Historic Hotels in California

Near San Francisco Bay, this historic Sausalito, California resort is located in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The resort features a full-service spa and Murray Circle Restaurant. Cavallo Point offers rooms with a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Available amenities include a small fridge and a coffee maker while select rooms provide a gas fireplace. Coffee, tea, and pastries are available in the Lobby in the morning daily. Farley Bar, with live music on certain days, is available at Cavallo Point Lodge. Cooking classes are also available in the Cavallo Point Cooking School. This is a pet-friendly resort. Area activities at the Cavallo Lodge consist of hiking, tours of Fort Baker and free morning yoga classes. Local beaches and guided kayaking tours under the Golden Gate Bridge are also nearby. The Healing Arts Center & Spa at Cavallo Point features a heated outdoor meditation pool. Massage, facial and body treatments, acupuncture, herbal remedies and integrative medicine are offered. The Tea Bar offers teas, juices, and healthy soup, sandwiches and salads. The Bay Area Discovery Museum is 984 feet from the Lodge Cavallo. San Francisco city center is 9.3 mi from the lodge.

- "Beautiful views, great staff, an easy drive to San Francisco or downtown Sausalito." - "Relaxing, tranquil vacation spot so close to San Francisco and yet, so far away." - "Perfect location, chill vibe, clean and cozy - we will be back!" - "Will be back" - "Restorative retreat with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate" - "A true Bay Area jewel" - "11 out of 10 !" - "We wanted to visit the Bay Area without the hassle of San Francisco. This was our place—San Fran feel-/no hassles!"

Located on the Sonoma Coast, this Bodega Bay hotel features guest rooms with bay views and serves a complimentary continental boxed to go breakfast. A complimentary bottle of wine is provided to guests upon arrival at The Inn at the Tides. Down duvets, free WiFi, a flat-screen cable TV and coffee machine and an private bathroom with premium toiletries and plush bathrobes are included in each guest room. An on-site heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness center are available for guest relaxation. In-room massage services are also available for an additional fee. The Bay View Restaurant and Lounge, open for dinner, offers traditional Italian cuisine as well as a full bar. The Tides Wharf Restaurant, featured in the Alfred Hitchcock film "The Birds", is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves seafood specialties. The Tides Snack Bar provides casual American cuisine and both indoor and outdoor dining options. The Inn is located next to The Tides Wharf and is 1 mile from Sonoma Coast State Beach and The Links at Bodega Harbor, 2 miles from Chanslor Horse Ranch, 9 miles from Freestone Vineyards and 23 miles from Charles M. Schulz Museum.

- "Everything was beyond our expectations. It was a happy place to stay and the restaurant was great." - "Beyond fabulous . Come every year. Will be back" - "Awesome" - "Excellent" - "We look forward to our visits!" - "Perfect getaway!! Beatiful and I will be going back!!!" - "The perfect place to experience fabulous Bodega Bay." - "Perfect location to relax and reset" - "A lovely, picturesque place to stay" - "great"

Located in downtown Napa, this boutique hotel is located in the historic Napa Mill. It offers free shuttle services within the downtown area, free WiFi and a gourmet market with wine shop. At the Napa River Inn, guest rooms include flat-screen cable TVs. Select rooms include iPod docking stations. Local coffee and tea is provided in each room along with a refrigerator and bathrobes. The hotel serves fresh baked pastries from Sweetie Pies Bakery. Guests can also participate in evening wine tastings. The Napa River Inn offers tour services and wine assistance. Uptown Theater is less than a 10-minutes’ walk from the Napa River Inn. Local restaurants and river activities are nearby the hotel.

