Top Mountain Central Coast California Hotels

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA

1 hour drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Stay at this 4-star hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,150 reviews)

"Nice rooms and good bar/restaurant"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Ojai Valley Inn

905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA

3 hours drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Book a stay at this spa resort in Ojai. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

"Beautiful view, nice property, with golf & tennis, family friendly, but then you see toddlers with diaper in the pool as well as big inflatables. For dining, since we didn't have a reservation, we had to wait 45min to be seated, because there were not any other dining option open at the hotel; For ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

San Ysidro Ranch

900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, CA

4 hours drive from Monterey Bay Aquarium

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Zoo and Santa Barbara Harbor ...

Service, service, service

"Was here over 30 years ago and don't remember it being this beautiful! Grounds are immaculate and constantly being groomed. Peace and absolute quiet. Understated elegance, (rustic), quiet, absolutely professional staff all around---from the front gatehouse to the car valet. Friendly staff always ..."

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2017

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