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Beach Street Inn and Suites 3 stars

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities are also provided along with cable TV. Everything. Such a cool and quirky hotel. Surfing themed rooms is a great idea. Comfortable beds, great staff and a perfect location.

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9
Superb
1,552 reviews
Price from
£138
per night

Inn at Depot Hill 4 stars

Capitola

*Adults Only* Just 10 minutes’ walk from Capitola Beach and Wharf, this luxurious B&B offers an evening wine reception complete with appetizers. A full breakfast is served daily. All rooms include free Wi-Fi. Room was lovely. Sagar, the host, was exceptionally gracious and welcoming. Location was ideal for walking the town

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9.2
Superb
173 reviews
Price from
£249
per night

Carriage House Inn 4 stars

Carmel

Located in downtown Carmel, Carriage House Inn is within 10 minutes' drive from Pebble Beach and 17 Mile Drive. A free continental breakfast tray and newspaper are delivered to guest suites daily.

Featuring a fireplace, each elegant room provides a free snack basket, a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and a mini fridge stocked with free drinks at the Carriage House Inn. Select suites feature a two-person spa bath or two fireplaces. Breakfast and service exceptional. Quiche was beyond expectations and staff in the lobby made an oat milk cappuccino for me!

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9.4
Superb
210 reviews
Price from
£345
per night

Candle Light Inn 3 stars

Carmel

Located in downtown Carmel in a walking distance to shops, art galleries and restaurants, the Candle Light Inn features free WiFi, free off-street parking and a common area with outdoor fireplace.

A flat-screen TV, a safe and a small fridge are provided in each guest room at Candle Light Inn. A work desk is also available. Some rooms boast a spa bath and fireplace. Good location in Carmel, nice spacious room, great to have cookies and hot drinks available in lobby.

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9
Superb
474 reviews
Price from
£308
per night

Spindrift Inn 3 stars

Cannery Row, Monterey

Situated directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and a complimentary continental breakfast is provided. Stunning location. Large room. View of the ocean, watching the otters in the bay. Fire place.

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9.1
Superb
374 reviews
Price from
£303
per night

The Vagabond's House Boutique Inn & Spa Studio 4 stars

Carmel

This boutique hotel in Carmel-By-The-Sea, just 1 mile from Carmel Beach City Park, features a stone courtyard. Each uniquely-decorated guest room at the hotel offers a fireplace and modern amenities.

All rooms include an en suite bathroom, modern design and breakfast in bed daily. Sherry, coffee, free Wi-Fi and plush bathrobes are also provided in each room. extensive breakfast menu was presented at checkin. Excellent food was delivered to our room at the time chosen. A lovely touch to have breakfast included!

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9.2
Superb
41 reviews
Price from
£397
per night

Briarwood Inn 3 stars

Carmel

Located within 5 minutes' walk to shopping and dining locations in Carmel Village and 12 minutes' walk to Carmel Beach, this inn features guest rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen cable TVs.

Each room at the Briarwood Inn has a compact or full-size refrigerator, coffee maker and private bathroom. Most rooms feature a gas fireplace, handcrafted furniture and off-street parking space. Select rooms are pet friendly. cute look, great atmosphere in room, spacious room, great location

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8.1
Very good
1,038 reviews
Price from
£147
per night

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa 3 stars

Monterey

Located in Old Town Monterey and 3.2 km from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa features a full-service spa and an on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Very Nice room. Wife particularly liked the counter space and bathroom design. The bed was very comfortable.

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8.4
Very good
1,879 reviews
Price from
£194
per night

Bide-A-Wee Inn and Cottages 2 stars

Pacific Grove

This pet-friendly Pacific Grove inn is a 5-minute walk from sandy Asilomar State Beach and 2.3 miles from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. It features traditional rooms with free Wi-Fi.

A microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker are included in each room at Bide-A-Wee Inn and Cottages. Mostly everything was great. Beautiful cottage and location. Artificial fireplace in the room. Sand it was needed in August. Location closer to the ocean cliff, and fear walking nearby. I wished I stayed longer.

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8
Very good
1,056 reviews
Price from
£109
per night

Ocean Pacific Lodge 2 stars

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% non-smoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Free on-site parking is available at this pet-friendly motel. Walking distance to the wharf and Santa Cruz board walk. The pool is salt water and enjoyable

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8.1
Very good
1,225 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

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