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2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, USA
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9.4

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7210 Blue Heron Place, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA

This Carlsbad resort offers accommodation with fully-equipped kitchens and kitchenettes. Two outdoor swimming pools, restaurants and a health spa are located on site. LEGOLAND California is 6.4 km away. A spacious seating area with cable TV and DVD player is featured in each air-conditioned guest room and suite at Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara. Villas at the property include a wine rack, a breakfast bar, a gas fireplace and a washer and tumble dryer. Located on-site and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Seasons Restaurant specializes in farm-to-table cuisine featuring local ingredients. For poolside dining, Palmera and Summits Grill offer lunch menus and cocktails. Driftwood Spa provides detoxifying treatments and a specialty full body polish. Two modern fitness centres with steam rooms are also provided for guest use. 24-hour concierge services are provided to guests of Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara. Carlsbad State Beach is 8 minutes’ drive away from this resort. Carlsbad Flower Fields are 10 minutes’ drive away from Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara. San Diego International Airport is 50 minutes’ drive away.

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7.5

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327 Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265, USA

Located on the California coast, CALAMIGOS RANCH Resort & Spa offers pet-friendly accommodation in Malibu. It encompasses a 200-acre ranch in the Malibu Wine Country as well as an exclusive beachfront Beach Club for its guests. Each air-conditioned room at this resort offers free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. A balcony or patio are featured in certain rooms. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and toiletries. Accommodations consist of Private Cottages, Bungalows, and Estate Rooms located on the Calamigos Ranch. Onsite dining available at the Ranch Club and the Pool Bar. The property offers three distinct pools and a large heated Spa Pool. The property suits guests who are looking for accommodation for business or leisure. There are a variety of beach activities available through the property as well. Pickleball, table tennis and billiards are also available. The property's guest services team can aid guests in organizing beach days, horseback riding in the Santa Monica Mountains, private wine tasting, or Helicopter tours along the coast. Santa Monica is 31 km from CALAMIGOS RANCH Resort & Spa, while Malibu is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 42 km from CALAMIGOS RANCH Resort & Spa.

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Fabulous

75 reviews

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650 East San Lorenzo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA

Offering a year-round outdoor pool and men's-only accommodation with pool views. Santiago Resort - A Gay Men's Clothing Optional Resort is set in the Palm Springs Uptown district in Palm Springs. Every air-conditioned room at this gay men's adults-only, clothing optional resort is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each room includes a private bathroom. Palm Springs Convention Center is 1.8 km from Santiago Resort, while Saks Fifth Avenue is 1.9 km from the property. Palm Springs International Airport is 3 km away.

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9.5

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$383
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48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA

Situated on a hillside overlooking Big Sur's beautiful Pacific coastline, Alila Ventana Big sur is a resort located on 160 secluded acres. It features 2 heated pools adjoined by a Japanese hot bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The spacious guest rooms boast a window seat, a private balcony or patio with views of the forest, ocean, meadow, or canyon, binoculars, umbrellas, lanterns, and walking sticks. The rooms also include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and sound system, a coffee machine, a minibar, and each en suite bathroom includes a walk-in shower and soaking tub, and plush bathrobes. Select units offer a hot tub on the decks or fireplaces. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, The Sur House, and sip cocktails at The Sur House Terrace and Bar, while overlooking the ocean. Alila Ventana Big Sur offers a bathhouse facility which includes the Japanese-inspired baths. Guests can also stay in shape with a workout in the fitness centre. Guests can take advantage of the complimentary yoga classes, guided property tours, afternoon wine tasting, and the Glass House Gallery, the on-site art gallery of California Central Coast artists. Attractions such as Andrew Molera State Park and Pfeiffer Beach are easily accessible from Ventana Spa. Visitors can also participate in hiking, whale watching and horseback riding in the area. All guest rooms and suites at the resort can accommodate a maximum of two occupants including children.

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7.9

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18 reviews

$2593
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6757 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599, USA

Located in Napa Valley, this Yountville, California hotel boasts an on-site pool and hot tub. Spa services are available. The on-site restaurant is headed by Chef Nick Tamburo who joins North Block from Manhattan’s Momofuku Ko, bringing a fresh energy to Yountville with his take on refined California cooking featuring locally grown, seasonal ingredients. The North Block Hotel includes guest rooms with a flat-screen TV, a large soaking tub and heated floors in the bathroom. Each room features a terrace or a patio with a seating area. The North Block Hotel is nearby French, Italian, Pacific Rim and California restaurants. Area activities include art galleries, museums, antique shops and bike rental facilities.

