California Travel Guide covers one of the most important part of your trip: where to stay in California? We narrow down your options to the best CA hoods!

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A prison to visit? A gate to admire? Trails to choose from? Swells to ride on? History lessons on the go? Yes to everything! California has it all. Adventure seekers love exploring Yosemite National Park, and Golden Gate Bridge must be one of the most iconic bridges in the world. These are just some of the hundreds of destinations you can enjoy in California. Check out these affordable hotels as you realize your dream vacation.

ESCONDIDO, CA: WINE AND BEER

Escondido is home to some of the finest brewing companies and wineries in the country, so it’s no surprise that this place attracts beer and wine lovers.

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WHERE TO STAY IN ESCONDIDO, CA?

If you want to be near to attractions like Orfila Vineyard and Winery and San Diego Safari Park, consider staying at Best Western Escondido Hotel. For something fancier and more elegant, a night at Porto Vista Hotel will make your stay unforgettable.

CARLSBAD, CA: FUN IN THE SUN

What do you have in mind? Beaches? Yes! Lagoons? Yes! Legoland? Yes! Music Museum? Yes! How about flower fields? Oh, yes! Carlsbad is not that bad. It’s a quaint city that balances arts and fun.

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WHERE TO STAY IN CARLSBAD, CA?

If you’re looking for something affordable and strategically located, try Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms, which is near the beach, Camp Pendleton, and Carlsbad Flower Fields. For something away from the crowds, a night or two at Oceanside Marina Suites sounds amazing. Take a dip in its heated outdoor pool or lounge outside while enjoying barbecue.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA: OCEANFRONT APPEAL

San Luis Obispo is the kind of city you want for yourself. The tongues of the Pacific Ocean hiss nearby. Wineries and vineyards embrace the city.

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WHERE TO STAY IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA?

Just six kilometers away from the airport is the Madonna Inn, whose elegant rooms offer microwaves and fridges. After a long day out, conclude your night with a dip in its outdoor pool or indulge in a sumptuous dinner at the Courtyard Café. You can also choose Lexington Inn San Luis Obispo, which is near Dallidet Adobe and Gardens and California Polytechnic State University.

ORANGE, CA: IT IS NOT JUST ORANGE

Whether it’s shopping at the outlets, walking around Irvine Regional Park, or indulging in food tours, Orange County is more colorful than you think.

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WHERE TO STAY IN SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA?

Start your journey here by booking a night or more at Best Western Plus Meridian Inn & Suites, Anaheim-Orange, whose rooms are equipped with premium TV channels, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a fridge, and a microwave. For something budget-friendly, The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim is the perfect fit. Nearby you’ll find theme parks and Knott’s Berry Farm.

MONTEREY: PARADISE BY THE PACIFIC

Let the sun kiss your skin. Let the ocean breeze brush through your hair. Let the salty air embrace your body. Monterey feels like that. From peninsulas to bays to stretches of white-sand beauties, Monterey embodies life on the coast.

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WHERE TO STAY IN ORANGE CA?

If you’re a budget traveler, stay at Arbor Inn Monterey, which is a 10-minute drive to Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman’s Wharf. If you want to pamper yourself, Martine Inn is the place. The hotel boasts complimentary breakfast, excellent spa service, and even a library and an arcade.

California conjures images of endless summers and exhilarating and action-packed winters. Now spring is on its way, California is beginning to bloom into an ocean of wildflowers. This is the best time to hike, take a leisure walk, or enjoy the beach and the waves. This is the best time to be dreaming.

California is the state you want to be in right now.

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RIVERSIDE, CA: COMMUNING WITH NATURE

Whether you want to trek around Mount Rubidoux Park, explore the University of California Riverside Botanic Gardens, or learn about photography and its history in California Museum of Photography, Riverside has some interesting places to visit.

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WHERE TO STAY IN RIVERSIDE, CA

Do not fret, budget hotels do exist in this part of California. For a comfortable yet affordable stay, try Rodeway Inn & Suites . This inn is pet-friendly.

GARDEN GROVE: STAYING YOUNG

Crystal Cathedral put Garden Grove on the map, but aside from this ecclesiastical architecture, there are other places worth paying a visit. Stanley Ranch Museum & Historical Village, for example, is a delight for kids and adults alike. Atlantis Play Center is perfect for couples traveling with kids.

