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Southern California is famous for its sandy beaches , beautiful views and a relaxed lifestyle. Get away to one of these stunning cottages, hotels and inns for a weekend of pampering and rejuvenation in a beautiful setting. Take romantic walks with ocean views, request a massage in the privacy of your room, go hiking, swimming, or play golf. End the day with a romantic dinner featuring delicious farm-to-table cuisine. CDC information for travelers.

But the real reason we look to California for weekends away—beyond the fact that it's massive, home to some of the country's best hotels , and hey, we can all agree that a sunset is just better on the West Coast—is that is does romance in that effortless, quintessentially Californian way. Whether you live in state, or you're thinking of flying in, these are the best places to sneak off to, all year 'round. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Clinging to the cliffs of Big Sur , some 1, feet above the Pacific, is the iconic Post Ranch Inn, a nineteenth-century homestead that delivers on romantic ocean views and elevated, tranquil spaces: elements of slate, marble, and wood complement the dramatic natural setting, rather than competing with it, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls make it easy to spend hours taking it all in together. During the day, you can borrow a complimentary Lexus for a spin along Pacific Coast Highway , or escape for a hike—likely, with nobody else around.