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 Central Coast California. I hope you will like it!
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1 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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2 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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3 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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4 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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5 Beachside Inn Santa Barbara, United States
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Located across the street from the Santa Barbara Harbor and a 5 minutes' walk from the beach, this hotel offers a year-round heated outdoor pool and complimentary parking. Free WiFi is included in all guest rooms and common areas of the hotel.
Featuring park, harbor or pool views, each room at the Beachside Inn is equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, as well as a seating area and a refrigerator and cable TV with premium channels.
A 24-hour reception is offered at the Beachside Inn. Fax and photocopying services, as well as a business centre, are available for added convenience.
University of California Santa Barbara is 10.5 miles from the hotel. Established in 1786, guests can tour the Santa Barbara Mission 3 miles away.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around $256.
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6 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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7 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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8 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 7.3,
rooms from around $168.
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9 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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10 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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11 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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12 White Water Cambria, United States
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Located along the north end of Moonstone Beach Boardwalk and just 1 minutes' walk to the beach, this oceanfront Cambria hotel offers guest rooms with free WiFi and serves a daily continental breakfast. Moonstone Beach Park is less than 1.6 km away.
A seating area and a cable TV are provided in each room at White Water. A gas fireplace and partial ocean or mountain views are also featured. Select rooms offer a spa bath.
In the morning, coffee and croissants are delivered to the room.
Hearst Castle is 10 minutes’ drive away. Paso Robles is 45 minutes’ drive away from White Water.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around $169.
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13 Harbor View Inn Santa Barbara, United States
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Offering an outdoor pool and hot tub, this Santa Barbara hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Stearn’s Wharf. Guests can enjoy a full service spa experience at Spa Beaumontia, located on-site. Guest rooms feature free WiFi.
The modern rooms at Harbor View Inn include an HDTV with film channels and a minibar. Guest robes, a safety deposit box and a work desk are also provided.
A fitness center with elliptical machines and stationary bikes is available for guests of Harbor View Inn. A 24-hour business center and concierge services are featured for maximum convenience. A gift shop is also located at the hotel.
East Beach is 5 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Santa Barbara Mission and Arroyo Burro Beach County Park are both 10 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around $432.
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14 Moonstone Landing Cambria, United States
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Located just outside of Big Sur and 11 km from Hearst Castle, Moonstone Landing is an oceanfront property that serves a grab and go breakfast. All guest rooms feature free WiFi.
All guest rooms offer a full or partial ocean view. Guest rooms include a flat screen TV, a seating area, a gas fireplace, a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee machine. Oceanfront rooms include binoculars and bathrobes. Select rooms offer a spa bath, a patio, or balcony.
Guests can relax in the hot tub and outdoor patio area. The beach is located across the street from the Moonstone Landing.
San Luis Obispo County wineries are 15 minutes’ drive away from Moonstone Landing. The Fiscalini Hiking Ranch is 3.2 km from the property. Nitt Witt Ridge is just 2.4 km away.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around $125.
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15 SeaCrest Oceanfront Hotel Pismo Beach, United States
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Located along 5 acres of Pismo Beach sands, this oceanfront hotel features a pool and 3 hot tubs with views over the water. Free Wi-Fi and a continental breakfast are also available.
A flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station are found in each bright, elegant room of The Seacrest Oceanfront Hotel. A microwave, fridge and coffee maker are also included.
Guests of The Seacrest can relax on the rooftop terrace, 4 stories above the ocean. Beautiful patios with fire pits are also provided.
Local wine and beer can be delivered to guests’ rooms throughout the day. Barbeque grills are also open for guest use.
Pismo Beach Golf Course is 4 minutes' drive from the hotel. Edna Valley Vineyard is less than 7.5 miles away.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around $149.
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16 Shore Cliff Hotel Pismo Beach, United States
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Situated on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Shore Cliff Hotel offers spacious guest rooms with free WiFi and panoramic views. It boasts a heated outdoor oceanfront pool, and a hot tub. Pismo Beach town centre is 1. 6 km away.
A flat-screen cable satellite TV with extended sports and film channels and an iPod docking station are offered in each comfortably furnished guest room. All of the air-conditioned rooms include a desk and seating area, a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee machine supplied with gourmet coffee.
A 24-hour reception greets guests of Shore Cliff Hotel. Traditional clay tennis courts are available on site. Guests have access to a business centre featuring fax and photocopying services.
