Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, Sonoma, California

Accommodation in California

Places to stay in California cater for a wide range of tastes and budgets. In the cities, you’ll find quaint boutique properties, large modern hotels and simple motel-style options. The coast is lined with characterful B&Bs and luxurious retreats with panoramic ocean views.

The national parks have a more limited choice as location rules over service and amenities, but there are higher-end options outside the park boundaries if you don’t mind a little extra driving. Our specialists can recommend accommodation to stay in California to suit your preferences and your budget.

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California accommodation options

When you choose your accommodation in California, we can suggest a variety of places to stay that range from luxury properties to family-run guesthouses and hotels in restored historic buildings. They all come recommended by our specialists from their own experience of staying there. Using the filters below you can refine the accommodation options to the places you’re planning to visit.

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Places to stay in California

You can choose from a range of accommodation options when you plan your trip. Our preferred choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your specific preferences.

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    We regularly inspect accommodation in California, handpicking our recommended choices. Based on our first-hand experience, we award these properties an Audley rating, which reflects its range of facilities and level of service.

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