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Andril Fireplace Cottages

Hotel in Pacific Grove

Andril Fireplace Cottages offers accommodations in Pacific Grove and is located on 2 acres of land. Barbecue facilities are available on site as well as outdoor seating areas.

L
Lani Diana
From
United Kingdom
It is the perfect accommodation for our family and pet. We like our cottage with fully equipped kitchen and it is walking distance from the beach. It has an EV charging station too which is very convenient. The Asilomar State beach is amazing and we all love it. The staff is very helpful and friendly. We will book again in the future!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
Price from
$213.75
1 night, 2 adults

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hotel in Capitola

This Capitola hotel is a 10-minute drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach. It features an outdoor pool, and spacious suites with 32-inch flat-screen TVs and an iPod dock.

M
Matthew
From
Singapore
The room was very comfortable and clean with ample space--very good value for the money, especially when compared to some of the other places in the area. We had a separate area to relax in, with a sofa and additional TV. We very much enjoyed our stay. It was only one night but super comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
Price from
$199
1 night, 2 adults

Stilwell Hotel

Hotel in Carmel

Stilwell Hotel set amid upscale shopping and dining in the city center, is less than 0.6 mi from Carmel Beach. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included.

J
Judith
From
Germany
Hard to find a modern/stylish yet comfy hotel in Carmel. Stilwell meets it all plus an unexpected complimentary breakfast for every taste!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews
Price from
$427
1 night, 2 adults

Villa Mara Carmel

Hotel in Carmel

Located in Carmel, a few steps from Carmel Beach, Villa Mara Carmel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

U
Uliana
From
Russia
The location, the property itself very put together, stylish and has a feel of home, very friendly staff, we felt welcome and were also given great recommendations for local dining, amazing breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
$617.70
1 night, 2 adults

SeaSide Inn & Suites

Hotel in Santa Cruz

Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

M
Matthew
From
United States
Clean and great location to UCSC.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,045 reviews
Price from
$80.10
1 night, 2 adults

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Santa Cruz

In a prime location in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center.

M
Mirna
From
Switzerland
The hotel exceeded our expectations. During our roadtrip we visited 9 different hotels, and this was the best that we got for the value. The staff was friendly and the room was spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,200 reviews
Price from
$126.65
1 night, 2 adults

Briarwood Inn

Hotel in Carmel

Located within 5 minutes' walk to shopping and dining locations in Carmel Village and 12 minutes' walk to Carmel Beach, this inn features guest rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen cable TVs.

N
Naomi
From
Israel
cute look, great atmosphere in room, spacious room, great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,249 reviews
Price from
$174
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Plus Monterey Inn

Hotel in Monterey

Located 2 blocks from city center and 1.5 mi to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Best Western Plus Monterey Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub.

R
Rowan
From
New Zealand
Our room was extremely spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Staff were very helpful. A wonderful stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,136 reviews
Price from
$169.15
1 night, 2 adults

Monterey Bay Lodge

Hotel in Monterey

Conveniently set in the center of Monterey, Monterey Bay Lodge provides free WiFi, an outdoor swimming pool and free private parking for guests who drive.

H
Helen
From
South Korea
The location was perfect, and the room was spacious and clean. It definitely exceeded my expectations!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,348 reviews
Price from
$153.39
1 night, 2 adults

Ramada by Wyndham Monterey

Hotel in Monterey

Ramada by Wyndham Monterey is minutes from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Guest rooms include free WiFi. A seasonal outdoor pool is available from April through October.

E
Essther
From
Romania
The staff was so extra friendly and understanding! Clean, spacious, good location, near to everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,546 reviews
Price from
$75.65
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,711 reviews

A short 6 minutes' walk from the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, The Monarch Resort offers free parking. Property and all guest rooms offer FREE HIGH SPEED FIBER OPTIC INTERNET..

From $114.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,702 reviews

Combining elegant Victorian charm with many of today's modern conveniences, this hotel is ideally located in the heart of Cannery Row, within walking distance to Monterey Bay and many area attractions...

From $181.37 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

Located in Marina and with Marina State Beach reachable within a 10-minute walk, Hampton Inn & Suites Marina has a fitness center, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared...

From $163.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews

Located in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within a few steps, Capitola Hotel has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

From $232.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews

Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.

From $131.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 614 reviews

Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and year round hot tub, this Monterey hotel is located within 3.7 mi of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row.

From $132.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 457 reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is located in Aptos. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can chill out in the outdoor swimming pool.

From $122.79 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews

The Comfort Inn hotel is conveniently located near Marina State Beach.

From $141.14 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,650 reviews

Located in Monterey, California, this motel is 3 mi from Cannery Row. Every room at the Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay is furnished with a microwave, a refrigerator and coffee making facilities.

From $79.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,800 reviews

Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.

From $95.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 666 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, within a 14-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach and 0.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, The Aqua Pacific Hotel has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi as well as free...

From $97.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews

Located in Seaside, a 8-minute walk from Sand City Beach, Gateway Lodge provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

From $76.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.3
Fair - What previous guests thought, 870 reviews

The Monterey Beach Dunes is ideally located across the street from Marina State Beach. The hotel is 4 mi from California State University, Monterey Bay.

From $82.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 234 reviews

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From $58.82 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviews

Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.

From $91.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 570 reviews

Located just off the Cabrillo Highway and less than 2 miles from Monterey State Beach, this Motel 6 also features an outdoor pool.