A daily continental breakfast is offered to guests of Shore Cliff Hotel. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are available.
Guests of this hotel can enjoy shopping at Pismo Beach Premium Outlets, just 5 minutes’ drive away. Paso Robles, home to numerous Central California wineries, is 66 km away. Hearst Castle is 93 km north of Shore Cliff Hotel.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $149.
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17 The Cliffs Hotel and Spa Pismo Beach, United States
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The Cliffs Hotel and Spa is located on a cliff overlooking Shell Beach. The hotel offers a full-service spa, an oceanfront outdoor swimming pool and a balcony in every guest room.
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa features a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a work desk.
Guests at the Cliffs can use the hot tub or the sauna. A 24-hour gym with modern cardiovascular and weight training equipment is also available.
Marisol restaurant at The Cliffs offers Latin cuisine, indoor and outdoor seating, and live entertainment. Room service is also available.
Upon request, a free shuttle service is provided to the San Luis Regional Airport and Amtrak Station. Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve and Pismo State Beach are within a 20-minute drive of the hotel.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around $139.
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18 Hotel Californian Santa Barbara, United States
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Located next to the Funk Zone in Santa Barbara, the Hotel Californian is just steps from the beach and features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy several on-site dining options and take advantage of the on-site spa.
Every air-conditioned guest room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a refrigerator, a coffee machine, free toiletries and a desk. Some rooms also feature a balcony.
The hotel has two locations where guests can dine. Goat Tree offers casual dining all day offering fresh local fare including pastries and baked goods, a full breakfast menu, and cold-pressed juices and coffee. Blackbird offers Mediterranean-influenced cuisine with the Pacific Ocean and Funk Zone as a backdrop.
The hotel spa, Majorelle, offers a steam room, a salon, and an indoor and outdoor lounge.
Kunin Wines is 100 metres from Hotel Californian, while Santa Barbara Wine Collective is 200 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 14 km from the hotel.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $817.
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19 San Luis Bay Inn Avila Beach, United States
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Set in Avila Beach, 100 metres from Avila Beach, San Luis Bay Inn offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a shared lounge. This 4-star resort offers a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and free WiFi. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is 16 km from the resort and Clark Center for the Performing Arts is 19 km away.
At the resort, all rooms come with a desk. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a dishwasher.
Popular points of interest near San Luis Bay Inn include Olde Port Beach, Fisherman's Beach and Port San Luis. The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around $109.
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20 Inn at the Pier Pismo Beach, United States
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Inn at the Pier features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a shared lounge and restaurant in Pismo Beach. Providing a bar, the property is located within 200 metres of Pismo State Beach. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.
All units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a hairdryer, while selected rooms include a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. At the hotel every room has bed linen and towels.
A à la carte, American or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property.
Inn at the Pier offers a hot tub.
Shelter Cove Beach is 2.7 km from the accommodation, while Clark Center for the Performing Arts is 6.9 km away. The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, 12 km from Inn at the Pier.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around $169.
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21 Fogcatcher Inn Cambria, United States
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This country-style hotel, located across from Moonstone Beach Park in Cambria, California. It features an outdoor pool, hot tub and beach-themed guest rooms with a fireplace and free WiFi.
A microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker are provided in the rooms at the Fogcatcher Inn. Each boasts views of the tropical gardens.
The front desk of this Cambria hotel is open 24 hours a day.
San Simeon State Park is 5 minutes' drive from the Cambria Fogcatcher Inn. The art collections at the Hearst Castle Estate are 6.4 miles away.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around $122.
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22 Pelican Inn & Suites Cambria, United States
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Offering views of the North Pacific Ocean, Pelican Inn & Suites is steps away from Moonstone Beach. Uniquely decorated guest rooms and a seasonal outdoor pool are offered.
A microwave, refrigerator and coffee facilities are provided in every room at this oceanfront hotel. Free WiFi and cable TV are also included. All rooms offer a fireplace.
Guests can take a dip in the hotel's spa pool. Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk are available.
San Simeon State Park is 2 miles from Cambria Pelican Inn & Suites. Hearst Castle is 7 minutes' drive away from the hotel.
Guest review score 7.5,
rooms from around $169.
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23 Cavalier Oceanfront Resort San Simeon, United States
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Located 3 miles away from Hearst Castle Information Center, Cavalier Oceanfront Resort boasts 2 heated outdoor pool and hot tub. It features a restaurant and all guest rooms offer free WiFi.
