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

A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and shower with a grab bar.

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

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

1. Curry Village

Yosemite National Park

₩184,429

₩229,547 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

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

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 30 - Oct 1

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

A two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a staircase.

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

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

3. Bluebird Inn

Cambria

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

₩86,625

₩128,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

₩133,945

₩152,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

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

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

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

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.

₩278,511

₩313,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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 multiple windows and doors, surrounded by trees and plants.

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 view through a window of a building with a mountain in the background.

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

8. The Landing at Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay

₩80,891

₩92,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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5 stars

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

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 fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window overlooking greenery.

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

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

₩142,713

₩163,693 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

San Simeon

₩215,764

₩243,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 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

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

₩133,945

₩152,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

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.

Pacific Point Resort

Pismo Beach

₩229,072

₩318,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

₩217,348

₩311,692 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 swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and lights.

A lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a fireplace.

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

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

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

A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.

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 sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with two chairs, a window with curtains, and a door with a number.

Castle Inn

Cambria

₩264,859

₩297,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

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

₩133,945

₩152,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

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

Sand Pebbles Inn

Cambria

₩278,511

₩313,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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

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 sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with two chairs, a window with curtains, and a door with a number.

Castle Inn

Cambria

₩264,859

₩297,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

Blue Dolphin Inn

Cambria

₩290,034

₩326,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

A modern kitchen with a large island, a staircase with a wrought iron railing, and a coffee station with fresh coffee and pastries.

Masterpiece Hotel

Morro Bay

₩132,833

₩152,349 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wicker pendant lights, and patterned sofas.

Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria

₩256,803

₩307,867 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television, a desk with a coffee maker, and a comfortable seating area with a patterned carpet.

Victorian Inn

New Monterey

₩226,085

₩257,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

Moonstone Landing

Cambria

₩296,811

₩334,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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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

₩217,348

₩311,692 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 modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.

A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the sunset over the 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 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

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

Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

₩335,373

₩485,396 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 restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a mix of seating options including a long counter and a cushioned bench area.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk area.

The Quail

Carmel

₩404,250

₩514,902 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A coastal property with a large house, a stone staircase, and a view of the ocean.

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

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

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Carmel Highlands

₩529,826

₩670,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.

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.

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 11 - Oct 12

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

A coastal building with a balcony overlooking a beach.

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey

₩263,493

₩353,415 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 bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

₩409,575

₩473,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a pool area, and a wooden boardwalk.

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

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

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Downtown Pismo Beach

₩334,759

₩453,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a tiled entrance, and a sign reading "Avila La Fonda Hotel".

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

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

8/10 Good

"We go here almost every summer. Such a quaint property. It’s dated but well kept and great staff! Awesome breakfast, lots of parking. Amazing happy hour. Very family friendly."

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

8/10 Good

"Older property showing its age outside but interior of room was clean and well appointed. Outside asthetics were a bit disappointing as the Front building of property was under renovation but not disclosed at the time the reservation was made. Motel is in a good location on Shell Beach. FIREPITS by the bluffs were a BIG plus and are available on first come first serve basis."

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Portola is always the first choice to stay when I’m in Monterey. They have lovely ambience and the rooms are clean and staff is always nice. Also, they are so close to all the attractions."

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly and quiet"

Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and had everything we needed. Staff was friendly and helpful. Loved the breakfast. Perfect!!!"

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!"

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