From $76.48 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews

Andril Fireplace Cottages offers accommodations in Pacific Grove and is located on 2 acres of land. Barbecue facilities are available on site as well as outdoor seating areas.

From $256.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Featuring 3-star accommodations, Swell House Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, a 6-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 2.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

From $190.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,136 reviews

Located 2 blocks from city center and 1.5 mi to Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Best Western Plus Monterey Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub.

From $134.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 692 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, a 15-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.

From $142.16 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews

Located 1 mile away from Carmel Beach, this hotel features a hot tub and serves a daily continental breakfast. It offers free guest parking and rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi.

From $260.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 241 reviews

Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle.

From $227.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 812 reviews

The Comfort Inn Carmel By the Sea offers a convenient, central location near the downtown area known as Carmel Village, featuring boutique shops, a variety of restaurants and one-of-a-kind art...

From $160.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews

Nestled in California just 0.9 mi from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness center is located on site.

From $126.96 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is spectacular!

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is spectacular! Give your self a good 3 to 4 hours to explore at your leisure. Our grandson (age 2) couldn't get enough of it. He also thoroughly enjoyed the "Dennis the Menace" Park. The Cannery which is next door to the Aquarium is fun place to browse and enjoy lunch at one of the nearby restaurants. Fisherman's Wharf has turned into a tourist trap over the years so I would not recommend it.
Guest review by
Michael
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

The purpose of our visit was to spend time with family...

The purpose of our visit was to spend time with family nearby. Restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops are all accessible by car or public transport, but parking and traffic can be challenging in some neighborhoods. SC offers several nice places to walk and view the ocean. The University of California campus is on the edge of town, a short drive from the city center.
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Julian E
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Carmel by the sea is a lovely town full of restaurants and...

Carmel by the sea is a lovely town full of restaurants and shopping places. The characteristic of Carmel is that at night time there are no street lights, lights comes from the restaurants and the stores open till late. It is a very charming town , must see it. The beach close by is beautiful and it was 20 minutes walking from our hotel
Guest review by
SABRINA
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

We have many favorites in the Pacific Grove area.

We have many favorites in the Pacific Grove area. We love the ocean, beaches, sea life, tidepooling, sunsets, restaurants, the aquarium and point lobos. Point Lobos needs to re examine the entrance process and parking. The rangers were not accomodating and a little rude as we arrived at the station. Unfortunately, we were unable to enter any of the days we visited, even with an early arrival. This has always been a highlight when we visit, we were quite disappointed.
Guest review by
De Ann
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Marina is a beautiful little town just north of Monterey.

Marina is a beautiful little town just north of Monterey. With CSUMB right there, there are a number of stores and restaurants typical of a college town. Monterey is just a short drive away but Marina is quiet without the hustle and crowds. Daddy's City Diner is a great place to start your day with a hearty breakfast! Stop by Baker's Bacon for some fresh, tasty bacon, sausage and cheese. Take some candied bacon with you for a wonderful snack.
Guest review by
Jason
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Everything you need for a Roadside Hotel.

Everything you need for a Roadside Hotel. Outside and property was well maintained, clean and landscaped. Room was well appointed and for the most part really clean. I very much appreciate a laminate floor vs. carpet that you know is never clean. Had a a nice sized refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, ice machine. Area has grocery stores and restaurants in the area that you can walk to. (Just avoid the Mexican place across the street, unless you want some stomach upset! Trust me you'll thank me!) Again, was everything you needed and will book again for my Concours stay next year! Thank you!
Guest review by
Kathryn
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Capitola offers many good restaurants, and plenty of beaches...

Capitola offers many good restaurants, and plenty of beaches to visit. We went to the Moss Landing slew one day to watch the numerous birds. We ate at Cafe Cruz, and several other restaurants. We are not exactly a young couple, so we mostly like eating good food, and gazing at the Pacific. The weather was bright and sunny.
Guest review by
suzanne
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0

I went to Aptos for one night to attend an anniversary party...

I went to Aptos for one night to attend an anniversary party. I have visited the area several times and never found it very appealing as it is very crowded, traffic can be horrendous, and the public beaches that are easily accessible are not very beautiful. I much prefer Monterey or Half Moon Bay or Northern California area beaches for scenic beauty. The party was held at Bittersweet Bistro in Aptos, however, which is a restaurant I do highly recommend if you go to Aptos, the food was wonderful!
Guest review by
Jody
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

So much wildlife, we loved it.

So much wildlife, we loved it. The sea lions were hilarious, all piled on docks at the harbor, and it seemed like a real working town, not a fake touristy spot. And do visit the Shakespeare Society of America in Moss Landing. What a hoot! Can't really explain it but see for yourself. We ate at Sea Harvest and the Thai restaurant near the inn, both adequate and inexpensive. I was stoked to visit Pezzini Farms and I will be ordering heritage artichokes from them this spring. Whale Watch Point right across from the harbor was fun just to chill and stare at the sea lions and so many pelicans.
Guest review by
Cynthia
United States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

I had no idea that Castroville is 'The artichoke center os...

I had no idea that Castroville is 'The artichoke center os the world', I love artichokes! so it was an awesome surprise, Giant artichoke restaurant is a must, El Huarache 1 food truck too. For groceries, people at La Reyna's supermarket is really friendly. Hope to get back soon :)
Guest review by
Raul
Taiwan