California
Country Atlas · No. 74USA

California

Napa cellars, Big Sur cliffs and the Los Angeles light

Couples·Honeymoons·Families
The brief

California — Napa cellars, Big Sur cliffs and the Los Angeles light.

California sits among our most-requested chapters of USA. Napa cellars, Big Sur cliffs and the Los Angeles light.

We compose itineraries here with personal hosts, private transfers, and access to houses that rarely sit on public inventory.

CouplesHoneymoonsFamiliesQuiet luxury
When to go

A year in California

Peak
High

Best weather and full property lineup.

Soft season
Shoulder

Warm, lighter crowds, softer pricing.

Quiet
Low

Off-season — pick by mood and patience.

Returning
Late

Season opens; ideal for early-bird weeks.

Recommended hotels

Where to stay in California

Handpicked stays we love and recommend, chosen for their exceptional service, setting, and style — for every kind of traveler.

Resorts & regions

Where to go in California

The chapters we book most often — pair two or three for a classic week, or commit to a single one for the slow-travel version.
Los Angeles
No. 01USA

Los Angeles

Film history, shopping, dining, beaches and classic California glamour.

Beverly Hills Hotel · Hotel Bel-Air · The Maybourne Beverly Hills

Santa Barbara & Montecito
No. 02USA

Santa Barbara & Montecito

Coastal elegance, gardens, wine country nearby and a refined California mood.

Rosewood Miramar Beach · San Ysidro Ranch · El Encanto

Napa Valley
No. 03USA

Napa Valley

Vineyards, long lunches, spa retreats and one of America’s most polished wine escapes.

Auberge du Soleil · Meadowood Napa Valley · Stanly Ranch

San Francisco
No. 04USA

San Francisco

Bay views, culture, restaurants and a beautiful urban start or finish.

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco · The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco · 1 Hotel San Francisco

Big Sur & Carmel
No. 05USA

Big Sur & Carmel

Cliffside drives, redwoods, ocean views and dramatic Pacific scenery.

Post Ranch Inn · Alila Ventana Big Sur · La Playa Hotel

San Diego
No. 06USA

San Diego

Beaches, family attractions, coastal dining and relaxed Southern California ease.

Hotel del Coronado · Pendry San Diego · Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Palm Springs & Desert
No. 07USA

Palm Springs & Desert

Desert design, pools, golf, wellness and mid-century style.

Parker Palm Springs · La Quinta Resort · Sensei Porcupine Creek

Also in USA

Continue the journey

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