Central Coast California Beach Holidays

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Top Beach Central Coast California Hotels

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
4 out of 5
2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (286 reviews)
"The sunset views from the bar are stunning. The outside fire pit areas are beautiful also."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Castillo Inn at the Beach
Castillo Inn at the Beach
2.5 out of 5
22 Castillo St., Santa Barbara, CA
  • 4 hours drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this hotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great Place
"Clean, great location, shower was awesome."

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Castillo Inn at the Beach
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA
  • 4 hours drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,425 reviews)
"The staff is super friendly. The beach is very accessible. They had fresh baked cookies everyday in the lobby and my kid loved them. It’s just an awesome peaceful place to stay"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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