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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. Exceptionally clean and well managed! Would definitely recommend, you cannot go wrong.

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9
Wonderful
1,277 reviews
Price from
$129
per night

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 3-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. This hostel seems brand new with newly tiled showers and private bathrooms. The showers are very hot. The kitchen is large and set up perfectly for self-service and lots of space for storing your own food. The lounge areas are a popular place to sit quietly or visit with other guests. I was pleasantly surprised to meet all age ranges including quite a few retired people like myself. People from all over the country who were very interesting. I would be happy to LIVE HERE FULL TIME. I arrived late from Tijuana airport at 3 AM. The receptionist was so nice with me and gave me something to eat. I woke up after breakfast had finished, but the housekeeper, Yolanda, fixed me a nice breakfast and coffee. The art work and decor both inside and outside is amazing. Photos don't do it justice. I will return here on my next visit.

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9
Wonderful
1,821 reviews
Price from
$45
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. abundant and nice breakfast. Clean and in front of the sea. A little road perl.

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9
Wonderful
1,145 reviews
Price from
$149
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. Extremely helpful and friendly front desk

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9.1
Wonderful
2,388 reviews
Price from
$265.05
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Cambria inn is across the street from Moonstone Beach, Moonstone Boardwalk and sea life sightings at the tide pools. Hearst Castle is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Select rooms feature full or partial ocean views at Castle Inn. Styled in white linens and bright blue accents, each room provides free WiFi, a flat screen TV and an en suite bathroom. The fresh new upgrade is nice.

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9
Wonderful
1,112 reviews
Price from
$154
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. Great location, very comfortable rooms. Great on site activities for kids. Breakfast was very good. Walking distance to a few restaurants.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,352 reviews
Price from
$198.79
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. What an amazing gem! The rooms were beautiful and a great size! Very comfortable, and felt very luxe with the plantation shutters. The view of the ocean from the room and listening to the birds was just bliss. The heated pool and hot tub was very nice, enjoyed that it was outside so you could hear the ocean and see the stars. We enjoyed the later check-out time. There were cute swing chairs and firepit's and beach access too. It was incredible value for money in a superb location.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,085 reviews
Price from
$215
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. Staff was very efficient. Helpful and kind. Excellent breakfast

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9.3
Wonderful
1,197 reviews
Price from
$232.99
per night

Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara provides accommodation within 1.5 km of the centre of Santa Barbara, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. This apartment features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. This 5-star apartment offers private entrance.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include West Beach, Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and Antioch College. Santa Barbara Airport is 15 km away. The property is absolutely gorgeous. It is modern and clean and the host has thought of everything. So many lovely thoughtful little touches that you will have to explore for yourself lol 😂 The location is in a quiet street with free parking on site. It is only a short walk the the Main Street State St, lined with restaurants and shopping. You can also walk or hire a bike to visit the pier and water. We arrived on a Tuesday and there was a fabulous organic market lining the Main Street. Awesome chilled vibe.

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9.4
Wonderful
116 reviews
Price from
$235.75
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. Lots of room, clean, open floor plan

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9
Wonderful
147 reviews
Price from
$161.10
per night

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