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Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

4 out of 5
2600 Sand Dunes Dr Monterey CA
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Monterey. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a beach locale, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Sanctuary Beach Resort

Sanctuary Beach Resort

4.5 out of 5
3295 Dunes Rd Marina CA
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Book a stay at this luxury resort in Marina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Sanctuary Beach Resort
Lovers Point Inn

Lovers Point Inn

2 out of 5
625 Ocean View Blvd Pacific Grove CA
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Stay at this motel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Lovers Point Inn
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
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Book a stay at this beach resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway

2 out of 5
1234 Great Highway San Francisco CA
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Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Golden Gate Bridge are ...
Motel 6 San Francisco, CA – Great Highway
Asilomar Conference Grounds

Asilomar Conference Grounds

2 out of 5
800 Asilomar Blvd Pacific Grove CA
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Casablanca On The Beach
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2 out of 5
116 Aptos Beach Drive Aptos CA
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Stay at this motel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Oceanfront Lodge

Oceanfront Lodge

2.5 out of 5
100 A Street Crescent City CA
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Book a stay at this beach hotel in Crescent City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Oceanfront Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

2 out of 5
50 Front St Santa Cruz CA
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Beachview Inn
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages

3 out of 5
1150 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove CA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Pacific Grove. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
Lighthouse Lodge And Cottages
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Hotels with Pools in Northern California

Flamingo Resort & Spa Santa Rosa Sonoma, Tapestry by Hilton

Flamingo Resort & Spa Santa Rosa Sonoma, Tapestry by Hilton

4 out of 5
2777 4th St Santa Rosa CA
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Santa Rosa. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
❤️❤️❤️

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Flamingo Resort & Spa Santa Rosa Sonoma, Tapestry by Hilton
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,487 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco

5 out of 5
2 New Montgomery St San Francisco CA
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
After Thanksgiving the Christmas tree was set up in the main hall. Gorgeous Christmas tree!

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco
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Hotels with Hot Tubs in Northern California

Yosemite View Lodge

Yosemite View Lodge

2.5 out of 5
11136 Highway 140 El Portal CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in El Portal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,784 reviews)
check in was good. room is clean. except abit cold when we walk into the room.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Yosemite View Lodge
Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1386 Munras Avenue Monterey CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Monterey ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,421 reviews)
Room was amazing and so was staff.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Mariposa Inn & Suites
Cedar Lodge

Cedar Lodge

2 out of 5
9966 Highway 140 El Portal CA
Book a stay at this beach hotel in El Portal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,105 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

Cedar Lodge
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Beach Hotels Northern California

Toes in the sand, drink in hand, skin getting tanned—beach life is the sweet life. At the shore, the pace slows, moods elevate, and beachfront hotels line the horizon. Whether you’re a jump-straight-in-the-water person or like to remain on dry land, you’re living your best life at the beach. Better yet, get cozy at beach hotels Northern California after the day’s surf-and-sand activities for some post-sunset chilling.

Vacation + beach = perfection

The best things come to those who beach. Find watersports like surfing, snorkeling, waterskiing, paddle boarding, kayaking—options are aplenty for enjoying the waves. Feel like taking it easy? Nothing’s better than napping under an umbrella and taking in the sounds of the surf. Bring a kite, enjoy a round of spike ball, or get competitive over a volleyball match. It’s easy to check all the boxes on beach days. The best beach hotels in Northern California can point you toward delicious food and other activities in the area. And they likely have enough on-site amenities that you’ll never have to venture far from shore.

She saves (sand) dollars by the seashore

If you think you can’t beat a good day at the beach, add the best prices to the equation, and you’ve found the right formula for the best time ever. Filter hotels by the following to make one and one equal amazing:

  • Hotwire Hot Rates: With a Hotwire Hot Rate, you’ll think you found the mecca of cheap beach hotels. In reality, you’re seeing some of the best discounts on premium hotels, because mystery deals really pay off. You may even end up in the best luxury beach hotel at an incredible price.

  • Price: If the beach is enough to make you swoon, look for the lowest price on hotels, with ours starting at $91. If you’ve set your sights a little higher, up those price points for a swankier stay.

  • Amenities: You came for the beach, but extra perks don’t hurt. Get straight to the waves and grab a free breakfast. Relax even more at a full-service spa. When it comes to a tailor-made getaway, finding the right amenities ups the experience to the power of perfect.

Subtract stress, add a sprinkle of sun and sand, and enjoy the sum total of your days at the beach. When you book with Hotwire, your vacation satisfaction can reach 100 percent.