The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in California. I hope you will like it!
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1 Capri Laguna on the Beach - A Boutique Hotel Laguna Beach, United States
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Located in Laguna Beach, California, just 1 mile from the Laguna Art Museum, this beachfront hotel offers a sparkling year-round pool and a sun terrace complete with loungers. All guest rooms include free Wi-Fi.
Featuring cable TV with extended channels, each comfortably furnished room at Capri Laguna on the Beach A Boutique Hotel includes bathroom amenities and plush bedding. Select rooms boast a balcony with an ocean view.
Taxi transportation assistance and restaurant reservations are offered at Capri Laguna on the Beach. In-room champagne, wine, fresh flower arrangements, chocolates, private massage treatments and rose petals are offered to guests in all rooms.
Heisler Park is 1.5 miles from this hotel. The Laguna Canyon Winery is 5 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around $230.
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2 STAY OPEN Venice Beach Los Angeles, United States
Hotel. Located in Los Angeles and with Venice Beach reachable within 200 metres, STAY OPEN Venice Beach provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. At the hotel each room includes air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with a sea view, a shared bathroom, a TV, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a microwave. STAY OPEN Venice Beach offers a barbecue. Santa Monica Beach is 700 metres from the accommodation, while Marina Del Rey Beach is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 9 km from STAY OPEN Venice Beach. Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $67.
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3 Beach Village at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton San Diego, United States
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Located in Coronado, Beach Village at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton is an exclusive enclave of beach facing cottages and villas located at Coronado Beach. Located within Hotel del Coronado, this resort features luxurious suites and rooms with free WiFi, patios and balconies. San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is 8. 5 km away.
The luxurious guest rooms and suites offer stylish interiors with a fireplace, an HDTV and a marble bathroom with boutique bath products and guest robes. Suites offer plush amenities including a gourmet kitchen, a dining area and a living room. Several select suites also feature outdoor fire pits and soaking tubs.
Guests can begin each morning with a complimentary breakfast in Windsor Cottage overlooking Del Beach.
Beach Village at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton offers ocean-inspired treatments at Spa at The Del. Guests can experience a cutting-edge Beach Spin, Sunrise Yoga or Mermaid Fitness class. Or enjoy a peaceful swim in the secluded pools and hot tubs scattered throughout Beach Village's private grounds.
Petco Park, home of professional baseball’s San Diego Padres, is 8 km away from this resort. San Diego International Airport is 14 km away.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $699.
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4 Montage Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, United States
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Located on the beach, this luxurious Laguna Beach resort features an ocean facing pool and a sun terrace. All rooms feature a deep marble soaking tub. Three restaurants are featured.
Select suites feature plush cream sofas or an ocean view at Montage Laguna Beach. Each luxurious room provides plush bathrobes, free spa toiletries and a dual vanity in the en suite bathroom. Equipped with free Wi-Fi, every room also provides a flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station.
Studio Restaurant features a chef table that can seat twelve in a private dining room. Featuring outdoor dining, The Loft Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Poolside dining and cocktails are featured at Mosaic Bar & Grille. Offering nightly entertainment and cocktails, The Lobby Lounge is also available for guests’ enjoyment.
Spa Montage provides a variety of spa services. Poolside cabanas are offered at Laguna Beach Montage. Boutique shops and art galleries are featured.
Dana Point is 5 miles away from Montage Laguna Beach. Los Angeles International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away and John Wayne Airport is 20 miles away.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $950.
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5 Southern California Beach Club Oceanside, United States
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Southern California Beach Club features a private Pacific Ocean beach and one-bedroom condos with private balconies and kitchenettes. It is less than one mile from California Surf Museum.
One-bedroom condos at the resort offer free Wi-Fi and cable TV. They provide dining areas and seating areas with sofa beds. The kitchenettes include dishwashers, microwaves and refrigerators. Ceiling fans are provided in the bedroom and kitchen.
Southern California Beach Club offers guests a barbecue area. It also has laundry facilities.
The resort is within 7 miles of Carlsbad Strawberry Company and Legoland California. It is 11 miles from Sky’s the Limit Ballooning Adventures and is 13 miles from San Diego Botanic Garden.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $169.
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6 Malibu Beach Inn Malibu, United States
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Featuring a soothing luxury spa and rooms with private balconies overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean, Malibu Beach Inn lies 10 miles outside downtown Malibu. Free WiFi is available.
The Malibu Beach Inn offers all-oceanfront rooms with contemporary wood furnishings and a hand-picked selection of wines. The digital entertainment center features music, games and a flat-screen TV with extended cable channels.
