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Best Newport Beach Resorts

Best Newport Beach Resorts

Newport Beach offers coastal style in spades. Take your pick from wonderful waterfront hotels, a golfers' paradise, and spoiling spas . . .

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Best Beach Resorts in San Diego

Best Beach Resorts in San Diego

The best resorts in San Diego, including stunning luxury properties, family friendly stays and a Mediterranean style option...

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20 Kid Friendly Hotels in California

20 Kid Friendly Hotels in California

California is a fantastic family holiday destination! The beaches and national parks, heritage sights and museums are all very kid friendly, you just need kid friendly hotels in California to match...

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The 12 Best Hotels in Beverly Hills

The 12 Best Hotels in Beverly Hills

The best hotels in Beverly Hills including some old Hollywood glamour, grand five-stars, stylish boutiques, and even some great value options too...

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20 of the Best Beach Hotels in California

20 of the Best Beach Hotels in California

Sun, sand, sea, celebrities, breathtaking natural vistas on a grand scale and bustling city life, California is where it’s happening. And California’s coastline, where it meets the Pacific, beckons, so we've taken up the challenge to find the best Californian resorts and hotels by the beach...

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The 4 Best Hotels in Venice Beach California

The 4 Best Hotels in Venice Beach California

The best hotels in Venice Beach California including chic boutiques, design-led contemporary stays, and luxury waterfront offerings. A great option for the young and trendy.

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The 7 Best Hotels in Orange County

The 7 Best Hotels in Orange County

The best hotels in Orange County including spa hotels, rural hideaways, luxury beach escapes, and chic boutiques. Ideal for a weekend getaway from San Diego or Los Angeles...

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Best Hotels in Imperial Beach

Best Hotels in Imperial Beach

The best hotel in Imperial Beach is a family beachside stay, with a spa, pool and oceanfront balconies.

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Best Hotels in Coronado

Best Hotels in Coronado

The best hotel in Coronada is a boutique lodge just a short walk from the beach — perfect for a romantic getaway.

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Best Hotels in Pacific Beach

Best Hotels in Pacific Beach

The best hotels in Pacific Beach are perfect for a lazy seaside holiday. Our favourite is an all-glass architectural marvel with in-room massages, fire pits on the terrace and scrumptious seafood.

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5 Best Hotels in La Jolla

5 Best Hotels in La Jolla

The best hotels in La Jolla are all near the ocean, but are as diverse as California's heritage. Our gurus have picked Hacienda-style spas, historic colonial hotels, Balinese-style boutiques, and more.

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The 11 Best Hotels in Los Angeles for Families

The 11 Best Hotels in Los Angeles for Families

The best hotels in Los Angeles for families including chic boutiques, luxury stays, activity-packed resorts, and self-catering options too...

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24 Best Hotels in Palm Springs with Pools

24 Best Hotels in Palm Springs with Pools

Palm Springs is idyllically located in the middle of the desert, so a hotel’s pool is quite a key feature. Our Gurus have picked out some of their favourites for a list of the 24 best hotels in Palm Springs with pools. Enjoy!

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7 Best Hotels in Downtown Palm Springs

7 Best Hotels in Downtown Palm Springs

Downtown Palm Springs has some fabulous hotels, elegant desert retreats, but within walking distance of great places to shop and eat. Our Gurus’ list of the best hotels in Downtown Palm Springs has picks for romantics, explorers, and families...

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20 Best Hotels in Palm Springs for Couples

20 Best Hotels in Palm Springs for Couples

Sunny and spectacular, Palm Springs has a romantic reputation from the glamorous Hollywood era, and the accommodation to match, so there’s plenty of choice when it comes to choosing the best hotels in Palm Springs for couples. Check live availability and book online.

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10 Best Luxury Hotels in Palm Springs

10 Best Luxury Hotels in Palm Springs

1960s Palm Springs was the playground of the rich and famous, and there are plenty of glamorous hotels still to choose from. These are our Guru’s picks for the best luxury hotels in Palm Springs today. Check live availability and book online.

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9 Santa Monica Hotels with a Pool

9 Santa Monica Hotels with a Pool

A collection of Santa Monica hotels with a pool including all-out luxury stays, design hotels, beachfront properties, and family-friendly stays...

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The Best Family Hotels in Santa Monica

The Best Family Hotels in Santa Monica

The best family hotels in Santa Monica including all-out luxury stays, resorts with standout amenities, and hotels with direct beach access...

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7 Pet Friendly Hotels in Santa Monica

7 Pet Friendly Hotels in Santa Monica

The best pet friendly hotels in Santa Monica including all-out luxury stays, self-catering apartments, design hotels, and beachfront properties...

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The 7 Best Boutique Hotels in Santa Monica

The 7 Best Boutique Hotels in Santa Monica

The best boutique hotels in Santa Monica including all-out luxury stays, self-catering apartments, design hotels, and beachfront properties...

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The 8 Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Monica

The 8 Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Monica

The best luxury hotels in Santa Monica including all-out luxury stays, historic properties, family-friendly options, and romantic hideaways...

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