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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,638 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Was only there one night and wish it would have been longer! Great location."

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,866 reviews)
"I didn't like the coffee in the room. And wish the house keeper st least come in to clean the trash daily"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Carmel Mission Inn
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,681 reviews)
"The hotel smells amazing, the atmosphere is very pleasant. It's in a great location. My struggle was the bed absolutely the worst bed very worn out with huge wallows in it. Everything else was great. Time to change the mattress."

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

2 out of 5
5550 Carpinteria Ave Carpinteria CA
  • 4 hours drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,618 reviews)
"The room was decent. But the bed was too soft for me."

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
  • 4 hours drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,108 reviews)
"The rooms are cozy and quite large. Our room included a fridge and microwave. I love how the shower had the option for the water to come from above you as well as through a nozzle. The bed was extremely cozy. Plenty of parking which was nice. The staff were all friendly and helpful. The complimentary ..."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
  • 4 hours drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
Spyglass Inn
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

2 out of 5
4200 Via Real Carpinteria CA
  • 4 hours drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this motel in Carpinteria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2241 Price Street Pismo Beach CA
  • 4 hours drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,885 reviews)
"Everything was great except the bed it was hard as a rock."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
700 Munras Ave Monterey CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,793 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and friendly!"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn

2.5 out of 5
2332 North Fremont Street Monterey CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,819 reviews)
"The room (King bed) was spacious and always clean. No problem with the parking and the hotel was full the weekend we stayed. The mini fridge worked perfectly. The microwave too. No noise from the nearby airport only a little from the Fremont blvd but if you’re tired you don’t care about it. The location ..."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Pacific Inn
Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea

3 out of 5
2351 Price St Pismo Beach CA
  • 4 hours drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,429 reviews)
"Great weather, great staff, excellent view, rooms were clean & spacious great AC"

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
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