The Malibu’s Carbon Beach Club serves coastal cuisine indoors and on a beachfront terrace. The restaurant’s specialty seafood and meat dishes contain fresh produce from local growers.
Malibu Beach Inn guests have direct access to the private beach. Veronica's Skin and Body Care Spa offers offers a menu of exotic massages and treatments that can also be performed in guests’ rooms.
Malibu Beach Inn is 2 minutes' walk from the Malibu Pier and 12 miles from downtown Santa Monica.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $650.
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7 Shutters On The Beach Los Angeles, United States
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Located directly on the beach, this Santa Monica, California resort features 2 oceanfront restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and a spa. Each elegant room provides a spacious spa bath.
Providing luxury white linens, every room offers plush bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries at Shutters On The Beach. Styled in hardwood floors with a refined Tibetan rug, each room provides an iPod docking station and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. An in-room library is offered. Select rooms offer a balcony.
Boasting a panoramic ocean view and an oversized elegant white fireplace, One Pico offers seasonal cuisine on intimate tables with blue plush chairs. The beachfront café, Coast offers a casual atmosphere with a bar and lite bites. Featuring a heated terrace with an ocean view, the Living Room features afternoon tea, cocktails and a full menu of freshly prepared morsels.
A poolside outdoor hot tub is offered. Valet parking is provided. A gift shop is also available at Sutter On the Beach Santa Monica.
Santa Monica Pier is just 5 minutes’ walk down the beach. Los Angeles International Airport is 9 miles away from Shutters On The Beach.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $695.
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8 Beach House Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay, United States
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This beachfront hotel in Half Moon Bay overlooks Pillar Point Harbor. The all-suite hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free fitness center, in-room spa services and free Wi-Fi.
Beach House Half Moon Bay features a separate bedroom and living area in each spacious suite. Guests can enjoy in-suite microwaves and refrigerators. Patios or balconies are also included.
A continental breakfast is served daily at the Half Moon Bay Beach House. A free wine reception is offered on Friday and Saturday evenings
San Francisco is 25 miles from the Beach House in Half Moon Bay. The Half Moon Bay State Beach is a 5-minute drive from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $275.
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9 Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa Huntington Beach, United States
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Adjacent to the beach, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa offers surf and paddle boarding lessons. Two outdoor pools and spa services are available for guests. Several dining options are provided on site.
A flat-screen satellite TV with pay-per-view channels is included in each air-conditioned room at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. Each guest room includes a patio or a balcony.
Showcasing views of the Pacific Ocean, WATERTABLE features a gorgeous dining space that offers a Gastro Pantry and Bar with breakfast by day and cocktails by night. Featuring fish tacos and beach-inspired cocktails, Pete’s Sunset Grille is open every day for lunch and dinner. Located right across from lifeguard station 15, Tower 15 Pizzeria offers pizza, salads and sandwiches.
Guests can work out in the on-site fitness centre or relax at the spa with a massage or facial. A games room, a playground and a children’s pool with waterslides are located on site. Bike hires are available.
Meadowlark Golf Course is 12 km away from this resort. Disneyland is 35 km away. A seasonal shuttle to the theme park is available. Los Angeles International Airport is 44 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $301.
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10 Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort, an IHG Hotel Huntington Beach, United States
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Steps from the Pacific Ocean, entertainment and the vibrant beach-side nightlife of Huntington Beach, this updated boutique full-service hotel offers state-of-the-art amenities, including a modern fitness centre and an on-site bar and restaurant.
All guest rooms at Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel feature a flat-screen TV, a work desk with an ergonomic chair, guest robes and a yoga mat.
Guests can enjoy a menu of Latin American and Asian flavors at Pacific Hideaway, which offers culinary and design inspiration from global surf destinations around the Pacific Rim.
Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel offers a variety of modern amenities and facilities. Enjoy the fitness centre, complete with a yoga studio and a 40 foot rock-climbing wall. Relax by one of the outdoor fire pits. Allow the concierge staff to arrange activities or bicycle rentals.
Located at the famous intersection of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway, Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel is seconds from a variety of attractions and activities. Take advantage of nearby shopping, gourmet restaurants and endless beach and water activities. John Wayne Airport is 22 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $269.
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11 Ocean Palms Beach Resort Carlsbad, United States
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Fire pits and barbecue facilities are available at this family-friendly Carlsbad hotel. Rooms all feature a fully equipped kitchen. LEGO Land is 4 miles from the property.
A seating area with cable TV is available in all rooms at the Ocean Palms Beach Resort. A separate dining area, free toiletries, and an iPod docking station are all included.
A heated outdoor pool, hot tub, and picnic area are all available for guest enjoyment at the Resort Ocean Palms Beach. A gift/snack shop and laundry facilities are on site for guest convenience.
