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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in California

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Are you deciding where to to stay for a weekend in California? We've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria and have found the best options for a 3-day or 2-day trip. Whether you're with your family or on a romantic getaway, we've got the perfect weekend hotel in California for you. These selected hotels offer affordable rates with top-notch amenities, comfortable and relaxing rooms, and prime locations for sightseeing and exploring for a perfect long weekend trip. From museums to scenic walks and outdoor adventures, there's plenty of things to do in California over a weekend retreat. And when you're ready to refuel, these hotels are located near some of the best restaurants in the area. So why wait? Book your weekend getaway in California at one of these top hotels and get ready to experience all that the area has to offer.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Terranea - L A 's Oceanfront Resort

Rancho Palos Verdes, California
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $860 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in California
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Located at 100 Terranea Way, Terranea - L A 's Oceanfront Resort has great rooms from $860 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 254.3 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and hiking at this convenient hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Golf
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  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
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The Peninsula Beverly Hills

Los Angeles, California
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $943 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is The Peninsula Beverly Hills which has nice rooms starting at $943. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 9882 South Santa Monica Boulevard. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 232.5 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Montage Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach, California
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1391 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in California
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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We found Montage Laguna Beach to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $1391. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 30801 South Coast Highway. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 281.2 miles from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club
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Resort at Pelican Hill

Newport Beach, California
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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With terrific rooms from $1180, Resort at Pelican Hill, at 22701 Pelican Hill Road South provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. It's located just 274.8 miles from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Ojai Valley Inn

Ojai, California
5-star Resort with prices starting at $885 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Ojai Valley Inn has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $885 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 905 Country Club Road. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and child care, which is nice for visitors. Just 196.2 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Ayres Hotel & Spa Moreno Valley Riverside

Moreno Valley, California
3-star Hotel with prices starting at $177 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in California
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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The great guest rating of Ayres Hotel & Spa Moreno Valley Riverside is 9.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $177, and it's located at 12631 Memorial Way. We also love the breakfast, hiking, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 267.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

Dana Point, California
5-star Resort with prices starting at $1232 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to California
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
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A cool place is The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel because it has great rooms that start at $1232. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at One Ritz Carlton Drive. Only 284.6 miles from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care at this fun hotel.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel

South Lake Tahoe, California
3-star Resort with prices starting at $202 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in California
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel offers skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $202 (before taxes). It's located at 4130 Lake Tahoe Boulevard and has earned a guest rating of 7.80/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, parking, breakfast, hiking, and mountain views which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 118.4 miles from the city center. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
  • Spa/Wellness
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

San Diego, California
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $281 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in California
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Located at 333 West Harbor Drive, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina has great rooms from $281 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, parking, hiking, and child care which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 346.2 miles from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay, California
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $1216 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay which has nice rooms starting at $1216. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at One Miramontes Point Road. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 148.3 miles from the city center, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
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Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Mammoth Lakes, Fresno, Mariposa, and Oakhurst.

For more terrific hotel ideas in California, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in California, Best Beach Hotels in California, Best Cheap Hotels in California, Best Luxury Hotels in California, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in California, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in California, Best Hotels for One Week in California, Best Hotels for One Night in California, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in California, Best Adults Only Hotels in California, Best Party Hotels in California, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in California, Best Hotels for Skiing in California, or Best Business Hotels in California.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in California?

California Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$251

Travelers to California will have a large number of terrific weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of weekend trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 1599 weekend trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $251. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in California.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $754
  • 4-star hotels: $312
  • 3-star hotels: $208


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