Seaside, CA

Travel Guide

Fort Ord Dunes State Park showing a beach
Fort Ord Dunes State Park which includes a sandy beach
Fort Ord Dunes State Park which includes a beach
Fort Ord Dunes State Park featuring tranquil scenes
Fort Ord Dunes State Park featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach

Where to stay in Seaside

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Sand City

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Sand City. You might want to make time for a stop at Fort Ord Dunes State Park or Monterey State Beach.

Sand City
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Mescal Corridor NW

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Mescal Corridor NW and surrounding area, you can visit North Fremont Street and Monterey County Fairgrounds.

Mescal Corridor NW
Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1400 Del Monte Blvd Seaside CA
$115 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$131 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,188 reviews)
Eggs, bagels,pancakes, sausage, cereal muffins,grayvi, coffee and more.realy good

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Holiday Inn Express at Monterey Bay by IHG
Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside

3.5 out of 5
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd Seaside CA
$181 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$208 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seaside. Enjoy free breakfast, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,394 reviews)
Clean, comfortable beds, small but well equipped fitness room. Great breakfast selections. Only problem was with one of our rooms had a faulty thermostat. Staff was quick to assist and provided a room fan. All staff was very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
Sand Castle Inn

Sand Castle Inn

2 out of 5
1011 La Salle Ave Seaside CA
$53 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$62 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Seaside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Staff was friendly and responsive to my requests. Overall, it was good enough for one night staying.

Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025

Sand Castle Inn
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.
Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included!

Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included!

Seaside CA
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Seaside. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (295 reviews)
This is such a great little spot! Worked perfectly for our family and was close enough to fun spots in Carmel and Monterey. The hosts were great with communication and the house was well stocked with everything we needed

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Monterey Co. Bungalow Near the Ocean - 2 Free Aquarium Passes Included!
Quaint trendy home just a stroll from the seas

Quaint trendy home just a stroll from the seas

Seaside CA
Stay at this vacation home in Seaside. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's Wharf are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
This house was perfect for our girls weekend! The rooms were clean. The hot tub was amazing! The house was close to the freeway too! We would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Quaint trendy home just a stroll from the seas
You will love the views of the ocean & location 7 min beach and 15 min Carmel

You will love the views of the ocean & location 7 min beach and 15 min Carmel

Seaside CA
Stay at this vacation home in Seaside. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fisherman's ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
This is a great place to stay and our host was wonderful!

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

You will love the views of the ocean & location 7 min beach and 15 min Carmel
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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Reviews of Seaside

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
132
5 - Excellent 31%
4 - Good
206
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
72
3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
16
2 - Disappointing 4%
1 - Terrible
4
1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Cute and quiet town.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Not the greatest

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

We didn’t spend any time in Seaside other than in the hotel. We were there for the Jurassic Park exhibit at the Monterey County fairgrounds.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Seaside is a busy little town about 2 miles from Monterey. Monterey motel rates are much higher.

4/5 - Good

NormalTraveler

Stay away from the Economy Inn Monterey!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

I would like a refund from this property

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