Free Danishes, biscuits, fruit, and coffee are offered in the lobby for guests.
Sea World is 40 minutes’ drive from the hotel. San Diego International Airport is 45 minutes' drive away.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $189.
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12 Shoreline Inn...on the beach Cayucos, United States
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Located on the beach, the hotel rooms include cable TV. Hearst Castle is 40 minutes ‘drive away.
A small fridge and coffee-making facilities are included in all rooms at Shoreline Inn… on the beach. Most rooms feature sweeping ocean views and either offer a private patio or a balcony.
Picnic and barbecue areas are available at the Shoreline Inn. A beach shower is also on site.
Big Sur is 1 hours’ drive from the hotel. Various local wineries are within 20 miles of the property.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $174.
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13 Beach House Inn & Suites Pismo Beach, United States
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Located in downtown Pismo Beach, this hotel provides a private balcony with an ocean view and a kitchenette in all rooms except one. Free beach-side covered parking is provided.
Free Wi-Fi is included in all rooms at the Beach House Inn and Suites. A spacious seating area with a flat-screen TV and a DVD player are also offered in each guest room.
Located off highway 101, area restaurants are within walking distance of the Beach House Inn and Suites Pismo Beach and various outdoor sporting activities such as hiking, surfing, fishing, and biking are available from the property.
The Pismo Beach Pier is 5 minute’ walk from Beach House Inn & Suites. Pismo Beach State Beach is 1 minute' walk away.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $160.
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14 Beach Terrace Carlsbad, United States
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Placed directly on the beach in Carlsbad, California, within walking distance of dining and shopping, this hotel offers contemporary guestrooms with free wireless internet access and a free continental breakfast.
Beach Terrace features an outdoor pool and a hot tub overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guests can lounge on a chair near the pool or spend the day surfing at the beach.
All guestrooms at the Beach Terrace boast amenities such as 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. Guests will also enjoy high thread-count sheets and mini-refrigerators. In-room spa services such as massages and facials are available.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $249.
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15 Huntley Santa Monica Beach Los Angeles, United States
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Located less than 5 minutes’ walk to 3rd Street Promenade and the Santa Monica State Beach path, this Santa Monica modern beach-side luxury hotel features a restaurant, bar, and lounge. Select rooms provide ocean views.
Styled in white linens, each modern room provides a flat-screen TV, plush bathrobes, slippers and spa toiletries at Huntley Santa Monica Beach. Select rooms feature a spa bath.
Featuring a rooftop view of the ocean and coastline, The Penthouse restaurant, bar and lounge is styled in elegant white drapes, lavish white chairs and white on white linens. Dinner is served daily and brunch is served on the weekend. A happy hour menu is offered Monday-Friday at the Huntley.
A 24-hour reception, concierge and room services are provided for guests at the Huntley. Dry cleaning, shoe shine, and airport transfers are also offered.
Venice Beach is 10 minutes’ drive away from the Huntley Santa Monica Beach. Hollywood, California is just 12 miles away from Huntley Santa Monica Beach.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $331.
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16 SeaVenture Beach Hotel Pismo Beach, United States
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Just 10 minutes’ walk to Downtown Pismo Beach, SeaVenture Beach Hotel offers guests relaxation and convenience. An on site restaurant and a spa are available. Select rooms feature a private terrace with a hot tub.
A seating area with a fireplace and a TV with cable channels are offered in each beach-chic guest room. Free WiFi is provided and a mini-bar and a coffee machine are available.
A 24-hour reception and laundry services are available for guest convenience. Guests can hire bicycles on the property to explore the surrounding area.
The on-site restaurant at SeaVenture features a seasonal menu. Items are prepared with locally farmed vegetables, premium meats, and fresh fish and seafood. All desserts are made in-house from scratch and room service is available. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday, and with limited brunch hours on Sunday.
Pismo Beach Winery is 5 minutes’ drive from the resort. Pismo Lake Ecological Reserve is 2.4 km away.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $152.
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17 Tamarack Beach Hotel Carlsbad, United States
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Offering a hot tub and a fitness centre, Tamarack Beach Hotel is set in Carlsbad in the California Region. There is a restaurant and guests can have fun at the games room.
Each air-conditioned room at this hotel comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer.
There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
You can play table tennis and billiards at this hotel. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 49 km from the property.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $170.
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18 The Oceanfront Hotel on MiramarBeach HMB Half Moon Bay, United States
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This picturesque Half Moon Bay hotel - The Oceanfront Hotel - features stunning oceanfront views. European buffet breakfast is served daily with coffee & tea service all day for guests. Free WiFi and binoculars are included in all rooms.
