Central California Beach Holidays

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Find your perfect Central California beach holiday

How can I book the best beach holidays in Central California?

Sometimes all you want is to kick back with the sun on your face and your toes in the sand. Plus-size the blissful on your Central California beach holiday by checking out the best bays and using our neighbourhood filter to find accommodation nearby – or even with serene sea views. Use the reviews and our guest-rating filter to find the loveliest options.

Can I book cheap beach holidays in Central California?

For a budget beach break, consider staying a little further away from the sea, or choose self-catering rather than a hotel. You can use our amenities filter and map view to find the best cheap deals for you. Sunbathe for less with our affordable Central California beach holidays, which start from . Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

When can I go on a quiet beach holiday in Central California?

Enjoy out-of-season seclusion on a beach holiday to Central California during the quieter months. With fewer crowds competing for accommodation, you could bag a great deal, too.

Why should I book family holidays in Central California with beach access?

If you have kids, beach holidays are more buckets and spades, lilos and sun cream than they are spa, cocktails and long reads – unless you book a holiday with beach access. It’s a family win. Even better, once the kids are in bed, you can sit on your bedroom balcony, listen to the waves and share a local tipple and stay in earshot of your sleeping beauties.

How can I find a Central California beachfront holiday?

For the ultimate beach holiday, use our beachfront and sea view filters to whittle down your search results to find the perfect property, right on the water.

How can I book last-minute Central California beach holidays?

Add a little spontaneity to your beach holiday by looking for a last-minute deal in Central California. If you have set dates, pop them into the search and see what heaven awaits in just a few days.

Can I find Central California beach holidays which are all inclusive?

A beach holiday to Central California is one of the best occasions to treat yourself to an all-inclusive holiday package. Savour every sip of cocktail, every moment of sunshine, every blissful meal you didn’t have to cook yourself. And all included in the price. Just use our all-inclusive filter to see what’s available.

Can I book a Central California beach trip with free cancellation and/or flexible dates?

Even if plans change, you don’t have to lose out. Use our filters to find accommodation with free cancellation, or even filter for buy now, pay later options. Once you’ve booked, log into your account to see all the details.

Why should I book a Central California beach holiday with Expedia?

Our huge range of accommodation and flights mean you’ll find the best beach holidays in Central California on Expedia in just a few clicks. It’s as easy as falling asleep to the sounds of the sea.

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 Valley
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! (759 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"We paid £355 per night for our room ($477) - including parking and we left after the first night. Their website states room views over the Pacific Ocean or their garden patio. We had neither, we faced a very busy and noisy highway and had no sleep as a result. It was an awful experience and we were ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 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 Valley
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! (1,871 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, beach yoga, kids' pool

Travelers say...
"It was a fun trip. But the room was average for the cost"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Edgewater Inn And Suites

Edgewater Inn And Suites

280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite Valley
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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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Things to do

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets

£101
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Universal Studios Hollywood Tickets
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim

£66
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Best of LA, Hollywood, Griffith Park, with Beaches from Anaheim
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

£23
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
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