Top Beach Central California Hotels

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA

5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley

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! (364 reviews)

"Property was great. Very relaxing."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

2241 Price Street, Pismo Beach, CA

7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley

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! (1,562 reviews)

Beautiful, rejuventating and quiet

"Incredible beach view and access, comfortable, quiet, safe area, easy parking, breakfast and amenities all wonderful. Slept so well, i woke up refreshed and ready to tackle the day!"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites

280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA

7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley

Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (2,374 reviews)

"The place was awesome, great location, beautiful views, great staff, spacious room, plenty of parking, loved that it was air conditioned. Since the area was so well lit up at night the amount of light that came through the curtains was a lot, having said that i would recommend this hotel over and ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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