Featuring a balcony overlooking the ocean, each room provides a fireplace and a flat-screen cable TV with a DVD player. Styled in tasteful light coloured linens, all rooms include a Tempur-Pedic bed.
Stanford University, Apple and Google Headquarters are within 35 minutes' drive away. San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf is 45 minutes' drive from Landis Shores.
Beachfront access and a business centre is also offered at Half Moon Bay The Oceanfront Hotel on MiramarBeach HMB.
San Francisco International Airport is 30 minutes' drive away. The popular Sam’s Cowder House is within 5 minutes’ drive of The Oceanfront Hotel on MiramarBeach HMB. Half Moon Bay Brewing Company is 1 km away. The historic landmark, Miramar Beach Restaurant is adjacent to The Oceanfront Hotel on MiramarBeach HMB.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $359.
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19 Newport Beach Hotel Newport Beach, United States
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Located 5 minutes’ walk from the historic Newport Pier, this charming hotel is only steps from the beach and restaurants. It offers an on-site bar and serves a continental breakfast every morning.
Newport Beach Hotel features a flat-screen TV in every guest room. Rooms also feature hardwood floors and free Wi-Fi.
The hotel lobby lounge offers assorted soft drinks, beer, red and white wine and champagne.
Guests have free use of bicycles at Newport Beach Hotel. Free use of beach towels, chairs, umbrellas and sand toys is also provided. Surf lessons are offered in the surrounding area.
Disneyland and Angel Stadium of Anaheim are within 25 minutes’ drive away from this hotel. The Anaheim Convention Center is 18 miles away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $198.
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20 The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel Huntington Beach, United States
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The Waterfront Beach Resort is a Mediterranean-Italian inspired resort in Southern California is just across the street to Huntington Beach. The coastal resort boasts an outdoor pool with water slides, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop bar.
Room offer a 42-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, and small fridge. The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel rooms are styled in warm colors with dark wood furniture. An in-room safe and coffee and tea are replenished daily. Select rooms offer a coastline or Pacific Ocean view.
Cabanas and fire pits are available near the pool for an additional fee.
Surf Hero Market offers made-to-order sandwiches. Live entertainment is available on the weekends. Guests can grab a cocktail and enjoy ocean views from the Twin Dolphin Tower rooftop at Offshore 9. The Dock Bar offers a casual bar atmosphere for cocktails and dining.
Disneyland is only a 30-minute drive from this Hilton Hotel. University of California, Irvine is 20 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $262.
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21 Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection Pismo Beach, United States
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Facing the beachfront, Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection offers 4-star accommodation in Pismo Beach and has free bikes, fitness centre and shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Private parking is available on site.
The hotel offers a terrace. Guests at Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pismo Beach, like fishing and cycling.
Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar.
Pismo State Beach is 80 metres from the accommodation, while Shelter Cove Beach is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, 12 km from Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, Autograph Collection.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $195.
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22 Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas Encinitas, United States
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Set in Encinitas and with South Ponto Beach reachable within 500 metres, Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas offers concierge services, allergy-free rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star resort offers an ATM. Private parking is available on site.
The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The rooms come with a kettle, while some rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature sea views. At Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.
A à la carte, American or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Activities such as hiking, snorkelling, cycling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront.
Grandview Surf Beach is 1 km from Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, while Leucadia State Beach is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is McClellan-Palomar Airport, 9 km from the resort.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around $581.
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23 Hotel Erwin Venice Beach Los Angeles, United States
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Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and down the street from the Venice Beach Boardwalk, this hotel offers comfortable guestrooms with complimentary WiFi. An open-air rooftop lounge overlooking Venice Beach and the Pacific Ocean is available to guests, as well as an on-site restaurant.
Rooms at the Hotel Erwin include 49" flat-screen HDTVs, iPod docking stations, work desks, and coffee and tea making facilities. Many rooms have balconies with ocean views and separate seating areas.
There is also a bike-hire available on-site. Other amenities available at the hotel include the on-site restaurant and the open-air rooftop lounge where guests can relax and have a drink.
Venice Way Pizza is open daily for lunch and dinner. The High Rooftop Lounge is the only rooftop bar in Venice.
Hotel Erwin is near the Venice Beach boardwalk, bicycle paths and rollerblading areas. Santa Monica and Marina del Rey are less than 2 kilometres away. Restaurants, museums, art galleries and shopping are also just minutes away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around $359.
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24 Crowne Plaza Hotel Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel Ventura, United States
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Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Crowne Plaza Hotel Ventura Beach offers a heated outdoor pool and a restaurant. You can relax on the furnished terrace complete with a fire pit and ocean views.
