There’s too much to do in Southern California to pop in for a Disneyland vacation and not stay a few more days. Here are our five favorite hotels for a Southern California Vacation. Plus, we’ve got a full interactive map below with many more ideas.
1) Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa
Huntington Beach is one of the closest beaches to Anaheim and the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa is tailor made for relaxing after several days on your feet in the parks.
Points Per Night: 20,000 Hyatt Gold Passport
Best Card For Earning Stays on Points: Chase Sapphire Preferred
Best Complimentary Disneyland Hotel on Points: Hyatt House Anaheim
2) The Beverly Hilton
The Beverly Hilton is the kind of place you stay for the sake of social media. Posting from this iconic hotel will make your friends believe you live the kind of life we’re all pretending to have.
How Many Points Per Night: 60,000 Hilton HHonors
The Best Card for Stays: Hilton HHonors Surpass Card from American Express
Best Complimentary Disneyland Hotel on Points: Hilton Anaheim
3) W Hollywood
Want to feel like you’re in a James Bond film? The ultra-hip W Hollywood is an experience… just not one for the kids.
Points Per Night: 20,000-25,000 Starwood Preferred Guest
Best Credit Card for Earning Stays on Points: Starwood Preferred Guest from American Express
Best Complimentary Disneyland Hotel on Points: Sheraton Park Anaheim
4) Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
The ultimate theme park combo, Disneyland to Hogsmeade. They have other stuff at Universal Hollywood, but I know I’d go straight to Hogwarts. And, the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City is only a 486 foot walk to Universal Hollywood according to Google Maps. Pretty close.
Points Per Night: 40,000-50,000 Hilton HHonors
The Best Card for Stays: Hilton HHonors Surpass Card from American Express
Best Complimentary Disneyland Hotel on Points: Hilton Anaheim
5) Wyndham Santa Monica – At The Pier
If you loved Paradise Pier at Disney’s California Adventure, you’ll love a day at the Santa Monica Pier. The Wyndham Santa Monica – At The Pier is the closest hotel you’ll find to the action.
Points Per Night: 15,000 Wyndham Rewards
The Best Card for Stays: Wyndham Rewards
Best Complimentary Disneyland Hotel on Points: Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Beyond Disneyland: Southern California Vacation
Want to look at other great hotels you might consider? We’ve put together this interactive map with the hotel name, number of points you need, and the recommended credit card. All the tools you need to do a little day dreaming.
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