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A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area with a counter and pendant lighting.

A small office with two desks, a computer, and a stone wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and a flagpole.

A spacious lobby with a stone floor, a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a coffee station.

1. Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee

₩160,895

₩183,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

An outdoor seating area with orange chairs and a fire pit.

A building with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a covered area.

A group of people in a modern indoor setting with bicycles mounted on the wall, a wooden ceiling, and a staircase in the background.

A modern kitchen with wooden ceiling beams, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.

2. Summit View Inn

Mount Shasta

₩179,285

₩204,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a covered entrance, a landscaped driveway, and a clear sky.

3. Miramar Inn

Miramar

₩198,312

₩233,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A coastal view with a wooden fence, greenery, and a clear sky.

A room with a large window offering a view of a coastal landscape, two white chairs, and a small table with a microphone.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and hills, a sofa, a chair, a small table, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a television on a stand.

A grassy area with a small wooden building and a green vehicle parked nearby.

4. Gualala Country Inn

Gualala

₩195,125

₩216,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

The Howonquet Lodge entrance with a wooden structure and a sign.

A hallway with a 'CASINO' sign, wooden paneling, and a patterned carpet.

A lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large window with a forest view.

A buffet area with multiple food stations, a wooden counter, and decorative trees.

5. Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel – Howonquet Lodge

Smith River

₩235,356

₩258,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a person walking along the shore.

A table set for dining with a view of the ocean at sunset.

A building with a stone facade, large windows, and a flat roof with lights.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

6. The Inn at the Tides

Old Town Bodega Bay

₩386,924

₩441,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of a coastal landscape and buildings.

A wooden deck with a view of a river and distant hills.

A river with a bridge, a wooden railing, and a view of a town across the water.

A wooden lodge with a sign indicating it is a harbor lite lodge.

7. Harbor Lite Lodge

Fort Bragg

Escape to a coastal retreat where the sandy shores beckon, just steps away from this bayside motel with beach access and whale watching.

₩169,514

₩195,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and shower. There are towels and robes on shelves and hangers.

A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.

A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

8. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel

₩255,082

₩304,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass-enclosed area with plants, and a poolside seating area.

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a restaurant named "GRILLE ONE."

A spacious lounge area with a large window offering a view of the desert landscape, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Bayfront

₩203,412

₩231,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant airplane. There is a bed, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, and a television.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a patterned rug, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Bayfront

₩176,278

₩200,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed in the adjacent room.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, sofas, and string lights.

A spacious restaurant with high wooden beams, multiple seating areas including tables and booths, and a large TV screen.

Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

San Carlos

₩198,174

₩228,139 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large window providing a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved reception desk, wooden bar stools, a seating area with tables and chairs, and a patterned carpet.

An outdoor patio area with seating, including chairs and a sofa, and a fire pit.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Airport District

₩192,034

₩223,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a fire feature.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window.

A nighttime pathway lined with trees and illuminated bollards, leading to a building entrance.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Coyote Valley Wyndham Garden', and a parking lot.

Wyndham Garden Redwood Valley/Ukiah

Redwood Valley

₩141,355

₩168,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A large swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, with a view of a body of water and hills in the background.

The Inn at the Tides

Old Town Bodega Bay

₩386,924

₩441,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Watsonville

₩176,097

₩203,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A row of two-story townhouses with white railings, a central tree, and a flower bed in the foreground.

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a large window overlooking a pool.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a large chimney, and the name "Residence Inn by Marriott" on the facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a desk, a refrigerator, and a television.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

East San Mateo

₩198,312

₩227,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A lobby with a reception desk, two patterned armchairs, a central light fixture, and a geometric floor design.

A modern living room with two blue armchairs, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with a view of a landscape.

An indoor swimming pool with a curved design, surrounded by lounge chairs and a pool table.

A hotel entrance with a geometric patterned floor, glass doors, and potted plants.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

Eureka

₩269,139

₩301,960 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a kitchen area, and a display case with snacks.

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

₩182,268

₩271,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Bayfront

₩176,278

₩200,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern waiting area with a flat-screen TV, two sofas, two armchairs, and a yellow ottoman.

An underground parking garage with concrete floors and walls, several cars parked, and visible structural supports.

