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A wooden pavilion with a covered seating area, outdoor tables, and chairs.

A rustic building with wooden pillars and a stone foundation, labeled as 'The Ansel Adams Gallery' and 'The Ansel Adams Gallery'.

A tent with a bed, a chair, and a small table with a device.

A public restroom with multiple lockers, sinks, and a mirror.

1. Curry Village

Yosemite National Park

₩184,389

₩229,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.

A group of people gathered around a stone fire pit with a view of the ocean at sunset.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a table with a plate of food and drinks, and two rocking chairs.

2. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

San Simeon

Stroll barefoot along sandy shores and savor ocean-view dining at this beachfront retreat with two inviting pools and cozy firepits.

₩215,764

₩243,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A coastal house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a dining area, and a large window.

3. Bluebird Inn

Cambria

Seaside serenity with daily beach shuttle service and access to a private beach club where sun, sand, and waves beckon.

₩85,993

₩127,456 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A dining area with wooden furniture, a ceiling mural, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel entrance with a wooden double door, large potted plants, and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a staircase, and a fireplace with a statue.

4. Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Pismo Beach

Relax at a sun-soaked getaway with beach access, outdoor pool, and soothing hot tub.

₩120,771

₩137,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.

A grand building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.

A beach with numerous seals resting on the sand, with the ocean in the background.

5. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

San Simeon

Breathtaking Moonstone Beach just minutes away, with complimentary beach towels and a heated outdoor pool for sun-soaked relaxation.

₩127,466

₩143,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a 'WELCOME' sign in front, number 6252, and a landscaped garden with various plants and rocks.

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.

A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.

6. Sand Pebbles Inn

Cambria

Unwind steps from the shoreline at this oceanfront gem, where morning breakfast meets the soothing rhythm of Moonstone Beach waves.

₩290,034

₩326,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A person walking on a beach with a view of the ocean and distant hills.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a fireplace, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A white building with arched windows and a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved courtyard.

A modern bathroom with a large oval bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower, and a view of a bedroom with a balcony.

7. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

Cambria

₩178,900

₩201,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Landing," surrounded by a rope barrier, rocks, and plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with open shutters, a wall-mounted compass, a lamp, and a small heater.

A glass-enclosed shower with a pebble-patterned floor, a small shelf with a plant, and a white towel on a shelf.

A beachside area with picnic tables, a large planter, and a red chair.

8. The Landing at Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay

₩90,466

₩103,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Beach hotels with pools in Central California

A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.

A grand building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.

A beach with numerous seals resting on the sand, with the ocean in the background.

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

San Simeon

₩127,466

₩143,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A seaside restaurant with outdoor seating, large windows, and hanging wicker lamps.

A spacious living area with a gray sofa, two patterned armchairs, a round coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window overlooking greenery.

A marina with boats docked, a rocky island in the background, and a building with a balcony overlooking the water.

Inn At Morro Bay

Morro Bay

₩137,834

₩158,089 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.

A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.

A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

San Simeon

₩215,764

₩243,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

₩194,689

₩224,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A dining area with wooden furniture, a ceiling mural, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel entrance with a wooden double door, large potted plants, and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a staircase, and a fireplace with a statue.

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Pismo Beach

₩120,771

₩137,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and large windows.

A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.

A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.

Pacific Point Resort

Pismo Beach

₩216,026

₩303,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A large, multi-story estate with a well-maintained lawn and a variety of buildings, surrounded by dense forest.

An outdoor dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a covered pergola with a view of the forest.

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

₩215,764

₩309,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A spacious restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a colorful mural. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a coffee station is visible in the background.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red cushions, a fire pit, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and lights.

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

855634304

₩145,153

₩182,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, ottomans, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.

A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.

A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Pismo Beach

₩206,209

₩236,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A coastal view with three red Adirondack chairs facing the ocean, a stone pillar, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.

A sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.

Castle Inn

Cambria

₩267,414

₩300,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Central California

A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.

A grand building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.

A beach with numerous seals resting on the sand, with the ocean in the background.

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

San Simeon

₩127,466

₩143,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A dining area with wooden furniture, a ceiling mural, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel entrance with a wooden double door, large potted plants, and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a staircase, and a fireplace with a statue.

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Pismo Beach

₩120,771

₩137,075 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.