A balcony with ocean views is featured in each air-conditioned guest room. A flat-screen TV with cable offers entertainment. A calming aromatherapy kit is provided.
At Crowne Plaza Hotel Ventura Beach you will find a fitness centre. If you prefer to exercise outdoors, you can jog along the 12.8 km long boardwalk.
NOM Tequila Grill, located within the hotel, offers outdoor seating and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can order meals & drinks from Aqua Beachfront Bar and dine poolside.
Los Angeles International Airport is 90 km from this hotel. Seaside Wilderness Park is 2.2 km away.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around $188.
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25 Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach Cambria, United States
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Located 4.8 km from Cambria town centre, Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach is a beachfront hotel features an outdoor heated pool. It offers spacious rooms equipped with free WiFi. A gift shop is located on-site.
All guest rooms offer an in-room fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and an en suite bathroom with bathrobes. Select rooms offer jetted tubs.
A 24-hour reception is offered to guests of Cambria Fireside Inn. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is located on-site. Vending machines with drinks are available.
Harmony Cellars Winery is 12 km away. Hearst Castle is 10 minutes’ drive from Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach. Piedras Blancas Lighthouse is 18 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around $159.
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26 Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel Los Angeles, United States
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Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Park Amusement Park, this beachfront hotel is 14 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. It features a large oceanfront pool.
The contemporary guest rooms at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel are furnished with a flat-screen TV and carpeted floors. Guests can relax on the small step-out balcony with a drink from the minibar. Room service is available 7 days a week.
Located at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Blue Streak Restaurant and For Five Coffee Roasters offers contemporary California cuisine prepared with only the freshest farm-grown ingredients.
Guests can relax in the hotel’s 4th floor elevated pool, which offers remarkable views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Pier. Guests can soak up the sun or relax and unwind at the hotel’s pool deck which includes 13 campfire-inspired fire pits with premier oceanfront views. Personal trainers are offered at the hotel.
The hotel features an expansive fitness center, indoor and outdoor meeting and event spaces, and immediate proximity to Santa Monica's iconic attractions.
Venice Beach is 2 miles from Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Los Angeles International Airport is 15 minutes' drive from the property.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around $348.
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27 Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge Carlsbad, United States
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Across the street from Tamarack State beach and a short drive from LEGOLAND California theme park, this Carlsbad, California hotel serves a daily free continental breakfast. Guests can relax in the outdoor pool and hot tub.
Every room at the Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge features an in-room coffee maker, a cable TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
Guests of Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge can sit on the sundeck on a comfortable lounge chair and enjoy the views of the Pacific Ocean.
A variety of golf courses are only minutes from this hotel. Several restaurants and shops are also within walking distance of Best Western Plus Beach View Lodge.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around $152.
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28 Ocean Beach Hotel San Diego, United States
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Located directly on Ocean Beach, this San Diego hotel offers 100% non-smoking guest rooms and free WiFi. The hotel is 3.2 km away from SeaWorld San Diego.
A TV with cable channels, a microwave, and a refrigerator are included in each guest room at Ocean Beach Hotel. An en suite bathroom with free toiletries is also provided. Select rooms offer ocean views.
At Ocean Beach Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Other facilities offered include luggage storage and a laundry. Shopping, dining and beach activities are located within walking distance.
San Diego International Airport is 5 km away. Cabrillo National Monument is 17 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around $182.
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29 Ocean View Hotel Los Angeles, United States
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Offering beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Pier, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of the beach. Bicycle rentals and free Wi-Fi are available.
The decorative rooms of the Ocean View Hotel are equipped with cable TV, a coffee maker and ironing facilities. Deluxe rooms feature a private balcony and a mini-refrigerator.
Guided tours of the area are available through the Ocean View. A business center, 24-hour front desk and on-site laundry facilities are also available.
The Hotel Ocean View is less than a half mile from the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium. Magicopolis is a 7-minute walk away.
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Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around $285.
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30 Venice on the Beach Hotel Los Angeles, United States
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This oceanfront hotel features Pacific Ocean views and a sun terrace. Just 2 minutes' walk from Venice Beach Rentals, Venice on the Beach Hotel offers contemporary rooms with free Wi-Fi.
The uniquely decorated guest rooms are furnished with a flat-screen cable TV and a refrigerator. Rooms with ocean views are available.
Venice Beach Hotel is 4 minutes' walk from the Venice Fishing Pier and 4.8 km from Santa Monica Pier. It is within a 20 minutes' drive of Los Angeles International Airport.
Guest review score 7.7,
rooms from around $242.