- "Great stay for my 40th Birthday Weekend!" - "Quaint historic building" - "Beautiful room, great location. The pastries in the morning were awesome!" - "A charming 3 star hotel with great staff and perfect location." - "Perfect!" - "Great stay, right in downtown Napa" - "Lovely birthday weekend with my sis!" - "Girl friends getaway. Great location. Walking distance to Oxbow market. Coles Chop House right down the street"

Surrounded by scenic hills and mountains, this historic and celebrated resort features a full health spa and a championship golf course. Five restaurants feature dishes made from locally grown ingredients. An iPad and a flat-screen TV are included in every room. Rooms at the Ojai Valley Inn are decorated in Spanish Colonial style and feature in-room coffee machines. Spa Ojai bathroom amenities, a flat-screen TV and a radio with iPod connection are also included. Some rooms offer a fireplace. Spa Ojai welcomes guests with warm, exotic rooms featuring a variety of massages and treatments. A long list of mind and body fitness classes is also available. In addition to the two pools at the spa, the resort offers a large, outdoor family swimming pool with food and beverage service. The Ojai tennis program can offer coaching advice or simply provide the facilities for some fun. Teen and children’s programs are also open in a variety of activities. The Inn at Ojai Valley is 7 miles from Lake Casitas and 17 miles from Pierpoint Bay.

- "A very beautiful, yummy and relaxing stay" - "Fantastic!" - "OVI exceeded our expectations." - "Best luxury hotel we have ever stayed at !" - "Our fabulous stay was enhanced by a surprise upgrade to an amazing suite. Elisa at the front desk and Joanna, the massag" - "It was fantastic. Kids loved it as well." - "A relaxing and enjoyable weekend!" - "Glorious, worth every cent!" - "Heaven in Ojai" - "Excellent place when you need to get away from it all and sleep in the most amazing bed of your life"

Located in Riverside, 17 mi from Ontario, The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa features a year-round outdoor pool. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant or take advantage of the on-site spa. Complimentary WiFi is also offered in the lobby & pool area. A flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as an iPod docking station are available. Select rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room. For your comfort, you will find guest robes and free toiletries. You will find a 24-hour front desk and a gift shop on site. The hotel also offers a fitness center on-site. Orange is 30 mi from The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa, while Lake Arrowhead is 21 mi from the property. The nearest airport is LA/Ontario International Airport, 14 mi from The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa.

- "Fabulous" - "Wonderful stay during the holidays" - "Gorgeous hotel worth visiting time and again!" - "Hands down our favorite place to stay in Riverside when we visit our son at CBU!" - "Wonderful" - "Loved and hope to return" - "We enjoyed our short 1 night stay at Mission Inn in our former “ Home Town “….." - "Staff was fantastic" - "I wish I had had more time to explore" - "Wonderful hotel with so much history and so much to do in the hotel"

Famed bars, an awe-inspiring crystal chandelier restaurant, a fitness area and a glass dome indoor pool are featured at this landmark Financial District Palace. San Francisco’s vibrant Union Square is 5 minutes’ walk from Palace Hotel. Leather tufted headboards, 11-foot ceilings, bedside lighting, high thread count linens and pillow-top bedding set the stage for a luxurious night’s sleep in each room at the Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco. High-end luggage inspired desk, tables and the bathroom vanity transport guests to the Palace origins with modern finishes. A 48-inch flat-screen satellite and streaming enabled TV, marble bath, rain shower and back-lit bathroom mirror completes the design. Inspired by west-coast impressionism, layered deep plum, midnight blue and shades of gray textiles create a rich coastal atmosphere. Restored architectural elements like a solid oak door from 1909 and brass monogrammed door knobs are featured. Custom sofas in a separate seating area and Market Street views are featured in select suites. Austrian crystal chandeliers hang from a light-filled glass rotunda surrounding The Garden Court restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and signature tea is featured during the day. Savory bites, handcrafted cocktails, curated wines and decadent desserts are served in the evening at the GC Lounge. Guests can enjoy innovative cocktails, craft beers, bold wines and shareable artisan cuisine at the Pied Piper, home of the Maxfield Parrish mural The Pied Piper of Hamelin, which was commissioned as gift to San Francisco to honor the hotel’s reopening in 1909. Boasting sexy, contemporary décor, the Pied Piper is a San Francisco legend and the perfect place for an intimate individual dining experience or a social celebration. Under a glass dome with city views, an indoor pool surrounded by chaise lounges and spas is featured. Tucked away on a high floor, this key card access oasis also features spa services and a 24-hour fitness center that overlooks the pool area through floor to ceiling windows. Marble baths and spa showers are featured in the changing rooms. Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco is 20 minutes’ cable car ride from shopping and dining at Fisherman’s Wharf. Offering a 24-hour concierge service, the concierge can connect guests’ to restaurants, designer boutiques, cable cars rides, the Embarcadero, Ferry Building, Chinatown, Oracle Park, cultural museums and theaters.

