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A wooden pavilion with a covered seating area, outdoor tables, and chairs.
A public restroom with multiple lockers, sinks, and a mirror.
A tent with a bed, a chair, and a small table with a device.
A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and shower with a grab bar.

1. Curry Village

Curry Village
Yosemite National Park
₩182,964
₩227,863 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Curry Village
A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.
A group of people gathered around a stone fire pit with a view of the ocean at sunset.
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

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.
₩216,281
₩243,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.
A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.
A grand building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

3. Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

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.
₩127,772
₩143,744 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.
A sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.
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.

4. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
₩255,963
₩287,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Castle Inn
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 modern bathroom with a large oval bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower, and a view of a bedroom with a balcony.
A white building with multiple windows and doors, surrounded by trees and plants.

5. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

El Colibri Hotel & Spa
Cambria
₩155,893
₩175,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
El Colibri Hotel & Spa
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 house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.

6. Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
  • Unwind steps from the shoreline at this oceanfront gem, where morning breakfast meets the soothing rhythm of Moonstone Beach waves.
₩263,559
₩296,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sand Pebbles Inn
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Landing," surrounded by a rope barrier, rocks, and plants.
A beachside area with picnic tables, a large planter, and a red chair.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with open shutters, a wall-mounted compass, a lamp, and a small heater.
A view through a window of a building with a mountain in the background.

7. The Landing at Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay
Downtown Morro Bay
₩80,494
₩92,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Landing at Morro Bay
A hotel with a covered outdoor area featuring palm trees and blue chairs.
A coastal road with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a stop sign.
An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a swimming pool, parking area, and ocean views.
A modern living room with yellow sofas, a glass coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

8. San Simeon Lodge

San Simeon Lodge
San Simeon
  • Soak up sun at this coastal motel, where Pacific views and sandy shores await just minutes away with convenient shuttle access.
₩107,325
₩120,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
San Simeon Lodge
A coastal house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway.
A cozy room with wooden walls, a dining area, and a large window.
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.

9. Bluebird Inn

Bluebird Inn
Cambria
  • Seaside serenity with daily beach shuttle service and access to a private beach club where sun, sand, and waves beckon.
₩86,200
₩127,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Bluebird Inn
A coastal road with a sandy beach, rocky terrain, and various plants.
A view from a covered area overlooking a parking lot with a building and a view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with a built-in fireplace, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.
A building with a sign for Cambria Shores Inn, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

10. Cambria Shores Inn

Cambria Shores Inn
Cambria
  • Stroll to Moonstone Beach from a coastal haven with garden views and thoughtful amenities.
₩182,385
₩205,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Cambria Shores Inn
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5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Central California

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 hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
₩183,608
₩211,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red cushions, a fire pit, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a fireplace.

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
855634304
₩145,021
₩181,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, leather seating, and a flat-screen TV.
A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a staircase, and a fireplace with a statue.
A hotel entrance with a wooden double door, large potted plants, and a tiled floor.

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Pismo Beach
₩132,848
₩150,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A modern indoor pool area with clear blue walls, a pool, and seating areas.
A modern reception area with a reception desk, two seating areas, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a kitchen area visible through the windows.

Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay
Morro Bay
₩163,760
₩187,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hampton Inn Morro Bay
A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.
A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.
A grand building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
San Simeon
₩127,772
₩143,744 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.
A sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.
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.

Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
₩255,963
₩287,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Castle Inn
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.
A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.
A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
₩216,281
₩243,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered walkway, and a landscaped garden area.
A hotel room with two wooden beds, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.
A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a vase with flowers, and an exit sign.

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Arroyo Grande
₩208,306
₩236,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a coffee maker, and a window with a view of the beach and ocean.
A room with a large window overlooking a road and ocean, a chair, and a thermostat.
A view through a window with a white railing, overlooking a street with a sign for 'Coast Riders' and a building with a balcony.
A waiting area with a motorcycle, a bench, and posters on the wall.

