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http://norcalhostels.org/pigeon/ Starting from $23 per night in a 6-bed dorm room or from $54 for a private room. The hostel is located at the cliff at Pigeon Point Lighthouse. The next restaurant is about a 5-10 walk away. You need a car if you are staying here. |
$$$Inn at Maverick’s, 346 Princeton Avenue, Half Moon Bay
http://www.innatmavericks.com/ $199-295. The inn is located close to the inner harbor area. It opens views towards the harbor, the old pier and Maverick’s. The restaurants and shops at the harbor are 5 walking minutes away. |
$$$Cypress Inn, 407 Mirada Road, Half Moon Bay
http://www.cypressinn.com/ Starting at $200. This inn is located above Miramar Beach and comes with a total of 18 rooms that are spread over the main, lighthouse and beach house. All rooms have ocean view and the interior matches the atmosphere of Half Moon Bay (incl. fireplace and jacuzzi). The rate includes breakfast, plus wine and appetizers at night. |
Mission Inn, 2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz
http://www.mission-inn.com/index.htm Starting from $75. The motel is located on Mission Street close to Santa Cruz’s city limit. Restaurants and the scenic West Cliff Drive are in walking distance. |
Ocean Echo Cottages, 401 Johans Beach Drive, Santa Cruz
http://www.oceanecho.com/index.html $90-200. The small cottages (with and without kitchenette) are located above Sunny Cove Beach off the tourist tracks in Santa Cruz/Capitola. Most of them come with a private patio that faces the rough surf. Restaurants are in walking distance. |
Santa Cruz Dream Inn, 175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/dream $219-309 per night. The fancy and modern hotel is located above Cowell’s Beach. Each rooms comes with an ocean view. Restaurants, the scenic West Cliff Drive and the boardwalk are just around the corner. |
Otter Inn, 571 Wave Street, Monterey
http://www.otterinn.com Stay in one of the 33 custom designed rooms just right behind Cannery Row. The rate comes with pastries and coffee in the morning and free parking. From $75 per night/room. |
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Comfort Inn, Ocean Ave & Torres St., Carmel
http://www.carmelcomfortinn.com From $95 per night. The Comfort Inn is definitely the cheapest accommodation in Carmel’s city center. Its innkeepers are very friendly, the interior simple but nice, and all shops and restaurants are in walking distance. |
Colonial Terrace Inn, 13th Street and San Antonio, Carmel
http://www.thecolonialterrace.com/ From $150 per night. The inn is located close to the southern part of the beach. The rooms are split over 7 countrystyle buildings that are surrounded by a beautiful and award-winning garden. Some rooms have ocean view. |
Hyatt Highlands Inn, 120 Highlands Drive, Carmel
http://highlandsinn.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp From $350 per night. The Hyatt is located above the cliffs south of Point Lobos. Most rooms are facing the beautiful shore but view and comfort come with a steep price tag. If this too pricey come here for a drink at Sunset Lounge instead. The bar is open for visitors as well and opens a stunning view over the ocean. |
$$/$$$Glen Oaks Big Sur, HWY 1, Big Sur
http://www.glenoaksbigsur.com/index.html Starting from $155 per night. The Motor Lodge in Big Sur Village is eye candy for design enthusiasts emphasizing stylish interiors. Glen Oaks offers several lodge rooms, river cabins and a 4-room cottage in the redwood forest. Its garden/forest is equipped with open fireplaces perfect for an evening melting s’mores. The perfect place to combine relaxation with Big Sur hikes. |
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$$/$$$FogCatcher Inn, 6400 Moonstone Beach, Cambria
http://www.fogcatcherinn.com/ $135 spring - $250 fall. The inn is located at the mid part of Moonstone Beach, amenities include a heated pool, ocean view and breakfast. |
$$/$$$Estero Inn, 501 Embarcadero, Morro Bay
http://www.esteroinn.com From $159 per night. The classy inn has 8 rooms that all face the Bay. The inn is located directly at the harbor and the rate comes with breakfast and parking. |
$$/$$$SeaCrest Resort, 2441 Price Street, Pismo Beach
http://www.seacrestpismo.com From $135 (low-season)). The resort is located at the town’s entrance and comes with an amazing views over Pismo Beach. It has patios and BBQs that are located on the cliff, a private beach access and many extras such as complimentary fresh baked cookies, iced tea, and coffee. |
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Santa Barbara Hostel, 134 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara
