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Top Southern California Beach Resorts & Hotels

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
$247 nightly
The price is $284 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$284 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
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.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,609 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"This was an excellent choice for a stay near Pacific Beach. I had an excellent view of the ocean, and I could walk to practically any food or shopping that I needed."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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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
$164 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$187 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Everything was nice clean and super easy access."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

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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
$209 nightly
The price is $240 total per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
$240 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
2 outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Spend a day at the beach surfing, or relax with free beach ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,729 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, cabanas, beach towels, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Clean rooms and helpful staff. The facility is beautiful. Worth every cent. Will stay again."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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Ocean Beach Hotel

Ocean Beach Hotel

5080 Newport Ave., San Diego, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$200 nightly
The price is $225 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$225 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,237 reviews)
"Beautiful ocean view from the 3rd floor! Friendly staff. We will be returning. Thank you for a great first time to Ocean Beach experience!"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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La Jolla Shores Hotel
Great for beach vacations

La Jolla Shores Hotel

8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$286 nightly
The price is $328 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$328 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,368 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, sun loungers, beach towels, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"Great hotel and very friendly staff"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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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
$236 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$272 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,055 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"The grounds and the location make this a very relaxing and convenient stay. However, the service is somewhat lacking. When we made request for coffee pods to make coffee, they were incredibly slow to the point where we had to go to the main desk and get them ourselves. The same thing happened when ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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Surfer Beach Hotel
Great for beach vacations

Surfer Beach Hotel

San Diego
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$148 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$167 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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.
8/10 Very Good! (1,109 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"This hotel is ideally located on the beach. Staff was very attentive and took care of all our issues. However, the hotel is outdated and needs to be updated. When we checked in the room had sand all over the floor and the door to toilet would only close halfway. Amenities are minimal. Many thanks ..."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025

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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
$131 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$147 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,088 reviews)

Travelers like: on the beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...
"We had a great stay. The staff was very helpful. The room was clean and the shower was hot. We surfed right out front. Great beach hotel."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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How much does it cost to stay in a beach hotel in Southern California?


Currently, we have resorts and hotels in Southern California on the beach going from $147 a night to $431 for top-end luxury. Prices vary depending on your travel dates, amenities, and neighborhood.


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Many Southern California hotels on the beach have pools. You can choose which amenities you want and use our pool filter to see the Southern California beach hotels that have pools on site.


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Prices for Southern California beach hotels currently start at just $147 a night. With 87 Southern California beach hotels to choose from, you have stacks of tempting options, whatever your budget.


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Enjoy swimming, reading, and sunbathing on the beach in Southern 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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