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A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, large windows with sheer curtains, a blue sofa, and a patterned rug.

A modern reception area with a white reception desk, wooden paneling, and a colorful hexagonal wall design.

1. Hyatt Place San Carlos

San Carlos

￥18,586

￥21,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.

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

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a large mirror, and toiletries.

A hotel dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

2. Hotel Aura SFO

San Bruno

￥17,697

￥21,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A long dining table set for a meal with a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant airplane. There is a bed, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, and a television.

3. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Bayfront

￥19,220

￥21,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of greenery.

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a restaurant named "GRILLE ONE."

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass-enclosed area with plants, and a poolside seating area.

4. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Bayfront

￥23,090

￥26,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a seating area with armchairs.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a large entrance, multiple balconies, and palm trees.

A modern lobby with a dark blue patterned carpet, a dark blue sofa with multiple cushions, a glass coffee table, and a reception desk with chairs.

A long, well-lit hallway with a geometric patterned floor, large artwork on the walls, and tall, narrow planters with decorative branches.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

Newark

￥14,787

￥16,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and a large mirror.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a television, and a small plant.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with doors on both sides, a carpeted floor, and overhead lighting.

A building entrance with large glass doors, a stone-paved area, and a view of the street and trees.

6. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Centennial

￥15,574

￥17,589 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious, well-lit atrium with a high ceiling and skylight, featuring a central seating area with a sofa and armchairs, surrounded by a patterned rug.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a covered area and multiple windows.

A modern atrium with a glass ceiling, multiple levels, and indoor plants.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with blinds.

7. Hotel Aluxor SFO

San Bruno

￥14,556

￥17,600 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.

A long, narrow hallway with a patterned carpet, white walls, and doors on both sides.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with blinds, a small table, and a bench.

A laundry area with a washing machine and dryer, a sign indicating guest laundry use, and a door leading to a room.

8. Hotel Skye SFO

San Bruno

￥18,264

￥21,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of greenery.

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a restaurant named "GRILLE ONE."

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass-enclosed area with plants, and a poolside seating area.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Bayfront

￥23,090

￥26,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and a modern building in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a well-lit liquor display.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden side table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A modern hotel kitchen with a buffet area, bar seating, and a large window providing natural light.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores

San Carlos

￥18,972

￥21,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area.

A spacious restaurant with high wooden beams, multiple seating areas including tables and booths, and a large TV screen.

A modern lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central fireplace, and two armchairs.

An outdoor patio with a fire pit, sofas, and string lights.

Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

San Carlos

￥25,327

￥29,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A long dining table set for a meal with a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant airplane. There is a bed, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, and a television.

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Bayfront

￥19,220

￥21,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a fire feature.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Coyote Valley Wyndham Garden', and a parking lot.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including bar stools and chairs, and a visible menu board.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window.

Wyndham Garden Redwood Valley/Ukiah

Redwood Valley

￥15,912

￥18,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window.

A covered patio area with a wooden pergola, outdoor seating, and a grill.

A modern reception area with a red bench, a large framed welcome sign, and a TV mounted on the wall.

The Orchard Hotel Ukiah Mendocino County

Ukiah

￥13,212

￥14,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, coffee table, TV, and a door.

A modern office space with a desk, two chairs, a computer, and a decorative plant.

A breakfast bar with cereal and fruit dispensers, a sign reading 'GOOD MORNING,' and a 'FEELIN' FRESH THIS MORNING?' sign.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka by IHG

Eureka

￥24,068

￥27,003 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A table set for dining with a view of the ocean at sunset.

A hotel room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

A building with a stone facade, large windows, and a flat roof with lights.

A large swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery, with a view of a body of water and hills in the background.

The Inn at the Tides

Old Town Bodega Bay

￥37,058

￥42,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a bar area, and a patterned carpet.

A room with a desk, chairs, a lamp, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a brown leather ottoman, and a red carpeted floor.

A row of stationary bikes in a gym with a tiled floor and a television mounted on the wall.

Hampton Inn Union City

Union City

￥16,640

￥18,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Watsonville

￥19,220

￥22,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Northern California

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, hanging light fixtures, and framed artwork on the walls.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

East San Mateo

￥18,581

￥21,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and large windows offering views of greenery.

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating, a waterfall feature, and a restaurant named "GRILLE ONE."

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a glass-enclosed area with plants, and a poolside seating area.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Bayfront

￥23,090

￥26,252 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

A hotel room with a blue wall, a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, large windows with sheer curtains, a blue sofa, and a patterned rug.

A modern reception area with a white reception desk, wooden paneling, and a colorful hexagonal wall design.

Hyatt Place San Carlos

San Carlos

￥18,586

￥21,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, stone walls, and a modern building in the background.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a well-lit liquor display.

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, a wooden side table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A modern hotel kitchen with a buffet area, bar seating, and a large window providing natural light.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Belmont Redwood Shores

San Carlos

￥18,972

￥21,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.

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

A hotel dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A modern waiting area with a flat-screen TV, two sofas, two armchairs, and a yellow ottoman.

Hotel Aura SFO

San Bruno

￥17,697

￥21,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A long dining table set for a meal with a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant airplane. There is a bed, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, and a television.

