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Top Cheap Central California Hotels

Budget Inn Barstow

Budget Inn Barstow

1111 East Main Street Barstow CA
  • 4 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this motel in Barstow. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Budget Inn Barstow
University Square Hotel

University Square Hotel

4961 North Cedar Avenue Fresno CA
  • 3 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
5.2/10 (1,001 reviews)
"The property is not keep up. The pool had no water and around the hotel was a lot trash. There was so many homeless people in the areas around hotel as well."

Reviewed on 31 July 2026

University Square Hotel
Silver Surf Motel

Silver Surf Motel

9390 Castillo Dr San Simeon CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
Stay at this business-friendly motel in San Simeon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,519 reviews)
"Friendly and beautiful views!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Silver Surf Motel
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Activities

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

NZ$52
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

NZ$240
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff

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

NZ$101
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Luxury Whale Watching: Fewer People, Extra Speed, Expert Staff
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