Fall brings a different rhythm to California travel. Vineyards buzz with harvest activity, mountain towns trade summer crowds for crisp days and changing leaves, and coastal destinations settle into a quieter pace—often with some of the year’s most enticing hotel rates. This season, California’s boutique hotels are giving travelers even more reasons to get away, from wild mushroom foraging and intimate winemaker dinners to family adventures, wine country escapes, and complimentary third nights. We’ve rounded up some of the best fall hotel deals, packages, and experiences across the state.
Forage for Wild Mushrooms at Inn at Newport Ranch
Fall turns the 2,200-acre private preserve surrounding Inn at Newport Ranch into a forager’s playground. The Forage for Incredible Edibles package features a four-hour guided UTV excursion in search of wild mushrooms and winter botanicals, followed by a fireside picnic lunch with wine and tea and a dinner inspired by the day’s bounty. You’ll even inoculate two mushroom logs to take home. The $1,250 package for two includes 10% off accommodations with a two-night minimum; foraging is weather-dependent.
Also this fall, internationally acclaimed artist Dwight Hwang leads The Art of Gyotaku, a five-night nature-printing retreat, November 1–6. Contact the inn at 707-962-4818 for reservations and details.
Explore Edna Valley Wine Country from Hotel SLO
Discover Edna Valley Wine Country with the Wine & Vines package at Hotel San Luis Obispo. The two-night midweek escape includes 15% off accommodations, a welcome taste of the Central Coast, a VIP tasting experience at Chamisal Vineyards, Center of Effort, or Biddle Ranch Vineyard, and complimentary round-trip car service. Prefer to stay downtown and dine? Savor the Season includes 20% off a two-night stay plus a $50 dining credit for Piadina, Ox + Anchor, S.Low Bar, or High Bar. Both offers are valid Sunday through Thursday, subject to availability and blackout dates. Explore Hotel SLO offers and book online.
Toast Four Sisters Inns’ 50th Anniversary
Celebrate 50 years of California hospitality with Four Sisters Inns and its Golden Getaway promotion. Stay two or more nights Sunday through Thursday from September 8 through November 5 and save $50 per night while enjoying signature amenities, including breakfast and afternoon wine hour. You’ll also receive a Golden Ticket scratch card for a chance to win prizes—including a six-night Four Sisters Inns getaway. To reserve, book online with any participating Four Sisters Inns: Blue Lantern Inn, Channel Road Inn, Gaige House, Gosby House Inn, Green Gables Inn, Healdsburg Inn on the Plaza, Inn at Playa Del Rey, Inn at Sonoma, Inns of Mendocino, Kenwood Inn & Spa, Lavender, Maison Fleurie, Milliken Creek Inn, or West Cliff Inn.
Wild Mushrooms and Whiskey at Noyo Harbor Inn
Celebrate Mendocino County’s mushroom season with a weekend devoted to fungi and spirits at Noyo Harbor Inn in Fort Bragg. The inn’s third annual Mushroom & Whiskey Dinner Package pairs the region’s wild mushrooms with locally made spirits from Tamar Distillery and Mendocino Spirits. The $850 package for two includes a Thursday-night stay on November 5, two dinner tickets, a guided mushroom forage or walk, a bottle of featured whiskey, and breakfast for two. Extend the getaway with a Wednesday night for $189 or a Friday night for $289. Space is limited to just 20 dinner guests. Call 707-961-8000 to reserve.
Plan a Family Adventure at Inn at the Pinnacles
S’mores, stargazing, swimming, and The Goonies set the stage for a memorable family weekend at Inn at the Pinnacles, just minutes from Pinnacles National Park. The Sunset & S’mores Family Adventure Weekend, October 2–4, includes gourmet s’mores around the fire pit, lawn games, saltwater-pool time, incredible dark-sky stargazing, and a Saturday-night screening of The Goonies with popcorn and hot chocolate. Complimentary late checkout gives families a little more time to linger on Sunday. Package pricing is $980 for a family of four. Call 831-678-2400 to reserve.
Harvest Season at Fess Parker Wine Country Inn
Stay in the heart of Los Olivos at Fess Parker Wine Country Inn and experience Santa Ynez Valley at its liveliest. Throughout October, the Los Olivos Scarecrow Fest fills town with whimsical displays, while Day in the Country and the Los Olivos Wine Festival bring food, wine, vendors, and entertainment downtown on October 10. For a richer taste of the season, head to nearby Fess Parker Winery for an intimate Harvest Lunch on September 18 or October 23, beginning with a guided barrel-room tasting and followed by a seasonal lunch. Each is limited to 20 guests. View upcoming winery events and reserve online.
