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Lakefront Hotels in California

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Our top choices for California hotels on the lake

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1. Hotel Marina Riviera

Hotel Marina Riviera
4.0 star property
Big Bear Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"such a nice and relaxing place to stay in!"
United States
Anissa
Hotel Marina Riviera
A coastal residential area with a marina, houses with sloped roofs, and a clear view of the ocean.

2. Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe

Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
3.5 star property
South Lake Tahoe
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice place, very close to everything. "
United States
Rally
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
An outdoor seating area with chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a body of water and a distant mountain range.

3. Lakehouse Resort

Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
Lake San Marcos
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,929 reviews)
"Loved staying there. It was very relaxing and peaceful."
United States
Maureen
Lakehouse Resort
An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a beach and mountains.

4. The Landing Resort & Spa

The Landing Resort & Spa
4.5 star property
Lakeside Park
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Always love this place."
United States
John
The Landing Resort & Spa
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

5. Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4.0 star property
Heavenly Village
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (4,532 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay we highly recommend this place"
United States
Maria
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
A fire pit surrounded by chairs and tables overlooking a lake with boats and mountains in the background.

6. Big Bear Frontier

Big Bear Frontier
3.0 star property
Big Bear Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the fire pit"
United States
Sheryl
Big Bear Frontier
A waterfront property with a beach, a covered patio, and a building with a deck.

7. Crown Motel

Crown Motel
2.0 star property
Kings Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,062 reviews)
"Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay!"
United States
carla
Crown Motel
A resort with a pool, palm trees, and mountains in the background.

8. The Chateau at Lake La Quinta

The Chateau at Lake La Quinta
3.5 star property
La Quinta
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Great place to stay at."
United States
Abril
The Chateau at Lake La Quinta
A swimming pool with a metal railing, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean and mountains.

9. Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa

Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
2.5 star property
South Lake Tahoe
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Great place to stay!!!"
United States
Victoria
Tahoe Lakeshore Lodge & Spa
A modern kitchen with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a bench and table.

10. Big Bear Lakefront Lodge

Big Bear Lakefront Lodge
2.0 star property
Big Bear Central
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"My stay was great. All the staff was friendly and professional. The location was perfect for everything we were getting into at Big Bear, but the property is also located by the lake and it was a beautiful sunrise, although I did not get the lakeside view which would have been an even better sunrise. I definitely plan to return and stay here again!"
United States
Isabel
Big Bear Lakefront Lodge
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