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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

Curry Village
Yosemite National Park
₩183,730
₩228,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Curry Village
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 two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a staircase.
A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

2. 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.
₩85,916
₩127,342 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Bluebird Inn
A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.
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.
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.
₩127,350
₩143,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
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 wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

4. 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.
₩262,690
₩295,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Sand Pebbles Inn
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 group of people gathered around a stone fire pit with a view of the ocean at sunset.

5. 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.
₩215,568
₩242,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A person walking on a beach with a view of the ocean and distant hills.
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 arched windows and a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved courtyard.
A white building with multiple windows and doors, surrounded by trees and plants.

6. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

El Colibri Hotel & Spa
Cambria
₩155,380
₩175,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
El Colibri Hotel & Spa
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Landing," surrounded by a rope barrier, rocks, and plants.
A view through a window of a building with a mountain in the background.
A beachside area with picnic tables, a large planter, and a red chair.
A glass-enclosed shower with a pebble-patterned floor, a small shelf with a plant, and a white towel on a shelf.

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 beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.
A view of the ocean from a balcony with a parking area and red chairs.
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.

8. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
₩255,119
₩287,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Castle Inn
A spacious room with large windows, leather chairs, a glass table, and a travel information stand.
An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, a pool ladder, and two lounge chairs.
A spacious lobby with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the parking lot and greenery outside.
A hot tub with steam rising from the water, surrounded by stone walls and a window.

9. Silver Surf Motel

Silver Surf Motel
San Simeon
₩96,274
₩108,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Silver Surf Motel
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.

10. 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.
₩106,972
₩120,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
San Simeon Lodge
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4 stars
5 stars
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Beach hotels with pools in Central California

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
₩206,703
₩237,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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.
A lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a fireplace.
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.

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
855634304
₩145,021
₩181,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.
A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a staircase, and a fireplace with a statue.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, leather seating, and a flat-screen TV.
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 11 - Oct 12
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 spacious lobby with a seating area, a television, and a bookshelf.
A modern indoor pool area with clear blue walls, a pool, and seating areas.
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
₩187,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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 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.
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
₩127,350
₩143,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.
A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with two chairs, a window with curtains, and a door with a number.
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
₩255,119
₩287,009 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 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 restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
₩215,568
₩242,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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 dining area with a central table and chairs, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted menu board.
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
₩215,216
₩244,690 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 view through a window with a white railing, overlooking a street with a sign for 'Coast Riders' and a building with a balcony.
A room with a large window overlooking a road and ocean, a chair, and a thermostat.
A waiting area with a motorcycle, a bench, and posters on the wall.

Coast Riders Inn

Coast Riders Inn
San Simeon
₩160,863
₩181,284 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 dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
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.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
₩180,701
₩208,072 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 tiled floor, a staircase, and a fireplace with a statue.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, leather seating, and a flat-screen TV.
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 11 - Oct 12
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
₩206,703
₩237,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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.
A lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a fireplace.
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.

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
855634304
₩145,021
₩181,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 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.
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
₩127,350
₩143,270 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 dining area with a central table and chairs, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted menu board.
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
₩215,216
₩244,690 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 spacious lobby with a seating area, a television, and a bookshelf.
A modern indoor pool area with clear blue walls, a pool, and seating areas.
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
₩187,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
Hampton Inn Morro Bay
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.
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 residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
₩124,114
₩154,418 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
₩262,690
₩295,526 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 coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.
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.

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay
Marina
₩90,384
₩105,340 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 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

Blue Dolphin Inn
Cambria
₩289,771
₩325,992 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 hotel with a waterfall feature in the front garden, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A spacious lobby with a central wooden structure, comfortable seating, and a glass ceiling.
A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and multiple seating arrangements.

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
₩297,895
₩399,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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 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.
An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
₩344,367
₩407,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 serene pond reflecting trees and a building with outdoor seating.
A modern bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
₩359,506
₩464,819 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 bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a mirror.
A long dining table set with tea cups, saucers, and a teapot, with a menu sign in the center.
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
₩215,297
₩251,904 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 resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.
A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
Rio del Mar
₩332,627
₩481,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Seascape Beach Resort
Room
Room
A hotel room with a wooden wardrobe, a mirror, a robe, and a minibar.
A wooden staircase leading to a white building surrounded by greenery.

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
₩215,568
₩309,140 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
₩194,986
₩224,452 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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 hotel entrance with a stone facade, a tiled entrance, and a sign reading "Avila La Fonda Hotel".
A stone wall with a statue, a wooden bench with a basket, and a mirror with a decorative frame.

Avila La Fonda Hotel

Avila La Fonda Hotel
Avila Beach
₩279,074
₩313,958 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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 modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.
A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
₩340,007
₩387,158 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 spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and hanging planters.
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.

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
₩261,336
₩350,521 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

10/10 Excellent
"Very friendly employees! Check in was very easy and also informed of all the amenities. Would love to stay here again. Wished we would have been able to stay and enjoy all they had to offer but we were running late. Wonderful location, very clean, updated, so much I can say about this wonderful hidden gem!"
TRACY 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"It was excellent and I rate it 4.5 out of 5"
James 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Bay View Inn

Carmel Bay View Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice an well kept. Perfect location, walking distance to restaurants and and shops. Staff was helpful. Very clean."
Lorraine 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Carmel Bay View Inn
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 3 hours ago
Monarch Resort
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Jazz friendly hotel, we ditched our previous hotel reservation due to the lack of hotel cleanliness/rude staff. After a long drive and a last minute booking to the hotel they accommodated our request for an early morning check-in."
Adrian 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

8/10 Good
"Nice"
Kevin 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Hotel Pacific
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel is nice environment, room and lounge is clean and comfortable, breakfast is fresh made with fresh fruit and coffee."
JESSICA 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

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