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A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a fire feature.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including bar stools and chairs, and a visible menu board.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window.

A nighttime pathway lined with trees and illuminated bollards, leading to a building entrance.

1. Wyndham Garden Redwood Valley/Ukiah

Redwood Valley

£93

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area with a counter and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with a stone floor, a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a coffee station.

A small office with two desks, a computer, and a stone wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

2. Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee

£114

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

The Howonquet Lodge entrance with a wooden structure and a sign.

A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to a second floor.

A buffet area with multiple food stations, a wooden counter, and decorative trees.

A lobby with leather seating, a fireplace, and a large window with a forest view.

3. Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel – Howonquet Lodge

Smith River

£136

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of a coastal landscape and buildings.

A wooden lodge with a sign indicating it is a harbor lite lodge.

A wooden deck with a view of a river and distant hills.

A river with a bridge, a wooden railing, and a view of a town across the water.

4. Harbor Lite Lodge

Fort Bragg

Escape to a coastal retreat where the sandy shores beckon, just steps away from this bayside motel with beach access and whale watching.

£102

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and a rooftop terrace.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, large windows, and a vibrant, illuminated exterior.

5. LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

£194

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.

A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.

A spacious dining area with a checkered floor, wooden beams, and modern lighting fixtures.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and shower. There are towels and robes on shelves and hangers.

6. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel

£133

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel with a covered entrance, a landscaped driveway, and a clear sky.

A kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted above the counter, and a trash bin labeled 'TRASH'.

A sign for The Miramar Inn, a fire lane, and a building with a tiled roof.

7. Miramar Inn

Miramar

£116

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

An outdoor seating area with orange chairs and a fire pit.

A building with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a covered area.

A modern kitchen with wooden ceiling beams, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.

A building with a wooden staircase leading to a balcony, a mountain mural on the wall, and a truck parked in front.

8. Summit View Inn

Mount Shasta

£109

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Beach hotels with pools in Northern California

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a fire feature.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including bar stools and chairs, and a visible menu board.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window.

A nighttime pathway lined with trees and illuminated bollards, leading to a building entrance.

Wyndham Garden Redwood Valley/Ukiah

Redwood Valley

£93

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

A modern hotel with a Mediterranean architectural style, featuring arched windows and a covered entrance area.

A grand staircase with patterned tiles, wooden beams, and a skylight.

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a television, and shelves stocked with bottles.

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

£169

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

£122

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A beachside seating area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the sea and boats.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with blinds, and a view of trees outside.

A deck with wooden chairs and tables, overlooking a lake with boats and a dock.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

Kings Beach

£126

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A large indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden deck, and a view of a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" and the number "2102" on the facade.

A reception area with a NexTap kiosk, a green wall with 'El Castillo Motel' signage, two chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

El Castell Motel

Casanova Oak Knoll

£73

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A reception area with a dark wood counter, two wall-mounted lights, and a framed painting above.

A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture under a large tree, surrounded by a checkered lawn and a building in the background.

Monterey Bay Lodge

Downtown Monterey

£87

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

£99

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a kitchen area, and a display case with snacks.

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

£158

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A row of cabins with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a forested backdrop.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a deck with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a bed, a nightstand, a framed picture, a round mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A row of cabins with a well-lit pathway leading to them, surrounded by greenery.

Cottages on River Road

Guerneville

£91

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Northern California

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a fire feature.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including bar stools and chairs, and a visible menu board.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window.

A nighttime pathway lined with trees and illuminated bollards, leading to a building entrance.

Wyndham Garden Redwood Valley/Ukiah

Redwood Valley

£93

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area with a counter and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with a stone floor, a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a coffee station.

A small office with two desks, a computer, and a stone wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee

£114

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A natural landscape with a river, trees, and a distant shoreline.

A Gualala Bluff Trail sign and a Surf Motel sign with a whale silhouette.

A parking area with a view of the ocean.

Two wooden Adirondack chairs in a garden setting with dense shrubbery and a wooden fence in the background.

Surf Inn

Gualala

£113

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

£122

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

£86

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a welcoming entrance, a sign reading "Welcome to the Ocean View Inn," and a parking lot with a few cars.

A spacious lobby with a large mural of a forest and a river, a curved seating area, and a kitchen area with white chairs and a plant.

A room with a high ceiling, decorative moldings, and multiple sailboat models displayed on shelves.

A dining area with white chairs and tables, a patterned carpet, and a kitchen in the background.

