Our favourite experiences and hotels for a luxury honeymoon in California

Luxury honeymoon experiences in California

Hot air balloon over Napa Valley

As sunlight floods in over the horizon, the vines of Napa are transformed to take on a beautiful golden hue worthy of their place in the Golden State. But to really appreciate this beautiful spectacle? Take to the skies and float serenely over it all on a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Drift back down to earth in time for a champagne breakfast in what is a truly enchanting start to your luxurious honeymoon.

Follow an urban wine trail in Santa Barbara

California is the original wine country – but Napa and Sonoma can’t be left to do all the hard work. In Santa Barbara, discover a whole new side to the wine industry on the Urban Wine Trail. Stroll through this laid back city to discover the crispest whites and most mellow reds, all within a few blocks of each other. Add to that beautiful Hispanic architecture and the Pacific Ocean as your backdrop and you’ve got the ultimate pairing.

Horse ride to the Hollywood sign

No trip to Tinseltown would be complete without a photo-op in front of the Hollywood sign. But instead of hiking up Mt. Hollywood like everyone else, take things at a more leisurely pace (this is California after all) and enjoy a romantic horseback ride at sunset through the stunning landscapes of Griffith Park, up to the top, where you’ll be treated to monumental views over a dusky downtown Los Angeles.

Luxury hotels in California

Relax at The Post Ranch Inn

If you’re looking for a room with a view, this is the place for it. Clinging to the Big Sur coastline, Post Ranch Inn sits snugly between the Pacific Ocean and Ventana Mountains and guarantees stunning views in every direction. Secluded and oozing romance, the houses here are a real escape from reality as you snuggle up in front of roaring log fires beneath star-lit skies. We can’t get enough of the 360° views from every single glass window, and we you know you’re going to love it too.

Shutters on the Beach

At Shutters on the Beach, life is quite literally a beach. Epitomising 1930s beach-house chic, Shutters On The Beach take it easy and enjoy a taste of the California good life. Whether that’s by pounding the waves in a surf lesson, cruising by on a bike ride to Venice Beach or swaying along to a spot of jazz in the evenings – you can’t go far wrong here.

Behind the vines at Farmhouse Inn

Tucked amid the sprawling vines of Sonoma, Farmhouse Inn makes for the perfect romantic getaway. World class wines, gourmet dining, and a beautifully rustic spa; it’s indulgence and relaxation all wrapped up in one perfect package. Cosy up in one of the homely farmhouse rooms and enjoy all that comes with it – especially the evening marshmallows and cookies.