. Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

Montelena

Fernando

NT$12,525 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

Erica

NT$7,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a sunset.

11. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Rancho Mirage

Kimberly

NT$9,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining area with a view of palm trees and the ocean, furnished with round tables and chairs.

12. Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

Historic Downtown Coronado

Marianne

NT$19,636 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and palm trees.

13. The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel

Huntington Beach

William

NT$10,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.

14. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey

Melvinj

NT$9,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A resort pool area with palm trees, a pool, and a building with a thatched roof.

15. Indian Wells Resort Hotel

Montelena

erick

NT$3,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A restaurant with multiple dining tables, chairs, and hanging light fixtures.

16. Chumash Casino Resort

Santa Ynez

Richard

NT$3,865 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

17. Bahia Resort Hotel

Central Mission Beach

melissa

NT$7,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and palm trees.

18. The Saguaro Palm Springs

Sonora Sunrise

Ashley

NT$3,433 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A well-lit courtyard with palm trees, a fountain, and a building with a tower.

19. The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park

Death Valley

shantanu

NT$7,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

20. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

New Monterey

Kristine

NT$12,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Top California Hotel Reviews

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

8/10 Good

"The air conditioning was weak the mini fridge didn’t work at all other than that it was good I rate a solide 8.5/10"

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

8/10 Good

"The stay was great. They have a buffet breakfast for $38 plus tax. It was convenient having breakfast in the hotel but I'd rather go out and eat somewhere else. The quality wasnt bad but it wasnt great. They have good amenities like a hair dryer, safe to put your valuables in, an iron, a fridge plus even a steamer which I was unaware of until last day of checking out. The staff was friendly but I didnt really interact with them since I didnt really need anything from them just the checking in part. They do have parking at the hotel (for a daily fee of course) The only negative thing that I didnt like was I messaged the property that it was my wifes bday hence the reason we came and I asked if they can do anything extra to make it special for her. IE: like maybe some balloons blown up or a gift bag something and anything. I did say I'll pay extra for any thing that they do. Unfortunately I never got a response back. They did read my message because I got a generic message welcoming my stay and the usual policies and regulations. But there was no follow up to my important request, even if they couldn't do any accommodations it would have been nice to be notified. That's why I gave it an over all 3 stars because if there isn't any follow up on important request then I can imagine how other request go unanswered."

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California Resorts information

Number of reviews	24,993
Accommodation	123 Resorts
Lowest Price	NT$3,228
Highest Price	NT$31,369

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How much do resorts in California cost?

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How many resorts are there in California?

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What is there to do in California near my resort?

One of the best travel accessories for your California getaway is a fabulous itinerary! L.A. Live, Peacock Theater and Los Angeles State Historic Park are among the most popular sights if you're making your way to Los Angeles. San Diego County also lures travelers with its famous attractions, such as San Diego Zoo. Want to explore more? Carve out some time for Coronado Beach and Seaport Village too.

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Our top choices for California resorts

1. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

2. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

3. Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4. San Diego Mission Bay Resort

5. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

6. The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

7. Tenaya at Yosemite

8. Lakehouse Resort

9. Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas

10. Chaminade Resort & Spa

11. Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

12. Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

13. The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel

14. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

15. Indian Wells Resort Hotel

16. Chumash Casino Resort

17. Bahia Resort Hotel

18. The Saguaro Palm Springs

19. The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park

20. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

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