La Californie

Nice

La Californie
La Californie
La Californie
La Californie
La Californie
You’ll have easy access to both the airport and the attractions of Nice, including the Promenade des Anglais, in this charming coastal neighborhood.

La Californie is a largely residential, suburban area, with a few interesting attractions within reach. Stay in this neighborhood during your time in Nice and expect to enjoy sea views and strolls along the Promenade des Anglais.

Heading up the coast into La Californie, arrive at the southern edge of the famous Promenade des Anglais. This stretch of gray pebbles, dotted with blue-and-white sun loungers, makes up Nice’s most iconic beach. It gets its name from the English expatriates who built it in the 19th century.

Before you begin strolling up the Promenade des Anglais toward town, stop at Port Nice Carras, a small harbor where you can get a sense of life in Nice in times gone by. Tiny fishing boats still bring in their haul here. Look out upon great views of the Bay of Nice.

Travel a little way north of Port Nice Carras, on the other side of the Avenue de la Californie, to find the Musée d'Art Naïf Anatole Jakovsky. The museum is the private collection of art critic Jakovsky and is housed in a grand terracotta-colored mansion. If you don’t know much about naïve art, this is the perfect introduction. Paintings are created by artists without formal education, which means they often make unconventional use of perspective and other techniques.

If you’re flying into Nice and staying in La Californie, visit a few great attractions on the way from the airport. At the Phoenix Park, find hundreds of exotic plant and animal species, as well as the fascinating Asian Arts Museum. The huge greenhouse within the park is one of the largest in Europe and houses many tropical plants.

Adjacent to L’Arenas, La Californie’s proximity to the airport means it’s very easy to get to for travelers flying into Nice. Alternatively, take the train to the nearest station, Gare de Nice-Saint Augustin. The area is also well connected by bus.


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Top hotels in La Californie

Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal
Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal
3 out of 5
23 Promenade des Anglais, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is P7,304 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
P7,304
P8,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Nice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (384 reviews)
"Highly recommend great location good size rooms beautiful view"

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025

Hôtel Vacances Bleues Le Royal
Hotel West End Nice Promenade
Hotel West End Nice Promenade
4 out of 5
31 Promenade Des Anglais, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is P9,682 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
P9,682
P11,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Great view & location, beautiful façade, nice breakfast. Overall good value."

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

Hotel West End Nice Promenade
Le Meridien Nice
Le Meridien Nice
4 out of 5
1 Promenade Des Anglais, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is P12,754 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
P12,754
P14,463 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nice. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (539 reviews)
"Amazing staff Carla, Nicola and Anna were great!"

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2025

Le Meridien Nice
Fairmont Monte Carlo
Fairmont Monte Carlo
4 out of 5
12 Avenue de Spélugues, Monte Carlo, Monaco
The price is P18,235 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
P18,235
P20,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Monaco. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Great experiance"

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

Fairmont Monte Carlo
Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France
Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France
3 out of 5
4 avenue Max Gallo, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is P4,905 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
P4,905
P5,680 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Nice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the comfy rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"A great location with a wonderful breakfast buffet every morning. The staff were very friendly, providing wonderful service and even digging through a basket of tech to find us a phone charger/converter. Rooms are small but chic and clean. Don't be fooled by how small the main floor reception is ..."

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2025

Albert 1'er Hotel Nice, France
Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
4 out of 5
27 Promenade Des Anglais, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
The price is P9,003 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
P9,003
P10,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Nice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Amazing property great pool and spa!"

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

Westminster Hotel & Spa Nice
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Other neighbourhoods around La Californie

Strasbourg

Fabron

Beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top things to explore in Fabron. A visit to Promenade des Anglais or Baie des Anges might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Sainte-Hélène Tram Station or Fabron Tram Station to get around town.

Fabron
L\'Arenas

L'Arenas

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in L'Arenas. If sightseeing is on the list, Baie des Anges is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Airport Terminal 1 Tram Stop or Airport Terminal 2 Tram Stop to see more of the area.

L'Arenas
Les Baumettes showing general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Les Baumettes

Known for its pristine beaches and ample dining options, there's plenty to explore in Les Baumettes. You can visit top attractions like Promenade des Anglais and Florida Beach, and jump on the metro at Magnan Tram Station or Lenval - Hôpital Tram Station to see more of the city.

Les Baumettes
Gambetta

Gambetta

Beaches and historic sites are just a few things travelers enjoy in Gambetta, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Alsace - Lorraine Tram Station.

Gambetta
Basilique Notre Dame which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Nice City Centre

Known for its stunning beaches and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Nice City Centre. Check out top attractions like Promenade des Anglais and Hôtel Negresco, and jump on the metro at Alsace - Lorraine Tram Station or Massena Tramway Station to see more of the city.

Nice City Centre

Thiers

While you're in Thiers, take in top sights like Theatre Athena and jump on the metro at Alsace - Lorraine Tram Station to see more of the city.

Thiers

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