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The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,230 reviews)
"We loved our stay at The Monterey Hotel! The building has beautiful historic charm with modern comforts—clean, cozy rooms, comfortable beds, and a friendly, welcoming staff. The location is unbeatable—right in downtown Monterey, within walking distance to Fisherman’s Wharf, Cannery Row, and the Monterey ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

The Monterey Hotel
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
Stay at this 4.5-star 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,388 reviews)
"Cool and beautiful place to stay in. Staff are very helpful and kind speaking"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,565 reviews)
"Great staff at breakfast and bar hours, comfortable and quiet."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
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
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,319 reviews)
Perfect location
"Can’t beat the views and location! Right on the water and a quick walk to Cannery Row. Clean, spacious room and great service."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Stargazer Inn and Suites
Stargazer Inn and Suites
2.5 out of 5
1046 Munras Ave, Monterey, CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this motel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,517 reviews)
"Friendly staff and very good stay"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Stargazer Inn and Suites
Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,203 reviews)
"Anniversary trip to California. One night in Carmel. Beautiful area and we felt very safe walking around the city at night. Very nice room with fireplace and a good breakfast. Limited parking but we were able to park close on the street. I would stay here again!"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Carmel Bay View Inn
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
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,668 reviews)
"Location is beautiful. Overall, my day was good."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Edgewater Inn And Suites
Edgewater Inn And Suites
2 out of 5
280 Wadsworth Ave, Pismo Beach, CA
  • 4 hours drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this beach motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,131 reviews)
"Great stay, great staff"

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Edgewater Inn And Suites
Cambria Pines Lodge
Cambria Pines Lodge
3 out of 5
2905 Burton Dr, Cambria, CA
  • 4 hours drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Cambria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"This was our second time staying here. We love the location and staff is always very friendly. Our room this time was on a lower level with someone above us and it was awful. I’m not sure if it was due to poorly insulated rooms or extremely heavy footed, noisy upstairs neighbors. Finding the pool ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Cambria Pines Lodge
Pacific Inn
Pacific Inn
2 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 daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,298 reviews)
"Clean and fresh smell when you walk in the room."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2025

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
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,057 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here 3-4 times and it’s one of my favorite hotels to stay at. I love the hotel and the rooms. They’re clean and beautiful. And it’s right off the beach. You can see the beach from the pool and hot tub. They also have nice fire pits as well."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2025

Cottage Inn By The Sea
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 3.5-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,576 reviews)
"One or two design features short of excellent functional and pleasing design."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Carmel Mission Inn
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