A flat-screen cable satellite TV with HBO film channels and an iPod docking station are featured in each room. Guest rooms include a single-serve gourmet coffee machine, a fully stocked mini-bar and a refrigerator. An en suite bathroom with bathrobes, a hairdryer and free toiletries is provided.
A 24-hour reception greets guests of Cavalier. Guests can work out in the well-equipped fitness centre. For convenience, a guest launderette is located on site.
The Cavalier Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers room service. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are available.
Piedras Blancas Light Station is 15 minutes’ drive away from Cavalier Oceanfront Resort. Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is 38 miles away. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around $134.
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24 Cambria Landing Inn and Suites Cambria, United States
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Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this Cambria, California hotel is only 20 minutes south of Hearst Castle. Cambria Landing Inn and Suites offers guest rooms with free WiFi.
All rooms are individually decorated and features a gas log fireplace, a seating area, and a TV with cable channels.
The village of Cambria and Piedras Blancas Lighthouse are both within 15 minutes’ drive of Cambria Landing Inn and Suites. San Simeon State Park is 5 minutes’ drive from this hotel and Morro Rock is within 30 minutes’ drive away. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 7.8,
rooms from around $119.
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25 Gray's Inn & Gallery Morro Bay, United States
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Gray's Inn & Gallery is a 5-star property set in Morro Bay, facing the beach. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has sea views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace. Every room is fitted with a balcony.
All guest rooms at the hotel feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, Blu-ray player, and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Gray's Inn & Gallery the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.
Morro Rock Beach is 1.4 km from the accommodation, while Morro Bay State Park Beach is 2.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, 27 km from Gray's Inn & Gallery.
Guest review score 9.4,
rooms from around $249.
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26 The Milo Santa Barbara, United States
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This oceanfront hotel in downtown Santa Barbara is 4 minutes' walk from Stearns Wharf. It offers 2 heated outdoor pools and a modern fitness centre.
A flat-screen cable TV is provided in each of the colorful, modern rooms. Each air-conditioned room has an iPod dock, wooden floors and a ceiling fan. A custom coffee machine with coffee is available in each guest room and ocean view rooms are available.
There is also a patio dining area with a tropical garden. Guests at Hotel Milo Santa Barbara can relax in the hot tub.
Santa Barbara Winery and the Santa Barbara Amtrak are within 10 minutes' walk of this hotel.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around $364.
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27 Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Santa Barbara, United States
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This Santa Barbara beachfront resort offers an outdoor pool with a poolside lounge. Sterns Wharf and State Street shops’ is 5 minutes’ drive away. Fresh bathrobes and free WiFi are offered in all rooms.
Select rooms’ feature an ocean view at Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt. A flat-screen TV, modern dark wood furnishings, white linens and red accents are featured in all rooms.
Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt offers an onsite restaurant and lounge, Costa Kitchen and Bar. Room service is available.
Lido Cafe, the property's poolside lounge, features ocean views. A fitness centre, concierge services and valet parking is offered.
University of California, Santa Barbara is 12 miles away. Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is 5 miles away from Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around $335.
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28 The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, United States
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Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, this Santa Barbara resort features beautiful ocean views, an outdoor pool and on-site dining. All guest rooms include a private patio with a view.
At the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, all rooms with attached bathroom include a TV. Comfortably furnished, all rooms feature a seating area. Bathrobes and slippers are provided.
A variety of dining options are available at the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Bistro offers Californian dishes in a casual environment. Signature cocktails are available at the O Bar + Kitchen. Angel Oak is a modern steak and seafood restaurant.
Guests can also unwind at the on-site fitness center. There are also tennis courts and hiking trails on-site. The property hosts one of the largest spas on the west coast with added features like an adults-only pool and a rooftop terrace.
There is also a meeting area for guests on business.
Santa Barbara city center is 13 miles away from the resort. The Santa Barbara Mission is 18 minutes’ drive away. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 7.9,
rooms from around $906.
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29 Flying Flags Avila Beach Avila Beach, United States
Holiday park. Featuring sea views and free WiFi, Flying Flags Avila Beach features accommodation ideally situated in Avila Beach, within a short distance of Olde Port Beach, Fisherman's Beach and Avila Beach. Fitted with a patio, the units offer air conditioning and feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower and bathrobes. A terrace is available on site and hiking can be enjoyed within close proximity of the holiday park. Popular points of interest near Flying Flags Avila Beach include Port San Luis, Smith Island and Whalers Island. The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, 17 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $189.
