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All units at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Every room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some feature sea views. The units at Coast Riders Inn feature air conditioning and a desk. Very comfortable beds and large room, friendly and helpful staff, nice pastry’s and coffee for breakfast.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,255 reviews
Price from
$129
per night

Located in San Diego and with Ocean Beach reachable within 300 metres, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers an ATM, and luggage storage for guests.

Sunset Cliffs is 3 km from Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, while SeaWorld San Diego is 5.1 km away. San Diego International Airport is 6 km from the property. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Mark and Chris, to name two of the team.

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9
Wonderful
1,749 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

All guest rooms offer a full or partial ocean view. Guest rooms include a flat screen TV, a seating area, a gas fireplace, a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee machine. Oceanfront rooms include binoculars and bathrobes. Select rooms offer a spa bath, a patio, or balcony. This is a beautiful hotel with amazing ocean front rooms. We loved the adjoining patios to hang out with friends. The fireplace in the room was cozy and kept it really warm. Breakfast is simple but tasty.

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9
Wonderful
1,152 reviews
Price from
$137
per night

The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. Very spacious room, free car parking, free wi fi, simple but nice breakfast

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9.1
Wonderful
2,283 reviews
Price from
$198.55
per night

Located on the shores of Pismo Beach, Pismo Lighthouse Suites boasts a putting green and a year around outdoor pool and hot tub. This dog-friendly accommodation features suites with free WiFi. Pismo Beach Pier is 1.6 km away. The amenities and the location of the hotel is great which is faving the ocean or the cliff

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9.1
Wonderful
1,419 reviews
Price from
$175
per night

Offering rooms with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and free WiFi access, the Inn at the Cove features an on-site heated pool and hot tub. Pismo Beach Pier and city centre are 3.2 km away. A complimentary continental breakfast is served every day. Fantastic location and view. It’s the best place to have relax, see the sunset and enjoy vacation atmosphere. Friendly stuffs and big room with fabulous scenery.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,058 reviews
Price from
$169
per night

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

This non-smoking motel is 5 minutes walk from the beach, marina and wharf. Highway 101 is 5 minutes’ drive from the property. Everything. The rooms, the location, the staff, the breakfast.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,222 reviews
Price from
$169.49
per night

Conveniently set in Santa Barbara, Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara is a recently renovated apartment, which provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. This 5-star apartment offers a 24-hour front desk. University Of California, Santa Barbara is 17 km away and Santa Barbara City College is 1.2 km from the apartment.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include West Beach, Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and Antioch College. Santa Barbara Airport is 15 km away. Location Facilities Parking Options to self cater

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9.4
Wonderful
148 reviews
Price from
$117
per night

Set in Long Beach and with Junipero Beach reachable within 1.2 km, Fairmont Breakers Long Beach offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a sun terrace. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, nightclub and room service. Wow, exceptional staff and quality. Everything is top notch and attention is paid to the details.

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9.1
Wonderful
116 reviews
Price from
$278.10
per night

Offering quiet street views, Nimitz Crossing Luxury Residences is set in the Point Loma district of San Diego, 2.5 km from Ocean Beach and 4.3 km from Sunset Cliffs. The property is around 4.4 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 5.1 km from SeaWorld San Diego and 6.3 km from University Of San Diego. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Amazing host, super friendly and understandable. The location is calm and quiet. The place is stylish, cozy and has everything necessary for an enjoyable and smooth stay. Not far from the airport and Sunset Cliffs beach. Away from the downtown chaos.

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9
Wonderful
185 reviews
Price from
$159.65
per night

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