Rated Resorts in California

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For accommodations, choose from rooms, suites, or bungalows. All are beautifully decorated in a fusion of Californian Craftsman and Spanish Colonial styles. Rooms also display works by local artist Charles Arnoldi. Some of the suites have private terraces with fireplaces.

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Set on just over 500 acres in the trendy SoCal town of Newport Beach, the Resort at Pelican Hill is built atop a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. There is no direct beach access at the property, but it operates a luxury van that takes guests to Crystal Cove State Park beach every hour. Beach chairs and umbrellas are available for guests to use.

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L'Ermitage Beverly Hills has been offering award-winning, 5-star service since 1975. This resort defines itself as an "urbane retreat" and is located just off Rodeo Drive, which is the city's famed luxury shopping street. It is a favorite with celebrities seeking privacy.

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Along the cliffs over the beach in Big Sur, with views of the pounding surf, the Post Ranch Inn is truly a masterpiece in design and style. Using natural woods and materials, this luxury, boutique eco-resort remains one of the most beautiful resorts in California — both the buildings and the setting.

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Auberge du Soleil is a great honeymoon choice as it is an adults-only resort. Located on 33 hilly acres, this Napa Valley property has gorgeous grounds with olive trees, lots of green and flowering plants, and even a sculpture garden. It is about five minutes from downtown St. Helena.

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Set on 45 gorgeously maintained acres filled with olive trees and flowers in Rancho Santa Fe, which is about 30 minutes' drive north of San Diego, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa is a fantastic luxury getaway choice for those in search of romance and relaxation — along with excellent food.

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The Montage Laguna Beach is a destination resort in an envious location. This five-star property is built on top of a 50-foot-high bluff facing the Pacific Ocean. It offers guests a choice of rooms, suites, and beach bungalows. All are spacious and beautifully decorated with local artwork, super comfy beds with feather toppers and high-quality linens, and marble baths.

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Meadowood Napa Valley is a perfect choice for romance. This luxury property sits on 250 acres of hilly oak forest and has a secluded and cozy vibe.

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The Fairmont Grand del Mar sits on 400 acres in a stunning coastal canyon locale just five miles from the ocean and not far from downtown San Diego. This resort is wonderfully charming, capturing the stylish ambience of an old-world Mediterranean estate perfectly in both its architecture and five-star service.

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The relatively new Rosewood Miramar Beach is just about an hour north of Los Angeles in the affluent Montecito seaside community. It is the only five-star resort on the beach in Southern California.