Pajaro Dunes, CA

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A coastal landscape with a prominent rock formation, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and distant mountains.
Pajaro Dunes California
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a wooden fence.
A sandy beach with footprints, a person in a pink hat, and a large rock formation in the distance.
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,291 reviews)
"Clean and functional."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,580 reviews)
"Nicest hotel either of us has ever stayed in. First time I ever used valet parking or room service. Both were worth it ! Only complaint I have is that we were told that there was no shuttle from the hotel to the aquarium. It's not a shuttle but a city bus that looks like a trolley car. We found it ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
$69 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$80 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Marina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,010 reviews)
"I chose this location based on price, location and also other people's reviews. I'm suspecting a lot were because this is probably the worst Motel 6 I've ever stayed at. Besides it being conveniently close to the freeway, that is the only perk we had. The rooms were run down, beds extremely sinky, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA

Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA

Watsonville CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Watsonville. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve and Zmudowski ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
"Nice condo on the ocean, in a quiet area, which is what we wanted. Everything was as advertised. We didn't have to contact the host for anything, as instructions were great."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA
Beachfront Condo with Spectacular View

Beachfront Condo with Spectacular View

Watsonville CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Watsonville. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (121 reviews)
"Wonderful! Just what we were looking for and literally right on the beach, with amazing views from both the living room and master bedroom. The location in Pajaro Dunes was close to all of the places we wanted to go (Monterey, Santa Cruz, Big Sur, Redwoods, etc.) but still secluded, serene, and peaceful. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Beachfront Condo with Spectacular View
Carefree Days at The Beach

Carefree Days at The Beach

Watsonville CA
Stay at this condo in Watsonville. Enjoy laundry facilities, tennis courts, and patios. Popular attractions Zmudowski State Beach and Pajaro River Mouth Nature ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)
"My elderly parents loved the place. Easy access. The place was clean and so well kept. Lovely spot to see the ocean from a distance, see so many species of birds! They just loved sitting on the balcony. The host was polite, professional, and responded quickly. Thank you so much for the wine"

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Carefree Days at The Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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