10 Historic Hotels in California for 2026

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1. The Queen Mary

Long Beach

Lawrence

CA $197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.

2. Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town

Old Town San Diego

Robert

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

3. Hotel Whitcomb

Downtown San Francisco

"The hotel is a bit old. It's great if you're looking to stay in a property with a historical aspect. Check-in was troubling. I don't recall on the Hotel's description here on Expedia or on their own website that the deposit was $400 up front. I stayed for 6 days so that should have been around $170. The room I stayed in was okay. The bathroom was small and the furniture was peeling. How you watch TV in the room was a little new which was appealing. You use a Chromecast and then just link your...

Samantha

A grand atrium with a central fountain, multiple levels with balconies, and ornate railings.

4. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

Downtown Riverside

Christina

CA $378 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.

5. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Santa Maria

Dan

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

An ornate lobby with a grand staircase, a piano, and classical architecture.

6. The Biltmore Los Angeles

Downtown Los Angeles

Gilbert

CA $305 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A restaurant with outdoor seating, brick walls, and decorative lighting.

7. The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego

Nathaniel

CA $262 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and two lamps.

8. Vagabond Inn Executive Sacramento Old Town

Downtown Sacramento

Jeremy

CA $153 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Top California Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Orange County

10/10 Excellent

"We were thoroughly IMPRESSED by how beautiful this hotel was! The staff was great at check-in and if we needed anything. We didn’t get a chance to try out their breakfast but we didn’t see a lot of people dine here. We took a Disney trip and their shuttle service was great ($7 / adult for the whole day). They have two amazing pools, pickle ball courts, fire pit, cornhole, basketball court, ping pong table, and other games for kids! At check-in there’s also a kids section where they get to enjoy a movie & play with toys / books. We can’t wait to stay here again!"