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Beach Resorts in California
As reviewed by TripAdvisor travelers
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Ranked #3 of 19 hotels in Coronado
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"We have been staying at the Beach Resort for the past 12 years. It is by far the best vacation place on Coronado. We had previously stayed at Hotel Del, Glorieta Bay, and other..."
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"They are also affiliated to Loews Beach Resort which has great 3 pools. My family were very pleased with their stay and we're still talking about the wonderful weekend we had at CBR..."
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Ranked #4 of 32 hotels in Carlsbad
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"I recently stayed at the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort in one of their condos. The accommodations were perfect, we had all the comforts of home. The staff is very accommodating and..."
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"My family and I have stayed at the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort twice in the last three years and truly loved it. The location next to the beach is outstanding. The accommodations and..."
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Ranked #4 of 23 hotels in Laguna Beach
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"Our beautiful seaside room was perfect. Stunning views of the ocean and soothing waves have left her with a treasured memory. A note of thanks to fitness instructor, Tommy Bensen..."
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"It is still my favorite hotel in Laguna Beach, but know that it is a beach hotel, and not really posh and luxurious...."
Ranked #8 of 19 hotels in Coronado
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"This is simply the best beach hotel in Southern California. Historic and well restored building, wide sandy beach, good restaurants in and nearby and comfortable luxurious rooms..."
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"The Del is...without a doubt, one of the grandest beach hotels in the world. Needless to say that the summer months are the most popular, but...don't forget the pre-holiday season..."
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Ranked #13 of 32 hotels in Carlsbad
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"We loved staying at the Tamarack Beach Resort by the sea... We had a view of the ocean and it was wonderful walking on the beach . The Beach walk was great for walking or biking..."
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"The Tamarack Beach Resort was the perfect place for a vacation with my sisters. The room was very spacious and clean with nice furniture and a great view of the ocean. The lobby..."
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Ranked #4 of 16 hotels in Huntington Beach
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"My wife and I and our 2 kids just completed a stay at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. We had stayed previously at the Hyatt next door and decided to give the..."
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"Myself and my boyfriend stayed at Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort from 9th - 15th June this year and I cannot think of one thing that I would change!..."
BEST WESTERN PLUS Cavalier Oceanfront Resort, San Simeon
$132 and up
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Ranked #1 of 10 hotels in San Simeon
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"We did a drive around a few of the hotels and picked BE Cavalier Oceanfront Resort, as it seemed to be the best of a mediocre bunch...how wrong were WE!..."
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"We stayed in one of the oceanside rooms. The location was very convenient for Hearst castle. The bed was very comfortable. The room was nicely furnsihed. There is a nice park..."
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Ranked #1 of 8 hotels in Half Moon Bay
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"It is a gorgeous property, and the only oceanfront resort in the Bay Area. There are plenty of things to do in the town, antiquing or looking at the pumpkin patches. It is difficult..."
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"We had a beach front room with a outdoor fireplace. The room was amazing. The hotel staff treated my wife and I like royalty. Needless to say the hospitality was out of this..."
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Ranked #1 of 2 hotels in Rancho Palos Verdes
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"Its hard to believe this beautiful seaside resort is less than an hour outside of LA. We were stunned by the cliffside views of the Pacific as this lovely resort is located on a..."
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"I have stayed at nearly every 5 star beach resort the LA/Orange County area and this is where I would go back with my family (and dogs). There is a lot to do! The pools are great..."
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Ranked #1 of 27 hotels in Pismo Beach
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"The views from the ocean front rooms are nothing short of spectacular and sleeping to the sound of the nearby surf is out of this world. Staff is well trained, friendly and helpful..."
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"View from our ocean front room is better than I experienced in far away islands. It is hard to believe it is 3.5 hours drive from LA and it feels like you are on a different world..."
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Ranked #1 of 53 hotels in Monterey
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"Despite the hefty price tag for our oceanfront room, it was worth every penny. Our balcony literally hung over the ocean and the wave sounds at night were just magical. We had a..."
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"The place has great ocean front rooms and is located on the quiet end of Cannery Row, the opposite end from the aquarium. We were treated very well from valet parking to turn down..."
Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Big Sur
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"This is not like staying at a Ritz or Four Seasons in the City or at a beach resort. Looking forward to going back...."
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"the rooms are not nearly as dramatic as the views from Post Ranch Inn's ocean front rooms. They provide golf carts to drive you around the property from the moment you arrive; the..."
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Ranked #2 of 23 hotels in Laguna Beach
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"friendly and professional staff...lounging in plush accommodations; this beachfront resort redefines spectacular. Including the food...The lobster Benedict is a MUST have..."
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"We had a beautiful oceanfront room and you can see the crashing of the waves even at night as they have lights on the ocean. I would reccomend Montage to anyone who wants to have..."
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Little River
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"We stayed in the "traditional oceanfront" room, which is economical, but does not scrimp on anything. These room share a long porch with other rooms, but your privacy is never..."
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"It is one of their luxury ocean side rooms and had a price to match. We were a little hesitant to book it because we had already spent quite a bit on the vacation rental from hell..."
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Ranked #8 of 27 hotels in Pismo Beach
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"The staff were so warm, welcoming and efficient and the beach front room was heaven. A balcony with a jacuzzi right on the beach and a fireplace! A lovely bottle of champagne and..."
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"However on check in I asked if there was any beach front rooms and for a minimal fee I upgrade. Well worth the additional amount. We had a spa on the balcony and sat on the balcony..."
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Ranked #3 of 9 hotels in Dana Point
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"Just returned from a FABULOUS stay at the Monarch Beach Resort. From top to bottom, start to finish, the experience was out of the park. The rooms were beautifully appointed with..."