- "Wonderful, beautiful historic hotel" - "Excellent" - "Pampered at the Palace" - "Awesome" - "4 fabulous days in San Francisco." - "Everyone friendly!" - "Awesome" - "Excellent Hotel great staff" - "See you next time" - "Lovely time in San Francisco and this hotel gave us the comfort and security we were looking for." - "Wonderful and amazing" - "highly recommended for family or couples getaway" - "We had a great stay and facilities great."

Featuring an outdoor terrace, this majestic downtown Santa Rosa, CA hotel is in Historic Railroad Square. Local shops and restaurants are steps away and a 10-minute drive from Charles M. Schulz Museum. A private entrance, cable TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom are included in every room. Period furnishings and dark wood décor are featured. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to this downtown to Hotel La Rose. Dry cleaning services are available upon request. Dark wood furnishings and classic décor are featured throughout the lobby. Pacific Coast Aviation Museum and Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club is within a 15-minute drive of Hotel La Rose. Pacific Coast Highway 1 at Bodega Bay is a 40-minute drive away.

- "I always choose this hotel to stay in when I travel up North to Humboldt County twice a year. It has super comfy beds, i" - "comfortable spacious rooms , easy parking" - "Phenomenal stay and loved that we could leave the door to the patio open and could hear the fountain" - "Great value and great location for a stay in Santa Rosa" - "Great relaxing lovely people all around fabulous food" - "Beautiful hotel" - "I enjoyed my stay and it was close to my excursions and activities."

Located 5 minutes’ walk from Coronado Beach, this historic B&B features luxurious guest rooms with fireplaces and ceiling fans. Free WiFi and a daily breakfast buffet are included. An iPod dock, a flat-screen cable TV, a small refrigerator and coffee machine are offered in each air-conditioned, uniquely-decorated room at 1906 Lodge, A Four Sisters Inn. An private bathroom with plush bathrobes, magnifying lighted makeup mirror and hairdryer is also provided. The signature breakfast buffet includes a hot entrée. Favorite dishes include an Adella Chili Bake, Baked Spinach Florentine and Mushroom and Three Cheese Strata. Fresh baked goods such as carrot cake muffins, maple pecan scones or almond cake are also featured. Breakfast also always includes cereals, breads, yogurt, fresh fruit, juice, tea and coffee. Afternoon refreshments are also provided. Free underground parking is included. A communal seating area and landscaped garden are available for guest use. Bottled water is included and free beach chair and towel rentals are provided. The bed and breakfast is within 4.6 mi of the San Diego Convention Center and Downtown San Diego, 12 mi from SeaWorld San Diego. San Diego International Airport is 7.5 mi away.

- "Wish we didnt have to leave… we were there for one night." - "A wonderful birthday getaway to a boutique style hotel with first class accommodations!" - "Wonderful, friendly staff. Charming inn." - "Wonderful, friendly staff. Charming rooms and public spaces." - "4th of July visit." - "Highly recommended if you are looking for a quiet great location to the beach downtown Coronado" - "stellar" - "Nice, cosy and comfortable"

Combining old-world charm with modern amenities, this Mediterranean designed La Jolla hotel is 20 minutes’ drive from San Diego International Airport. It features elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, features an outdoor pool and has 2 restaurants located on-site. Each stylish room at La Valencia Hotel includes a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar and tea and coffee-making facilities. Rooms are decorated in soft colors and include guest bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Select rooms offer lush garden or panoramic Pacific Ocean views. Guests at Hotel La Valencia have the option of dining at The Med, which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, or at Café la Rue, which is open from 11:00 am until midnight daily. A spa and wellness center offering massages is located on-site at La Valencia. Guests can go for a workout in the fitness center or visit the business center. Torrey Pines Golf Course is 15 minutes’ drive from this hotel. Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds are 13 miles away.

