Hipmunk Hotels: See the Best of California in Roseville, Hawthorne, and More

With its near perfect weather, beautiful people, and Hollywood residents, California is the ideal place to enjoy a vacation. Travelers to the West Coast state relish both beach and mountain escapes making it the ideal place to spend your holiday.

Chula Vista

Located just 7.5 miles from both San Diego and the Mexican border, this coastal city is known for it’s beautiful scenery of the mountains and the San Diego Bay. After booking one of several fantastic hotel choices in Chula Vista, travelers can enjoy a stroll on endless pristine beaches.

Local landmark Gunpowder Point allows visitors a chance to explore the old cottonwood plantation and see the plants and animals that now call it home. There is also a plethora of amazing restaurants and sites to discover.

Roseville, CA. Photo via Flickr by Ray Bouknight

Roseville

Roseville is a large city in the metropolitan area of Sacramento. Visitors to this bustling city will find no shortage of activities, regardless of their interests. Book a stay at one of the many Roseville hotels and set out for a unique experience.

The world-class dining and wineries offer visitors endless choices. If taking chances is your thing then Thunder Valley Casino Resort and Stones Gambling Hall offer unmatched excitement and entertainment. Don’t forget to enjoy the local culture and art, and be sure to indulge in a heavenly spa as well!

Hawthorne

Home to baby Marilyn Monroe and the Beach Boys, the city of Hawthorne is in southwestern Los Angeles. Booking a Hawthorne hotel is easy and plentiful in this part of California as there are choices for any budget. Travelers can visit the Beach Boys Monument and even buy a brick on the monument depicting his or her name for posterity.

For adrenaline junkies Star Helicopters offers a two-hour day or night tour over LA where you will get a bird’s eye view of Hollywood’s elite homes. Visitors can spend their night hours visiting the many fantastic bars and restaurants where spotting a star isn’t unlikely.

San Luis Obispo

Nestled between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the idyllic city of San Luis Obispo is in the beautiful Central Coast Wine Country. This peaceful city has several cost-effective hotels and its slower paced lifestyle makes it a wonderful place for travelers of all kinds.

Home to the States’ second largest farmers’ market, visitors should make it a point to experience the Thursday street party where everything from fresh locally grown fruits to mouth-watering BBQ can be enjoyed.

Glendale

Another picturesque city in California, Glendale is best known as the 18-hour city, bragging something for everyone, anytime. With one of the countries highest safety rankings, booking a Glendale hotel in any part of the city is easy and affordable.

With an extensive choice of cuisine in every ethnicity and price range, guests can enjoy a gastronomic experience like no other. This is the place for outdoor lovers. With thousands of acres of trails, tracks, and plains, hikers and cyclists will find the area a dream to explore.