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Featured Southern California Historic Hotels

The Queen Mary
The Queen Mary
3 out of 5
1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA
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Stay at this hotel in Long Beach. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
The Queen Mary
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
3 out of 5
4041 Harney St, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
3649 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Riverside. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa
Biltmore Los Angeles
Biltmore Los Angeles
4 out of 5
506 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
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Book a stay at this historic hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
Biltmore Los Angeles
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
3.5 out of 5
311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA
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Book a stay at this historic hotel in San Diego. Enjoy a fitness center, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
The Sofia Hotel
The Sofia Hotel
3.5 out of 5
150 W Broadway, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
The Sofia Hotel
The Hollywood Roosevelt
The Hollywood Roosevelt
4 out of 5
7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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Book a stay at this historic hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 4 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
The Hollywood Roosevelt
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
3 out of 5
4200 Taylor St, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Old Town/SeaWorld Area
Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
2.5 out of 5
2380 Moore Street, San Diego, CA
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Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Comfort Inn San Diego Old Town
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA
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Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Old Town
Courtyard by Marriott Old Town
3 out of 5
2435 Jefferson St, San Diego, CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Courtyard by Marriott Old Town
Old Town Western Inn & Suites
Old Town Western Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
3889 Arista St, San Diego, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Old Town Western Inn & Suites
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Historic Hotels in Southern California

If you’re looking for your Southern California getaway to go down in history as the best vacay ever, you’ve got some noteworthy options to consider when it comes to where to stay. You could book a legendary or even luxury historic hotel for your trip with opulent extras. You’re probably thinking you’ll have to spend monumental money for a stately historical spot, but you may want to keep a fainting couch nearby—you’ll be shocked by what you can get for less gold bullion than you expected. Or modern cash. Whatever’s on hand.

Historically Great Spots

If you’re looking to do some R & R at one of the top historic hotels in America and don’t want to blow a stack of Benjamins while you’re at it, you’re in luck—you can stay at some of the best historic hotels in Southern California by booking a Hotwire Hot Rate hotel deal, even if you’re historically short on time. In fact, you could save up to 60% versus booking a listed rate two weeks earlier, so locking down that 4-star place at a 2-star price is no historic feat.

A Little Mystery in Your History

You can get way more than you bargained for when you book a Hotwire Hot Rate historic hotel deal in Southern California instead of just booking any old hotel for your trip. Not only can you get a deal for the history books when you reserve a Hot Rate, you can filter hotels by what matters most to you for your last-minute Southern California getaway, including price, amenities, and reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions About Historic Hotels

What is a historic hotel like in Southern California?

Looking to take in the legendary sights and sounds of the Southern California historic district? There’s no better way to truly immerse yourself than with a stay at one of Southern California’s historic inns and hotels. (And if you’re really lucky, that immersion includes a hot bath in a clawfoot tub.) Go ahead and save while you soak and book a Hotwire Hot Rate historic hotel deal.

How much is a hotel room at a historic hotel?

You may think you’ll have to pay a pretty penny for a historic last-minute hotel. Or just let history repeat itself by settling for a cheap hotel when you get to Southern California, 201. But thanks to Hotwire Hot Rates, you can score a fantastic historic hotel for way less cash, even at the last minute. You could be staying at the best historic hotels in Southern California for as low as $105. A win for the ages.

What is the difference between a historic hotel and a traditional hotel?

Historic hotels are at least 50 years old and often feature sweeping architecture and ambience. Some of the most historic hotels of the world have even been designated as historic landmarks. Staying in one of these storied spots in Southern California is sure to give you an extra layer of interest for your vacay tales.