Napa and Sonoma know the tourism ropes well; their inns and hotels range from low-key to utterly luxurious and generally maintain... (more)
It's difficult to find lodging anywhere in Death Valley that doesn't have breathtaking views of the park and surrounding mountains... (more)
Quiet inns on the water, suburban-style strip motels, casino hotels, slope-side ski lodges, and house and condo rentals throughout... (more)
What's new attracts the most attention in Los Angeles. Remakes and nip-and-tucks are not just a Hollywood tradition: L.A.'s hotels... (more)
Monterey-area accommodations range from no-frills motels to luxurious hotels. Pacific Grove, amply endowed with ornate Victorian... (more)
There aren't many hotels in Berkeley or Oakland.... (more)
Orange County and Catalina Island
Along the coast there's been a flurry of luxury resort openings in recent years; Laguna's Montage and Dana Point's St. Regis Monarch... (more)
Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park
You can stay in the desert for as little as $60-or spend more than $1,000 a night. Rates vary widely by season: Hotel/resort prices... (more)
In the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains, most accommodations are B&Bs or rustic cabins, though Lake Arrowhead offers... (more)
Sacramento and the Gold Country
Full-service hotels, budget motels, and small inns can all be found in Sacramento. Larger towns along Highway 49—among them... (more)
"When I look at San Diego, it feels like Miami did years ago, with the vitality and anticipation to take off," said Rande Gerber... (more)
Few U.S. cities can rival San Francisco's variety in lodging. Its plush hotels rank among the world's finest; its renovated buildings... (more)
Inland Peninsula and South Bay lodgings generally attract business travelers. Most are chain motels and hotels, though a handful... (more)
Santa Barbara and the Central Coast
There are plenty of lodging options throughout the Central Coast—but expect to pay top dollar for any rooms along the shore... (more)
Lodgings in Yosemite range from canvas tent-cabins without heat or bath to luxury suites with room service. All have lovely, if... (more)