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Name: Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Price range: $239 total
Rating: 8.2

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Top Central Coast California Beach Resorts & Hotels

Castillo Inn at the Beach

22 Castillo St. Santa Barbara CA

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$143 total

per night

Jan 21 - Jan 22

Free WiFi in public areas is available at this hotel. Take advantage of the free self parking.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Location

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Moonstone Landing

6240 Moonstone Beach Drive Cambria CA

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$154 total

per night

Jan 25 - Jan 26

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 ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Everything was great. Especially liked the automatic fireplace in the room for heat. Front desk personnel were especially welcoming and informative.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA

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$171 total

per night

Jan 21 - Jan 22

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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,603 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, kids pool

Travelers say...

Early check in 2 hours before. Great clean room. Good breakfast on the outdoor patio looking at the ocean.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea

2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA

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$132 total

per night

Feb 10 - Feb 11

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.

9/10 Wonderful! (1,184 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Cute little stay with my partner. Would happily return again for the ocean view and that exceptionally cozy fireplace!

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Sanctuary Beach Resort

3295 Dunes Rd Marina CA

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$379 total

per night

Feb 2 - Feb 3

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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Our room was amazing. Love the robes. Loved the bell hop service. The restaurant on property was very good.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Edgewater Inn And Suites

280 Wadsworth Ave Pismo Beach CA

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$97 total

per night

Feb 8 - Feb 9

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 ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (2,630 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

love the heated pool jacuzzi .walking distance to everything .free parking . love that you get a room close to the pool and downstairs for my artistic child.

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

The Milo

202 W Cabrillo Blvd Santa Barbara CA

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$233 total

per night

Jan 25 - Jan 26

This hotel features free WiFi in public areas, concierge services, and valet parking. A terrace, a garden, and a snack bar/deli are also on offer.

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,503 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, sun loungers, beach towels, outdoor pools

Travelers say...

It was raining very hard the day we checked in, the staff went above and beyond to help us with the bags and the car. Very helpful and very friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

2600 Sand Dunes Dr Monterey CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$239 total

per night

Feb 1 - Feb 2

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.

8.2/10 Very Good! (443 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

Great

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

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$250 total

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