Top Beach vacation packages in Central 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

Save 100% on your flight

$1,426

per person

Dec 24 - Dec 29

found 11 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop 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

Avila La Fonda Hotel

$864

per person

Dec 23 - Dec 27

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Denver (DEN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

The room was clean, cozy and the staff was friendly. The Spanish vibes were inviting and the complimentary snacks throughout the day was something we looked forward to.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

$846

per person

Dec 29 - Jan 2

found 1 day 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 California

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Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

$391

per person

Jan 9 - Jan 12

found 20 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Phoenix (PHX) 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

Sanctuary Beach Resort

$975

per person

Nov 23 - Nov 26

found 1 day 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

Avila La Fonda Hotel

$869

per person

Dec 19 - Dec 22

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Jose (SJC) to San Luis Obispo (SBP)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

The room was clean, cozy and the staff was friendly. The Spanish vibes were inviting and the complimentary snacks throughout the day was something we looked forward to.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

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4 Night Beach vacations in Central California

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Spyglass Inn

$669

per person

Dec 23 - Dec 27

found 1 day 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

Avila Village Inn

$732

per person

Dec 23 - Dec 27

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Denver (DEN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Great place. While they have 24/7 coffee in the lobby, I miss having it in the room. Wonderful, big health facility next door that includes pools, saunas, courts, etc, as well as excercise equipment. Avila has a deal with that place, so helped create strong value for price paid.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

Sanctuary Beach Resort

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$1,050

per person

Nov 22 - Nov 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Denver (DEN) to Monterey (MRY)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Best hotel we’ve ever stayed at

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025

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Top Beach Central California Hotels

The Monterey Hotel

407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA

2 hours drive from Silicon Valley

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

2 hours drive from Silicon Valley

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

2 hours drive from Silicon Valley

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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