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9.9

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91 reviews

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415 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, USA

This Carmel Valley resort boasts star-rated dining, a wellness spa and outdoor heated pool. A limestone fireplace, 2-person soaking tub and down feather bedding are featured in each guest room. Monterey Bay Aquarium is 19 km away. Guests are welcomed with a gourmet snack basket, fruit bowl, fresh roses, and a complimentary "wine grotto" mini bar with Bernardus wines in their rooms. A flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station and coffee machine are also provided. Lucia Restaurant & Bar boasts an extensive wine list and a menu that focuses on organic, local ingredients. The bar and lounge area provides a more casual menu and experience. The Spa at Bernardus offers marine-inspired massage services and body treatments in a spacious facility that includes locker rooms, sauna rooms, a fitness room and a juice bar. A warming room with fireplace, a meditation garden, a dipping pool and a reflecting pool are available for guest relaxation. A full-service beauty salon is also available. Two tennis courts are located on site. A croquet lawn and bocce court are offered for guest use. Garland Ranch Regional Park is 1.5 km away. Carmel Mission Basilica and Museum are 15.5 km away.

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Fabulous

145 reviews

$605
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1330 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA

Featuring an outdoor pool, this resort is for guests 21 years of age or older. The property is 5 minutes’ drive to Palm Springs Art Museum. Styled in modern décor, each studio provides free WiFi. A seating area is provided in each air-conditioned studio at Sparrows Lodge. Free toiletries are provided in the en suite bathroom of all rooms. Select rooms are located poolside. A poolside hot tub and plush lounge chairs are provided at Sparrows Lodge Palm Springs. Room service is offered. Daily maid service is provided. Tennis courts and free use of bicycles are offered to guests of this resort. Palm Springs International Airport is 5 minutes’ drive away. Palm Springs Convention Center is 4 minutes’ drive away from Sparrows Lodge.

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9.5

Superb

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9882 South Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90212, USA

Situated in Beverly Hills, this hotel is 12 minutes' walk from shopping on Rodeo Drive. It features gourmet on-site dining options, a full-service spa and spacious guest rooms with flat-screen TVs. Cream colored rooms boast an iPod docking station at Beverly Hills The Peninsula. A refrigerator and minibar are available in all rooms. World-class dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner is available at the Belvedere restaurant. The Belvedere is a lively European Brasserie showcasing award-winning cuisine in a warm and inviting environment. The adjacent outdoor terrace space is a destination for al fresco dining under the glittering Beverly Hills evening sky. A large rooftop outdoor pool and a modern gym with personal coaches are available. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. Upon check-in guests can enjoy free fresh fruit and a welcome beverage. Shoe shining services are available. The University of California Los Angeles is 4.0 km from The Peninsula. Universal Studios is 13.4 km away.

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8.5

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58 reviews

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1712 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, 94515-1113, USA
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30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA

Located on the beach, this luxurious Laguna Beach resort features an ocean facing pool and a sun terrace. All rooms feature a deep marble soaking tub. Three restaurants are featured. Select suites feature plush cream sofas or an ocean view at Montage Laguna Beach. Each luxurious room provides plush bathrobes, free spa toiletries and a dual vanity in the en suite bathroom. Equipped with free Wi-Fi, every room also provides a flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station. Studio Restaurant features a chef table that can seat twelve in a private dining room. Featuring outdoor dining, The Loft Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Poolside dining and cocktails are featured at Mosaic Bar & Grille. Offering nightly entertainment and cocktails, The Lobby Lounge is also available for guests’ enjoyment. Spa Montage provides a variety of spa services. Poolside cabanas are offered at Laguna Beach Montage. Boutique shops and art galleries are featured. Dana Point is 5 miles away from Montage Laguna Beach. Los Angeles International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away and John Wayne Airport is 20 miles away.