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31 Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel Los Angeles, United States
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Located on Ocean Avenue Strip, just 4 minutes' walk from Santa Monica Pier and Tongva Park, this hotel features 1950s California beach vintage-style architecture. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.
A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each air-conditioned room at Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Guest rooms include a work desk, a refrigerator, a clock radio and ironing facilities. Select rooms offer ocean or mountain views. Private bathrooms come with a hairdryer.
Free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are served all day in the lobby to guests of Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel. Beach mats are available. A computer for guest use is available.
The Venice Beach Boardwalk is 8 minutes’ drive from the property. Los Angeles International Airport is 24 km from Ocean Lodge Santa Monica Beach Hotel.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around $319.
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32 Cabrillo Inn at the Beach Santa Barbara, United States
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Located directly across from the beach, this Santa Barbara hotel offers a heated outdoor pool and free WiFi. The Zoological Gardens are a short walk away.
Featuring cable TV, each en suite room at the Cabrillo Inn at the Beach is equipped with a fridge. Comfortably furnished in a tropical-style decor, most rooms include a seating area.
Offering a variety of shops and restaurants, the historic Stearns Wharf is a 3-minute drive from this hotel. Old Mission Santa Barbara, the Botanical Gardens and the History Museum are 5.6 km away.
Guest review score 7.4,
rooms from around $99.
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33 Surfer Beach Hotel San Diego, United States
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Located on the beach and only 10 minutes drive from attractions such as SeaWorld and the San Diego Zoo, this hotel offers comfortable guestrooms and is right on the Pacific Beach boardwalk facing the Pacific Ocean.
Surfer Beach Hotel features a heated outdoor pool as well as an activity desk, complete with a knowledgeable staff. Guests will also enjoy the free coffee, tea or hot chocolate service available anytime in the lobby.
The guestrooms at the Surfer Beach boast amenities such as flat-screen TVs and refrigerators. Most rooms offer balconies with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
World Famous, located next to this hotel, serves contemporary regional cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, World Famous offers an ideal beachfront setting.
Guest review score 7.4,
rooms from around $169.
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34 Balboa Inn, On The Beach At Newport Newport Beach, United States
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A short walk from the Balboa Pier, this Newport Beach hotel offers a daily continental breakfast, on-site dining, an outdoor hot tub and a sun terrace showcasing views of the Pacific Ocean.
Offering comfortable and relaxing accommodations since 1929, each room at the Balboa Inn, On The Beach At Newport is equipped with cable TV, plush furnishing, a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. The en suite rooms are decorated in neutral creams and rich wood accents.
Located at the Balboa Inn, On The Beach At Newport, The Siena Italian Restaurant serves Northern Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Its menu features specialties such as chicken marsala, fillet mignon and fresh fish.
The hotel offers bicycle rentals for those who want to take advantage of the Newport Balboa Bike Trail located a short walk from the inn. A variety of restaurants and shops are a 5-minute walk away.
Guest review score 7.1,
rooms from around $237.
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35 Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton Oxnard, United States
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Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, 5 miles from downtown Oxnard, California, this all-suite resort features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and beach access. It has spacious suites with 2 full bathrooms.
A flat-screen TV is featured in each room at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton. All 2-room suites include a living room with sofa bed, 2 bathrooms and a dining area with a microwave and refrigerator.
Free access to the outdoor pool, hot tub and business centre is provided to all guests of the Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton. A state-of-the-art gym and on-site tennis court are available for recreation.
A cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning and Coastal Grill Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. There is a full bar menu in the evening.
Seabee Golf Course and Oxnard Airport are within 8 minutes' drive.
Guest review score 7.1,
rooms from around $187.
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36 AIR Venice on the Beach Los Angeles, United States
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Located on the famous Oceanfront Walk, these historic hotel rooms boast beautiful views of Venice Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Free WiFi is available in all areas.
A flat-screen TV is included in each bright room at AIR Venice on the Beach. Hardwood floors and a coffee maker are also included. This property does not have air conditioning but guests can enjoy the ocean breeze.
Guests of this lively beachfront property can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities or simply just relax and take in the sights along the Venice Beach Boardwalk. Laundry services and bicycle rentals are available upon request. Weekend concierge service is also available.
Downtown Santa Monica is less than 2.5 miles from Venice AIR on the Beach. The world famous Hollywood Boulevard is 16 miles away.
Guest review score 6.9,
rooms from around $231.
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37 Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe South Lake Tahoe, United States
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Located beachfront on Lake Tahoe, Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe features a marina, 2 restaurants and free WiFi. A fireplace is offered in each warmly-decorated guest room. Parking is available.
