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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! (3,642 reviews)
"We typically stay on Cannery Row at the InterContinental so this was our first at the Portola. PERFECT location for my husband and I and a gorgeous beachy room. He walked to the pier for a fishing day, and I was able to safely walk with others on a pedestrian trail on the boardwalk each morning. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 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! (1,869 reviews)
"Good hotel a little far away for downtown"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 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! (1,678 reviews)
"Lovely room with a view of the bay. We enjoyed listening to the sounds of seals barking. Good location -within walking distance to the aquarium and surrounding areas. Quick drive into downtown. We would stay again."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 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! (1,654 reviews)
"Clean place and decent for the low price per night. Location to downtown and the beach was excellent!"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South
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! (1,428 reviews)
"I like that it’s easy access to the beach and the view to the ocean was nice. What I didn’t like was that parking now cost $12 per night that just milking the customer, the breakfast that use to exist when we would come and stay her is now not available and it’s just a bistro that’s just an over ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Cottage Inn By The Sea
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
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
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

3.5 out of 5
100 Stimson Ave Pismo Beach CA
  • 4 hours drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Stay at this hotel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,736 reviews)
"Room was a pier view room with awesome view of beach and pier. Room was very nice and outdoor fire pits are great. This is our second time at resort recommended booking front resort not street buildings that are separate and not as nice,"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

3.5 out of 5
9415 Hearst Drive San Simeon CA
  • 3 hours drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Simeon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
  • 7 min walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (477 reviews)
"Absolutely spectacular experience. Planning to return here many times in the future."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
2600 Sand Dunes Dr Monterey CA
  • 1 hour drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (797 reviews)
"The room was very clean and comfortable with a beautiful view of the beach. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. We had a great experience and would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2026

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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