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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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Best Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara

Best Beach Hotels in Santa Barbara

The best beach hotels in Santa Barbara, including a luxury family friendly option, trendy boutique bases and a Mediterranean style property....

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20 Best Hotels in Los Angeles for Couples

20 Best Hotels in Los Angeles for Couples

Glittering with style and sunshine, the best hotels in Los Angeles for couples are a desirable bunch, including glamorous Hollywood heyday villas, chic pads, deco palaces and celebrity hang outs...

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14 of the Best Hotels near Lake Tahoe

14 of the Best Hotels near Lake Tahoe

Our recommendations for 14 of the best hotels near Lake Tahoe are favourites from our list of all the best places to stay near Lake Tahoe, including the best hotels in Tahoe City, the best hotels in South Lake Tahoe, and the best hotels in Heavenly.

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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 20 Best Wine Hotels in the Napa Valley

The 20 Best Wine Hotels in the Napa Valley

The best wine hotels in the Napa Valley are relaxing and informative, and know about food as well as wine. So our 10 best wine hotels in the Napa Valley include some of the best hotels in the Napa Valley for food too, and some of the most romantic.

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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 Chula Vista

Best Hotels in Chula Vista

The best hotel in Chula Vista is an Art Deco adults-only stay with elegant rooms and sunny courtyards, perfect for couples on a romantic getaway.

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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 Point Loma

Best Hotels in Point Loma

The best hotels in Point Loma are chic, laid-back romantic getaways just steps from the sea.

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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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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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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 Best Value Hotels in Santa Monica

The Best Value Hotels in Santa Monica

The best value hotels in Santa Monica including quaint historic B&Bs and lively contemporary stays...

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The 6 Best Santa Monica Beach Hotels

The 6 Best Santa Monica Beach Hotels

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

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The 7 Best Hotels near Santa Monica Pier

The 7 Best Hotels near Santa Monica Pier

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

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19 Historic Hotels in California

19 Historic Hotels in California

California’s historic hotels are a collection of charmers which includes some old grand dames in San Francisco, Spanish Mission treasures along the coast, and wine country stalwarts. The Hotel Gurus picked out their favourite historic hotels in California. Check live availability and book online.

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