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Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 4.3 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. University Of California Santa Cruz is 7.7 km away and Pasatiempo Golf Club is 9.1 km from the motel. This place is great. Very close to the beach. The staff were great and the room was clean. It’s a quirky place, which added to its charm.

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9.1
Wonderful
348 reviews
Price from
$120
per night

Located in Monte Rio, 32 km from Luther Burbank Center for the Arts, Inn on the Russian River provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. Located around 43 km from Safari West, the inn with free WiFi is also 49 km away from Petrified Forest. Certain units at the property include a balcony with a river view. Lovely staff, excellent location on the river, cute rooms and common areas.

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9
Wonderful
160 reviews
Price from
$274.80
per night

*Adults Only* Just 10 minutes’ walk from Capitola Beach and Wharf, this luxurious B&B offers an evening wine reception complete with appetizers. A full breakfast is served daily. All rooms include free Wi-Fi. Beautiful turn-of-the-century charming property with wonderful upkeep. Secured access from street.

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9.1
Wonderful
147 reviews
Price from
$339.90
per night

Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach is located on the beachfront in Half Moon Bay, a few steps from Miramar Beach and 39 km from Lands End Lookout Visitor Center. With free WiFi, this 3-star inn offers a concierge service. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with a sea view. Cheese and wine early evening allowed us to meet other guests and added total the friendly feel of the place...

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9.4
Wonderful
241 reviews
Price from
$269
per night

This Half Moon Bay hotel is less than 5 minutes walk to Half Moon Bay Brewing Company and a variety of restaurants and 10 minutes’ drive to Half Moon Bay State Beach.

Overlooking the bay, Oceano Bar & Grill at the Oceano Hotel offers coastal fare for dinner nightly. The bar area onsite features a variety of cocktails, beer and wine. A huge room with all the comforts you could want. Great staff, very friendly, and a nice bar that also serves breakfast. Location is perfect, with several eateries in the immediate area and a short walk to the pier. Very gracious place to stay.

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9
Wonderful
479 reviews
Price from
$389
per night

Situated in Half Moon Bay, 1.5 km from Half Moon Bay State Beach, Mill Rose Inn has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to a patio. This 4-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. Quaintness, garden and courtyard. Well maintained.

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9.1
Wonderful
229 reviews
Price from
$249
per night

Surrounded by the Sonoma Coast, The Lodge at Bodega Bay sits on a hill overlooking Doran Regional Park with views of the Pacific Ocean and Bodega Bay. It features on-site dining at Drakes Sonoma Coast Kitchen and 2 spa treatment rooms at the pool area. Everything about the property fitted our expectations. It was the perfect location and facility for our family.

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9.2
Wonderful
286 reviews
Price from
$399
per night

This beachfront hotel in Half Moon Bay overlooks Pillar Point Harbor. The all-suite hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free fitness center, free Wi-Fi.

Beach House Half Moon Bay features a separate bedroom and living area in each spacious suite. Guests can enjoy in-suite microwaves and refrigerators. Patios or balconies are also included. Amazing location on the beach, comfortable beds, great breakfast!

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9
Wonderful
437 reviews
Price from
$275
per night

Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. Lovely hotel in a lovely little coastal town. It has everything you expect from a boutique hotel: customer orientation, attention to details, cozy atmosphere... The location is great, the building is looking good. You basically have the beach near you. Also the pier is even closer.

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9
Wonderful
259 reviews
Price from
$288.63
per night

Located in Watsonville in the California region, 7 Pelican! Sweeping Ocean Views & Front Row Beach Access has a patio. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and full-day security for guests. The views, beach access, and over-all vibes

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9.1
Wonderful
6 reviews
Price from
$332.77
per night

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