1880 Union Hotel

29 Palms Inn

Ace Hotel & Swim Club

I love the Ace Hotel for many reasons—from its quirky haute-bohemian design (by Los Angeles–based Commune) to the amazing bathroom... More

The Ahwahnee

A 1927 lodge clad in granite boulders, the six-sto... More

The Alisal Guest Ranch

Quarter horses, cattle and cowboys roam the grassy hills surrounding this working ranch. There's tennis and golf; the charming guest... More

Ambrose

A bamboo garden with a koi pond sets the scene at the new Ambrose, an early California Craftsman-style hotel in... More

Andaz West Hollywood

Apple Farm

More than 80 varieties of apples are grown on this 30-acre farm, which also offers cooking classes from February through... More

Applewood Inn

Argonaut

The nautically themed Argonaut is a new boutique hotel on Fisherman's Wharf.... More

The Ashram

Kirsch is joking about the tree bark, but California's Ashram is a legendary spot for dropping weight fast. Spa-goers are... More

Asilomar Conference Grounds

Auberge du Soleil

A pitch-perfect mix of wineries, restaurants, and decidedly sybaritic hotels makes this the ultimate wine-lover’s escape. But the best part:... More

Avalon Beverly Hills

The Avalon Beverly Hills would rather tally cocktail orders... More

Bacara Resort & Spa

Bottled water and a bowl of fruit are the minimum to expect. Many have fax machines, Internet service, and minibars... More

Balboa Bay Club & Resort

Ballantines Original Hotel

1950’s kitsch, with 14 themed rooms—Marilyn Monroe stayed in the Pretty in Pink Suite, where Andy Warhol’s silk-screen print now... More

Bardessono

"I like to eat here on the quiet patio," Michael Chiarello says. "Everything's organic."... More

Beach Village at the Hotel del Coronado

It’s a hotel within a hotel: there’s a private ent... More

Bear Basin Butte Lookout and Pierson Cabin