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Tonight
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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12 Aug - 13 Aug
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14 Aug - 16 Aug
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21 Aug - 23 Aug

Our top choices for Central California beach hotels

1. The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Arroyo Grande
NZ$339
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

2. 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.
NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

3. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
NZ$332
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Castle Inn

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.
NZ$389
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Sand Pebbles Inn

5. Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay
Morro Bay
NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Hampton Inn Morro Bay

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Watsonville
  • Unwind mere minutes from pristine shores with a convenient shuttle to white sands and a relaxing indoor pool after your beach adventures.
NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

7. Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South
San Luis Obispo
NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Motel 6 San Luis Obispo, CA - South

8. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
  • Stroll barefoot along sandy shores and savour ocean-view dining at this beachfront retreat with two inviting pools and cosy firepits.
NZ$301
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

9. Cambria Pines Lodge

Cambria Pines Lodge
Cambria
NZ$399
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Cambria Pines Lodge

10. Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
  • Seaside tranquility awaits at this spa resort, just an 8-minute stroll to Monterey State Beach with ocean adventures and relaxation.
NZ$508
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Central California

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
5 stars
All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Central California

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
NZ$332
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Castle Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Pismo Beach
NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
Pismo Beach
NZ$313
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Spyglass Inn

San Simeon Lodge

San Simeon Lodge
San Simeon
NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
San Simeon Lodge

Inn At Morro Bay

Inn At Morro Bay
Morro Bay
NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Inn At Morro Bay

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
NZ$301
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

El Castell Motel

El Castell Motel
Casanova Oak Knoll
NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
El Castell Motel

Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
Pismo Beach
NZ$410
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Pacific Point Resort

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
NZ$262
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Central California

Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
NZ$332
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Castle Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
NZ$389
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Sand Pebbles Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Pismo Beach
NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Pelican Inn & Suites

Pelican Inn & Suites
Cambria
NZ$332
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Pelican Inn & Suites

Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria Beach Lodge
Cambria
NZ$342
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Cambria Beach Lodge

Little Sur Inn

Little Sur Inn
Cambria
NZ$400
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Little Sur Inn

Sunset Inn

Sunset Inn
Grove Acres
NZ$262
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Sunset Inn

Moonstone Landing

Moonstone Landing
Cambria
NZ$371
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Moonstone Landing

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
NZ$440
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Blue Dolphin Inn

Blue Dolphin Inn
Cambria
NZ$371
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Blue Dolphin Inn
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4-star beach hotels in Central California

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
NZ$440
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
NZ$721
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
NZ$508
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands
NZ$807
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
NZ$675
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
The Quail

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
NZ$534
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
New Monterey
NZ$703
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
Rio del Mar
NZ$679
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Seascape Beach Resort

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
Capitola
NZ$658
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Inn at Depot Hill
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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent
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Marisol 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent
"Great property! Close to downtown with tons of amenities on property!"
Tiffany 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Right on the beach! Amazing toiletries. Bi Sur After Rain is a great body wash. Great aesthetics"
KOJO 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Rooms are nice and clean. Coffee sop on site and there’s fire pits, a giant chess board, hammocks, pools, tennis courts and a golf course. So much to do, we will definitely be back."
Chantel 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

8/10 Good
"Enjoyed my stay. This was my first time staying at this hotel. The hotel was busy during my August stay. The view from my balcony was great and the weather was perfect. The room itself was comfortable and clean. You need to schedule room service but no big deal. There are several jacuzzi's and a heated pool. There is beach access at the hotel. It is a half mile walk to the pier and downtown Pismo. Breakfast for me was my only low score. There was only two hot options scrambled eggs and sausages and basic items like wheat toast, cereal, patries, pancake. The coffee was good as long as I had that I was good. If you want a full breakfast there is a diner a short walk from the hotel. Overall I enjoyed my stay and I would definitely stay there again."
James 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

8/10 Good
"Great pool and helpful staff"
Karina 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good
"There is the updated side of the building and historic side. We had a room in the historic side and it was a charming room. If you would love to stay in a historic hotel. This is the spot."
Patricia 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
The Monterey Hotel

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