- "Simply A wonderful place, where we made beautiful memories." - "The LaValencia is truly a one of a kind and special property!" - "Exceptional customer service" - "Lovely stay at a beautiful property!" - "Best value for a luxury hotel" - "Great, definitely recommend!" - "Pleasant"

This Santa Monica oceanfront hotel features 2 on-site restaurants and has a hydrotherapy spa tub in each room. It offers an outdoor pool and hot tub. 3rd Street Promenade is 5 minutes’ walk away. Some rooms include views of the ocean. A 42-inch flat-screen cable satellite TV is featured in each air-conditioned room at Casa Del Mar. Each elegant room is decorated in soft colors and features floor-to-ceiling glass windows. All of the pet-friendly rooms include a coffee maker, a mini-bar and ironing facilities. Offering a menu of fresh seafood and a daily raw bar, Catch is located at Casa Del Mar. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features a weekend brunch with live music every Sunday afternoon. Small plates and nightly music are offered at The Terrazza, located in the hotel lobby. The restaurant provides guests with 180 degree views of the Pacific ocean and offers breakfast, lunch, and cocktails at night. Guests of Santa Monica Casa Del Mar can work out in the fitness room and private trainers are available. A business center with fax and photocopying services and a gift shop are located on site. Venice Beach is 15 minutes’ drive away from this hotel. Los Angeles International Airport is 9 miles away.

- "Seriously the best experience ever" - "We enjoyed it. Nice location, close to the Santa Monica Pier, and not far from major Interstate." - "Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff😁" - "Lovely get away…." - "Experience comfort and luxury in the heart of Santa Monica. A fabulous hotel with deluxe rooms. Comfort at it's next" - "Beautiful and relaxing" - "Great location. Old school elegant hotel." - "Perfection" - "Exceptional service in a beautiful hotel."

Located within Death Valley National Park, The Inn at Death Valley features a 24-hour front desk. This property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. Guests can have a drink at the bar. All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. All rooms at The Inn at Death Valley include air conditioning and a desk. At the accommodations you will find a restaurant serving American cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. The Inn at Death Valley offers a range of wellness facilities including a sauna and a fitness center. The area is popular for cycling, hiking and golfing. Other services and facilities offered at The Inn at Death Valley include a business center, an ATM machine, newspapers and a fax machine and photocopier.

- "Great place to stay in Death Valley. The staff are excellent and the facilities are great. We had a casita which meant" - "Magical oasis in the middle of the desert" - "Pleasant" - "awesome" - "Nice hotel in the middle of nowhere" - "Go just for the stunning views" - "There aren’t many lodgings in Death Valley. Between The Inn and The Ranch, I would rather stay at the Ranch." - "Lovely spot with comfortable rooms but the staff are not as you would expect and the food was very poor and very expensi"

Atop centrally located Nob Hill, this landmark San Francisco hotel features luxurious rooms and suites. A full-service gym and spa and two unique dining experiences are available on site. Fairmont San Francisco is the only hotel in the city where all 3 cable car lines meet. High ceilings, a modern desk with built-in USB ports and bedside reading lights are featured in all rooms and suites at Fairmont San Francisco. Modern flat-screen TVs are included in each room. The luxurious marble baths feature Le Labo toiletries and plush robes. The Fairmont’s unique rooms include panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Coit Tower and the Financial District. Fairmont San Francisco's Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar serves Polynesian-fusion cuisine and features live entertainment on a floating barge. Guests can enjoy the equipment, saunas and exercise classes at the on-site health club. A variety of shops are also located at the hotel. Fairmont San Francisco is 5 minutes’ cab ride to the Ferry Building and is 3.7 mi from the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away.