Save 25% at Mar Vista Farm + Cottages
Fall brings bountiful garden harvests and a quieter pace to Mar Vista Farm + Cottages on the Mendocino Coast. The nine-acre retreat invites guests to pick seasonal produce, enjoy farm-fresh eggs, wander forested trails, and settle into cozy vintage cottages with fireplaces. Book by September 30 and the Settle into the Season offer takes 25% off any eligible 2026 stay. Holiday periods, special events, and group bookings are excluded, and the offer cannot be combined with other promotions or applied to existing reservations. Book online using promo code STAY26.
Save 50% on a Midweek Night at The Inn at Benicia Bay
Turn a two-night getaway into a great fall value at The Inn at Benicia Bay. With the Strolling Into Fall offer, book a two-night stay and receive 50% off a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday night through December 17. The seven-room Victorian inn sits just half a block from First Street in historic downtown Benicia, making it easy to leave the car behind and explore shops, restaurants, and the waterfront on foot. The offer is not available November 25–29. Contact the inn at 707-746-1055 to reserve and request the Strolling Into Fall offer.
Savor Sonoma Wine Country at the Inn at Occidental
Fall is especially enticing at the Inn at Occidental, where two seasonal offerings celebrate West Sonoma County. With the Fall & Winter Getaway Special, stay two nights and receive a complimentary third night to spend more time exploring redwood forests, Sonoma Coast beaches, intimate wineries, and evenings beside the fireplace. Beginning in November, the inn’s Winemaker Dinner Series brings acclaimed local winemakers, growers, chefs, and wine-industry personalities together for a different multi-course dinner and wine pairing each month through April. Visit the website for dates, availability, and reservations.
Whiskey Dinner at the Tallman Hotel
Whiskey and a four-course dinner take center stage at Tallman Hotel on October 15. The Whiskey Distiller’s Paired Dinner features Chef Pablo Aguilar’s four-course menu paired with whiskeys and spirits from Mendocino Spirits, with master distiller Crispin Cain and Tamar Kaye sharing stories and tasting notes between courses. Dinner is planned beneath the sycamores, accompanied by pianist Paul Kemp. Tickets are $129 per person, plus tax; overnight packages with two dinner tickets start at $499. For other getaways this season, the Fall Into Lake County package includes 15% off a two-night stay plus a $25 food credit at Blue Wing Restaurant & Saloon through November. Book the fall lodging package online, or call 707-275-2245 for the whiskey-paired dinner package.
Settle into Hollywood with The Aster with 25% Off
Make yourself at home in Hollywood—literally—with the Call Us Home extended-stay offer at The Aster. Book five nights or more in a spacious two-bedroom suite and receive 25% off your stay, a $100 hotel credit, and a $100 daily breakfast credit. Guests also have access to the hotel’s wellness experiences and rooftop dining at Lemon Grove, making the offer especially appealing for a longer Los Angeles getaway. Blackout dates and additional restrictions apply, and the $100 hotel credit cannot be applied to room rates or taxes. Book online using promo code HOME2BD.
Stay a Third Night Free at Riviera Beach House
Give yourself another day to explore Santa Barbara with a complimentary third night at the stylish, art-filled Riviera Beach House. Located in the heart of the Funk Zone, the hotel is steps from neighborhood restaurants, galleries, and wine tasting rooms. The beach and Sterans Wharf are also just two blocks away. Stay two nights and receive the third night free for eligible stays through February 28, 2027. Wednesday and Thursday arrivals are excluded, inventory is limited, and blackout dates apply; the offer is not available for groups of five or more rooms. Book online using promo code 3NF.
Stay in the Presidio and Discover Walt Disney’s Story
Pair a stay inside a national park with a visit to one of San Francisco’s most fascinating museums. The Inn at the Presidio and Lodge at the Presidio are offering a Walt Disney Family Museum Package with king accommodations, two museum tickets, and a Disney collectible. Package rates start at $499, leaving plenty of time to explore Presidio Tunnel Tops, trails, restaurants, and Golden Gate Bridge views. The offer is available for eligible stays from late September through early December, excluding Mondays and Tuesdays; blackout dates may apply. Book the Disney Package onlineor call 415-561-1234.
Reform and Restore at the Los Angeles Athletic Club
Build a little wellness into a city getaway with the Reform & Restore package at Los Angeles Athletic Club. Each day of your stay includes one group Reformer Pilates class, a $25 dining credit, and a pair of LAAC Pilates socks. Overnight guests also have access to the historic club’s extensive fitness and wellness amenities, including its 25-yard indoor lap pool and recovery spaces. Reservations require at least 48 hours’ notice. Pilates classes are subject to availability, and blackout dates may apply. Book online using promo code FITNESS.