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8.3

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1050 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA

Located on the Hermann Bungalows side, offering a spa centre and hot tub, L'Horizon Resort & Spa, Hermann Bungalows Palm Springs is an adult only (21+) resort, 2.6 km from Palm Springs Convention Center. All rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a shower, flat-screen smart TV with cable channels, and a coffee machine. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and slippers. L'Horizon Resort & Spa, Hermann Bungalows features free WiFi throughout the property. The on-site restaurant, SO-PA, offers an alfresco dining experience in an intimate setting. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner are available at the pool bar & through in-room dining. Free use of bicycles is available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. Saks Fifth Avenue is 6 km from L'Horizon Resort & Spa, Hermann Bungalows, while Palm Springs Square Shopping Center is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Palm Springs International Airport, 3 km from the property.

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9.1

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22878 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265, USA

Featuring a soothing luxury spa and rooms with private balconies overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean, Malibu Beach Inn lies 10 miles outside downtown Malibu. Free WiFi is available. The Malibu Beach Inn offers all-oceanfront rooms with contemporary wood furnishings and a hand-picked selection of wines. The digital entertainment center features music, games and a flat-screen TV with extended cable channels. The Malibu’s Carbon Beach Club serves coastal cuisine indoors and on a beachfront terrace. The restaurant’s specialty seafood and meat dishes contain fresh produce from local growers. Malibu Beach Inn guests have direct access to the private beach. Veronica's Skin and Body Care Spa offers offers a menu of exotic massages and treatments that can also be performed in guests’ rooms. Malibu Beach Inn is 2 minutes' walk from the Malibu Pier and 12 miles from downtown Santa Monica.

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Fabulous

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$958
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22878 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265, United States of America
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237 reviews
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415 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, United States of America
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1050 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States of America
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1712 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, 94515-1113, United States of America
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1330 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264, United States of America
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78 reviews
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2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, United States of America
9.4
8 reviews
From $369

Compare the Best Boutique Resorts in California – Addresses, Prices, Stars, Rating, and Review Count

Resort Name Address Price ($)Star Rating Review Count Book
Dolphin Bay Resort and Spa2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449, USA36949.48
Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara7210 Blue Heron Place, Carlsbad, CA 92011, USA57557.536
Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club327 Latigo Canyon Road, Malibu, CA 90265, USA14285975
Santiago Resort - Palm Springs Premier Gay Men’s Resort650 East San Lorenzo Road, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA38349.582
Alila Ventana Big Sur, All Inclusive Adults Only48123 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920, USA259357.918
North Block Hotel6757 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599, USA69749.991
Bernardus Lodge & Spa415 West Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924, USA60559145
Sparrows Lodge1330 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA34949.578
The Peninsula Beverly Hills9882 South Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90212, USA120558.558
Indian Springs Resort & Spa1712 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga, 94515-1113, USA279400
Montage Laguna Beach30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA135358.357
L'Horizon Resort & Spa, Hermann Bungalows1050 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264, USA67059.1129
Malibu Beach Inn22878 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265, USA95859237

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Top Attractions in California, USA

Sequoia National Park: As you explore the stunning Sequoia National Park, you'll be amazed by the colossal trees that have stood for thousands of years, making it an unforgettable addition to your itinerary during a luxury or boutique stay in California, USA.

Yosemite National Park: Experience the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite National Park, where granite cliffs, waterfalls, and diverse wildlife provide a perfect backdrop for your adventurous spirit while enjoying a boutique hotel nearby.

Golden Gate Bridge: Walk across the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, an architectural marvel that offers spectacular views of San Francisco Bay, making it a memorable highlight of your luxury trip in California, USA.

Santa Monica Pier: Enjoy the vibrant energy at Santa Monica Pier, where amusement rides, restaurants, and beach access create a delightful atmosphere ideal for relaxing after a day of exploring with your loved ones on your boutique stay.

Napa Valley: Indulge in world-class wine tasting in Napa Valley, renowned for its picturesque vineyards and luxurious wineries, perfect for romance or relaxation during your California getaway.

Big Sur Coastline: Drive along the scenic Big Sur Coastline, where rugged cliffs meet the Pacific Ocean, offering breathtaking views and countless photo opportunities that encapsulate the essence of luxury travel in California.

Disneyland Resort: Experience the magic of Disneyland Resort, where thrilling rides and beloved characters create unforgettable memories, making it a must-visit destination when staying in boutique accommodations in California.

Death Valley National Park: Discover the unique landscapes of Death Valley National Park, from salt flats to sand dunes, providing a striking contrast to your luxurious surroundings during your time in California, USA.