La California Travel Guide
San José
Visit La California
Things to do
Day Trip to Tortuga Island from San José
฿3,682
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
San Jose: Central Market Bites and Sights Walking Tour
฿996
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
฿4,518
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
฿2,115
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Irazú Volcano Half Day Trip & Virgin of the Angels Basilica
฿3,146
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in La California
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is ฿3,391 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿3,391
฿3,832 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is ฿3,744 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿3,744
฿4,231 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was great, but we were expecting the swim up bar to be open, which was one of the reasons we booked with yall. Cookies awesome!!! Staff at desk and restaurant/bar excellent. Ate at the restaurant the food was delicious. Is there a time of the season when the swim up bar is closed?"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿4,019 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿4,019
฿4,542 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Asunción. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Multiplaza Mall Escazu and National ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (560 reviews)
"Very clean. Arrived after restaurant closed after a 24 hour journey so hotel told us we could only buy snacks at hotel shop, they were so expensive...only to discover there were shops and restaurants within walking distance!"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is ฿4,102 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿4,102
฿4,635 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,633 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿6,815 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿6,815
฿7,701 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in La Asunción. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"I had an amazing stay at the Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belén. The property is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and even more stunning in person. It was the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring Costa Rica. What stood out the most, though, was the people. Staff members, Jennifer ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is ฿4,102 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿4,102
฿4,635 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,994 reviews)
"Airport hotels usually feel like soulless places that are just there for airline crews, business travelers and people looking for convenience when they have an early flight, like we did. The Hilton Garden Inn was so much more! The lobby was welcoming and had a nice bar and lounge area, there was ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in La California
Find the best La California areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Museum of Costa Rica.
Photo by Adrian Damian
Open Photo by Adrian Damian
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Melico Salazar Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Garrett Britton
Open Photo by Garrett Britton
La Sabana
While visiting La Sabana, you might make a stop by sights like Sabana Park and National Stadium of Costa Rica.
Merced
If you're spending some time in Merced, Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón are top sights worth seeing.
Pavas
While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Amusement Park San Jose and Avenida Escazú Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
