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

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

1. Curry Village

Yosemite National Park

￥14,365

￥18,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.

A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, a landscaped garden, and a patio area.

A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.

2. Pacific Point Resort

Pismo Beach

Soak up the sun at this ocean-view haven, with a heated pool and captivating sunsets, just an 8-minute stroll to Pismo State Beach.

￥25,569

￥35,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A coastal garden with a pathway leading to beach chairs and a view of the ocean.

A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.

A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.

A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.

3. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Pismo Beach

Stroll along sandy shores just steps away from this beachfront hotel, where fire pits illuminate ocean vistas and coastal adventures await.

￥24,091

￥27,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A patio area with outdoor seating and a central fire pit.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door leading to another room.

A dining area with wooden chairs, a table, and a bar with bottles and glasses.

A spacious living room with a beige sofa, a round coffee table, and a wooden chair. There are large windows with blue curtains, a ceiling fan, and a view of greenery outside.

4. The Rigdon House

Cambria

￥13,506

￥15,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a table with a plate of food and drinks, and two rocking chairs.

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

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

5. 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.

￥23,941

￥26,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

A modern building with a multi-level balcony and a tree in the background.

A golf course with bunkers, a wooden fence, and a view of the ocean.

A golf course with a white building and a lighthouse in the background.

6. Olympia Lodge

Beach Tract

Unwind on Monterey's coast with beach-day adventures, just a three-minute drive to pristine shorelines and ocean explorations.

￥15,215

￥17,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a large window with a view of a body of water and hills.

A modern living room with wooden furniture, a built-in kitchen, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a balcony, and a dining area.

7. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay

￥10,410

￥11,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

8. The Landing at Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay

￥12,119

￥13,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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5 stars

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Beach hotels with pools in Central California

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

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

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and multiple seating arrangements.

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

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey

￥32,204

￥43,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey

￥34,074

￥40,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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.

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.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and lights.

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

855634304

￥16,958

￥21,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.

A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.

A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.

A window with a view of the ocean and a pier.

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Pismo Beach

￥24,091

￥27,632 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A modern indoor pool area with clear blue walls, a pool, and seating areas.

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

￥17,692

￥20,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

An outdoor patio area with wooden furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area.

A person leaning over a pool with a drink, wearing a straw hat with "Hello Sunshine" on it.

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a kitchen area with dark cabinets.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Downtown Monterey

￥30,935

￥36,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and palm trees.

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

Pismo Beach

￥30,862

￥35,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A Best Western Park Crest Inn sign with a yellow building and a landscaped garden in front.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a laptop on a desk.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a desk with a computer and a payment terminal.

Best Western Park Crest Inn

Alta Mesa

￥21,400

￥24,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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

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

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

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

San Simeon

￥23,941

￥26,980 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.

A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.

A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, a landscaped garden, and a patio area.

Pacific Point Resort

Pismo Beach

￥25,569

￥35,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Central California

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

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

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and multiple seating arrangements.

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

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey

￥32,204

￥43,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey

￥34,074

￥40,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 two-story house with a 'WELCOME' sign in front, number 6252, and a landscaped garden with various plants and rocks.

Sand Pebbles Inn

Cambria

￥29,135

￥32,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

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.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and lights.

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

855634304

￥16,958

￥21,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.

A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.

A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and palm trees.

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

Pismo Beach

￥30,862

￥35,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

A modern indoor pool area with clear blue walls, a pool, and seating areas.

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

￥17,692

￥20,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A balcony with a hot tub, seating, and a view of the sea.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with multiple balconies, a well-maintained outdoor area with greenery, and a view of the water.

A modern living room with a round mirror, a dining table with fruit, a sofa, and a staircase with a railing.

A marina with various boats docked in calm waters, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

Monterey Bay Inn

New Monterey

￥38,049

￥43,263 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

New Monterey

￥35,535

￥41,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained garden.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large chandelier, and a bar area with a mirror and wine bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a fireplace, a TV, and a painting.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, fireplace, television, and a large mirror.

Victorian Inn

New Monterey

￥25,509

￥29,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A dining area with wooden furniture, a ceiling mural, and artwork on the walls.

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.

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Pismo Beach

￥14,110

￥16,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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4-star beach hotels in Central California

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

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

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and multiple seating arrangements.

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

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey

￥32,204

￥43,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey

￥34,074

￥40,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

New Monterey

￥52,584

￥60,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

New Monterey

￥35,535

￥41,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the beach.

A beach with waves, a clear sky, and distant hills.

A poolside area with a view of a pier, outdoor seating, and a clear sky.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection

Downtown Pismo Beach

￥31,510

￥44,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A modern building with large windows overlooking a coastal area.

A hot tub with a glass barrier, wooden deck, and a view of the ocean.

A coastal property with a stone house, a staircase, and a view of the sea.

A modern interior with large windows offering a view of the sea and rocky coastline.

Highlands Inn, a Destination By Hyatt

Carmel Highlands

￥55,131

￥70,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A breakfast table with a view of the beach and ocean.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a large overhead industrial-style kitchen.

A beachside seating area with wooden chairs and a table, overlooking the beach and ocean.

A long dining table set for a formal event with multiple chairs, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a chandelier.

Sanctuary Beach Resort

Marina

￥61,116

￥79,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a table and chairs, a bathtub with rose petals, and a mirror.

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

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

Avila La Fonda Hotel

Avila Beach

￥29,733

￥33,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A building with the sign "IN AT THE PIER".

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a reception desk, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A modern restaurant with a central bar, wooden paneling, and patterned floor tiles.

Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

Downtown Pismo Beach

￥31,557

￥36,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey

￥28,555

￥38,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Top Central California Hotel Reviews

Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific

8/10 Good

"Well located hotel with a real Old California feel. Our room had high ceilings and a fireplace. We enjoyed our stay!"

Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

8/10 Good

"Very clean rooms and comfortable beds. Staff were kind and helpful."

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We recently had a 2 night stay at the Oxford Suites and it was just an excellent & relaxing stay. The room was huge with a separate sitting room with a working sofa bed and chair, a medium sized dining table, lots of cabinets & storage spaces, 2 Large TVs, updated bathroom with a rainfall shower head, comfortable beds and pillows. During check-in, we were given tickets redeemable at the cantina for a complimentary drink ( alcoholic & non alcoholic) and an appetizer for each night of stay. I got a Shirley Temple. The bartender was courteous and was a real pro, even when the place got full because there was a baseball game that night. They also serve hot breakfast, cereals, The amenities were great as well. There’s a fitness area that stays open late, a swimming pool, 2 jacuzzis, large picnic areas, a dog run. There’s also parking areas around the property so you can actually park close to your room. The staff we met were all courteous - from the front desk, the kitchen, room attendants and the other ancillary workers."

Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was very convenient location well maintained and clean newly renovated hotel I would recommend it"

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Always the best stay when booking. This is my 3rd time booking there and always the best time. Celebrated our anniversary and they made it ten times better."

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