Top Beach vacation packages in Central Coast California

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

$368

per person

Dec 5 - Dec 7

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Seattle (SEA) to San Jose (SJC)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)

I have stayed at the Dream Inn for 25 years or more. You just can’t beat the ocean views. overall our stay was good.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

Sanctuary Beach Resort

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$1,191

per person

Dec 24 - Dec 29

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey (MRY)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Best hotel we’ve ever stayed at

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Beach

$1,124

per person

Dec 23 - Dec 27

found 10 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

7.6/10 Good! (120 reviews)

For the pricepoint, and suites "facing" the ocean on the main floor - amenities were dated - esp the bathrooms in both our rooms. Also the rooms were pricer than usual cause we went on a long weekend for my aunts birthday. It is what it is, don't expect too much.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Santa Barbara Beach

$910

per person

Dec 28 - Jan 1

found 17 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Indianapolis (IND) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

8/10 Very Good! (966 reviews)

This is an older property. Overall nice facility and friendly staff but the plumbing noise woke us up throughout the night and we had to change rooms. New room was better, but still heard the plumbing and the elevator. The Lido bar ha really good food and Kiran the bartender was the best. Staff at Costa (especially Danny) were great.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

$846

per person

Dec 29 - Jan 2

found 16 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Antonio (SAT) to San Francisco (SFO)

8.4/10 Very Good! (379 reviews)

Staff was great. Place was fun. Right on the water. Very nice.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

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3 Night Beach vacations in Central Coast California

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Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Beach

$649

per person

Jan 6 - Jan 9

found 12 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Houston (IAH) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

7.6/10 Good! (120 reviews)

For the pricepoint, and suites "facing" the ocean on the main floor - amenities were dated - esp the bathrooms in both our rooms. Also the rooms were pricer than usual cause we went on a long weekend for my aunts birthday. It is what it is, don't expect too much.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Sanctuary Beach Resort

$975

per person

Nov 23 - Nov 26

found 19 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Colorado Springs (COS) to Monterey (MRY)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Best hotel we’ve ever stayed at

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Mar Monte Hotel, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Santa Barbara Beach

$744

per person

Nov 25 - Nov 28

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Minneapolis (MSP) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

8/10 Very Good! (966 reviews)

This is an older property. Overall nice facility and friendly staff but the plumbing noise woke us up throughout the night and we had to change rooms. New room was better, but still heard the plumbing and the elevator. The Lido bar ha really good food and Kiran the bartender was the best. Staff at Costa (especially Danny) were great.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

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4 Night Beach vacations in Central Coast California

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Spyglass Inn

$669

per person

Dec 23 - Dec 27

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Denver (DEN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,285 reviews)

It was an overall great experience however it is a scam that you pay so much money for not even 24hrs in a room

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Sanctuary Beach Resort

$1,558

per person

Dec 28 - Jan 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Orange County (SNA) to Monterey (MRY)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Best hotel we’ve ever stayed at

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Santa Barbara Beach

$1,124

per person

Dec 23 - Dec 27

found 10 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

7.6/10 Good! (120 reviews)

For the pricepoint, and suites "facing" the ocean on the main floor - amenities were dated - esp the bathrooms in both our rooms. Also the rooms were pricer than usual cause we went on a long weekend for my aunts birthday. It is what it is, don't expect too much.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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Top Beach Central Coast California Hotels

The Monterey Hotel

407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA

5 hours drive from West Beach

Watch the sunset on the beach in Monterey, as you'll be near San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater with a stay at this hotel.

8/10 Very Good! (1,399 reviews)

Clean room. Very small. No AC. Friendly staff. Self parking across the street much better deal than hotel parking. Convenient location. Tasty coffee 😊

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA

5 hours drive from West Beach

Watch the sunset on the beach in Monterey, as you'll be a short walk from San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater with a holiday at this luxury, spa resort. 2 restaurants, ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,385 reviews)

great location in Monterey, the views from the ocean side of the property is stunning.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA

5 hours drive from West Beach

Stroll along the shoreline in Monterey, as you'll be near San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater when booking a getaway at this spa resort. 2 restaurants, 2 bars, ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,750 reviews)

Travelers like: close to beach, outdoor pool

Travelers say...

We liked that the hotel was near the wharf and close to a bunch of cute shops. What we didn't like is that there was a lot of noise within the hotel and outside and the room didn't get dark enough as there was only blinds.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

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