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A wooden pavilion with a covered seating area, outdoor tables, and chairs.

A rustic building with wooden pillars and a stone foundation, labeled as 'The Ansel Adams Gallery' and 'The Ansel Adams Gallery'.

A tent with a bed, a chair, and a small table with a device.

A bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and shower with a grab bar.

1. Curry Village

Yosemite National Park

NT$4,269

NT$5,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.

A group of people gathered around a stone fire pit with a view of the ocean at sunset.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.

2. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

San Simeon

Stroll barefoot along sandy shores and savor ocean-view dining at this beachfront retreat with two inviting pools and cozy firepits.

NT$5,059

NT$5,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.

A grand building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A beach with numerous seals resting on the sand, with the ocean in the background.

3. 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.

NT$2,989

NT$3,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.

A sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.

A view of the ocean from a balcony with a parking area and red chairs.

A coastal view with three red Adirondack chairs facing the ocean, a stone pillar, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.

4. Castle Inn

Cambria

NT$6,011

NT$6,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A person walking on a beach with a view of the ocean and distant hills.

A white building with multiple windows and doors, surrounded by trees and plants.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a fireplace, a TV, and a balcony with a view of trees.

A modern bathroom with a large oval bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower, and a view of a bedroom with a balcony.

5. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

Cambria

NT$3,996

NT$4,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.

A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.

6. Sand Pebbles Inn

Cambria

Unwind steps from the shoreline at this oceanfront gem, where morning breakfast meets the soothing rhythm of Moonstone Beach waves.

NT$6,190

NT$6,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "The Landing," surrounded by a rope barrier, rocks, and plants.

A glass-enclosed shower with a pebble-patterned floor, a small shelf with a plant, and a white towel on a shelf.

A beachside area with picnic tables, a large planter, and a red chair.

A view through a window of a building with a mountain in the background.

7. The Landing at Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay

NT$1,890

NT$2,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a covered outdoor area featuring palm trees and blue chairs.

A coastal road with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a stop sign.

A hotel lobby with yellow sofas, a coffee table, and a view of the beach.

An aerial view of a coastal hotel with a swimming pool, parking area, and ocean views.

8. San Simeon Lodge

San Simeon

Soak up sun at this coastal motel, where Pacific views and sandy shores await just minutes away with convenient shuttle access.

NT$2,511

NT$2,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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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 modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

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

NT$4,312

NT$4,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a colorful mural. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a coffee station is visible in the background.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red cushions, a fire pit, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

855634304

NT$3,404

NT$4,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a staircase, and a fireplace with a statue.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, leather seating, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel entrance with a wooden double door, large potted plants, and a tiled floor.

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Pismo Beach

NT$3,118

NT$3,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a kitchen area visible through the windows.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a television, and a bookshelf.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, two seating areas, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Morro Bay

NT$3,846

NT$4,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.

A grand building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A beach with numerous seals resting on the sand, with the ocean in the background.

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

San Simeon

NT$2,989

NT$3,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and birds flying.

A sign for Castle Inn with a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with two chairs, a window with curtains, and a door with a number.

A coastal view with three red Adirondack chairs facing the ocean, a stone pillar, and a variety of shrubs and flowers.

Castle Inn

Cambria

NT$6,011

NT$6,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.

A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.

A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

San Simeon

NT$5,059

NT$5,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered walkway, and a landscaped garden area.

A dining area with a central table and chairs, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted menu board.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a vase with flowers, and an exit sign.

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Arroyo Grande

NT$5,051

NT$5,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a coffee maker, and a window with a view of the beach and ocean.

A room with a large window overlooking a road and ocean, a chair, and a thermostat.

A reception area with a marble counter, a clock, and framed artwork on the walls.

A view through a window with a white railing, overlooking a street with a sign for 'Coast Riders' and a building with a balcony.

Coast Riders Inn

San Simeon

NT$3,790

NT$4,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz

NT$4,258

NT$4,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Central California

A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a staircase, and a fireplace with a statue.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, leather seating, and a flat-screen TV.

A hotel entrance with a wooden double door, large potted plants, and a tiled floor.

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Pismo Beach

NT$3,118

NT$3,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

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

NT$4,312

NT$4,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a colorful mural. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a coffee station is visible in the background.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red cushions, a fire pit, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

855634304

NT$3,404

NT$4,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel kitchen with a dining area, equipped with a coffee machine, tea station, and various food items.

A hotel room with a checkered carpet, a sofa set, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a fireplace.

A grand building with a stone staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A beach with numerous seals resting on the sand, with the ocean in the background.

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

San Simeon

NT$2,989

NT$3,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with balconies, a covered walkway, and a landscaped garden area.

