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Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 4.3 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. University Of California Santa Cruz is 7.7 km away and Pasatiempo Golf Club is 9.1 km from the motel. This place is great. Very close to the beach. The staff were great and the room was clean. It’s a quirky place, which added to its charm.

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9.1
Superb
375 reviews
Price from
US$120
per night

Situated in Carmel in the California region, with Carmel Beach and Carmel Mission nearby, Forest Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

A fridge and coffee machine are also available. Super location Super clean Super facilities Great staff and at the top of Ocean Drive which is the no.1 Location

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9.1
Superb
117 reviews
Price from
US$199
per night

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

Each room features a fireplace, a TV, and a telephone, as well as board games and DVDs for children. Each room includes an en suite bathroom. Walking distance to a great beach, about a ten minute walk. The gas igniter for the wood burning fireplace made it real easy to have a cozy fire at night. They replenished the wood box daily. Our cabin had a lovely private patio.

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9.3
Superb
290 reviews
Price from
US$825
per night

A flat-screen TV with cable is featured in each amply furnished room at La Playa Carmel. A minibar and coffee-making facilities offer beverage options. Select rooms boast ocean views.

Carmel La Playa is 4 minutes’ walk from the beach. Monterey Airport is 5 miles away. Beautiful hotel, great location and attentive staff

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9
Superb
208 reviews
Price from
US$594
per night

*Adults Only* Just 10 minutes’ walk from Capitola Beach and Wharf, this luxurious B&B offers an evening wine reception complete with appetizers. A full breakfast is served daily. All rooms include free Wi-Fi. Beautiful turn-of-the-century charming property with wonderful upkeep. Secured access from street.

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9.1
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
US$273.90
per night

Located in downtown Carmel, Carriage House Inn is within 10 minutes' drive from Pebble Beach and 17 Mile Drive. A free continental breakfast tray and newspaper are delivered to guest suites daily.

Featuring a fireplace, each elegant room provides a free snack basket, a flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and a mini fridge stocked with free drinks at the Carriage House Inn. Select suites feature a two-person spa bath or two fireplaces. The room was beautiful and very relaxing! The location was very quiet and close to the downtown area for shopping and dining.

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9.7
Exceptional
218 reviews
Price from
US$419
per night

Homemade cookies are available daily at this downtown Carmel inn. Rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.

Pebble Beach Golf Course is 10 minutes’ drive from the Inn Wayside. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is 15 minutes’ drive away. Absolutely lovely room and great location!

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9
Superb
251 reviews
Price from
US$269
per night

This Capitola hotel is 10 minutes’ 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 docking station. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Definitely would stay there again.

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9
Superb
335 reviews
Price from
US$159
per night

Set 1.1 km from Lovers Point Beach, Green Gables Inn, A Four Sisters Inn offers 3-star accommodation in Pacific Grove and features a garden. The property is around 14 km from Point Lobos State Reserve, less than 1 km from Monterey Bay Aquarium and a 16-minute walk from Cannery Row. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.1 km from Presidio Of Monterey Museum. Victorian charm with modern amenities. Seaside location near shops and restaurants. Delicious breakfasts.

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9.3
Superb
199 reviews
Price from
US$430.41
per night

Situated directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and a complimentary continental breakfast is provided. Room, spectacular views, staff are great.brealfast is outstanding and dinner room service meal was lovely

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9
Superb
902 reviews
Price from
US$299
per night

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