A two-story house with a 'WELCOME' sign in front, number 6252, and a landscaped garden with various plants and rocks.

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.

A sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.

Sand Pebbles Inn

Cambria

₩290,034

₩326,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

₩194,689

₩224,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A coastal view with three red Adirondack chairs facing the ocean, a stone pillar, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.

A sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.

Castle Inn

Cambria

₩267,414

₩300,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A room with a bed, a small table, and a view of the beach through a window with shutters.

A coastal walkway with a wooden boardwalk, grassy areas, and rocky cliffs overlooking the ocean.

A hotel hallway with a green carpet, wall sconces, and a large mirror on the right.

A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a variety of seating options.

Blue Dolphin Inn

Cambria

₩290,034

₩326,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A modern indoor space with a balcony, featuring a round table and chairs, large windows, and a view of a building with balconies.

A spacious room with a large white cabinet, a chandelier, and a view through glass doors.

A modern hotel room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a view.

A white building with a red-tiled roof, multiple windows, and a balcony with a railing.

Masterpiece Hotel

Morro Bay

₩132,833

₩152,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bar area with wooden stools, a view of the ocean, and hanging lights.

A dining area with a glass table and white chairs, a lamp, and a view of the beach.

A window with a view of the beach and ocean, a chessboard, a book titled "The Chopper," and a rolled-up towel on a wooden ledge.

A modern two-story house with a stone facade, large windows, and a balcony.

Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria

₩279,328

₩333,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a bar area with a mirror and wine bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, fireplace, television, and a large mirror.

Victorian Inn

New Monterey

₩242,734

₩276,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining area with a view of the ocean, and a stone accent wall.

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a chair, and a table.

A spa pool area with a stone wall, a glass enclosure, and a sign indicating no glass.

A modern two-story building with a stone facade, multiple balconies, and a driveway leading to a parked car.

Moonstone Landing

Cambria

₩296,811

₩334,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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4-star beach hotels in Central California

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A large, multi-story estate with a well-maintained lawn and a variety of buildings, surrounded by dense forest.

An outdoor dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a covered pergola with a view of the forest.

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

₩215,764

₩309,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

New Monterey

₩450,095

₩519,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

₩293,762

₩437,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.

A modern bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A serene pond reflecting trees and a building with outdoor seating.

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a mix of seating options including a long counter and a cushioned bench area.

The Quail

Carmel

₩415,941

₩527,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A spacious hallway with a wooden ceiling, stone wall, and a view of the ocean.

A hot tub with a glass barrier, wooden deck, and a view of the ocean.

A modern interior with large windows offering a view of the sea and rocky coastline.

A stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony.

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands

₩555,240

₩698,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey

₩344,680

₩407,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.

A coastal building with a balcony overlooking a beach.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.

A corridor with large windows overlooking the ocean, wooden flooring, and green upholstered chairs.

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey

₩261,573

₩350,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the sea.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

New Monterey

₩420,143

₩485,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the beach.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.

A poolside area with a view of a pier, outdoor seating, and a clear sky.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Downtown Pismo Beach

₩334,759

₩453,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A multi-story building with balconies, a fountain, and a patio area.

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a bathtub with rose petals, and a mirror.

A stone wall with a statue, a wooden bench with a basket, and a mirror with a decorative frame.

A lobby with a stone wall, wooden chairs, a fireplace, and a signboard.

Avila La Fonda Hotel

Avila Beach

₩279,327

₩314,240 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was our second time staying at this hotel and it was great. Super close walking distance to downtown Carmel and the beach, also doesn’t break the bank. Highly n recommend!"

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet and very clean"

Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth

10/10 Excellent

"The room was amazing and the area was an easy walk. The staff were very professional and helpful. I would recommend this hotel highly. I’m looking forward to coming back."

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Room was very clean, super comfy bed and very spacious suite. A really nice stay and a great value!"

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

8/10 Good

"It’s hard to know what to expect when you’ve never been to the town before. This is a great place for location. I wanted to check in quick and stretch my legs walking along the ocean. That happened. A few unhomed folks along the way. If you want valet, help with your bags, friendly but not BFF staff. Reliable everything this is your spot. There was a big conference happening while I was there and I didn’t feel any impact. All conference goers seemed happy and healthy. If you want unique, cozy, work a little harder to prove your travel chops, look at other options."

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