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
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
฿2,115
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
฿4,518
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Alajuela: Coffee Plantation Guided Tour with Tasting
฿1,171
per adult
100% 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
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
The price is ฿4,108 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿4,108
฿4,643 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (2,589 reviews)
"Excellent location near the airport for an early morning flight."
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Radial Francisco J. Orlich Rio Segundo Alajuela
The price is ฿3,396 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,396
฿3,838 total
17 Aug - 18 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,143 reviews)
"Everything okey"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Autopista Grl. Canas, Cruce San Antonio La Asunción
The price is ฿3,667 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿3,667
฿4,144 total
8 Aug - 9 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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Good hotel, very clean and staff is amazing"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Cariari San Jose
Pan American Highway La Asunción Heredia
The price is ฿3,915 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,915
฿4,424 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (535 reviews)
"Nice, clean hotel close to the San Jose Airport"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
700 meters West from Bridgestone/Firest La Asunción Heredia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,355 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿6,355
฿7,182 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful property and very close to the airport and car rental. Hotel staff and service were excellent."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Francisco J. Orlich Road Alajuela Alajuela
The price is ฿4,108 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,108
฿4,643 total
16 Aug - 17 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! (1,964 reviews)
"The property was clean and well maintained. The front desk staff were outwardly polite but definitely had superiority complexes. The woman who was manning the restaurant however, was delightful! She was very friendly and kind. The room was clean and comfortable but the bathroom is a death trap. The ..."
Reviewed on 18 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 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.
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.
Pavas
While Pavas isn't home to many top sights, Avenida Escazú Shopping Center and Plaza Tempo are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
