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Southern California for Romantics

Pacific pleasures, from San Diego to Mendocino. (And don't overlook Los Angeles!)

Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort in Solvang

Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort in Solvang, California is both a secluded resort and a working ranch.

The Horizon Hotel in Palm Springs

The Horizon Hotel is an easy-going place for couples who enjoy swimming in a pool and sunning beside it.

Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa in Palm Springs

Two Bunch Palms Resort & Spa is a luxurious Hollywood hideaway that offers couples mud baths and boasts an Al Capone suite.

Hotel del Coronado in San Diego

A Pacific palace where history and romance meet. Article from your Honeymoons/Romantic Getaways Guide.

Portofino Hotel

Top hotel in Redondo Beach, the Portofino Hotel is oceanfront, but not beachfront.

L’Auberge Del Mar Resort & Spa

Del Mar getaway with private balconies, fireplaces, swimming pools, and spa.

Borrego Ranch Resort & Spa

A luxurious camp for adults set in the middle of the Anza-Borrego Desert, California’s largest state park.

Catalina Island

The scenic, romantic island for lovers near Long Beach, CA.

Courtyard by Marriott Palm Desert

It's convenient to golf the Valley, climb the mountain ranges, or visit Palm Springs when staying at this affordable property, which has an outdoor pool.

Death Valley

Info on lodging in Death Valley.

Disneyland

Everything you need to know about this attraction, from About's expert Theme Parks Guide.

El Encanto Hotel & Garden Villas

Landmark historic hotel in Santa Barbara. (In the cooler months, be sure to request a room with a fireplace.)

Fess Parker's Wine Country Inn

Four-Diamond lodging in the heart of Santa Barbara's wine region. Includes spa.

Four Seasons Resort Santa Barbara

If there's a better luxury hotel group, we haven't found it. This property is at the foot of the Santa Ynez mountains. Some rooms with fireplaces.

Furnace Creek Inn & Ranch Resort

A highly rated getaway in Death Valley. The Inn's for couples; the Ranch caters to families.

Hearst Castle

Links to articles, official site, town of San Simeon, and more related to this extraordinary property. From About's California for Visitors Guide.

Inn on Summer Hill

Choose from 16 mini-suites with a view of the Pacific. Near Santa Barbara.

La Casa del Zorro

Reserve a private casita at this Four-Star, Four-Diamond desert resort in San Diego county.

La Costa Resort & Spa

Consider a spa honeymoon in Carlsbad.

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Luxury resort on a private peninsula. Rooms offer views of the marina, Pacific Ocean, San Diego-Coronado Bay, or the San Diego skyline.

Missions of California

Learn about the history and location of these religious, historic, and cultural landmarks. From About's California for Visitors Guide.

Montage Resort & Spa Laguna Beach

Opulent resort overlooking the rugged Pacific coastline that caters to wedding parties.

Paradise Point

Bungalow-style guestrooms on a 44-acre island property in San Diego surrounded by a mile of sandy beaches.

San Diego Zoo

A perfect place for animal-lovers to explore.

San Ysidro Ranch

Some say this posh retreat is the most romantic destination in the USA.

Simpson House Inn

Incredibly romantic Five-Diamond getaway in Santa Barbara.

Up and Away

Hot-air balloon rides in the California Wine Country.

Official State Tourism Site

What to do, where to stay, and more from Go California.
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