Oceanview Inn

Crescent City

£115

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted TV.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel with a white facade, a red-tiled roof, and a sign indicating it is a Super 8.

A balcony with outdoor seating, a view of the ocean, and a building with large windows.

Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Bragg

Fort Bragg

£56

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".

A building entrance with a wooden door, a lantern, and a planter with flowers.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, stone wall, and a large arched window.

An outdoor patio area with multiple seating options, including sofas and chairs, arranged around a central fire pit.

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Ocean Colony

£146

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern reception area with a red bench, a large framed welcome sign, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A covered patio area with a wooden pergola, outdoor seating, and a grill.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, landscaped gardens, and a parking area.

The Orchard Hotel Ukiah Mendocino County

Ukiah

£69

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A row of cabins with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a forested backdrop.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a deck with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a bed, a nightstand, a framed picture, a round mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A row of cabins with a well-lit pathway leading to them, surrounded by greenery.

Cottages on River Road

Guerneville

£91

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Northern California

A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

A modern hotel with a Mediterranean architectural style, featuring arched windows and a covered entrance area.

A grand staircase with patterned tiles, wooden beams, and a skylight.

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a television, and shelves stocked with bottles.

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

£169

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, large windows, and a vibrant, illuminated exterior.

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

£194

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.

A restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.

A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the sunset over the water.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

New Monterey

£291

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the sea.

A waterfront hotel with a balcony, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the water.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a central fireplace.

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

New Monterey

£236

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a kitchen area, and a display case with snacks.

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

£158

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.

A modern bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a mix of seating options including a long counter and a cushioned bench area.

A serene pond reflecting trees and a building with outdoor seating.

The Quail

Carmel

£282

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A multi-story hotel with stone and wood exterior, outdoor seating area, and a directory sign.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a granite countertop, and a central island with bar stools.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window overlooking a balcony.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a comfortable seating area with a sofa and coffee table.

One Village Place Residences, Lake Tahoe

Northstar

£136

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A poolside area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a pool.

A breakfast buffet with various food items and a vase of yellow flowers.

A cozy reading nook with a cushioned bench, a small table, and a bookshelf.

A building with a sign reading "SCV TASTING ROOM" at the entrance, surrounded by potted plants and barrels.

Sonoma Coast Villa

Bodega

£175

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A large, multi-story wooden house with multiple balconies and large windows, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

A cozy room with a large window seat, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and large windows.

A cozy room with a large window, a wooden staircase, and a hanging light fixture.

Olema House at Point Reyes

Olema

£220

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and mountains in the background.

A small, two-story building with a sign reading "Oceanfront Inn" and a "Vacancy" sign above the entrance.

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There are multiple windows offering a view of the ocean.

Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove

Shelter Cove

£187

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Northern California and its attractions for beach lovers

Northern California boasts a stunning collection of coastal gems that will delight beach lovers. Begin your adventure at the majestic Point Reyes National Seashore, where you can explore miles of rugged coastline, spot elephant seals, and hike through lush landscapes. Next, visit the charming coastal town of Mendocino, renowned for its picturesque cliffs and vibrant art scene; here, you can enjoy local galleries and the stunning views from the famous Mendocino Headlands State Park. For a family-friendly experience, head to Santa Cruz, where the iconic Boardwalk offers amusement rides right by the beach, perfect for making memories with your children. Don’t miss the serene beauty of Carmel-by-the-Sea, where you can stroll along the white sands of Carmel Beach, with its panoramic views of the Pacific and the enchanting cypress trees dotting the shore. Finally, the dramatic scenery of Big Sur, with its towering cliffs and crashing waves, provides a breathtaking backdrop for those looking to hike or simply relax by the ocean. For the best experience, consider staying in seaside hotels in Carmel or Santa Cruz, where you can wake up to the sound of waves, enjoy fresh seafood dining, and have easy access to all these remarkable coastal activities, ensuring a memorable and luxurious family getaway.

Top Northern California Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Room was on the 7th floor and had a great view, and the pool was a bonus. This hotel was a big upgrade one we used last year near Union Square and is recommended."

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The outdoor restaurant with fireplace and the food being served there was wonderful"

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

8/10 Good

"Clean and comfortable overall. The walls are thin so you can hear other guests if they’re not considerate of others."

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel

8/10 Good

"Frendly staff."

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic views, courteous staff, convenient valet, centrally located, and beautiful rooms. Can’t wait to go back."

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