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Featured Northern California Beach Hotels

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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Stay at this 4-star 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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Stay at this 4.5-star 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 Presidio of San Francisco ...
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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Stay at this 3.5-star 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 Hotel

Rio Sands Hotel

2 out of 5
116 Aptos Beach Drive, Aptos, CA
Stay at this motel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Rio Sands Hotel
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
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Everything was perfect for a girls’ wellness staycation from the city."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 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
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (1,463 reviews)
"Loved it"

Reviewed on Oct 6, 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
Stay at this 5-star 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Rooms are due for renovations. Tiny restrooms"

Reviewed on Oct 11, 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! (3,616 reviews)
"A beautiful location with some rooms having balconies overlooking the river. The rooms do need some attention though. There were some broken items and peeling wallpaper. The jacuzzi area needs some attention. The plug was bent, the faucet coming apart and the tile grout needs cleaning. Otherwise ..."

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

Yosemite View Lodge
Mariposa Inn & Suites

Mariposa Inn & Suites

3 out of 5
1386 Munras Avenue, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,413 reviews)
"Pretty average, convenient location, breakfast was toast/bagels, fruit, yogurt, cereals, juice, milk, coffee. Beds a little lumply and hard. Batthroom vent worked very slowly, but humidity in Mtry might affect that too I guess."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 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! (2,067 reviews)
"The property is a bit dated, but was overall clean and comfortable. The pool and hot tub was nice too and the river across the road is peaceful and pristine."

Reviewed on Oct 11, 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

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  • 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.