A balcony or terrace is included in each guest room. A TV with cable channels is available, as well as a coffee machine. The en suite bathroom offers a hairdryer and free toiletries.
The Boathouse on the Pier and Sidelines are open for dinner and cocktails seasonally. During the summer, the Tiki Bar offers a beachfront bar, cabana and lounge chair rentals and beach concessions.
A heated outdoor pool is available for guest relaxation.
Harvey's Lake Tahoe, Harrah's, Mont Bleu, and Hard Rock Casino are all located 3.2 km away.
A seasonal heated outdoor pool is available for guest relaxation. Ski lockers are available for rental.
Sidelines serves lunch and dinner seasonally.
Parking is included with Resort Fee.
Guest review score 6.8,
rooms from around $179.
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38 Pacific Edge Hotel on Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, United States
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Experience stunning views of the Pacific Ocean along with pristine beaches at this charming beachfront hotel. Situated directly on the beach, the hotel offers 2 heated pools and is 1.18 km from Heisler Park.
Rooms at the Pacific Edge Hotel offer free WiFi and air-conditioning. Refrigerators and microwaves are also available upon request.
The property offers free lounge chairs and beach towels for the pool. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, The Deck, and the fitness centre as well. There is also a computer station compatible with Mac and PC platforms. The Laguna Beach seasonal trolley can get guests around town for free.
The Top of the World is 3.7 km away, while Aliso Beach County Park is 5.8 km away. The closest airport is John Wayne Airport, which is 25.9 km away from the property.
Guest review score 6.4,
rooms from around $128.
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39 Strawhouse Resorts Big Bar, United States
Resort. Situated in Big Bar, 10 km from Helena, Strawhouse Resorts features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With water sports facilities, the property also has a private beach area, as well as barbecue facilities. The accommodation provides room service and free WiFi. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a bath and a hairdryer, rooms at the resort also feature a mountain view. At Strawhouse Resorts the rooms include bed linen and towels. A à la carte, American or vegetarian breakfast is available each morning at the property. Activities such as hiking, fishing, snorkelling can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Del Loma is 15 km from the accommodation, while Junction City is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Redding Municipal Airport, 115 km from Strawhouse Resorts. Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $152.
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40 Villa Mara Carmel Carmel, United States
Hotel. Set in Carmel, 90 metres from Carmel Beach, Villa Mara Carmel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 500 metres from Carmel River State Beach and around 1.4 km from Carmel Mission. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, the units at Villa Mara Carmel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at Villa Mara Carmel can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Carmel, like cycling. Point Lobos State Reserve is 5.9 km from Villa Mara Carmel, while Presidio of Monterey Museum is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Monterey Regional Airport, 12 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $434.
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41 Avila Lighthouse Suites Avila Beach, United States
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Situated on Avila beach, Avila Lighthouse Suites features oceanfront views from the outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. Both the Avila Beach Golf Course and the Avila Beach Sea Life Center are less than 1 km away.
Select rooms feature panoramic ocean views at Avila Lighthouse Suites. Styled in modern furnishings and beach accents, every room includes a seating area, free Wi-Fi, an en suite bathroom and an iPod docking station.
A free continental breakfast is provided for guests. After a day outdoors, guests can enjoy a spa onsite. The Bob Jones Hiking & Bike trail head is nearby and easily accessible.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away. Pismo Dunes State Park is less than 32 km away from Avila Lighthouse Suites.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $249.
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42 Cambria Shores Inn Cambria, United States
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Located in Cambria, within 90 metres of Moonstone Beach and 50 km of Paso Robles Event Center, Cambria Shores Inn provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property is allergy-free and is situated 300 metres from Cambria Rock.
Guest rooms at the hotel include a flat-screen TV with cable channels, DVD player, and a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Cambria Shores Inn each room has bed linen and towels.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast.
Cambria Shores Inn also provides a business centre and guests can use the fax machine and photocopier at the hotel.
Popular points of interest near Cambria Shores Inn include Happy Hill, Leimert and West Village. The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, 62 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $149.
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43 Inn at the Cove Pismo Beach, United States
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Offering rooms with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and free WiFi access, the Inn at the Cove features an on-site heated pool and hot tub. Pismo Beach Pier and city centre are 3.2 km away. A complimentary continental breakfast is served every day.
A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured in all the guestrooms. A coffee machine, and a refrigerator are included in every guest room. Most rooms offer views of either the ocean or swimming pool.
Waffles, pastries, and muffins are provided as part of a complimentary continental breakfast each morning at the Inn at the Cove. In-room spa and massage services are available.
Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve and State Beach is 12 minutes’ drive from the Inn at the Cove. The Edna Valley wine region is less than 16 km away. Cal Poly State University is 15 minutes’ drive from Inn at the Cove.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $159.