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WHERE TO STAY IN GARDEN GROVE, CA

To make your Garden Grove vacation more colorful, stay at Hotel Pepper Tree Boutique Kitchen Studios Anaheim, a chic and stylish accommodation that offers exceptional services. Indulge in a drink at its Palapa Bar, or relax in its freeform pool after a day of adventure outside.

SANTA CRUZ: RELAXING ON THE BEACH

This beach town was the birthplace of the surfing scene in California. Santa Cruz, home to the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, is a hip, creative, and adventurous community. Be sure to visit the legendary Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, which will give you a deeper understanding of the prevailing local culture and tastes.

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Ocean Lodge, which is a 10-minute drive to popular destinations, is an unbelievably affordable place to stay. It is also pet-friendly.

HUNTINGTON BEACH: BEACH HUNTING

Huntington Beach is the ideal beach town. Its beaches and swells draw a multitude of beach lovers and surfers. If you’re a dog person, then you might want to enjoy an afternoon on Huntington Dog Beach, where locals walk with their beloved pets. Soak up the local culture at Huntington Beach Pier or walk around downtown.

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For a special treat, indulge in a night at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, a place where luxury and elegance meet. Take a dip in the pool and awaken your senses.

FRESNO: WALKING THROUGH THE GARDENS

Fresno is a garden lover’s paradise. Wander through Forestiere Underground Gardens, have a relaxing trek around Woodward Regional Park, or draw inspiration from the thriving greens in Shinzen Japanese Garden. Learn more about local history and art at Fresno Art Museum or Kearney Mansion Museum.

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If you’re looking for a place to stay, a night at Days Inn by Wyndham Yosemite is well worth it. This place has a cocktail lounge, an indoor and outdoor pool, beauty salon, and a lot more.

California charms dreamers: surfer kids rub elbows with the rich and famous. Hippies mind their own enclave away from the old money and nouveau rich. It thrives and flourishes in contradictions. Its varied landscape and terrain reflect the characters of the locals and visitors alike. It has the swells, the eclectic and fancy shops, and the beaches. It has everything, including the trails locals and visitors tread on — a necessary and quiet escape from a place that has everything.

NAPA: A HIKING HEAVEN

Robert Louis Stevenson State Park

It has been said that Robert Louis Stevenson State Park is largely undeveloped and wild. Nobody can really contest this. The place named after the adventurous writer remains faithful to its wild past. This hiking destination in the Napa area is not meant for the faint-hearted. It can be sweaty, all right, but the view from the top is worth every step and gasp you take. Along the way you can find places that you can momentarily call yours.

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LA MESA: PUT MES IN MESMERIZING

A town in Southern California, La Mesa — some 9 miles from central San Diego — is known as the Jewel of the Hills. What used to be a small southwestern city is now a popular destination for its quaint character and lively downtown. One thing you absolutely must experience while there are the marvelous sunsets. Here are five places to indulge in nature’s artwork on the horizon in La Mesa.

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LA JOLLA: THE COASTAL CULTURE

Rugged cliffs overlooking the Pacific as it relentlessly hits the shore, empty beaches beckoning you to walk, sunny days warming not only your skin but also your soul and sole are three of the many things waiting for you in La Jolla, a coastal city in California. Its beach culture is something that you would surely love.

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SANTA BARBARA: NO HOLDS BAR

Santa Barbara evokes images of sleek and tall palm trees dotting the road loyal to the coast. Adventure is at the heart of the city. Be it kayaking through the Channel Islands’ caves or trekking around Santa Ynez’s mountains, this quaint coastal city does not disappoint. Plus, there are beaches, wineries, and park to make your day more exciting.

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MONTEBELLO: BELOW THE MOUNTAINS

While Montebello directly translates to beautiful mountain, not everyone has the stamina and the time to spend a full day exploring trails. Sometimes, it’s all right to be mellow. Enjoy quiet moments. Lounge in your hotel terrace with your favorite drink in hand. Stroll the neighborhood park. Montebello, California, is a perfect destination if you have the three Rs in mind: relax, rejuvenate, refresh.

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SANTA CRUZ: SUNNING AND CRUISING

Once people stop celebrating the old — be it buildings, history, or culture — they cease to exist. Many places are guilty of this disappearing act. But Santa Cruz is different. The city’s vibrant culture is centered on its past. Santa Cruz is liberated, liberating, accommodating, and hip. And true to its Californian spirit, this is the coast where eccentric personalities meet millionaires, where surfers and Rastafarians are friends with old-money locals.

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