California: 24 places to stay
United States : California : San Francisco (4)
Cavallo Point Lodge, Sausalito
Beautiful National Park lodge, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, with views to die for, excellent cuisine and a spa
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Hotel Vitale, Embarcadero
Perfectly positioned and immaculate full service hotel with buzzy bar and restaurant
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Hotel Boheme, North Beach
Immerse yourself in San Francisco history in this characterful and colourful small hotel in quintessential North Beach neighbourhood
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The Parsonage, Hayes Valley
Elegant and welcoming 5-room B&B, with wonderful cheerful hosts and excellent breakfasts, in landmark Victorian residence
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United States : California : Los Angeles (4)
Chateau Marmont, Hollywood
Fabulous Hollywood landmark, lair and legend: 63 Golden-Age suites, bungalows and penthouses on the grounds of a Loire-style castle above Sunset Strip
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Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica
Laidback-luxe resort hotel on Santa Monica’s promenade with ocean-facing pool deck, two restaurants and a spa
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Palihouse Holloway, West Hollywood
Paris loft meets Hollywood haute: 36 boho-chic suites and residences with courtyard brasserie, espresso bar tabac, montage lounge and funky roof
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The Standard, West Hollywood
Seriously cool adult playground with pool parties, nightly DJs, live performance art, a retro restaurant/lounge and a Sunset Strip club where you’re ‘on the list’
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United States : California : San Diego (2)
The Keating, Gaslamp
Expressive design, industrial-chic rooms and prime central location in a historic building in the Gaslamp Quarter
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Tower23 Hotel, Pacific Beach
Sleek and chic oceanfront hotel with groovy bar and restaurant, perfect for hipster surfers and romantics alike, 20 minutes north of downtown San Diego
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United States : California : Palm Springs (3)
Hope Springs, Desert Hot Springs
Rejuve! An adults-only retreat offering space, serenity and spring-fed geothermal pools, just 20 minutes from Palm Springs
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Movie Colony Hotel, Central
One of Palm Springs' best-kept secrets: a landmark mid-century Modern hotel with a pool, small spa and easygoing vibe, just steps from downtown
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Spin and Margie's Desert Hide-a-way, Joshua Tree
Kitsch desert ranch retreat with hacienda-style suites made for ‘nesting’ near Joshua Tree National Park - 30 minutes (and a world away) from Palm Springs
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United States : California : Santa Barbara (3)
Canary Hotel, Downtown
Casablanca meets the Canary Islands: a posh, full-service hotel with a panoramic roof deck, just steps from Santa Barbara's shops
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Inn of the Spanish Garden, The Presidio District
Spanish Colonial jewel box with suite-style rooms and anything-you-please service, in the historic Presidio District
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Presidio Motel, The Presidio District
Retro-fantasy boutique motel with individually themed rooms and free beach-cruiser bikes, on Santa Barbara’s main shopping street
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United States : California : Big Sur and Central Coast (3)
Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur
Exquisitely positioned and utterly romantic lodge on a ridge overlooking the Pacific: one of California's top hotels
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L'Auberge Carmel, Carmel
Elegant, intimate hotel with superb restaurant, just 4 blocks from the beach in classy Carmel
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Treebones Resort, South Big Sur
Unique resort of 16 yurts and 7 camping pitches, plus pool, restaurant and sushi bar, poised on a magical hillside overlooking the Pacific
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United States : California : Napa & Sonoma (4)
Hotel Healdsburg, Healdsburg
A superb hotel offering the best of gourmet hospitality in haute Healdsburg
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boon hotel & spa, Guerneville
Eco-friendly contemporary retreat with pool and spa in the Russian River valley, 90 minutes North of San Francisco
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h2hotel, Healdsburg
Funky eco-chic hotel with living roof, fun restaurant and superb cocktails
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Inn at Occidental, Occidental
Expect a warm welcome at this heritage inn in the heart of Sonoma County, just 90 minutes north of San Francisco
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United States : California : Marin (1)
Dancing Coyote Beach, Inverness
Quartet of quirky beachside cottages on the shores of stunning Tomales Bay, 90 mins north of San Francisco (each sleeps 2-4; self-catering)
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