- "Perfect getaway for a night in The City" - "Excellent location and great views!" - "Another perfect stay" - "Thank you!" - "Such a wonderful historical hotel though clean and renovated" - "Elegance & history personified…" - "Very comfortable and well organized. I felt at ease." - "Perfect" - "Bucket list checked😊 Thank you for a lovely stay, Fairmont SFO." - "Wonderful hotel and not sure I’ll stay anywhere else when in SF!"

Featuring in-room spa services and a traditional seafood restaurant, this luxury Fisherman’s Wharf eco-friendly hotel offers beautiful views across the San Francisco Bay. Valet parking is available. The nautically-themed rooms of the Argonaut are decorated with rich blue and white furniture. A flat-screen cable TV, mini-bar and coffee maker with coffee from San Francisco's Vasquez Coffee Company are included. The Blue Mermaid at the Argonaut serves homemade chowder and fresh seafood in a casual historic setting. The full bar offers California wines and ocean-themed cocktails. A free newspaper is offered to guests each weekday. A fitness center, in-room yoga channel and free yoga accessories are also available. A 24-hour business center is also included. The Argonaut is 8 minutes' walk from the USS Pampanito Submarine and less than 2.5 miles from the Exploratorium.

- "Charming hotel in the perfect location!" - "Beautiful comfortable accommodations in a prime location!" - "Really good, lovely spot, great starting point for our trip." - "Loved this hotel! Perfect location, great views." - "We enjoyed every minute…" - "My family and I shared a double queen room with bay view, it was perfect! The staff and facilities wonderful, restaurant" - "Excellent. Inviting and comfortable" - "Awesome"

Built high atop Ghirardelli Square with San Francisco Bay views, this urban San Francisco resort features luxurious apartments with free WiFi and fully equipped gourmet kitchens. Sweeping terraces with fire pits are featured on-site. All spacious apartments at The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square include a fireplace and a high-end entertainment system. All bedrooms are designed with an enclosed glass shower in the private bathroom. Exposed brick walls in all apartments offer natural soundproofing and a preserved element of the original Ghirardelli Square façade. An in-unit washer and dryer are tucked away in a closet for guest use. Select apartments feature bay views. Grocery shopping and chef services can be arranged before guests’ arrive or during their stay through the 24-hour concierge and butler. Room service from Palette, San Francisco Brewing Company, and McCormick & Kuleto's Seafood Restaurant is offered daily. The Fairmont Heritage elevators open directly to Ghirardelli Ice Cream and Chocolate Shop, local San Francisco boutiques and restaurants on Ghirardelli Square. All elevators and entrances are accessed securely by only guest key card access. San Francisco Maritime National Museum and Fisherman’s Wharf is 2 minutes’ walk away. Located at the foot of Golden Gate Bridge, the dog-friendly Crissy Field is 15 minutes’ bike ride away from The Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square. All Residence Reservations include Two complimentary Valet Parking spots.

- "A great place to stay while in the city" - "Fabulous hotel - great rooms, staff and location!" - "Perfect family getaway" - "A place that we would be happy to come back." - "Perfect in every way." - "a wonderful place to stay in a wonderful city!" - "!!! A-MAZ-ING !!!" - "A sweet stay at Ghirardelli" - "Expensive but suited our needs" - "Everything was easy and enjoyable"

Located in Berkeley, 2 miles from University of California Berkeley, Claremont Resort & Club has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The resort has a hot tub and an ATM. The rooms include air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and some accommodations at the resort have a city view. All rooms have a safety deposit box. At Claremont Resort & Club you'll find a restaurant serving American, French and Local cuisine. Vegetarian and gluten-free options can also be requested. The accommodation has a playground. You can play table tennis at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Guests can use the business center or relax in the bar. Speaking English, Spanish and French, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the reception. Paramount Theater is 4.7 miles from Claremont Resort & Club, while Fox Theater Oakland is 4.8 miles from the property. San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is 11 miles away.

