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Our top choices for Central California beach hotels

1. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

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$5,066
NT$5,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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.
NT$3,295
NT$3,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

3. 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.
NT$6,174
NT$6,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Sand Pebbles Inn

4. 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.
NT$5,113
NT$5,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Spyglass Inn

5. Silver Surf Motel

Silver Surf Motel
San Simeon
NT$2,263
NT$2,546 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Silver Surf Motel

6. Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Pismo Beach
  • Relax at a sun-soaked getaway with beach access, outdoor pool, and soothing hot tub.
NT$3,122
NT$3,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

7. Cambria Beach Lodge

Cambria Beach Lodge
Cambria
  • Seaside serenity at this beach lodge with an observation deck perfect for sunset viewing and easy access to Moonstone Beach.
NT$4,849
NT$5,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Cambria Beach Lodge

8. 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.
NT$2,939
NT$4,029 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Bluebird Inn

9. 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.
NT$6,174
NT$6,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Blue Dolphin Inn

10. The Landing at Morro Bay

The Landing at Morro Bay
Downtown Morro Bay
NT$2,714
NT$3,108 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
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

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
San Simeon
NT$3,295
NT$3,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Arroyo Grande
NT$5,788
NT$6,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$4,193
NT$4,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
NT$5,898
NT$6,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Watsonville
NT$4,410
NT$5,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
NT$8,579
NT$10,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay
Marina
NT$8,476
NT$9,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
NT$5,066
NT$5,710 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
855634304
NT$3,414
NT$4,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Pismo Beach
NT$3,122
NT$3,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Best Western Casa Grande Inn
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Central California

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle
San Simeon
NT$3,295
NT$3,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Watsonville
NT$4,410
NT$5,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Arroyo Grande
NT$5,788
NT$6,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$4,193
NT$4,838 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Blue Dolphin Inn

Blue Dolphin Inn
Cambria
NT$6,174
NT$6,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Blue Dolphin Inn

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach
Cambria
NT$5,898
NT$6,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach

Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn
New Monterey
NT$5,986
NT$6,818 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Victorian Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Best Western Casa Grande Inn
Pismo Beach
NT$3,122
NT$3,544 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn

Sand Pebbles Inn
Cambria
NT$6,174
NT$6,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Sand Pebbles Inn

Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay

Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay
Marina
NT$8,476
NT$9,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Home2 Suites by Hilton at the Dunes on Monterey Bay
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4-star beach hotels in Central California

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG
New Monterey
NT$8,384
NT$9,703 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
New Monterey
NT$10,874
NT$12,537 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Downtown Monterey
NT$8,579
NT$10,143 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey
NT$7,542
NT$10,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

The Quail

The Quail
Carmel
NT$9,239
NT$11,801 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Quail

Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Hyatt Carmel Highlands
Carmel Highlands
NT$13,038
NT$16,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$10,152
NT$11,524 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
NT$4,210
NT$6,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Sanctuary Beach Resort
Marina
NT$16,804
NT$21,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Sanctuary Beach Resort

Stilwell Hotel

Stilwell Hotel
Northwest Carmel
NT$16,803
NT$18,906 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Stilwell Hotel
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Find out more about Central California

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

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"Everything was good. I just wish they didn’t charge $20 for parking."
Alexander 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to spend with family."
Martin 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our ocean view room. Made our anniversary memorable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend it."
David 6-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good
"Cute room, convenient restaurant. I had a lot of problems with the bathroom. There was not even a place to set down your bar of soap because the sink had no vanity and it sloped so anything you set down just fell right into the sink. There were no drawers for your toiletries, no shelf other than the one that was completely taken up by toilet paper and Kleenex. In other words, if you put toothpaste on your toothbrush, you had no place to set the toothpaste while you were brushing. It was that inconvenient. They kept the hairdryer in the room because there was no place for it in the bathroom.I also strongly believe that toilets should have a lid. That is a sanitation issue.There is a make up mirror which is a nice feature, but the little lamp next to it was completely inadequate for putting on makeup."
Barbara 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Monarch Resort

Monarch Resort

8/10 Good
"Nice venue. Slightly behind schedule for cleaning room for check in. Drapes broken. Shower curtain worn."
Stephen 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Monarch Resort
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

8/10 Good
"Pet friendly. Clean but old carpet in hallways and rooms. Beds to soft for me. Fridge and microwave in room. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Awesome and helpful staff. Room stayed a bit stuffy even with windows open but hotel provided a fan in the room."
Alma 3-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
The Monterey Hotel
Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Great people. Greet you great room will come here again."
Edwin 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Pacific Point Resort
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Really nice hotel"
oleg 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The property is beautiful and views are fantastic! The bathroom in our room was very dated!"
William 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

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