Even amongst stiff competition from Malibu, the stretch of California coastline occupied by Terranea is one of the most beautiful within Los Angeles County. Read more.
With eight pools, two 18-hole championship golf courses, 17 tennis courts, five restaurants, and The Shops at La Costa (yes, there’s a Lilly Pulitzer), there’s no need to leave this Carlsbad property. Read more.
Lake Arrowhead Resort & Spa—it’s a chance to get away from it all for a weekend amongst the trees. (Yes, there’s a National Forest only an hour and a half from Los Angeles.) Read more.
Just inland and over the Santa Monica Mountains from Malibu, the five-star Four Seasons, Westlake Village, is an oasis just far enough outside of Los Angeles to feel like a vacation Read more.
With a full casino, buffet restaurant, comedy and music shows, and lazy river, the resort offers all the fun of Las Vegas without the same level of partying commitment. Read more.
The 450-acre property includes a golf club, lake, five pools, spa, and hibachi-style restaurant; guests can take a gondola ride, swim, and take enviable Instagram photos all in the same afternoon. Read more.
The Hotel del Coronado’s seven dining experiences, onsite retail shopping wing, family-friendly pool, packed event calendar, and beachfront Sun Deck ensure that visitors won’t be disappointed. Read more.
Alisal’s child and teen programs, stunning accommodations, and private lake (yes, private lake) are the ideal way to spend a weekend away from 405 traffic, Trump’s Twitter feed, and The Bungalow. Read more.
Gamble, catch a show, sip frozen cocktails by the pool, and eat meals crafted by world-renowned chefs—and if you do make it back to the room to sleep, you’ll find luxury amenities. Read more.
