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6 Sept - 7 Sept
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7 Sept - 8 Sept
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11 Sept - 13 Sept
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18 Sept - 20 Sept

Our top choices for Central California beach hotels

1. 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.
£133
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

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.
£82
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

3. Curry Village

Curry Village
Yosemite National Park
£130
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Curry Village

4. Bluebird Inn

Bluebird Inn
Cambria
  • Seaside serenity with daily beach shuttle service and access to a private beach club where sun, sand, and waves beckon.
£70
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Bluebird Inn

5. Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
£153
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Castle Inn

6. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
Pismo Beach
  • Bask in coastal bliss with private beach club access, where oceanfront sunsets and the rhythmic surf become part of your daily ritual.
£137
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Spyglass Inn

7. Blue Dolphin Inn

Blue Dolphin Inn
Cambria
  • Sunrise strolls and seaside serenity await at this beachfront hotel, where ocean views captivate and coastal adventures begin.
£161
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Blue Dolphin Inn

8. Moonstone Landing

Moonstone Landing
Cambria
  • Escape to oceanfront bliss with easy beach access, stunning sunset views, and a relaxing hot tub at this serene coastal retreat.
£158
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Moonstone Landing

9. 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.
£161
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Sand Pebbles Inn

10. The Landing at Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay
Downtown Morro Bay
£57
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The Landing at Morro 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

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
£133
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
San Simeon
£82
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
£115
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
£153
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Castle Inn

Inn At Morro Bay

Inn At Morro Bay
Morro Bay
£89
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Inn At Morro Bay

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Pismo Beach
£82
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
£160
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
£94
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
£165
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Hampton Inn Morro Bay
Morro Bay
£104
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hampton Inn Morro Bay
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Central California

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
San Simeon
£82
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Castle Inn

Castle Inn
Cambria
£153
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Castle Inn

Blue Dolphin Inn

Blue Dolphin Inn
Cambria
£161
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Blue Dolphin Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
£161
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Sand Pebbles Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Pismo Beach
£82
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria Beach Lodge
Cambria
£159
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Cambria Beach Lodge

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
£160
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Moonstone Landing

Moonstone Landing
Cambria
£158
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Moonstone Landing

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
£115
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
£100
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Mission Inn
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4-star beach hotels in Central California

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
£283
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
New Monterey
£229
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
£178
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Chaminade Resort & Spa

The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
£294
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
The Quail

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Monterey
£219
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands
£369
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
£230
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
£233
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
Rio del Mar
£261
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Seascape Beach Resort

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
Capitola
£275
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Inn at Depot Hill
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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Room was very clean. Very comfortable bed. Staff was helpful with providing dinner recommendation. However, we weren't that impressed with the local restaurants we visited. The coffee shop in the hotel was really great. They have a nice little library. I enjoyed a wonderful book from it. The hotel is close to the bay, and a wonderful walking path. Trolly outfront takes you directly to the Aquarium. Parking easy, but $15, much less than San Francisco parking"
catherine 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, good options for breakfast"
RAVINDER 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Monarch Resort
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

10/10 Excellent
"Our room was clean with a beautiful view. The staff was very professional."
Joe 3-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Cottage Inn By The Sea
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

10/10 Excellent
"This is a lovely motel. Loved parking right next to the room. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Next stay, I will request the 2nd floor as you really need to leave the windows open and being on the first floor means you are open to the parking lot and anyone walking by. The ocean is steps away and even though the fires were burning in Big Sur, the ocean breeze carried the smoke away."
Cheryl 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"BEAUTIFUL"
Selena 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful ocean views, loved sitting by the fire pits and the complimentary s'more packet was a nice surprise. The restaurant on site was really good and worked for our group with meat eaters, vegetarians, and vegans. We will return!"
Michael 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Our favorite place to stay when visiting SLO"
Jefferson 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I had an amazing stay. The building itself was beautiful with high ceilings and friendly staff. There are plenty of places to eat close by and the hotel is not too far from Cannery Row. There is only street parking available but I had not problem finding parking nearby for overnight. If you like staying in hotels with charm and history I would highly recommend this location."
Sarah 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Monterey Hotel

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