California 2026 15-27 AUG

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Three bases

San Francisco

15 Aug - 19 Aug · 4 nights

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf

Central, modern, great for the Wharf and cable cars.

$230-300/night 4.2 ★
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Hotel Zephyr

Trendy and fun, right on the waterfront.

$220-290/night 4.2 ★
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Recommended

Holiday Inn Express Fisherman's Wharf

Best value: free breakfast and a pool, two blocks from the Wharf.

$190-240/night 4.2 ★
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Infinity Hotel (Marina)

Quieter, charming Marina setting near the Presidio.

$200-260/night 4.0 ★
Open on Booking

Yosemite

19 Aug - 23 Aug · 4 nights
Recommended

Yosemite Southgate Hotel & Suites

Spotless. Pool, hot tub, sauna, good breakfast. Top pick.

$160-210/night 4.4 ★
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Splurge

Sierra Mountain Lodge (Ahwahnee)

Apartment-style suites with kitchens. Outstanding hosts.

$180-230/night 4.8 ★
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Coast

23 Aug - 27 Aug · 4 nights
Recommended

The Charles Pacific Grove

Romantic B&B, walkable to Lovers Point. Evening wine hour.

$230-300/night 4.9 ★
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Cannery Row Inn

Practical mid-range. Small beach across the street, walk to the aquarium.

$200-260/night 4.1 ★
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Splurge

InterContinental The Clement

Sea-view balconies, otters from your room, right beside the aquarium.

$330-430/night 4.5 ★
Open on Booking