California Family Holidays

Situated mid-mountain on the northwest corner of Lake Tahoe, the Ritz-Carlton is a serene mountain retreat surrounded by pine forests and bordering the Northstar California Ski Resort. The Ritz Carlton at Lake Tahoe takes the form of a luxurious mountain lodge managing to be both spacious yet incredibly welcoming and cosy.

The hotel offers 170 deluxe guest rooms and spacious suites with stunning views of the surrounding mountainscape. Featuring a championship golf course, a resort pool with cabanas, and a fitness centre with a spa, the hotel offers a superb range of amenities. During the summer, the hotel also offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking and watersports. In winter, the hotel is a marvellous destination for snowsport enthusiasts.

With five exquisite restaurants and bars, the hotel provides an excellent variety of dining options from the fantastic Manzanita Restaurant to the casual Café Blue. 

Set in picturesque surroundings, the hotel provides a raft of fun outdoor activities for all ages ensuring a wonderful family holiday in this magnificent mountain retreat.

Best for: Families and Outdoor Activities

Nestled within an idyllic 500-acre countryside resort, the Carmel Valley Ranch offers a marvellous family holiday in the picturesque Northern Californian valley. The property itself takes the form of a luxury countryside lodge with a contemporary design. Set within rolling hills and farmland where wild deer and peacocks freely roam the estate, the Carmel Valley Ranch provides a wonderful family countryside escape. 

The resort offers all-suite accommodation ranging from studio suites to 1-4 bedroom suites which are ideal for larger family groups. Each of the suites provides spacious and elegant living space along with a private deck. 

Featuring a championship golf course, swimming pools and tennis courts, a luxurious spa and wellness centre, and exciting family activities including farmyard animal and equine experiences, Carmel Valley Ranch offers a selection of fantastic amenities for all the family. Guest can enjoy delicious locally sourced cuisine from the wonderful Valley Kitchen restaurant and sample freshly-made produce from the Ranch’s on-site creamery. 

Just a short drive from the coast, the resort is also a wonderful destination to explore the nearby Monterey Bay to enjoy whale-watching in its protected marine environment.

Best for: Families and Outdoor Activities

Located on the feted American Riviera, the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort benefits from this exclusive stretch of coastline’s stunning landscapes, clement year-round weather and spectacular architecture. Set amongst verdant lawns, the resort takes the form of a grand estate featuring a luxurious manor house along with light and spacious American cottage-inspired bungalows.

The opulent resort offers 124 beautifully decorated rooms and 36 luxurious suites many with stunning oceanfront vistas. With the deluxe Sense Spa, a fully-furnished fitness studio, and the charming vintage Fiat Jolly beach cars to transport guests around the resort, the Rosewood Miramar offers a wealth of amenities that are sure to delight. 

Offering six exceptional restaurants and bars, the resort provides everything from Italian fine dining at Caruso’s, to the alluring Revere Room offering all-day local-first culinary delights and the retro Scoop Shop with its delicious gelato.

Set upon Miramar Beach - one of the most beautiful and exclusive beaches in Santa Barbara - the resort offers the perfect Californian family beach escape.

Best for: Families, Beaches, Spa and Wellness

Set on a 15-acre private peninsula bounded by the Pacific Ocean and Coronado Bay, the Loews Coronado Bay Resort offers a tranquil oasis surrounded by shimmering waters and featuring stunning vistas of the San Diego skyline. At the resort, glamorous art-deco design meets coastal Californian style to provide a sophisticated yet carefree ambience.

Many of the resort’s 440 luxury guest rooms and suites boast incredible views of the Pacific Ocean. The resort offers a full range of activities and amenities including fishing lessons for children, gondola rides in Coronado Bay and luxury treatments at the tranquil Sea Spa. Relaxed dining is provided by the Crown Landing restaurant which offers delicious locally sourced seafood. 

The resort provides a complimentary shuttle service to the nearby Silver Strand Beach - one of the most beautiful beaches in the San Diego area - allowing you to enjoy a stress-free family beach holiday.

Best for: Families and Beaches