California’s Best and Newest Iconic Luxury Hotels and Experiences for 2023
WRITTEN BY 5 REASONS TO VISIT® EDITORIAL STAFF
PUBLISHED MARCH 2023 • 5 min read
Everyone deserves to be pampered, so do it in style at one of California’s newest luxury hotels, a once-in-a-lifetime event or an unforgettable dining experience. You truly won't regret planning a fabulous getaway to one of these many luxury offerings. It’ll be the best time of your life!
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Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection
200 Stanly Crossroad, Napa, California USA
Surrounded by rolling vineyards and farmland, Auberge Resorts Collection's newest destination in Napa Valley, Stanly Ranch offers an authentic wine country experience in an ultra-luxury setting. Enjoy the holistic, farm-to-table food at the Bear restaurant alongside a Halehouse, Springhouse and Fieldhouse spa wellness program.
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Connect with nature on a hawk walk, mountain lion experience or simply enjoy the view from your room. For the wine enthusiast, hang out with a local winemaker each Thursday on the property or take advantage of an experienced concierge team to create an unforgettable and exclusive tour of local wineries.
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, California USA
For those looking for a luxury seaside escape, the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa in Carlsbad recently completed a $50 million luxury renovation complete with a Mediterranean-styled lobby, an enchanting open-air courtyard entrance, as well as new suites featuring a private balcony, teak furnishings, marble bath and views featuring either the courtyard, pool, Batiquitos-Lagoon or the Arnold Palmer-designed golf course.
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Escape to the San Diego coast of Carlsbad and experience Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, a AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star luxury resort. Minutes from LEGOLAND® and the Pacific Coast’s sandy beaches, our spa and golf resort getaway offers world-class recreation and relaxation amid 200 lush acres of natural beauty overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon.
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
31106 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California USA
This boutique coastal ranch resort is nestled in the majestic Aliso and Wood Canyons in the heart of Orange County, The Ranch at Laguna Beach blends the rich history of its location and the artistry that is Laguna Beach. The 87-acre property offers 97 guest rooms and suites reflecting its iconic beach community, a half-acre organic farm, the only golf course in Laguna Beach and a 3,000-square-foot Sycamore Spa by Hudson.
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The resort’s diverse dining program includes seasonal garden-sourced California comfort cuisine at HARVEST restaurant, upscale grab-and-go coffee and picnic provisions at Ben’s Pantry and locally sourced hook-to-fork beach cuisine at Lost Pier Café, the resort’s coastal extension located on the sands of Aliso Beach.
The Conrad Los Angeles
100 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, California USA
The new Conrad Los Angeles is a luxurious contemporary property and the first West Coast location from Hilton’s Conrad brand. Heralded by the vision of legendary architect Frank Gehry, the hotel is an elegant oasis with 305 modern guest rooms, a rooftop terrace complete with a private pool deck, spa and locally inspired culinary experiences.
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