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Castillo Inn at the Beach

Castillo Inn at the Beach

22 Castillo St. Santa Barbara CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$169 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$193 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
Free WiFi in public areas is available at this hotel. Take advantage of the free self parking.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice!"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

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Bahia Resort Hotel
Great for beach vacations

Bahia Resort Hotel

998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$247 nightly
The price is $284 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$284 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
2 outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Traveling for business? Take advantage of the business center, ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,358 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, cabanas, beach towels, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Great stay"

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2026

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Catamaran Resort and Spa
Great for beach vacations

Catamaran Resort and Spa

3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$245 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$282 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with beach cabanas and sun ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,350 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, cabanas, beach yoga, beach umbrellas

Travelers say...
"The atmosphere is great, beautiful grounds. The staff and bell boys were all helpful and pleasant. Will definitely stay here again when we go to San Diego again."

Reviewed on Aug 26, 2026

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Surfer Beach Hotel
Great for beach vacations

Surfer Beach Hotel

San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$168 nightly
The price is $190 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$190 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a coffee shop, and a terrace are also offered.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,378 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"The location is incredible, BUT… prepare for no sleep. The rooms are NOT soundproof (we could literally hear every step and item dropped in the room above us.) The a/c ventilation struggled so everything was very humid. And as for the king and pull out sofa - don’t count on using the sofa bed. When ..."

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

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The Wayfarer San Diego
Great for beach vacations

The Wayfarer San Diego

707 Pacific Beach Dr San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$229 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$263 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a restaurant. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a coffee shop, and a terrace are also offered.
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Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel

5080 Newport Ave. San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$171 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$193 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free WiFi and free self parking. If you want to take your pet along, this pet-friendly property offers ...
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La Jolla Shores Hotel
Great for beach vacations

La Jolla Shores Hotel

8110 Camino Del Oro La Jolla CA
$339 nightly
The price is $390 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$390 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
2 outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business ...
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Ocean Villa Inn
Great for beach vacations

Ocean Villa Inn

5142 West Point Loma Blvd San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$159 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$179 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
A seasonal outdoor pool, self parking, and laundry facilities are featured at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. A garden, luggage storage, and concierge ...
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