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Samesun Ocean Beach

Ocean Beach, San Diego - 900 feet from beach

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach offers 2-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. I loved how you can easily meet people. There’s a chill spot to just watch TV too. I adored Brandon who was so kind and welcoming!

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9
Wonderful
1,402 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

Luskin Hotel

Westwood, Los Angeles - 4.9 miles from beach

Luskin Hotel and Conference Center features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Los Angeles. Providing a garden, the property is located within 2.8 km of Getty Center. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Sunset Strip is 7 km from the hotel, while Petersen Automotive Museum is 8 km away. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 14 km from UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center. Location is excellent, staff are professional and helpful, room is spacious and very clean.We loved everything in this hotel

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9.1
Wonderful
1,735 reviews
Price from
$289
per night

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara

West Beach, Santa Barbara - 950 feet from beach

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. Really beautiful accomodation. The accomodation seems pretty new. Our room was pretty big and we like that it was possible to park right infront of our room. Parking was included (no extra charge). The bathroom had a great shower and we even had a small and quiet terrace. Breakfast was simple but good.

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9.1
Wonderful
2,145 reviews
Price from
$179.55
per night

Pismo Lighthouse Suites

Pismo Beach - 900 feet from beach

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. Large number of activities available, rooms were very big. In room TV were great for the kids., Internet, steaming and casting from your devices were possible, which is something no other hotel we visited had available (visited 6 other hotels during our trip) Everything was great about this hotel including the price.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,031 reviews
Price from
$221
per night

Inn at the Cove

Pismo Beach - 250 feet from beach

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. Lovely location and nice to sit on the balcony and watch the sunset. We only stayed for one night as was a stop off as we were driving through California but would stay again, staff were lovely too.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,033 reviews
Price from
$149
per night

Marina Beach Motel

West Beach, Santa Barbara - 400 feet from beach

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. Bicycles on sire we cycled all along the shore. Friendly staff at office

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9
Wonderful
1,065 reviews
Price from
$146.55
per night

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 350 feet from beach

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. The Hotel has a great location just in front of fisherman wharf and some steps away from the boardwalk. The staff was very friendly and made us feel very comfortable. We loved the complimentary coffee, tea and popcorn. It was a plus we weren’t expecting. At night we enjoyed the hot tub!

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9
Wonderful
1,474 reviews
Price from
$111.87
per night

Desolation Hotel

South Lake Tahoe - 1,300 feet from beach

Set in South Lake Tahoe, 700 metres from Lakeside Beach, Desolation Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. We loved the place ! Rooms were super comfortable and beautifully designed. Great location!

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9.5
Exceptional
119 reviews
Price from
$239
per night

Flying Flags Avila Beach

Avila Beach - 250 feet from beach

Flying Flags Avila Beach is a beachfront property situated in Avila Beach, 600 metres from Olde Port Beach and 700 metres from Fisherman's Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday park free of charge. Avila Beach is 1.8 km from the holiday park and Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is 18 km away. Every location had a view of the Bay and included a propane fire pit. I also appreciated the large fenced in deck for my dog right at the cottage and the fact that she was welcome everywhere. It provided a stress-free break for both of us.

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9
Wonderful
153 reviews
Price from
$127.08
per night

STAY OPEN Venice Beach

Venice - 300 feet from beach

Located in Venice and with Venice Beach reachable within 200 metres, STAY OPEN Venice Beach provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Dave and everything was amazing

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9.6
Exceptional
248 reviews
Price from
$70.29
per night

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