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Top Beach Central Coast California Hotels

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

2600 Sand Dunes Dr Monterey CA

33 min drive from Monterey Bay

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 ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (446 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Check in was easy, but would have been nice if she would have given us more information. For example, the lobby entrance is the 2nd floor. She told me to take the elevator down. Would have been nice to have been told to drive down to the 1st floor garage which has access to our room. Room was nice, ...

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Castillo Inn at the Beach

22 Castillo St. Santa Barbara CA

4 hours drive from Monterey Bay

Make the most of this fantastic location, as you'll be a short walk from Leadbetter Beach with a vacation stay at this hotel.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Clean and beautiful with a helpful and attentive staff

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA

4 hours drive from Monterey Bay

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, an outdoor pool, ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,604 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, kids pool

Travelers say...

Clean room

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

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