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Top Beach Central California Hotels

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2600 Sand Dunes Dr Monterey CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
Stay at this beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (822 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing! Very clean and so many amenities to enjoy, one night wasn’t enough. We will definitely be back. Very family friendly also!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
Stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,896 reviews)
"Access to beach, walkable to downtown along the beach, great view, good amenities, many fire pits, reasonably priced. Has a EV charger, not fast speed, but it’s there. A great stop along Hwy 1 between LA and SF! The AC didn’t quite work, I think they are trying to preserve energy. So you have to ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
Stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Edgewater Inn And Suites
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Activities

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

NZ$175
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

NZ$58
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

NZ$102
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
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