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Discover California’s most inspired boutique hotels, from historic inns and intimate hideaways to design-forward stays and luxurious retreats. Explore our collection of independent hotels, each offering genuine hospitality and a deep connection to the culture and landscapes of the Golden State.

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Exterior of a Queen Anne Victorian at dusk

Porch sign for The Charles Pacific Grove

entry foyer of a Victorian mansion

pastries, yogurt, and fruit displayed on a buffet table in an ornately decorated room

artfully decorated living room of a Victorian mansion

The Charles Pacific Grove

Pacific Grove$$$

A restored Queen Anne mansion pairs artful interiors with inclusive hospitality, elevated daily rituals, and a walkable Pacific Grove setting.

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Ocean views from Little River Inn

Front exterior of the inn with manicured bushes, plants and flowers

Aerial of the guestroom buildings with lush landscape and view of the ocean

Restaurant at Litte River Inn

Deck at the Mallory House with green outdoor chairs and a small side table overlooking the lush grounds andthe ocean

Little River Inn

Little River$$$

Oceanfront views, beach access, welcoming dining, and pet-friendly accommodations make this family-run resort an enduring Mendocino Coast favorite.

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Guest room at Inn at Zaca Creek featuring rustic stone walls, a king bed with white bedding, ornate carved wooden headboard, bedside lamps and tiled floors.

Stone-framed entrance sign for Zaca Creek along Jonata Park Road, surrounded by ornamental grasses, flowering plants and rustic stone buildings.

The Tavern at Zaca Creek

The Tavern at Zaca Creek

Wedding at Zaca Creek

The Inn at Zaca Creek

Buellton$$$

Inspired by an English country estate, this six-suite inn pairs artisan stonework and luxurious comforts with poolside serenity and rustic dining.

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The Wayfarer San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo$$

Colorful rooms, poolside gatherings, and a lively Schoolyard bar bring a playful campus-inspired spirit to a stay near Cal Poly.

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Guestroom with wood and upholstered headboard, built in bench seating in a windowed alcove, modern lighting and wall mounting side tables

Front Exterior with hotel sign hanging from wood, and lush grounds and a large tree

bicycle with flowers in the basked in front of the inn

Patio with a hanging swing, small table and chair and a bicycle in front

Outdoor fire pit with sofas and chairs on a brick and paver patio with string lights above at dusk

Lavender, A Four Sisters Inn

Yountville$$$$

An intimate wine country inn blends contemporary comforts with heritage charm, within walking distance of celebrated dining and tasting rooms.

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Oceanfront patio at Blue Dolphin Inn with a wicker loveseat, striped cushions, champagne on a small table and coastal views beyond.

Blue Dolphin Inn sign on an oceanfront patio with wicker chairs, potted succulents and the Pacific Ocean in the background.

hotel guest room with four poster bed and ocean views at Blue Dolphin Inn

Bathroom at Blue Dolphin Inn with a dark wood vanity, granite countertop, bamboo towel ladder and soaking tub beside a glass-enclosed shower.

Guest room at Blue Dolphin Inn with two beds, white bedding, pale green accents, dark wood headboards, fireplace and seating by shuttered windows.

Blue Dolphin Inn

Cambria$$$

Just steps from Moonstone Beach, this intimate coastal inn pairs sophisticated comforts, ocean views, and fireplaces with relaxed seaside charm.

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Guest room at Castle Inn with a king bed, white bedding, teal headboard, seating area and large window overlooking the ocean.

Two-story exterior of Castle Inn with gray siding, red guest room doors, exterior walkways and orange Adirondack chairs beside landscaped gardens.

Castle Inn lobby with a white reception desk, exposed brick fireplace, pendant lighting, wood floors and large windows overlooking the garden.

Outdoor swimming pool at Castle Inn with lounge chairs, patio umbrellas and glass fencing overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

King guest room at Castle Inn with white bedding, teal headboard, wood floors and a round table with wicker chairs beside a large window.

Castle Inn

Cambria$$

A heated pool, ocean views, and sunset gatherings around the firepit make this renovated Cambria motel a favorite for relaxed family getaways.

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Close-up of a bed at Moonstone Cottages with blue striped bedding, nautical accent pillows, white headboard and bedside lamp with a seahorse base.

Wooden Moonstone Cottages entrance sign with the address 6580, illuminated by the setting sun along a coastal road in Cambria.

Guest room at Moonstone Cottages with blue striped bedding, vaulted ceiling, wood floors, upholstered chair and kitchenette with microwave and mini refrigerator.

Guest room at Moonstone Cottages with blue and white striped bedding, fireplace, hardwood floors and glass door opening to a patio.

Guest room at Moonstone Cottages with white bedding, turquoise accents, rustic wood headboard, fireplace, hardwood floors and a kitchenette.

Moonstone Cottages

Cambria$$$

Tucked among cypress trees overlooking Moonstone Beach, three private cottages offer ocean views, cozy fireplaces, and romantic seclusion.

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