- "Perfect stay at a classic hotel" - "Amazing" - "enjoyable very nice staff" - "it was great, and I will go there again and again." - "My stay was a late Valentine’s Day present for my partner, the hotel made everything romantic and special. I highly reco" - "Excellent" - "We wished we could have stayed longer." - "Sweepingly delightful views and vibes" - "We were in town for Cal graduation and the stay was celebratory and the hotel matched that feel."

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Francis House is located in Calistoga. The property is close to several of Napa Valley’s most popular wineries, including Chateau Montelena Winery, 2.4 mi, Schramsberg Vineyards, 3 mi and Charles Krug, 7.5 mi. The air-conditioned rooms offer free WiFi, a safety deposit box, a writing desk, a flat-screen TV and an private bathroom with guest robes and free premium toiletries. Guests can relax at the outdoor swimming pool, the infrared sauna, the salt room or in the library. A garden and fire pit are also offered to guests. A seasonal American breakfast is available every morning at the inn. Castello di Amorosa is 2.5 mi from The Francis House, while Vincent Arroyo Winery is 1.3 mi from the property. Santa Rosa Airport and Sonoma County Airport are both within 18 mi of the property.

- "perfect" - "Best place and best people" - "An enjoyable and fabulous getaway! Love this place!" - "An unforgettable stay!" - "A real gem!" - "A truly comfortable luxurious experience."

Nestled at the tip of the scenic Tiburon Peninsula around the cove from Sausalito, on the San Francisco Bay, The Lodge at Tiburon, a 3-story California Craftsman style upscale lodge is set on 3 acres, just off Main Street in this quaint Marin County sailing village. All guest rooms and suites offer vaulted wood-paneled ceilings, a private balcony or patio, free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, a DVD player with a DVD library available in the lobby, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, a work desk, and an private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and terry towels. Other facilities featured at the Lodge include an outdoor heated pool with poolside cabanas, the SkyDeck open air lounge, and a fitness center, Offering comfort cuisine and featuring a farm-to-table dining approach, the Tiburon Tavern is located on-site at The Lodge at Tiburon. Guests can relax in the tavern’s gastropub atmosphere, which offers the area’s only self-serving wine bar. The Lodge at Tiburon is minutes from world-class recreational offerings like trekking in Muir Woods, sailing and ocean kayaking off Angel Island and wine tasting in the Sonoma and Napa Valleys.

- "We enjoyed the different areas for our whole family (8) to spend time together…the fireplace was my" - "Great Location and close to the action!" - "It was too short!!" - "We will go back!" - "Wonderful and relaxing getaway." - "Relaxing and fun." - "A good choise if you stay in Tiburon or wish to travel in the bay area." - "been there many many times will be back again" - "Enjoyable" - "We had a great weekend visiting Tiburon and thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Lodge at Tiburon. We will definitely be r"

This towering historic landmark on Nob Hill features a top-floor restaurant with beautiful views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. Cable car stops are just outside the hotel. The InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco provides modern, elegant rooms with a mini-bar, cable TV and a coffee maker. Bathrobes, a work desk and ironing facilities are included. The Top of the Mark sky lounge serves gourmet creations from the top of the Mark Hopkins. Guests can try one of 100 different martinis on the menu. A 24-hour fitness center is open to all guests at the the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. A business center, valet parking and babysitting services are also available. The Intercontinental is a 5-minute walk from Union Square and 1.5 miles from Fisherman’s Wharf.

- "Friendly staff and perfect location- what more can you ask for" - "We love the Mark for its historic charm and beautiful rooms. It's extra fun at the holidays!" - "Our favorite spot in San Francisco." - "Great splurge for a weekend trip at one of the most historic landmarks of SF." - "The staff is very friendly and eager to assist with any request or issue. Many thanks to Roy at the reception desk. He e" - "We just stayed for one night and everything was perfect."