18 Best Hotels and Resorts in California, From Malibu to Napa Valley

"Smack in the middle of Napa Valley, the area is surrounded by grapevines, making it feel more like you’re staying on a vineyard than a typical resort. Even the main building is barn-like, and the cottages and courtyard rooms are set up in little cul-de-sacs, giving off a kind of mini-neighborhood feel. The airy rooms continue the luxe countryside vibe, each with its own fireplace and French doors leading out onto stone patios and manicured gardens. You may not need to leave the resort at all, as there’s a mock Town Square with a Market, and the restaurant Farm books local bands and musicians to play while they serve up seasonally inspired menus utilizing the hotel's gardens and orchards."