Coast Riders Inn

Coast Riders Inn
San Simeon
₩161,396
₩181,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Coast Riders Inn
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
₩181,298
₩208,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Central California

A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, leather seating, and a flat-screen TV.
A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a staircase, and a fireplace with a statue.
A hotel entrance with a wooden double door, large potted plants, and a tiled floor.

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Pismo Beach
₩132,848
₩150,783 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
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 hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
₩183,608
₩211,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red cushions, a fire pit, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a fireplace.

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
855634304
₩145,021
₩181,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.
A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.
A grand building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
San Simeon
₩127,772
₩143,744 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered walkway, and a landscaped garden area.
A hotel room with two wooden beds, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.
A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a vase with flowers, and an exit sign.

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Arroyo Grande
₩208,306
₩236,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A modern indoor pool area with clear blue walls, a pool, and seating areas.
A modern reception area with a reception desk, two seating areas, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a kitchen area visible through the windows.

Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay
Morro Bay
₩163,760
₩187,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Hampton Inn Morro Bay
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
₩124,525
₩154,929 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Mission Inn
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 sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.
A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.

Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
₩263,559
₩296,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sand Pebbles Inn
A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.
A reception desk with a laptop, a stack of books, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "Roses are red, violets are blue, Our humble hotel welcomes you."
A kitchen with a coffee machine, a sink, and a small dining table. There are decorative plates on the wall and a potted plant.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
Marina
₩90,683
₩105,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
A room with a bed, a small table, and a view of the beach through a window with shutters.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the beach through open shutters.
A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a variety of seating options.
A coastal walkway with a wooden boardwalk, grassy areas, and rocky cliffs overlooking the ocean.

Blue Dolphin Inn

Blue Dolphin Inn
Cambria
₩290,730
₩327,071 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Blue Dolphin Inn
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4-star beach hotels in Central California

A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and multiple seating arrangements.
A hotel with a waterfall feature in the front garden, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant trees.

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
₩298,881
₩401,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
₩345,506
₩408,907 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a mix of seating options including a long counter and a cushioned bench area.
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.

The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
₩360,695
₩466,358 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
The Quail
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and a railing.
A long dining table set with tea cups, saucers, and a teapot, with a menu sign in the center.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a mirror.
A traditional living room with a red sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a red lamp.

Hotel 1110 - Adults Only

Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
Oak Grove
₩216,009
₩252,737 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hotel 1110 - Adults Only
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

Seascape Beach Resort
Rio del Mar
₩333,728
₩483,016 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Seascape Beach Resort
Room
A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a mirror, a robe, and a minibar.
Room
Room

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
₩216,281
₩310,163 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Chaminade Resort & Spa
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
₩195,631
₩225,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A multi-story building with balconies, a fountain, and a patio area.
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.
A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a tiled entrance, and a sign reading "Avila La Fonda Hotel".

Avila La Fonda Hotel

Avila La Fonda Hotel
Avila Beach
₩279,997
₩314,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Avila La Fonda Hotel
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
₩341,131
₩388,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and hanging planters.
A coastal building with a balcony overlooking a beach.

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
₩273,069
₩364,049 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

10/10 Excellent
"Nice suite had fire place walk in shower and a big nice tub with a little dinning area and a couch."
Kenney 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hotel Pacific
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Good location"
Anton 4-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was helpful & friendly! We loved the property and our rooms! Only one tiny suggestion a non dairy creamer for the complimentary drip coffee. :-) Thanks again for a wonderful stay we will absolutely be back!"
LuciAnne 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Outbound Mammoth
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent
"Reasonable rates"
Michelle 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent
"The breakfast was exceptional. A real surprise."
Robert 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

8/10 Good
"Clean and comfortable motel that’s a short walk to the seaside. This was our second stay at this property."
Deborah L 8-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Monarch Resort

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