Fall into Yosemite at The Groveland Hotel
Trade Yosemite’s peak-season crowds for crisp mountain days with the Fall into Yosemite package at The Groveland Hotel. Located in historic downtown Groveland, about a 30-minute scenic drive from Yosemite National Park’s Big Oak Flat Entrance, the hotel makes an inviting base for fall hiking and exploring. Stay two nights through November and receive 15% off accommodations plus a $25 dining or gift-shop credit; the dining credit can be used onsite at Aroma Restaurant & Wine Bar. Blackout dates may apply, and reservations are subject to availability. Book the Fall into Yosemite package online.
Celebrate Friendsgiving at Little River Inn
Gather your chosen family for Friendsgiving on the Mendocino Coast at Little River Inn on Saturday, November 21. The celebration features a three-course Friendsgiving dinner for $65 per person, plus increasing room discounts when friends travel together: save 10% on two rooms, 15% on three, 20% on four, or 25% when booking five or more. A two-night, two-room minimum applies, and the stay must include Saturday night. Between meals, settle in beside the fireplace or soak in a tub overlooking the Pacific. Reserve by November 8. Call 888-INN-LOVE to reserve.
Sip Estate Rosé at Hotel Ynez and Skyview Los Alamos
Celebrate Santa Ynez Valley harvest season with 15% off a midweek stay at Hotel Ynez or Skyview Los Alamos, plus a complimentary bottle of estate-grown Skyview Rosé at check-in. Grown in the vineyard below Skyview’s hilltop hotel, the rosé offers a literal taste of the region. (A nonalcoholic alternative is available upon request.) The Fall Harvest Promotion is valid Sunday through Thursday through November 15 for new, direct bookings. Blackout dates apply, and the offer cannot be combined with other discounts. Book directly with Hotel Ynez or Skyview Los Alamos to reserve.
Save 10% on an Autumn Escape at The Genevieve
Bring your fall wine-country mood board to life at The Genevieve in Santa Ynez. The Autumn Reserve offer takes 10% off stays from October 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, giving guests a cozy home base for exploring Santa Ynez Valley wineries, restaurants, and small towns. Back at the hotel, fireplaces, a gourmet breakfast, and a daily wine and dessert reception add to the seasonal appeal. The offer applies to new reservations and cannot be combined with other discounts; blackout dates apply. Book the Autumn Reserve online.
Bring a Taste of Half Moon Bay to Your Room
Toast a coastal getaway with a couple of local brews at Beach House Half Moon Bay. The hotel’s Beers at the Beachadd-on features two 16-ounce beers from nearby Hop Dogma Brewing Company—choose the German-style pilsner or Exotic Physics Hazy IPA—plus two Hop Dogma pint glasses to take home for $30. The brewery itself is just a short walk away in Pillar Point Harbor if you’re inspired to sample more. Order the package in advance by calling 650-712-0220, or ask about it at the front desk during your stay.
Save 10% and Find Harvest Hygge at The Landsby
Lean into the cozy side of fall in Solvang, with its welcoming streets, golden sunlight, and harvest-season magic. With the Harvest Hygge special at The Landsby, guests receive 10% off stays from October 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. The modern Scandinavian-inspired boutique hotel places guests within an easy stroll of tasting rooms, bakeries, and shops as the Santa Ynez Valley settles into harvest season. The promotion is valid on new reservations, cannot be combined with other offers, and is subject to blackout dates. Book the Harvest Hygge offer online.
Explore El Dorado Wine Country with Eden Vale Inn
Fall brings harvest season, changing leaves, and crisp evenings to the Sierra Foothills. Guests of Eden Vale Inn receive a complimentary Wine Club for a Day pass to explore El Dorado County wine country. The personalized pass unlocks perks at more than 10 handpicked wineries, many of which waive tasting fees and offer discounts on wine purchases. Between tastings, visit nearby Apple Hill for orchards and seasonal treats, then return to the inn’s peaceful gardens, fireplaces, and private outdoor soaking tubs. Pick up your personalized, validated Wine Club for a Day pass at the front desk when you check in. Book your stay online.
Find Space for Grief and Connection at Black Bear Lodge
This November, Black Bear Lodge in South Lake Tahoe will host Gather, an intimate three-day retreat for parents who have experienced stillbirth or infant loss. Limited to just 10–16 participants, the November 13–15 retreat creates space for rest, connection, and grief tending through guided reflection, ritual, nature immersion, somatic practices, massage, acupuncture, sound bathing, and quiet time among the pines. Five organic, chef-prepared meals and all retreat programming are included, with private rooms, suites, and cabins available onsite. Guests may attend alone or with a partner. Learn more and register online.
