When is the best time to go to California?

The best time to go to California is typically during the spring (April to May) or autumn (September to October) months, when the weather is pleasant across most of the state and crowds are generally smaller. For those looking to enjoy the coastal regions, spring offers mild temperatures, blooming wildflowers, and fewer tourists than the peak summer months. Autumn provides warm, sunny days, particularly in Southern California, and the ocean is often at its warmest, making it ideal for beach activities. If a trip to the mountains, specifically the Sierra Nevada range, is a priority, late spring to early autumn (June to September) is best. During these months, mountain passes are usually clear of snow, allowing access to stunning national parks like Yosemite and Sequoia. Winter sports enthusiasts, however, will find prime conditions from December to March in areas like Lake Tahoe.

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Our top choices for California hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Louisville, 2.1 km from California

Brooklyn

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a fire pit.

2. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.1 km from California

Tina

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A spacious indoor patio with a fire pit, wooden pergola, and comfortable seating areas.

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY

Downtown Louisville, 2.3 km from California

Jon

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern brick facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign.

4. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.8 km from California

sabrina

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A spacious lobby with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.

5. Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.3 km from California

Spencer

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern restaurant with hanging light fixtures, a bar area, and various seating options.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.2 km from California

Myla

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a seating area, and a snack bar.

7. Holiday Inn Louisville Downtown by IHG

Downtown Louisville, 2.7 km from California

Cristine

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a long countertop, and a variety of food items displayed.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.9 km from California

Brittany

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A spacious lobby with a central escalator, comfortable seating areas, and modern lighting fixtures.

9. Hyatt Regency Louisville

Downtown Louisville, 2.6 km from California

Arnetta

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

10. Hyatt Select Louisville North

4.3 km from California

Leo

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A modern building with a restaurant on the ground floor, featuring large windows and outdoor seating.

11. Louisville Marriott Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.6 km from California

Lisa

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a fireplace.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 2.9 km from California

Danielle

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A grand lobby with ornate columns, plush seating, and a chandelier.

13. The Brown Hotel

Downtown Louisville, 2.1 km from California

Rachel

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

An indoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the street outside.

14. Aloft by Marriott Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 3 km from California

Angela

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern bar area with a circular bar, multiple seating options, and a large screen.

15. Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

Downtown Louisville, 3.2 km from California

Riley

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A classical gold statue in front of a multi-story building with large windows and a brick facade.

16. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville

Downtown Louisville, 2.3 km from California

Candice

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern interior with large windows offering a city view, a circular light fixture, and leather seating.

17. Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Downtown Louisville, 2.8 km from California

Jacob

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A bar area with a neon 'CHECK IN' sign, a variety of liquor bottles, and a modern seating arrangement.

18. Moxy Louisville Downtown

Downtown Louisville, 3.1 km from California

Nina

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern interior with a fireplace, bookshelves, a green sofa, and leather chairs.

19. The Grady

Downtown Louisville, 2.5 km from California

Garrett

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, seating, and a central bar stocked with bottles.

20. AC Hotel Louisville Downtown

East Market District, 3.9 km from California

David

includes taxes & fees

5 Sept - 6 Sept

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Our guide on where to stay in California

Find the best California areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A steamboat docked at a pier with a bridge in the background.

Downtown Louisville

The cultural heart of the city beats with baseball, boxing and music, with sporting fields, live bands and a center for Muhammad Ali, the city’s most famous son.

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A nighttime hot air balloon festival with colorful balloons, including one labeled "OLIVER WINERY."

Fairgrounds

While visiting Fairgrounds, you might make a stop by sights like Freedom Hall and Kentucky Kingdom.

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A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings reflecting on the water.

Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center and Bluegrass Indoor Karting while you're in town.

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A nighttime cityscape with a brightly lit bridge and a skyline featuring a prominent dome-shaped building.

St. Matthews

St. Matthews is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mall St. Matthews and Saint Matthews Pavilion Shopping Center.

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A narrow stream with a rocky bridge, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Phoenix Hill

While Phoenix Hill isn't home to many top sights, Nulu Market Place and Louisville Slugger Field are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Omni Louisville Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was beautiful and in a fantastic location for walking to whiskey row and NuLu. The restaurants could have been more appealing. We did enjoy the coffee shop most mornings."

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

8/10 Good

"Room was clean overall and aesthetically updated with a nice sized Fire TV, although the building’s true age is still evidenced in the bathroom fixtures, windows, outlets etc. The room had a decent sized refrigerator and a single serve coffee maker (mine was missing the basket). A microwave and freezer would definitely be useful to have. The bed was supportive and comfortable with a variety of pillow types available. My room was on the 6th floor of the main 8 floor tower, which a decent walk from the parking lot, more-so if transporting luggage. Overall a good value if paying accordingly - my rate was in line with most 1.5 star hotels in the area with a bit more class to be had here."

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Our top choices for California hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Louisville Downtown by IHG

2. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Louisville Downtown

3. Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville Downtown, KY

4. Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Downtown

5. Embassy Suites Louisville Downtown

6. Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown

7. Holiday Inn Louisville Downtown by IHG

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Louisville Downtown

9. Hyatt Regency Louisville

10. Hyatt Select Louisville North

11. Louisville Marriott Downtown

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Louisville Downtown

13. The Brown Hotel

14. Aloft by Marriott Louisville Downtown

15. Cambria Hotel Louisville Downtown-Whiskey Row

16. 21c Museum Hotel Louisville

17. Galt House Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

18. Moxy Louisville Downtown

19. The Grady

20. AC Hotel Louisville Downtown

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