Explore beach hotels in Central California, CA from $170

Name: SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Price range: $307 total

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Top Central California Beach Resorts & Hotels

Moonstone Landing

6240 Moonstone Beach Drive Cambria CA

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$199 nightly

$224 total

Jun 17 - Jun 18

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A hot tub is featured at this hotel, along with free self parking. Guests will appreciate free perks like continental breakfast and WiFi in public areas. A terrace ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

"On the beach. Comfy bed."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea

2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA

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$261 nightly

$299 total

Jun 24 - Jun 25

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This hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a terrace, and a garden are also offered.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,337 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"Loved our stay here! The staff were so helpful and accommodating. Room was very clean and so nice! The fire pits overlooking the ocean was the perfect place to relax in the evening."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

Sanctuary Beach Resort

3295 Dunes Rd Marina CA

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$545 nightly

$627 total

Jul 6 - Jul 7

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This smoke-free resort features a private beach, a full-service spa, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, beach yoga, kids pool

Travelers say...

"Great Property! A spluge for sure at about $600/nt. It's really a nice place. Well maintained. The restaurant is good. They light the bonfires on the beach each night, drive you to/from the rooms, pool & hot tub, robes/slippers. Rooms have a wet bar w/ a filter watered spout, fridge & micro wave. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA

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$304 nightly

$349 total

Jun 16 - Jun 17

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This hotel features a restaurant, a rooftop terrace, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a coffee shop, and a terrace are also ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,667 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, sun loungers, beach towels

Travelers say...

"Nice, clean hotel. Great location on the beach. Very pleasant, the balcony on our room overlooked the ocean which was perfect to entertain our kids."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2600 Sand Dunes Dr Monterey CA

$223 nightly

$259 total

Jul 6 - Jul 7

Total with taxes and fees

This smoke-free hotel includes 3 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Relax with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges and enjoy the hot tub.

8.6/10 Excellent! (634 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"Great family friendly retreat."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites

280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA

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$179 nightly

$205 total

Jun 15 - Jun 16

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This motel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Business travelers can take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (3,012 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"The staff was amazing"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Lovers Point Inn

625 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA

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$149 nightly

$170 total

Jun 15 - Jun 16

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This motel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide around-the-clock ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,370 reviews)

"The room was okay, definitely outdated and really warm inside. The mattresses were super hard and the springs were either damaged or extremely worn in some places. The one side of the bed had an indent where it felt like you would roll off from it. The rest of the room was ok, smaller bathroom with ..."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA

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$268 nightly

$307 total

Jun 21 - Jun 22

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This Art Deco hotel features 3 hot tubs, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Families will appreciate the children's pool and barbecue grills. Enjoy the a rooftop ...

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Beach Condos in Central California

Elmers Hideout - Inside Yosemite National Park

Yosemite West CA

$522 nightly

$566 total

Jul 15 - Jul 16

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10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)

Beach Villas in Central California

Luxury Santa Cruz Beach Villa w/ Hot Tub + Ultra-Fast WiFi , Twin Lakes Beach

Santa Cruz CA

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10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)

More Beachfront Hotels in Central California

Monterey Bay Inn

242 Cannery Row Monterey CA

$280 nightly

$318 total

Jun 15 - Jun 16

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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,123 reviews)

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How much does it cost to stay in a beach hotel in Central California?

Currently, we have resorts and hotels in Central California on the beach going from $170 a night to $2,310 for top-end luxury. Prices vary depending on your travel dates, amenities, and neighborhood.

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Recent Central California Hotel Reviews By Fellow Wanderers

Carmel Mission Inn

4 out of 5

Posted 1 hour ago

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"We'd stayed here in the past and were very satisfied. This time, however, we saw rats twice in walkway areas around the pool (right near rooms and actually ON the walkways), which we mentioned to staff, who came out to look and saw them too. We were essentially told that, yes, rats were around the grounds. Not a very comforting answer and no indication of anything being done. Our very dimly lit, ground-floor handicapped room opened directly onto the back parking lot where the immediate grounds weren't very clean, was rather noisy, and didn't feel especially safe. And they charge now for parking, which we knew when we booked, but was still a bit disappointing considering it was free to guests before. It's still a reasonably pleasant hotel, with cute common area decor; maybe that particular week was just a glitch? The pool itself is still wonderful!"

A verified traveler stayed at Carmel Mission Inn