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30 Baywood Inn Bed & Breakfast Los Osos, United States
Bed and Breakfast. Stay in the heart of Los Osos. Situated in the Baywood district in Los Osos, 27 km from Pismo Beach, Baywood Inn Bed & Breakfast features a sun terrace and views of the sea. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant at this bay front accommodation on Morro Bay. Each room is fitted with a TV and a fireplace. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer in the private bathroom. A full breakfast and wine tasting are offered to guests of this B&B. Guests can relax at the shared lounge at the property. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing, canoeing and hiking. Cambria is 34 km from Baywood Inn Bed & Breakfast. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $160.
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31 Dolphin Cove Motel Pismo Beach, United States
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Located directly off of the Pismo Beach pier just steps from the beach, this 100% non-smoking Dolphin Cove Motel features guest rooms with ocean views and free Wi-Fi. Dinosaur Caves Park is 2.6 km away. Free guest parking is provided.
A cable TV is offered in each room at this oceanfront motel. Rooms here will provide you with a seating area. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with towels and linen.
Wooly's Beach Bar and Grill is located adjacent to the property. BBQ facilities are located at Dolphin Cove Motel.
Pismo Beach is 12 metres away from this motel. HotShots Billiards & Family Entertainment is 136 metres away. Lake Lopez is 16 km away.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around $99.
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32 Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages Pismo Beach, United States
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Located on an oceanfront bluff off of Pismo Beach, Tides Oceanview Inn and Cottages offers an ideal location for guests. Free WiFi and free parking are also provided for guests’ convenience.
A flat-screen cable TV is included in each room. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are also available. White plush linens cover beds that sit adjacent to a work desk. Guests can enjoy their own private entrance.
The motel is 5 minutes’ walk from the ocean. California Polytechnic State University is 20 km away.
Guest review score 6.9,
rooms from around $119.
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33 Ala Mar by the Sea Santa Barbara, United States
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This motel is located on Santa Barbara's waterfront, only one block from Stearns Wharf. The inn offers a danish and coffee each morning and views of the ocean and surrounding mountains.
Alamar by the Sea Motel features guest rooms with cable TV and free Wi-Fi.
A sundeck with ocean and mountain views is offered at the Alamar Sea Motel. A business center is also available.
The Museum of Natural History and the Santa Barbara Zoo are minutes from the Alamar Motel by the Sea. The University of California at Santa Barbara is also nearby. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 6.3,
rooms from around $302.
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34 Cambria Beach Lodge Cambria, United States
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Located across the street from Moonstone Beach, off Highway 1, this Cambria hotel offers free WiFi and serves a daily continental breakfast. San Simeon State Park is 5 minutes’ drive away. Free parking is provided.
All rooms at Cambria Beach Lodge feature over-sized showers and beach-inspired décor including sun bleached floors. A flat-screen HD TV with premium cable channels, a seating area and boutique bath amenities are included in all guest rooms. Select rooms include a fireplace.
A sun terrace with deck chairs overlooking the Pacific Ocean is available for guest relaxation. Guests can explore the many cycling paths and hiking trails nearby the property.
Hearst Castle is 8 km away from this hotel. Paso Robles Wine Country is less than 30 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around $126.
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35 Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach Pismo Beach, United States
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Just 5 minutes' drive from Pismo State Beach, this oceanfront hotel is steps from the beach. An on-site gift shop offers beach necessities including coolers and sunscreen. High speed WiFi is included in all rooms.
Cable TV is featured in all rooms at Sandcastle Inn Pismo Beach. Tea and coffee-making facilities are included in the spacious rooms. Rooms with an ocean view balcony are available.
Pismo State Beach Golf Course and Pismo Coast Shopping Plaza are 5 minutes' drive from this hotel. California Polytechnic State University is 17 minutes' drive away.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around $121.
