These Are the Winners of the 2023 Sunset Travel Awards
Hot hotels, new and classic restaurants, and the top destinations and activities from the desert to the coast—these are the 125 best ways to experience the West now.
Thomas J. Story
This year marks our biggest pool of entrants in the history of the Sunset Travel Awards and definitively marks the full-fledged return to travel in the West after a couple of rocky years. We’re thrilled to see that from the coast to the mountains to the deserts and beyond, travel is as dynamic and varied and vibrant as ever. Hotels and resorts are offering high design and superlative service at every price point in every region. Wineries, restaurants, distilleries, and shops are serving up drinks and food that reflect the diversity of regional cuisines and approaches to the craft. And folks across the hospitality industry have welcomed Western travelers back with open arms.
To coincide with our 125th anniversary, this year we’re honoring 125 worthy winners of the 2023 Sunset Travel Awards. Congratulations to one and all! See the complete list below. And check out newly redesigned Travel Directory, featuring all entrants—consider it your premiere resource for traveling the West.
Where to Stay: Best Coastal Gems
Where to Stay: Best Wellness Getaways
Where to Stay: Roadside Lodging
Where to Stay: Best Luxury Resorts
Where to Stay: Best City Stays
Where to Stay: Best Lodging for Nature Lovers
Where to Stay: Best Wine Country Escapes
Where to Eat and Drink: Best Craft Cocktails
Where to Eat and Drink: Best Restaurants
Where to Eat and Drink: Best Tasting Flights
Where to Eat and Drink: Wine Country Restaurants
Where to Eat and Drink: Best Shops and Bakeries
Where to Go: Best City Getaways
Where to Go: Best Destinations
Where to Go: Best Nature Experiences
What to Do: Best Self-Care Stays
What to Do: Best Tasting Experiences
What to Do: Best Adventures and Explorations
How to Get There: Best Transportation and Tours
