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Adventure Hotels in California

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Our top choices for California adventure hotels

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1. Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa
4.0 star property
Mission Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,384 reviews)
"Quiet, Great view will stay again."
United States
David
Catamaran Resort and Spa
A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a vintage camper parked nearby.

2. Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,858 reviews)
"Close to the wharf and many places to shop and dine!!"
United States
Jon
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
A hotel courtyard with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit building facades.

3. Grand Pacific Palisades

Grand Pacific Palisades
3.5 star property
Carlsbad Ranch
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place for families"
United States
Victor
Grand Pacific Palisades
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, overlooking a beach and ocean.

4. Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 star property
Central Mission Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,442 reviews)
"Bahia was a great place to have a staycation."
United States
Margarita
Bahia Resort Hotel
A cabin with a deck, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.

5. Evergreen Lodge Yosemite

Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
3.5 star property
Groveland
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,011 reviews)
"Very clean, restaurant was good. Amenities were very nice"
United States
Linda
Evergreen Lodge Yosemite
A water slide with large rocks, a pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, and mountains in the background.

6. Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 star property
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,158 reviews)
"Best stay ever ❤️"
United States
Desirae
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
An aerial view of a lodge surrounded by dense forest, with multiple buildings and a parking area.

7. Tenaya at Yosemite

Tenaya at Yosemite
4.0 star property
Fish Camp
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,708 reviews)
"Great location, hotel is so beautiful and staff really friendly."
Mexico
JOSE RODOLFO
Tenaya at Yosemite
A golf course with a pond, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

8. Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis

Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
3.5 star property
Cathedral City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,328 reviews)
"Location was perfect"
United States
Alexsander
Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tall trees and a building in the background.

9. Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite

Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite
4.0 star property
Groveland
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"The amenities were wonderful. Enjoyed the spa."
United States
Michael
Rush Creek Lodge and Spa at Yosemite
An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple buildings, marina, and a pier.

10. Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Loews Coronado Bay Resort
4.0 star property
Silver Strand
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,143 reviews)
"The resort was beautiful, the food at each of the restaurants was delicious, the shuttle into town was super convenient, and the boat rental and guy working the rentals were both fantastic. We had a great stay and would absolutely return!"
United States
Lauren
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
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