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Motels in Southern California

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Marina Beach Motel

Marina Beach Motel

3.0 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (1009)
"Helpful staff and a charming room with a kitchen. "
United States
Steven
$111 nightly
The price is $127
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Marina Beach Motel
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Days Inn by Wyndham Indio

Days Inn by Wyndham Indio

2.0 star property
Indio
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1003)
"Clean rooms and great staff!"
United States
John
$67 nightly
The price is $76
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Indio
Seasonal outdoor pool
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park

2.0 star property
Joshua Tree
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"motel was clean and staff was very helpful! "
United States
Katherine
$57 nightly
The price is $65
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
High Desert Motel Joshua Tree National Park
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area

Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area

2.0 star property
Yucca Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Great stay! Clean , comfortable room & friendly staff!!"
United States
Mike
$67 nightly
The price is $75
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Yucca Val/Joshua Tree Nat Pk Area
Front of property
Royal Copenhagen Inn

Royal Copenhagen Inn

2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1948)
"Beautiful hotel and perfect location for everything in walking distance."
United States
Derrek
$132 nightly
The price is $153
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Royal Copenhagen Inn
Beach
West Coast Surf and Stay

West Coast Surf and Stay

2.0 star property
San Clemente
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (139)
"Clean and spacious room, great location for dining, and owner made recommendations for the area plus was available in the event we needed anything extra!"
United States
Patricia
$57 nightly
The price is $63
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
West Coast Surf and Stay
Terrace/patio
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town

2.0 star property
Old Town Temecula
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1776)
"Great stay"
United States
Kurtis
$45 nightly
The price is $50
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Temecula, CA - Historic Old Town
Exterior
Hotel Huntington

Hotel Huntington

2.5 star property
Duarte
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1456)
"Everything, the staff is great, rooms are clean, nice location"
United States
Leonor
$98 nightly
The price is $108
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Huntington
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

Good Nite Inn - Calabasas

2.0 star property
Agoura Hills
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1872)
"Staff were very helpfull .was a nice stay."
United States
Travis
$83 nightly
The price is $93
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Good Nite Inn - Calabasas
View from room
The Rambler

The Rambler

3.0 star property
Chula Vista
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1991)
"Nice staff, good location"
United Kingdom
Joshua
$91 nightly
The price is $106
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
The Rambler
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Deluxe King with Balcony) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

2.5 star property
Santa Barbara Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1985)
"Definetly would stay here again!"
United States
David
$107 nightly
The price is $121
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Avania Inn of Santa Barbara
Children's activities
King Frederik Inn

King Frederik Inn

2.5 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1807)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Monica
$119 nightly
The price is $138
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
King Frederik Inn
Lobby
Good Nite Inn Camarillo

Good Nite Inn Camarillo

2.0 star property
Camarillo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2128)
"We enjoyed our stay! Very nice and quiet. "
United States
Jessica
$84 nightly
The price is $95
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Good Nite Inn Camarillo
Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks
Santa Clarita Motel

Santa Clarita Motel

2.0 star property
Newhall
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1004)
"Always a great place to stay and staff always friendly. "
United States
Arqui
$80 nightly
The price is $88
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
Santa Clarita Motel
Deluxe Quadruple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hamlet Inn

Hamlet Inn

2.0 star property
Downtown Solvang
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"perfect stay for the night, spotless clean"
United States
KHOA
$83 nightly
The price is $98
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Hamlet Inn
Front of property
Inn at Highway 1

Inn at Highway 1

2.5 star property
Lompoc
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (940)
"Beautiful Inn. Beautiful room. Staff was amazing "
United States
David
$82 nightly
The price is $93
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Inn at Highway 1
Exterior
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA

Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA

2.0 star property
Twentynine Palms
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Great place, will be going back"
United States
joyce
$45 nightly
The price is $50
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Twentynine Palms, CA
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"The location of the hotel is the "
United States
Vikash
$81 nightly
The price is $91
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Lobby
White Caps Motel

White Caps Motel

2.0 star property
Midtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (602)
"The staff are welcoming , the accomodation clean and comfortable. It is an excellent place to stay. "
United States
Nicholas
$90 nightly
The price is $102
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
White Caps Motel
Queen Bed, Non Smoking with Fireplace | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Sakura Inn

Sakura Inn

2.5 star property
Somerset
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1047)
"Easy access, free parking and great staff!"
United States
Sharon
$95 nightly
The price is $106
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Sakura Inn
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Frequently asked questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Southern California?
You can find a great deal from $50 on Southern California motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Southern California motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.
Is it better to stay in a Southern California motel or hotel?
Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.