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Bayfront

￥19,220

￥21,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a fire feature.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Coyote Valley Wyndham Garden', and a parking lot.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including bar stools and chairs, and a visible menu board.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, and a window.

Wyndham Garden Redwood Valley/Ukiah

Redwood Valley

￥15,912

￥18,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, bar stools, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window.

A covered patio area with a wooden pergola, outdoor seating, and a grill.

A modern reception area with a red bench, a large framed welcome sign, and a TV mounted on the wall.

The Orchard Hotel Ukiah Mendocino County

Ukiah

￥13,212

￥14,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a seating area with armchairs.

A Courtyard Marriott hotel with a large entrance, multiple balconies, and palm trees.

A modern lobby with a dark blue patterned carpet, a dark blue sofa with multiple cushions, a glass coffee table, and a reception desk with chairs.

A long, well-lit hallway with a geometric patterned floor, large artwork on the walls, and tall, narrow planters with decorative branches.

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

Newark

￥14,787

￥16,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a bar area, and a patterned carpet.

A room with a desk, chairs, a lamp, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a brown leather ottoman, and a red carpeted floor.

A row of stationary bikes in a gym with a tiled floor and a television mounted on the wall.

Hampton Inn Union City

Union City

￥16,640

￥18,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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4-star beach hotels in Northern California

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

A long dining table set for a meal with a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a distant airplane. There is a bed, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, and a television.

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Bayfront

￥19,220

￥21,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of a city skyline at dusk.

A waterfront pathway lined with white flowers and a building with a modern design.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a pool, and glass walls offering views of the surrounding area.

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, wooden flooring, and a mix of seating areas including bar stools and cushioned chairs.

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

Redwood Shores

￥19,939

￥26,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, fire pits, and large umbrellas.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring a patterned carpet and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and a television screen.

A modern living room with a stone wall fireplace, leather chairs, and a wooden floor.

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

Bayfront

￥19,612

￥22,298 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with large windows, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a counter with a coffee station.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a city view.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, large windows, and a vibrant, illuminated exterior.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Downtown San Francisco

￥38,541

￥45,360 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A wooden deck with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a pond.

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

A modern bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

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

The Quail

Carmel

￥48,278

￥61,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern lobby with sofas, a bar area, and a coffee table.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance, and a corner location.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown

Downtown San Rafael

￥37,282

￥41,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a fireplace, a dining area, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

A large white building with multiple windows and a flag.

A building with a sign that reads "CAFFÈ".

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and elegant decor.

Oceano Hotel and Spa

El Granada

￥48,003

￥53,523 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a bar, and large windows.

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a kitchen area, and a display case with snacks.

A modern hotel bar with a counter displaying pastries and a digital screen in the background.

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf

￥22,252

￥32,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wicker furniture and a bar area.

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

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

New Monterey

￥52,242

￥60,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern house with a large glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a swimming pool.

A sunlit room with large windows, a gray sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.

A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A spacious indoor area with a wooden ceiling, large windows, and a staircase.

Cavallo Point

Sausalito

￥96,541

￥120,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

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Find out more about Northern California

Northern California and its attractions for beach lovers

Northern California boasts a stunning coastline dotted with beautiful beaches and vibrant attractions perfect for families seeking adventure and relaxation. Begin your journey at Point Reyes National Seashore, where you can hike scenic trails and spot elephant seals basking on the shores. Just south, the charming town of Mendocino offers picturesque cliffs and quaint boutiques, with nearby beaches like Big River Beach ideal for swimming and kayaking. Further down the coast, the iconic city of Santa Cruz invites you to explore its famous boardwalk and surf culture; the sandy beaches here are perfect for building sandcastles or catching waves. For those interested in marine life, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a must-see, featuring mesmerizing exhibits that will delight both children and adults alike. Finally, don’t miss the tranquil beauty of Half Moon Bay, where you can enjoy beach bonfires and breathtaking sunsets. Consider basing your stay in coastal towns like Santa Cruz or Monterey, where upscale hotels offer ocean views and easy beach access, ensuring you and your family can spend more time enjoying the surf and sand without the hassle of long commutes. With attentive service and luxurious amenities, you’ll find the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure.

Top Northern California Hotel Reviews

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The Portola Hotel and Spa Monterey Bay is a beautiful hotel. And they accomodated our pet with ease, offering a bed, bowls, and cookie upon arrival. Their pet fee was by far the best in the area. Extremely clean rooms with slider doors to a balcony to let the fresh sea air in. They have an elegant bar with a roaring fire which was a welcomed relaxiation spot after a long day. 10/10 recommend."

Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Itwas great having Valet parking. The staff were helpful in sharing what was near to do and where to go to be safe."

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"I really enjoyed this hotel, highly recommend! The parking is a little to much $100 a night for their parking but they do have a parking garage to even a block from it that wasn’t bad at walking distance!"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Great rooms, very clean. Great value. The buildings feel a bit dated and very remote area that requires car to get anywhere. But overall good experience. Only real gripe was $7 cup of black coffee is rediculous!"

Claremont Resort & Club

Claremont Resort & Club

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, everything was fantastic!"

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