A dining area with a central table and chairs, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted menu board.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large TV, and a cozy seating area.

A reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, a vase with flowers, and an exit sign.

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Arroyo Grande

NT$5,051

NT$5,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a round table, and a kitchen area visible through the windows.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a television, and a bookshelf.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, two seating areas, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

Hampton Inn Morro Bay

Morro Bay

NT$3,846

NT$4,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

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.

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

NT$2,924

NT$3,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A house with a view of the ocean, a garden with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.

A sign for Sand Pebbles Inn with a view of the ocean.

A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs overlooking a coastal view.

A room with a large window overlooking the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a small table with glasses and snacks.

Sand Pebbles Inn

Cambria

NT$6,190

NT$6,963 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel lobby with a 'Lobby' sign, a staircase, potted plants, and a welcome sign.

A reception desk with a laptop, a stack of books, a vase of flowers, and a sign that reads "Roses are red, violets are blue, Our humble hotel welcomes you."

A hallway with a wooden floor, a dining table with plates, a wall-mounted sign, and a map.

A coastal view with clear waters, a sandy beach, and a rocky shoreline.

Monarch Valley Inn Marina at Monterey Bay

Marina

NT$2,121

NT$2,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A room with a bed, a small table, and a view of the beach through a window with shutters.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the beach through open shutters.

A coastal walkway with a wooden boardwalk, grassy areas, and rocky cliffs overlooking the ocean.

A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a variety of seating options.

Blue Dolphin Inn

Cambria

NT$6,828

NT$7,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.

A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant trees.

A spacious lobby with a central wooden structure, comfortable seating, and a glass ceiling.

A hotel with a waterfall feature in the front garden, a covered outdoor seating area, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey

NT$6,992

NT$9,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.

A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey

NT$8,082

NT$9,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 modern bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, and a desk area.

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

The Quail

Carmel

NT$8,471

NT$10,952 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by a wooden deck and a railing.

A hotel entrance with a black wrought iron gate and a sign reading "HOTEL 1110".

A traditional living room with a red sofa, a patterned armchair, a coffee table, and a red lamp.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a mirror.

Hotel 1110 - Adults Only

Oak Grove

NT$5,053

NT$5,912 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

NT$8,299

NT$11,861 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A row of wicker chairs on a gravel patio adjacent to a building with a window.

A modern living room with a dining table, sofa, and a large window with a view of trees.

Room

A person using an exercise bike in a gym with treadmills and dumbbells in the background.

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

NT$5,079

NT$7,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

NT$4,594

NT$5,289 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story building with balconies, a fountain, and a patio area.

A lobby with a stone wall, wooden chairs, a fireplace, and a signboard.

A hotel entrance with a stone facade, a tiled entrance, and a sign reading "Avila La Fonda Hotel".

A stone wall with a statue, a wooden bench with a basket, and a mirror with a decorative frame.

Avila La Fonda Hotel

Avila Beach

NT$6,576

NT$7,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

NT$8,902

NT$10,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.

A coastal building with a balcony overlooking a beach.

A corridor with large windows overlooking the ocean, wooden flooring, and green upholstered chairs.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and hanging planters.

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey

NT$6,413

NT$8,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Central California and its attractions for beach lovers

Central California offers a blend of stunning coastal views and exciting activities for beach lovers. Start your adventure in Monterey, where you can explore the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium, home to captivating marine life and immersive exhibits. Just a short drive away, the scenic 17-Mile Drive leads you through iconic coastal vistas and golf courses, perfect for a leisurely outing. In Carmel-by-the-Sea, stroll through charming streets lined with unique boutiques and art galleries before relaxing on the picturesque beach known for its soft sands and breathtaking sunsets. Don’t miss a trip to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, where hiking trails offer spectacular ocean views and opportunities to spot seals and sea otters. For the ultimate beach experience, consider staying in the seaside town of Pismo Beach, where beachfront hotels provide direct access to the sand and surf. Enjoy the iconic Pismo Pier, sample fresh seafood at local eateries, and witness the annual migration of monarch butterflies in nearby groves. With a plethora of top hotels that cater to families and high-end travelers alike, Central California promises a memorable coastal getaway.

Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the monarch hotel . Rooms were comfortable and clean and the Breakfast was very good especially the cappuccino coffee ♥️♥️"

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and spacious. Location was excellent with walking distance to both Fishermans Warf and Cannery Row. Restaurant on site has a great atmosphere with outside seat right on the ocean. Highly recommend!"

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

10/10 Excellent

"Nice suite had fire place walk in shower and a big nice tub with a little dinning area and a couch."

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent

"Reasonable rates"

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