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Cultural Hotels
Top 50 Cultural Hotels in California [2025]
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Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort
9.0
/5
43 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: 48123 CA-1
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Infinity mountain pool with stunning scenic views
Enjoying breathtaking ocean sunset views
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Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection
9.4
/5
73 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: 701 Stone Canyon Rd
Featured in 2025 Americas 100 – Luxury Hotels
Highlights:
Twelve-acre oasis with garden view
An elegant piano bar featuring a fireplace
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Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
9.5
/5
69 reviews
Beverley Hills | >100 km from downtown
Address: 9850 Wilshire Boulevard
No.17 of Luxury Hotels in California
Highlights:
Stunning Beverly Hills mountain night views
Panoramic rooftop dining with Asian flavors
Saved by 2760 users
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Carneros Resort and Spa
8.9
/5
68 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: 4048 Sonoma Hwy
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Cultural Hotels
Highlights:
28 acres of serene pastoral farmland
Private garden retreats with immersive greenery
No.
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Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.1
/5
49 reviews
Beverley Hills | >100 km from downtown
Address: 300 Doheny Dr
Featured in Luxury Hotels
Highlights:
Retro-style bar with poolside drinks
Outdoor swimming pool for fitness and relaxation
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Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
8.9
/5
131 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: 2025 Avenue of the Stars
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Cultural Hotels
Highlights:
Peaceful rooftop pool with panoramic city views
Rooftop bar with breathtaking LA views
No.
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The Charlie West Hollywood
9.4
/5
72 reviews
West Hollywood | >100 km from downtown
Address: 819 North Sweetzer Avenue
Featured in 2025 Americas 50 – Cultural Hotels
Highlights:
Tudor-style gem built in 1924
Beautiful garden views with tranquil surroundings
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Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
9.0
/5
77 reviews
Santa Monica | >100 km from downtown
Address: 849 Ocean Ave
Featured in Luxury Hotels
Highlights:
Surfing lessons every Saturday at the hotel
Cocktails with stunning sunset views
No.
9
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The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
9.2
/5
109 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: 68900 Frank Sinatra Dr
No.20 of Premium Hotels in California
Highlights:
Luxurious desert retreat with panoramic views
Relaxing yoga sessions in hotel
No.
10
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Pendry San Diego
9.1
/5
103 reviews
Downtown San Diego | >100 km from downtown
Address: 550 J St
No.6 of Gourmet Hotels in California
Highlights:
Enjoy a well - stocked mini bar in 317 comfortable rooms
Rooftop pool with stunning city views
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