Best Luxury Family Resorts in California 2026
The best luxury family resorts in California for 2026 — villa layouts, kids' club programming, beach access and the caveats that decide between Newport Coast, Laguna, Beverly Hills and Napa.
Frequently asked questions
Which California resort is best for young children?
The Resort at Pelican Hill: two- to four-bedroom villas with kitchens and laundry, full-day age-banded camp programming and a short flight into John Wayne airport.
Which California luxury resorts have real kids' clubs?
Pelican Hill (Camp Pelican) and Montage Laguna Beach (Paintbox) run published, age-banded programmes with full-day options. The Beverly Hills Hotel and Meadowood offer activity programming rather than supervised childcare.
How far in advance should families book California in summer?
Six to nine months for July and August villa inventory, and twelve months for Thanksgiving and Christmas at Pelican Hill and Montage.
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