Explore beach hotels in Northern California from $136

Name: Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway
Price range: $136 total
Rating: 6.8

Top Northern California Beach Resorts & Hotels

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

$479 nightly

$542 total

Aug 12 - Aug 13

Total includes taxes and fees

A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this eco-certified resort. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"great location , easy walk to the wharf and boardwalk ."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Sanctuary Beach Resort

3295 Dunes Rd, Marina, CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$470 nightly

$542 total

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Total includes taxes and fees

A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this luxury resort. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, kids pool

Travelers say...

"Excellent"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Casablanca On The Beach

101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA

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$342 nightly

$387 total

Aug 7 - Aug 8

Total includes taxes and fees

This hotel features free WiFi in public areas, concierge services, and self parking. A terrace, a lobby fireplace, and express check-out are also on offer.

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,155 reviews)

"Good location, clean."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Rio Sands Hotel

116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA

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$150 nightly

$172 total

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Total includes taxes and fees

An outdoor pool, free self parking, and barbecue grills are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A 24-hour business center, a garden, and a ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"Great stay. The hotel was very clean and the beach is a 2 minute walk."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

2600 Sand Dunes Dr, Monterey, CA

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$252 nightly

$291 total

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Total includes taxes and fees

This eco-certified 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! (304 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"The location was very convenient. Close to the attractions but also far enough away to be a quiet respite at the end of the day."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Asilomar Conference Grounds

800 Asilomar Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA

$182 nightly

$207 total

Aug 4 - Aug 5

Total includes taxes and fees

A restaurant and an outdoor pool are featured at this hotel. Guests will appreciate free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas. A 24-hour business ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

"We stayed at the "Whitecaps North" building. Beautiful dunes and beach easily walkable from the rooms. No TVs in the rooms and wifi turned off at night. It's a great place to retreat for peace and quiet without screen time. Check out the social hall for activities like playing pool and reading a ..."

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Lovers Point Inn

625 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA

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$179 nightly

$203 total

Jul 24 - Jul 25

Total includes taxes and fees

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 ...

7.4/10 Good! (1,070 reviews)

"Property is nice. Kept clean. They need to remodel bathrooms (raise the height of shower head). As someone who is 6’+, shower heads that are below my chin make for uncomfortable showers."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

1234 Great Highway, San Francisco, CA

$117 nightly

$136 total

Jul 24 - Jul 25

Total includes taxes and fees

Free self parking is available and the hotel's multilingual staff can provide around-the-clock assistance. WiFi in public areas is free. Luggage storage is also ...

6.8/10 (344 reviews)

"👍"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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Surfside 65 - One block from the ocean!

Crescent City

$187 nightly

$197 total

Jul 29 - Jul 30

Total includes taxes and fees

9.6/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)

Beach Villas in Northern California

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9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)

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Monterey Bay Inn

242 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

$294 nightly

$334 total

Jul 28 - Jul 29

Total includes taxes and fees

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)

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