The Best Beach Hotels in Central California, CA from ￥10,672 in 2026

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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 public restroom with multiple lockers, sinks, and a mirror.

1. Curry Village

Yosemite National Park

￥20,618

￥25,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A coastal house with a deck, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway.

A living room with a grey sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy room with wooden walls, a dining area, and a large window.

2. Bluebird Inn

Cambria

Seaside serenity with daily beach shuttle service and access to a private beach club where sun, sand, and waves beckon.

￥9,979

￥14,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a sofa.

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.

￥14,792

￥16,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

4. Sand Pebbles Inn

Cambria

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

￥30,512

￥34,326 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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.

￥25,039

￥28,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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.

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

6. El Colibri Hotel & Spa

Cambria

￥18,048

￥20,340 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 view through a window of a building with a mountain in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a window with open shutters, a wall-mounted compass, a lamp, and a small heater.

7. The Landing at Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay

￥9,319

￥10,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the ocean at sunset.

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

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

8. Castle Inn

Cambria

￥29,633

￥33,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

￥24,732

￥28,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

855634304

￥16,844

￥21,126 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 hotel entrance with a wooden double door, large potted plants, and a tiled floor.

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

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Pismo Beach

￥15,431

￥17,515 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 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

￥18,959

￥21,746 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Quality Inn near Hearst Castle

San Simeon

￥14,792

￥16,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Castle Inn

Cambria

￥29,633

￥33,339 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 spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

San Simeon

￥25,039

￥28,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A hotel room with two wooden beds, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

The Agrarian Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Arroyo Grande

￥24,116

￥27,419 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

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

Coast Riders Inn

San Simeon

￥17,439

￥19,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

￥20,989

￥24,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Central California

Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Pismo Beach

￥15,431

￥17,515 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12