La California Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit La California
Popular places to visit
National Stadium of Costa Rica
Catch an event at National Stadium of Costa Rica during your trip to San José. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Sabana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Sabana Park, a lovely green space in San José. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
Parque Viva
Learn about the events happening in Parque Viva during your trip to Guacima. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Multiplaza Mall Escazu
During your visit to San Rafael, you can enjoy retail therapy at Multiplaza Mall Escazu. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.
Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Terrazas Lindora Shopping Center during your visit to Pozos.
Central Park
You can find out about the history of San José with a visit to Central Park. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Activities
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
San Jose by Night: Small Group Food and Culture Tour with Dinner
San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
Our pick of the best La California Hotel Deals
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
The welcome was good and very friendly everything was clean and the room suited our needs
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Great place to stay close to the AirPort with a nice breakfast area. Staff were great and room was clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Reception staff were wonderful. Bed and pillows were so comfy. Also really appreciated the airport shuttle, which picked us up after midnight. Great value, super convenient.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belen
Overall one of the best in the capital
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Barceló San José
Beautiful property. Very nice room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
The breakfast was AMAZING. Hotel was clean. Great location. Lovely restaurants opposite.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La California
Carmen
While visiting Carmen, you might make a stop by sights like Casa Amarilla and Estación del Ferrocarril de Costa Rica.
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.
Catedral
If you're spending some time in Catedral, National Museum of Costa Rica and Jade Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Amón
If you're spending some time in Amón, Casa Amarilla and TEOR/éTica are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Teresa
While there might not be top attractions in Santa Teresa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Spirogyra Butterfly Garden and Casa Amarilla.
Hospital
If you're spending some time in Hospital, Central Park and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top sights worth seeing.