Hotel Aura SFO

San Bruno

₩155,906

₩185,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, hanging light fixtures, and framed artwork on the walls.

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

East San Mateo

₩169,792

₩195,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Bayfront

₩203,412

₩231,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A modern reception area with a white reception desk, wooden paneling, and a colorful hexagonal wall design.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

Hyatt Place San Carlos

San Carlos

₩175,516

₩203,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a television, and large windows allowing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

East San Mateo

₩174,466

₩200,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A modern hotel bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a coffee machine. There is a small table and a bed in the adjacent room.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, white walls, and doors on both sides.

A modern kitchen with marble flooring, a bar area with stools, and a large window offering a view of the street.

A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.

Hotel Skye SFO

San Bruno

₩148,422

₩178,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Airport District

₩192,034

₩223,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a seating area with armchairs.

A long, well-lit hallway with a geometric patterned floor, large artwork on the walls, and tall, narrow planters with decorative branches.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including a long communal table and several smaller tables with chairs.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a large entrance, multiple balconies, and palm trees.

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

Newark

₩135,811

₩154,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, fire pits, and large umbrellas.

A hotel entrance with a dark facade, glass doors, and a welcoming outdoor area with potted plants and a carpeted path.

A modern living room with a stone wall fireplace, leather chairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television screen.

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

Bayfront

₩166,264

₩189,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Bayfront

₩176,278

₩200,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

Bayfront

₩166,264

₩189,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of a city skyline at dusk.

A large, modern hotel with a prominent "Grand Bay" sign, featuring a symmetrical facade, multiple floors, and a waterfront location.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a pool, and glass walls offering views of the surrounding area.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, wooden flooring, and a mix of seating areas including bar stools and cushioned chairs.

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

Redwood Shores

₩140,177

₩190,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

A modern reception area with a large screen displaying a desert landscape, wooden reception desk, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a city view.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, large windows, and a vibrant, illuminated exterior.

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

₩325,670

₩383,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

₩182,268

₩271,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

Carmel

₩366,691

₩474,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A modern house with a large glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a swimming pool.

A large, white, two-story house with a red roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

A sunlit room with large windows, a gray sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

Cavallo Point

Sausalito

₩823,391

₩1,034,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A building with a sign reading "Chirardell" and a restaurant named "mirada de elli" below it.

A dining area with a long table, six wooden chairs, and two sofas.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a cityscape.

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

₩199,074

₩301,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey

₩364,639

₩431,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

New Monterey

₩472,707

₩544,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Top Northern California Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excelente ubicación"

Carmel Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"X"

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable rooms, stayed 3 nights with my family, everyone loved it."

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Above average hotel, great location, and amenities."

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I were mesmerized by the sound of the ocean, we slept with the patio doors open. We went August 20, 2026 and totally enjoyed our room. We lazily drank coffee in bed while waking up and the went down to have breakfast. We dined outside (the patio heaters were on). Excellent and then we walked to the Monterey Aquarium and enjoyed 20 foot aquarium window, sturgeon. jelly fish, very helpful docents."

Half Moon Bay Lodge

8/10 Good

"Property was clean like the rooms swimming pool in the hot tub was nice"

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is in a nice location. It seems really safe. We enjoyed being close enough to go to San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Mount Hermon. It’s pretty central to many destinations. It’s clean and the beds are very comfortable."

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Parking is convenient across the street $90 for 2 days (Embarcadero Center 1, 2, 3 and 4 options). Nice hotel, clean room, and great location."

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Our top choices for Northern California beach hotels

1. Truckee Donner Lodge

2. Summit View Inn

3. Miramar Inn

4. Gualala Country Inn

5. Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel – Howonquet Lodge

6. The Inn at the Tides

7. Harbor Lite Lodge

8. Carmel Mission Inn

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Northern California

Beach hotels with pools in Northern California

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Wyndham Garden Redwood Valley/Ukiah

The Inn at the Tides

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Beach hotels with free breakfast in Northern California

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hotel Aura SFO

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Hyatt Place San Carlos

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Hotel Skye SFO

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

4-star beach hotels in Northern California

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

The Quail

Cavallo Point

Hotel Caza Fisherman´s Wharf

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Top Northern California Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Carmel Mission Inn

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

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