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Located just outside of Big Sur and 11 km from Hearst Castle, Moonstone Landing is an oceanfront property that serves a continental breakfast. All guest rooms feature free WiFi.

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
Superb
1,131 reviews
Price from
US$142
per night

Located 5 minutes’ walk away from Old Mission Santa Ines, this boutique hotel offers a restaurant on site. It features an outdoor pool and hot tub and spacious room with free WiFi.

A flat-screen cable satellite TV with pay-per-view channels is offered in each guest room at Hotel Corque. All guest rooms include an iPod docking station, a refrigerator, a coffee machine and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Select rooms include views of Solvang Village or the Santa Ynez Hills. The room was spotless, beautifully designed, and equipped with a lot of  amenities.  The bed was incredibly comfortable and the staff was very helpful and kind. The location was perfect for exploring the area. During the week, the prices were very reasonable though it went up at the weekend. I can't wait to return — highly recommend!

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9.2
Superb
1,230 reviews
Price from
US$169
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 and brilliant value. Really liked play area.

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9.1
Superb
1,409 reviews
Price from
US$259
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. All the staff are very kind and polite in this hotel. Mainly, the receptionist Martin who gave great tips for tours, a very interesting conversation about all subjects. Certainly, if you are in Pismo Beach, I will go back to this hotel.

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9.1
Superb
1,068 reviews
Price from
US$175
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.

Rooms are furnished with white linens and look out onto the garden. They feature cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee and tea-making facilities. A refrigerator & iron with ironing facilities are also included. Perfect position, great parking, lovely comfortable facilities. Great price

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9.3
Superb
1,189 reviews
Price from
US$161.99
per night

Close to Universal City, home of more than 50 shops and restaurants, this hotel in North Hollywood, California offers contemporary amenities such as free wireless internet and an on-site restaurant. An outdoor pool and hot tub is also available to guests. Beautiful property and great breakfast

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9.1
Superb
2,948 reviews
Price from
US$279
per night

Situated in Palm Springs, 2.6 km from Palm Springs Convention Center, Dive Palm Springs provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor pool as well. A continental breakfast is also offered. I spent one night at Dive Palm Springs, and it was the highlight of my stay in California. I truly regret not spending more time there! The room was absolutely amazing, and the bed was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in. Additionally, the room had a private patio that was incredibly relaxing, and the main area was perfect for resting and recharging during the day. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed, given a tour of the facility, and offered a glass of bubbly. Honestly, I cannot recommend this place enough!

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9.2
Superb
366 reviews
Price from
US$174
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego offers pet-friendly accommodation in San Diego. San Diego International Airport is just 4 km from the property.

Each room at this hotel features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Select rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower that includes guest bath robes and free toiletries. Great amenities (welcome drink, coffee machine in the room, refillable water bottles, bikes), perfect location, very comfortable room. Able to check in early, much appreciated after a long flight.

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9
Superb
943 reviews
Price from
US$149
per night

Providing garden views, Arky's B&B in Smith River offers accommodation and a garden. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The room was very nice, comfortable and spacious. The location and the views from the room are beautiful. And finally, the breakfast surprised us very pleasantly, all delicious.

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9.7
Exceptional
185 reviews

Boasting an outdoor pool, we also have an outdoor misting system. Little Paradise Hotel is located in Palm Springs, California. Modern rooms with a curved 55-inch TV and premium movie channels are featured at this adults-only hotel. - wonderful room and location, with a well maintained pool that had 24hr access as well as a secure site - wonderful staff who were always helpful, friendly and responsive. We were lucky enough to be subject to an upgrade of our room as well - free onsite parking - free amenities such as fruit, water, tea and coffee - extremely comfy beds, great WiFi, air con and tv app access

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9.6
Exceptional
265 reviews
Price from
US$178
per night

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