La California Travel Guide
San José
Visit La California
Things to do

Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José

Catamaran Ocean King Manuel Antonio

San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner

San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour

Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica

Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
Top hotels in La California

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
"Property was clean and nice."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
"Muy lindo hotel ! Excelentes desayunos"
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026

Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
"Perfect for a transition point for us flying in and going to our next destination"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
"I cannot say enough great things about this hotel. Everything was amazing from the staff to the food! Everyone was helpful, kind and friendly. The hotel was clean and the hallways had a great scent constantly coming through. The buffet breakfast was amazing and the room service was fast. Great location ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
"What really impressed me on this last visit (My 6th) was that despite delays with my flight arrival and immigration held me up 30 minutes past the time (11:45 pm) when the last shuttle was scheduled to leave the airport, both the greeter and driver waited for me. It was 12:15 am when I boarded the ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
"Great place and very helpful staff"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in La California

Barrio Escalante
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barrio Escalante and surrounding area, you can visit San Pedro Mall and National Center of Art and Culture.

La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.

Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and National Theater of Costa Rica are top sights worth seeing.

Ciudad Cariari
Ciudad Cariari is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cariari Golf Course or Cariari Bowling Center.












