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Plan Warm & Romantic California Getaways

Romantic California Getaways - The Best Places for Vacations & Weekend Getaways in Northern, Central & Southern California

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California is one of our very favorite romantic getaways in the USA. The sheer variety of things to do, natural attractions, dining and romantic accommodation is unbeatable.


This guide will give you a brief look at some ideas for California romantic weekends and vacations, plus packages and romantic hotels in great spots for couples like San Diego, Los Angeles, Palm Springs and the San Francisco Bay area.

Romantic Getaways in Northern California

Best Romantic Vacation Spots in Northern California - there’s no better city for romance than San Francisco. Ride the Cable Car to the Wharf, relax in Golden Gate Park, or watch the sunset from Twin Peaks. For a romantic Bay Area daytrip, hop on the scenic ferry ride to Sausalito.

Wine Country - just 50 miles north of Frisco, Napa & Sonoma Valleys offer the perfect couples retreat of wine tasting, tours and spa getaways. In the heart of the vineyards is The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, a romantic hotel in Northern California that has it all:

  • Luxury suites with whirlpool tub, fireplace and king bed
  • Romantic dining
  • Thermal mineral spring spa
  • Championship golf

Romantic B&B Getaway in Northern California – Mendocino, Fort Bragg and Bodega Bay are perfect for a relaxing, quiet getaway on the coast. Find out more about romantic Northern California B&B's here.

Romantic Getaways in Southern California

Santa Monica Ferris Wheel Romantic Weekend Getaways in Los Angeles - top spots for couples: Santa Monica (visit the famous pier and ferris wheel) or Malibu's excellent beaches. Nearby Orange County has some very romantic places by the ocean, including Newport Beach (enjoy the sunset, dinner & drinks at 21 Oceanfront, a fine romantic restaurant) and Laguna Beach, CA.

Palm Springs - an especially attractive romantic destination in California for couples escaping Northern cold weather. Golf, shopping, dining, and a wide range of affordable resorts make Palm Springs getaways ideal for a romantic weekend or honeymoon escape.

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Romantic Places in Southern California – San Diego is full of fun activities for couples, like riding the trolley to the Gas Lamp district, or a super-romantic sunset sailing on a schooner in San Diego Bay. Other romance holiday spots:

  • La Jolla - a great spot for couples, with it’s gorgeous seaside cliffs, boutique shops and romantic restaurants with ocean views.

  • Beaches - Mission Beach, Solana Beach, and the coast around Del Mar, CA are all great for relaxing walks. A car is preferred for beach-hopping and finding the right picnic spot for a fish taco lunch for two!

  • Resorts - a really romantic resort near the ocean in Southern California is the L'Auberge Del Mar, with 2 pools, on-site romantic dining, and romance & wedding packages.

Central California Romantic Vacations

Carmel & Monterey - quaint Carmel gets our vote as the most romantic place on the coast! Fabulous boutique-style inns and B&B's, terrific restaurants and the oceanfront just steps away make this little seaside town a top romantic getaway in California.

Romantic Central California Coast

Central California Coast - if you love spectacular coastlines, they don't come any better than the Big Sur. One cruise down romantic & scenic Highway 1 in the sunshine, and you'll wish you splurged on the convertible at the car rental counter...

Sierra Nevada Mountains – California gets the quieter side of Lake Tahoe, with it's lakefront activities and superb choice of romantic Tahoe rentals.

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