As 2025 winds down, we’re reflecting on the year—the places we visited, what we saw, the meals we shared, the memories we made, and of course, where we stayed.
Take a look below at the California hotels we loved best this year—just in time to add making a reservation to your 2026 New Year’s resolutions.
Le Petit Pali St. Helena
Inside, the reception area smells of roses and blackcurrant—Le Petit Pali’s signature scent, Diptyque’s Baies. The décor, a mix of vintage and eclectic pieces, is sophisticated yet playful. Each nook and cranny feels unexpected: floral curtains between art-filled green walls, checkered chairs, equestrian and striped pillows, vases of flowers, and a glossy green bowl that holds colorful pool-table balls instead of fruit. Keep reading. -Nicole Findlay
// 1152 Lodi Lane (St. Helena), lepetitpali.com