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36 Front Street Inn and Spa Morro Bay, United States
Inn. The Front Street Inn and Spa is located on the Embarcadero in Morro Bay, California. It is 2 km from Morro Rock and 1 km from The Morro Bay Marina. All rooms come equipped with a king bed and a marina view. There is also cable TV and fireplace at each room in the property. The property offers a cafe downstairs and is walking distance from the beach. Spa services are available at the property and include a deep soaking tub, pedicures, hydro-massage, facials and couples massages. The Front Street Inn and Spa is 1 km from the Morro Bay Marina and 1 km from the Morro Bay Yacht Club. Morro Bay Golf Course is 3 km from the property, and the Museum of Natural History is 3.1 km from the Inn. Guest review score 9.1
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37 Sand Pebbles Inn Cambria, United States
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Rooms at this beachfront inn offer a fireplace and free WiFi. Moonstone Beach Boardwalk is adjacent to the property.
The spacious rooms at Sand Pebbles Inn include a flat-screen cable TV with a DVD player. A microwave, small fridge, and coffee-machine are also available. Some boast ocean views.
Hearst Castle is 25 minutes’ drive from the Inn Sand Pebbles. Opolo Vineyards and other Paso Robles Wineries are 40 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around $144.
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38 Blue Dolphin Inn Cambria, United States
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Overlooking the Pacific Ocean on Moonstone Beach, this inn is 10 minutes’ drive to Hearst Castle. A fireplace and bathrobes are provided in all rooms. Moonstone Boardwalk is 100 feet away.
Offering a flat-screen TV, every room is styled in refined wood furnishings and shades of blue, cream and bright white accents. Select rooms feature a full or partial ocean view at Blue Dolphin Inn.
San Simeon State Park is 10 minutes’ drive away from Blue Dolphin Inn. Elephant Seal Beach is 15 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around $113.
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39 Cliff House Inn Carpinteria, United States
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With private beach access, this beachfront hotel in Ventura features an outdoor pool. The property provides on-site dining options and a complimentary continental breakfast. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel and on-site parking is free.
Each room at the Cliff House Inn provides access to a public balcony with ocean views.
Free breakfast is offered. On-site dining is available at the Shoals restaurant which serves seasonal ingredients and seafood. It is open for lunch and dinner with a Saturday & Sunday brunch.
Guests can play ping pong or relax on the sun terrace. Guests can fish at high tide right from the provided lawn chairs if they bring their own fishing poles, and there are tide pools to explore at low tide.
The Cliff House Inn Ventura is 27 km from the Lake Casitas Recreation Area and Park. The hotel is located off Highway 101.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around $187.
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40 Cottage Inn by the Sea Pismo Beach, United States
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Situated on the ocean front, the Cottage Inn by the Sea is located in Pismo Beach, California. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and parking is available on site.
All rooms offer free guest parking, free WiFi, a refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a fireplace. The bathroom includes free toiletries. Select rooms are oceanfront.
Guests can use the sundeck that overlooks the ocean. The Cottage Inn also features a heated outdoor swimming pool as well as a business center.
The Pismo State Beach is 10 minutes' drive from the Cottage Inn. The Pismo Coast Shopping Plaza is about 3.2 km away.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around $113.
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41 Modern & Cozy Gem ~ Walk to the Beach ~ Queen Beds Carpinteria, United States
Apartment. Located in Carpinteria, just 600 metres from Carpinteria State Beach, Modern & Cozy Gem ~ Walk to the Beach ~ Queen Beds provides beachfront accommodation with a garden and free WiFi. This apartment is 19 km from Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and 19 km from Antioch College. The apartment is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and 2 bathrooms. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. University of California, Santa Barbara is 36 km from the apartment, while Westmont College is 18 km away. The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Airport, 34 km from Modern & Cozy Gem ~ Walk to the Beach ~ Queen Beds.
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42 Oceanfront Condo Escape with Grill, Walk to Beach! Cayucos, United States
Apartment. Set in Cayucos, just a few steps from Cayucos State Beach, Oceanfront Condo Escape with Grill, Walk to Beach! offers beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. This apartment is less than 1 km from Morro Strand State Beach and 41 km from Paso Robles Event Center. The apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo is 31 km from the apartment, while Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, 38 km from Oceanfront Condo Escape with Grill, Walk to Beach!. Guest review score 7.5
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43 Castle Inn Cambria, United States
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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Cambria inn is across the street from Moonstone Beach, Moonstone Boardwalk and sea life sightings at the tide pools. Hearst Castle is 15 minutes’ drive away.
Select rooms feature full or partial ocean views at Castle Inn. Styled in white linens and bright blue accents, each room provides free WiFi, a flat screen TV and an en suite bathroom.
Hearst San Simeon State Park is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Castle Inn. Paso Robles Wineries is 35 minutes’ drive away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around $96.
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