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"desk staff (Maria, Marty, and Kimber) and the entire staff team at Monarch Beach Resort. The exceptionally high level of guest attention is clear evidence of a superbly managed..."
Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
$425 and up
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Third Night Free!
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Ranked #3 of 61 hotels in Santa Barbara
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"People often compare the Biltmore to the San Ysidro Ranch; I've stayed there too and prefer the Biltmore's beach front location. We're already planning for our next stay...."
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"I can't speak highly enough of the relaxing, peaceful, lush stay at this cozy discrete oceanside hotel. Winding pathways brush through palm-dotted pacific gardens on this..."
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Ranked #9 of 32 hotels in Carlsbad
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"The Carlsbad location might not be ideal for all visitors but given how few true oceanfront hotels are in San Diego, you might as well stay at the best hotel since you'll be driving..."
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"Our room had a glimpse of the beach, but it's not really a true beach resort. Aside from the that, we had a wonderful weekend, and we would return again...."
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Ranked #2 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
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"Our ocean front room was amazing... We enjoyed the beach every day, culminating with our Beach BBQ with family & friends on our last night. Spectacular sunsets, amazing food..."
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"I've stayed st the hotel del Coronado at an oceanfront room for twice the amount, and even if the pricing was comparable between these two hotels, I'd still choose the La Jolla..."
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Ranked #9 of 27 hotels in Pismo Beach
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"Our ocean front room was spacious and the view beautiful. Clean room, the most comfy bed, falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing...I can honestly say there was nothing that I..."
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"My husband and I wanted a few days away at a beach location where our dog, a St. Bernard, was welcome. After reading about the The Cliffs dog policy, I wanted to give them a try, as..."
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Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Goleta
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"The grounds are beautiful and the beach side location is great. Bring some old shoes because the beach produces natural tar. The pool and poolside service is great. We did find..."
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"Overall, the pros of this hotel are beautiful, grounds, great ocean location. Cons, are rooms and common areas could use some upkeep. Many, knicks, dings, dents. The Bisrto, which..."
Seascape Resort, Aptos
$240 and up
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Ranked #2 of 6 hotels in Aptos
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"We went to the Seascape Beach Resort in Monterey Bay California for our 23rd year anniversary. When ever I plan a trip I don't let my wife know where she is going. All I tell her is..."
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"If you've been to one "family oriented" beach resort, you've been to them all in my opinion. Slightly dated room decor- not nice, but not to shabby either. My biggest complaint was..."
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa, Dana Point
$246 and up
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Ranked #4 of 9 hotels in Dana Point
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"There was a great web price of $296.10 for an oceanfront room. I called the hotel on- site reservation number and spoke with Catalina to see if there was a better rate available..."
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"Go there; because you will get unforgettable location and view from your room (we had ocean front room with balcony). The size of the room was acceptable but still small for my..."
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Solana Beach/Del Mar, Solana Beach
$145 and up
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Earn Up to 2 FREE Nights
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Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Solana Beach
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"The only complaint that I have is the beach location. Takes about 15 minutes to get the beach. Long steps for beach access. The beach needs a good cleaning. The hotel is great..."
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"I stayed at the Solana Beach Courtyard Marriott recently because it was the designated race hotel for my triathlon. I was very pleasantly surprised by the very convenient location..."
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Ranked #1 of 25 hotels in La Jolla
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"We checked into our third-floor oceanside room at TP. We could hardly see the golf course just outside, and if we didn’t know the ocean was a half-mile away, we might have been in..."
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"In addition, the staff upgraded our room so that we had an outstanding view of the golfcourse and ocean which delighted us daily. We hope to be able to return. We used the valet..."
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Ranked #5 of 19 hotels in Coronado
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"It truly had the beach resort kind of atmosphere there and all ages of people had a good time. There is the Sandbar with small lunch items and drinks. Prices example: Margarita $10..."
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"The children enjoyed the close proximity to the beaches and Tidelands Park Playground as well as the hotel pool. We all enjoyed ferry rides across the bay to different destinations..."
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Ranked #9 of 19 hotels in Coronado
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"It was very close to San Diego and all the attractions yet at the end of the day you were back at a beach resort. It is only a 3 min. drive to downtown Coronado which is beautiful..."
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"Our room was very spacious and the ocean deco in the room was beautiful and evoked feelings of calmness and tranquility. Our suite's bathroom was extremely large and the water..."
Seahorse Resort, San Clemente
$128 and up
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Ranked #9 of 17 hotels in San Clemente
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"This is a beach place and shows some wear from beach weather. But the furniture, carpets, beds are in top shape. The staff are terrific people who insure that we are comfortable and..."
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"The Sea Horse is a place I stayed in 1990 as a Camp Pendleton Marine. Here we are again, twenty years later. This time, my bride and I returned as a loving couple looking to get..."
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Ranked #2 of 21 hotels in Carmel
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"We stayed one night on the beach at the Sanctuary Beach resort and they charged $40 for our dog (4lb yorkie mix) to stay and we had to sign a waiver stating that the dog could not..."
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"Over the years, we have come to Carmel many, many times and have probably stayed at almost every one of the Inn's and B & B's in the quaint town of Carmel By the Sea...."
Ranked #12 of 31 hotels in San Luis Obispo
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"You can hike up a small mountain with great views or into Avila, an ocean-side resort community, soak in a private hot tub in the trees, or drive into San Luis Obispo...."
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"We love to hike the ridge behind the resort for a breathtaking view of Avila Beach , Pismo Beach and Oceano dunes. My wife loves to use the spa services while I jog the Bob Jones..."
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