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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Great for beach vacations

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$269 nightly
The price is $306 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$306 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy perks like free ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
The room was not ready at 4 PM for check-in, so we had to wait for 30 minutes. strange and bizarre. no one seemed to care.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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Sanctuary Beach Resort
Great for beach vacations

Sanctuary Beach Resort

3295 Dunes Rd Marina CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$372 nightly
The price is $430 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$430 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,001 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Property was well maintained and the staff was very professional. Nice onsite restaurant and a gorgeous ocean view.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$199 nightly
The price is $227 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$227 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with 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! (1,188 reviews)
Room a great size, loved the view and patio. Bathroom had some mold due to missing base board and moisture. Great staff, very understanding.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

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Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Great for beach vacations

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$160 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$184 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
An outdoor pool, free self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden, a picnic area, and luggage storage ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
I have stayed here before and that’s why I came back. I’m on the road for months and once a week I need to do laundry and cook up my food for the week. They have 3 fantastic grills here and the laundry machines works flawlessly. The staff is great and the rooms are clean. The pool area is very ...

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Great for beach vacations

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2600 Sand Dunes Dr Monterey CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$218 nightly
The price is $253 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$253 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (507 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
I had a very disappointing experience during my stay at Monterey Beach Hotel. I was initially assigned room 118, which was saturated with cigarette smoke. The odor was overwhelming and completely unacceptable, especially for a non-smoking property. After requesting a change, I was moved to room 126, ...

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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Asilomar Conference Grounds
Great for beach vacations

Asilomar Conference Grounds

800 Asilomar Blvd Pacific Grove CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$131 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$149 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
I really enjoyed the property however they encouraged me to pay for breakfast in the morning and when I got there, it was sold out, which I did not know could even happen. Otherwise I would have paid when I checked in which I had no problem doing because I knew I was going to need the breakfast option ...

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

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Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn

625 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$129 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$147 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,288 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

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Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

1234 Great Highway San Francisco CA
Fully refundable
$76 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$88 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with 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 (559 reviews)
I stayed here for 3 nights with my family of 4. The property is definitely in need of updates. The rooms are bare bones…broken dresser, no tv remote, busted lamps, weird outlet wiring. The beds are decent but it was very hard to sleep with all of the noise. Between the cars revving engines, doors ...

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

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Currently, we have resorts and hotels in Northern California on the beach going from $88 a night to $1,890 for top-end luxury. Prices vary depending on your travel dates, amenities, and neighborhood.


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Enjoy swimming, reading, and sunbathing on the beach in Northern California. There’s also action-packed beach fun and watersport adventures, too. Check each hotel’s information section to find out what’s available.


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