Central California Beach Vacations 2026

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Top Beach Central California Hotels

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2600 Sand Dunes Dr Monterey CA

5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley

Relax at this hotel and watch the sunset on the beach in Monterey, as you'll be a short walk from Monterey State Beach. Amenities at Monterey Beach Hotel, A ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (759 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"We paid £355 per night for our room ($477) - including parking and we left after the first night. Their website states room views over the Pacific Ocean or their garden patio. We had neither, we faced a very busy and noisy highway and had no sleep as a result. It was an awful experience and we were ..."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA

7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley

Watch the sunset on the beach in Pismo Beach, as you'll be within walking distance of Pismo State Beach with a stay at this hotel. 3 hot tubs, beach yoga, and ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,871 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, beach yoga, kids pool

Travelers say...

"It was a fun trip. But the room was average for the cost"

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites

280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA

7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley

Enjoy your stay at this motel and enjoy the sunsets on the beach in Pismo Beach, as you'll be close to Pismo State Beach. Amenities at Edgewater Inn And Suites ...

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