The 14 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in California, from Wine-Soaked Weekends to Detox Desert Stays

• Getting There: Woodside is 35 minutes from San Francisco International Airport
• Why We Recommend It: wellness-focused, rejuvenating activities, spa
• Rates: starting at $1,250 per night for single occupancy

There’s not a person among us who couldn’t use a weekend at Canyon Ranch Woodside right about now. A few days of forest bathing, meditation, redwood walks, restorative yoga, sauna sessions and restful sleep sound like absolute heaven. Of course, the last thing anyone wants during what’s supposed to be a relaxing spa getaway is dealing with finances. (It’s not like robes have pockets for your wallet.) Luckily, the only “green” you’ll have to worry about at this world-class spa resort is your juice.

• Getting There: two hours drive from Los Angeles
• Why We Recommend It: a plant-based liquid diet, light exercise and daily colonic treatments help you detox, relax and slim down
• Rates: from $3,149 for two nights, single occupancy

We're all for indulging in a delightful urban spa—but if you are taking a couple of days out of your hectic schedule, why not invest instead in a potentially lifelong leveling up of your health and well-being? Our PureWow reviewer loved her long weekend at this desert retreat, taking part in yoga, liquid fasting and colon hydrotherapy here. While the dietary regimen and hydrocolonics are part of the daily rate, you can add on a la carte offerings including massages and moisturizing body wraps. This spa has been a favorite secret getaway to entertainment types from L.A. since it opened in 1986, and has recently undergone a sparkling glow-up to its rooms and landscaping.

• Getting There: Santa Rosa and Sacramento airports are 13 and 54 miles away, respectively
• Why We Recommend It: world-class service in a serene setting
• Rates: from $769 per night

California has no shortage of wine-soaked destinations, but this posh resort—long known for having the best service in the biz—has a special all-inclusive "vine and dine" experience that's off the charts. Book a two-night stay with this added package and enjoy a wine tasting at the nearby Elusa Winery, then use a $500 credit at one of the resort's two fine dining establishments, including the Michelin-starred Auro. The rest of your stay, soak in the pool and enjoy the scenery—this resort is set in the middle of a boutique winery—or borrow a bike to take a spin along the row of vines.

• Getting There: 45 minutes from Santa Barbara Airport
• Why We Recommend It: horseback riding, golf, spa, great for families
• Rates: starting at $788 per night for double occupancy

Does your love of Yellowstone run deep? Then saddle up for some cowboy-inspired fun and also a lot of luxury! A trip to Alisal Ranch in Solvang is not your standard dude ranch vacation. It’s got all the Western charm (horseback riding, archery and fishing), plus plush resort perks like two 18-hole championship golf courses, tennis courts and a serene spa. With inclusive nightly plans that include breakfast, dinner and tons of activities, the only thing you’ll be missing from the Paramount Network hit is the Dutton family.

• Getting There: 11 minutes from Palo Alto Airport
• Why We Recommend It: great packages, romantic, lively location
• Rates: starting at $971 per night for single occupancy

We’re very much of the opinion that The Clement Palo Alto is one of the best all-inclusive resorts in the U.S.. That’s because this Silicon Valley hotel manages to do the impossible—appeal to couples, college football fans and tech talent. It’s swanky and somehow both romantic and super fun. The location in downtown Palo Alto means that after kicking butt at your big presentation you can extend your work trip into a weekend away with your sweetie, celebrate by cheering on the Cardinals at Stanford University's football stadium or just bliss out with a glass of rosé at the rooftop pool.

• Getting There: 24 minutes from San Francisco International Airport
• Why We Recommend It: Perfect for a staycation or city break, superb location, elegant
• Rates: Starting at $512 per night for double occupancy

While NoCal gets lots of leisure travel for its less-populous destinations, San Francisco deserves its time in the sun as a place for all-inclusive pampering. That’s just one of the things that earns Hotel Drisco such a stellar reputation. It’s an Edwardian oasis set atop a hill in the fabled Pacific Heights neighborhood that puts everything at your fingertips (what you won’t need to grab for is your credit card, until it’s time to check out). Start the day with a gourmet continental breakfast, borrow a complimentary bike and see all the sights, return for the evening wine reception and then catch some zzzs in your elegant suite.

• Getting There: Monterey and San Francisco airports are 50 minutes and 2.5 hours away, respectively
• Why We Recommend It: awe-inspiring views of the California coastline
• Rates: from $1,945 per night, double occupancy

The intersection of uber-luxury and unspoiled nature happens along this rocky stretch of Highway 1 along California's northern coastline. While primarily an a la carte resort, fine dining destination and spa, the Ocean Escape package is a resort sampler that gives you the flavor of an all-inclusive resort. It includes two nights' accommodation, dinner at Sierra Mar (be sure to request a window table to swoon over the sunset on the crashing waves) and a $400 resort credit to spend on a spa or wellness experience, a shaman session or an Instagram-friendly interlude with the falconry program.