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44 Pavilion Hotel Avalon, United States
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Located on Catalina Island, this beachside hotel features landscaped tropical gardens and a lounge with cabana seats and fire pits. All rooms include free WiFi and food and beverage credit at the Descanso Beach Club.
Styled in blue accents, each room features plush white linens and modern wood furnishings. Each room provides a flat-screen TV with a DVD and a Blu-ray Player. Free iPad rentals are provided based on availability. Select rooms offer patio seating.
Catalina Grand Casino is 5 minutes’ walk away from the property. Pointe Catalina Island Golf Club is 5 minutes’ drive away. Free luggage service from the Avalon boat dock to guest rooms is provided by Pavilion Hotel.
Guest review score 9.1
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45 Pacific Terrace Hotel San Diego, United States
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Featuring a beachfront outdoor pool and hot tub, this San Diego, California beach resort is located on Pacific Beach Park. Ocean views are featured in select island-inspired rooms.
Styled in elegant dark wood furnishings, each luxurious room provides terrycloth bathrobes and free toiletries in the en suite bathroom at Pacific Terrace Hotel. Tasteful tropical linens are featured.
Concierge services help book dinner reservations nearby. Conveniently, the San Diego Pacific Terrace Hotel offers charge back to the room services
Gated underground parking and a gift shop is offered. A modern and spacious fitness centre is available for guests.
Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center is 4 miles away. Gaslamp Quarter and the San Diego Zoo are within 20 minutes’ drive of Pacific Terrace Hotel.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $370.
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46 Tower 23 Hotel San Diego, United States
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Combining minimalist design with sleek sophistication, Tower 23 Hotel is just 2 minutes' walk from Pacific Beach Pier and the boardwalk. Numerous beach bars and restaurants are in the surrounding neighbourhood.
Tower 23 Hotel features exceptional accommodations furnished with flat-screen TVs and luxurious goose-down duvets.
Guests at Tower 23 are surrounded by a large variety of activities. Surfing, fishing, golfing and whale watching tours are just some of the leisure opportunities offered in the surrounding area. SeaWorld San Diego is 15 minutes' drive from the property.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $299.
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47 Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort Tahoe Vista, United States
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Located on a 275 foot private beach area, this Tahoe resort features panoramic lake views. Hot tubs and water sports are located onsite.
Featuring a lake view, each suite provides a fully equipped kitchen, a flat-screen cable TV and an en suite bathroom at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort. Coffee-making facilities are also provided.
Barbecue facilities and fire pits are featured throughout. In the summer, an ice cream shop is featured at Tahoe Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort. Kayaks and paddle boards are available for guest use.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is 15 miles away. Reno-Tahoe International Airport is 40 miles away from Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $198.
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48 Ocean Park Inn San Diego, United States
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With an ideal location just steps from the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Park Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Guests can relax in the year around outdoor pool and hot tub. Historic oceanfront amusement park Belmont Park is 5 minutes’ drive away.
Offering free WiFi, each air-conditioned room at the property includes a flat-screen LCD TV, a fridge and a coffee machine.
The seaside village of La Jolla is 12 minutes’ drive away. San Diego International Airport is 16 km away. Crystal Pier is 4 minutes’ walk from Ocean Park Inn.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $233.
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49 SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm Little River, United States
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Located in Little River, 500 metres from Van Damme Beach, SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is set 4. 4 km from Highlight Gallery.
At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm offers certain rooms that include a safety deposit box, and each room comes with a private bathroom with a shower and bathrobes. At the accommodation each room is equipped with a seating area.
Guests at SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm can enjoy a à la carte breakfast.
The hotel offers a sun terrace. Guests at SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm will be able to enjoy activities in and around Little River, like hiking and cycling.
Guests can make sightseeing and ticketing arrangements at the tour desk, or conduct business at the business centre.
Temple of Kwan Tai is 4.5 km from the accommodation, while Mendocino Art Center is 4.7 km away. The nearest airport is Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, 144 km from SCP Mendocino Inn and Farm.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $173.
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50 Sea Horse Resort San Clemente, United States
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Less than a 5-minute walk from the San Clemente Beach and the San Clemente Pier, this property offers free in-room WiFi.
Each of the bright suites at the Sea Horse Resort has a flat-screen TV equipped with cable and the HBO channel. They are furnished with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker.
Select suites include a full kitchen with stove top, refrigerator, and microwave.
San Onofre State Beach is a 10-minute drive from the San Clemente Sea Horse Resort Hotel. Santa Anna, California is 30 miles away.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $179.
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