Featured Hotels Activities and Attractions Driving Distances
Featured Hotels Fairmont Hotels & Resorts have four exceptional properties in California. Our collection of properties include:
- Sonoma- The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa: Located on 13 landscaped acres in the heart of Northern California's Wine Country. The resort features an exceptional 40,000 square foot spa with natural hot springs and the Sonoma National Championship Golf Course.
- San Francisco- The Fairmont San Francisco: This landmark property Atop Nob Hill has been a city landmark since 1907. A recent $85 million renovation solidifies the hotel's position as one of the city's finest hotels.
- San Jose- The Fairmont San Jose: Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley's largest city, the hotel recently completed a major renovation and 264 room expansion.
- Santa Monica - The Fairmont Miramar Hotel: Located in the heart of Santa Monica overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the hotel is just 9 miles from LAX International. A $14 million dollar renovation was completed in 2002.
Most major international carriers service San Francisco and Los Angeles Airports.
Activities and Attractions The Sonoma Wine Country is the perfect spot for a tranquil getaway. Enjoy wine tasting at area vineyards, while enjoying exceptional restaurants specializing in regional fare. The outdoor enthusiast will enjoy hiking, cycling and horseback riding.
San Francisco has consistently ranked in the Top 10 Cities by readers of Travel & Leisure magazine. Visitors cite the cuisine, shopping, museums, cable cars, Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf as just a few of the city's best features. With its location Atop Nob Hill, The Fairmont San Francisco has a bird's eye view of what the city has to offer.
Silicon Valley is the hub of the high tech industry and San Jose is at its center. Since its opening in 1987, The Fairmont San Jose has been the premier hotel in this city of 1 million residents.
Although Santa Monica is located within a stone's throw from Los Angeles, this ocean front city has the feel of a laidback resort. The shops of the Third Street Promenade are renowned, as are the white beaches of Santa Monica and Venice Beach. Many of the area's attractions such as the Getty Museum, Disneyland, Beverly Hills and Hollywood are a 20 to 40 minute drive away.
Driving Distances The breathtaking drive along the Pacific Coast Highway is something everyone should experience. The journey from Santa Monica to San Francisco, which has been identified as a National Scenic byway, takes approximately 7-hours. If time is limited, flights between Los Angeles area airport and San Francisco or Oakland International take just over an hour. The Sonoma Valley region and San Jose are within an hour's drive of San Francisco International Airport.
- Santa Monica to San Jose - 341mi/ 546km (6 hours, 15 minutes)
- San Jose to San Francisco - 53mi/85km (45 minutes to 1 hour)
- San Francisco to Sonoma - 61mi/98km (1 hour)
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