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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
$439 nightly
The price is $497 total per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$497 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,030 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Wonderful stay. Love the pool which is situated facing beach with stairs onto beach from pool deck. Wharf for dinner and boardwalk are easy walk from hotel."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 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
$545 nightly
The price is $627 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$627 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (1,005 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

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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
$223 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$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! (639 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"This location is STUNNING. We were only staying one night and just spent our time on the back patio taking in the views and sounds. Also loved the complimentary wine!!!"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 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
$288 nightly
The price is $327 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$327 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
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! (1,243 reviews)
"Clean, but a bit run down."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 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
$200 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
$229 total
Jun 17 - Jun 18
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! (1,001 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Expectations were low given the star rating. While the staff were nice, the room was poorly maintained, the only amenity was mediocre coffee in the lobby, and our ceiling fan hadn’t been cleaned in weeks, at least. Others in our group, staying in other rooms, also had issues."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 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
$149 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$170 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,373 reviews)
"Staff is nice and friendly. Hotel could use an update."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 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
$147 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$166 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,021 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Everything is cute and nostalgic"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 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 refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$119 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$139 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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 (629 reviews)
"Although the price was reasonable for San Francisco, the property was terrible! The staff told me the motel is scheduled for demolition in January, so there has been no maintenance. The A/C was broken and there were cockroaches. yuch. If you are planning to visit SF, find someplace else."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

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