• Getting There: 75 minutes from San Francisco International Airport
• Why We Recommend It: charming cottages, wine tasting, excellent food, lawn games
• Rates: starting at $1,116 per night for double occupancy (two night minimum)

When it comes to a wine country getaway, booking Carneros Resort and Spa is a no-brainer. It’s a stunning property with picturesque scenery, farmhouse-chic cottages that flaunt soaking tubs and awesome amenities. Who can resist a pool, lawn games and wine tasting? There’s also an acclaimed restaurant and a cafe that serves a super popular (and delicious) brunch, so you basically can just enjoy staying put. Opt for the “Choose Your Moments” package, which includes accommodations and a $300 credit to use towards dining or spa services, and you won’t have to use a lot of mental energy when it comes to the bill either—a very good thing since the wine will be flowing.

• Getting There: 35 minutes from San Francisco International Airport
• Why We Recommend It: golf, ocean views, incredible food, spa services
• Rates: starting at $926 per night for double occupancy

The pinnacle of Northern California luxury, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay is an exceptional property that’s not your traditional all-inclusive but provides guests with so much to eat, see and do that you’ll never want to leave. (And isn’t that a big part of the reason people book all-inclusive resorts?). If you just want to relax and leave your wallet in the room, we recommend upgrading to the Club Level, which comes with exclusive access to a private lounge, plus food and beverage offerings. Outdoor firepits, s’mores kits, ocean views and sunset bagpipe music are just a few more of the things that make this place oh so special.

• Getting There: 2 hours drive from Los Angeles
• Why We Recommend It: an adults-only desert respite from productivity culture, thanks to mineral springs soaks
• Rates: from $425 per night

Newly renovated, this little oasis under age-old palms and tamarisk trees is all about the lithium-rich mineral waters that flow through the natural springs here. There are 67 guest rooms and 13 suites dotted across the property, which has a hippie-meets-hipster vibe. While the vegetarian menu is a la carte, so many other amerities are included so as to seem all-inclusive: daily access to health programs and mineral pools, tennis and racquet ball, lawn games and, if you really must, Wi-Fi and a shuttle service to Palm Springs, just a few miles away. But really, better to stay here and soak in the 600-year-old springs.

• Getting There: 70 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport
• Why We Recommend It: coastal activities, oceanfront golf, beach club, restaurants,
• Rates: starting at $611 per night for double occupancy

Set on 175 seaside acres, the AAA Five-Diamond Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach has endless coastal activities, three pools, seven dining venues and posh amenities like an oceanfront golf course. Needless to say, it’s a place you’ll want to stay forever (our PureWow reviewers certainly did.) While it might not be possible to take up residence, you can live that WFH (work from hotel) life for a few days. The “Zoom to Zen” package, which combines a room swathed in soothing seaside hues—with dedicated office space, too—$100 daily resort credit, comped valet parking, fitness classes and access to the private beach club for a totally stress-free experience.

• Getting There: 25 minutes from Monterey Regional Airport
• Why We Recommend It: outdoor activities, glamping, nostalgia, family fun
• Rates: starting at $115 per night for single occupancy

A rustic, 115-acre resort, The Camp at Carmel Valley is a legit summer camp for the whole family. It’s a place where travelers of all ages get to trade the pressures of daily life for electricity-free glamping cabins, s’mores, ghost stories around the campfire and just about every nostalgic activity you could possibly imagine. We’re talking swimming, archery, arts and crafts (who remembers how much fun it is to tie-dye a T-shirt?), hiking, tennis, pickleball, corn hole and giant Jenga. Going along with the carefree mentality, everything is included in the rate.

• Getting There: 50 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport
• Why We Recommend It: pool, golf, dining options
• Rates: starting at $565 per night for double occupancy

The Terranea Resort isn’t technically an all-inclusive, but it is a sprawling 582-room property and does have all the amenities (eight restaurants, an oceanfront golf course, an excellent spa and a huge pool, to name a few) and activities you’re no doubt looking for and a beautiful Southern California setting that’s too good to pass up. Fans of golf can hit the links with the PGA-approved package that bundles overnight accommodations in a king guestroom with ocean views, two rounds of golf at The Links at Terranea and delicious daily breakfast.

• Getting There: 51 minutes from Monterey Regional Airport
• Why We Recommend It: romance, stunning views, outdoor activities, wellness
• Rates: starting at $2,003 per night for double occupancy

Alila Ventana Big Sur is the pinnacle of laid-back luxury (for background, it’s very much a place people go for their honeymoon or to celebrate something big like a milestone anniversary) in an endlessly photogenic setting just off Highway 1. We were delighted to find out that this dreamy property has a truly comprehensive all-inclusive package that covers all meals (which you can enjoy in your room, poolside or at the acclaimed restaurant), to-go snacks for fuel on your various adventures, yoga, meditation, Tai Chi and daily hikes, plus access to indoor and outdoor fitness studios, the library, rental gear, lounges and more.