http://www.sbhostel.com/ Private rooms from $65 (low season). Great location just 2 blocks away from the ocean. |
Hyatt Santa Barbara, 1111 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara
http://santabarbara.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html The hotel is located across East Beach and right next to SB Zoo away from the wharfs hustle and bustle. Santa Barbara Trolley connects the Hyatt with the restaurants along the shore and the downtown area. From $150 per night. |
Four Points by Sheraton, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura
http://www.fourpointsventuraharborresort.com From $115 – 150. The hotel is overlooking the scenic harbor and comes with a heated pool, Jacuzzi, spa and tennis courts. Restaurants and bars are in walking distance, as is the ferry to Channel Islands. |
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Hostelling International Santa Monica, 1436 2nd Street, Santa Monica
http://www.hilosangeles.org/reservations.shtml From $79 for a private room/2 guests. The hostel is by far the most affordable accommodation in expensive Santa Monica. It is located close to Third Street Promenade at Ocean Ave and offers dorm rooms but also private rooms for 1-4 guests. |
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Hotel Erwin, 1697 Pacific Avenue, Venice Beach
http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/losangeles/erwin Starting from $179 – 250 (standard room). Half hotel, half gallery and just 1 block away from Venice Beach. Don’t miss the rooftop bar/lounge with city and ocean view! |
Marina del Rey Hotel, 13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey
http://www.pacificahotels.com/marinadelreyhotel From $160 per night. The hotel is located right the northern end of the Marina del Rey yacht harbor. All rooms are facing the marina and the cabana pool is heated all year round. The rate comes with a complimentary WiFi. |
Jamaica Bay Inn, 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey
http://www.pacificahotels.com/jamaicabayinn/hotel Right of Washington Blvd just a stone throw away from Venice Beach is the Jamaice Bay Inn. The hotel has an own beach facing the marina and is close to restaurants in the area. Bike rentals are available. From $199 per night. |
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Anabella Hotel, 1030 W. Katella Avenue, Anaheim
http://www.anabellahotel.com/ From $99 (low season) - $175 (high season). The hotel is at the opposite of the official Disney accommodations and up to 50% cheaper. Its Hispanic style and the lush courtyard are distracting from Disneyland’s hustle and bustle. |
Hotel Indigo, 435 West Katella Avenue, Anaheim
http://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/anaheim/laxex/hoteldetail From $115. The contemporary boutique hotel is located between Disneyland and Anaheim Garden Walk, the local shopping center. The rates comes with free WiFi. |
The Beverly Garland (Holiday Inn), 4222 Vineland Avenue North Hollywood
http://beverlygarland.com $125 – 180. Nice hotel belonging to the Holiday Inn. Located around the corner of Universal Studios with complimentary shuttles to the theme park. The beautiful courtyard is a great place to relax after returning from the studios. |
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Huntington Surf Inn, 720 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach
http://www.huntingtonsurfinn.com/ From $130-180 per night. The Beachfront Inn has contemporary and outlandish rooms. Its located on the PCH on the opposite of the waterfront promenade. |
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The Laguna Beach House, 475 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
https://www.thelagunabeachhouse.com From $159. Located at the northern city limits with awesome views over the cliffs towards Laguna Beach. The inn has a heated pool, whirlpool and sauna and the rate comes with complimentary coffee, cookies, milk, wine hour at night. |
Inn at Laguna Beach, 211 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach
http://www.innatlagunabeach.com/ From $195 per night. This beachy 70 rooms hotel is overlooking the Main Beach and is located at Heisler Park promenade. From the hotel’s roof top deck (for guests only) and the many patios you have an unrestricted view over the ocean. The rate comes with free Internet and parking. |
Casa Laguna Inn & Spa, 2510 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach
http://www.casalaguna.com/index.htm Courtyard room starting at $159 (low season) - $259 (high season). The Mission-styled inn with its ocean view pools is located on HWY 1 but the rooms are not directly facing the street. The rate includes breakfast and a daily wine and cheese reception. |