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4 Night Cheap vacations in Central California

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The Stevenson Monterey

The Stevenson Monterey

Downtown Monterey
$494
per person
Nov 25 - Nov 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Phoenix (PHX) to San Francisco (SFO)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,032 reviews)
Discovery Inn

Discovery Inn

Save 100% on your flight
$1,172
per person
Nov 25 - Nov 29
found 4 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Las Vegas (LAS) to Monterey (MRY)
8.2/10 Very Good! (407 reviews)
It was a pleasant stay. The facility was clean and quaint. Bed was nice, I personally like mattress on the firmer side. Some things could use a bit of update, but overall it was good. Price was a little steep for the type of rooms, but I booked less than 2 weeks from my visit time.

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Aloha Inn

Aloha Inn

$655
per person
Nov 25 - Nov 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Denver (DEN) to San Luis Obispo (SBP)
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
If you’re looking for a decent budget stay while on the Central Coast, the Aloha Inn is perfectly acceptable. Right off the freeway, close to The Village in AG, and close to a lot of the things people come to CenCal for. The bed was comfortable, there was adequate body wash/shampoo, the fridge and microwave were helpful, and it was generally pretty quiet despite being RIGHT next to the freeway. However, they REALLY need to pay better attention to the cleanliness of the rooms - especially the bathroom. My room’s toilet had clearly not been cleaned, and there were little hairs everywhere. There was residue on the walls, and no good place to hang up your bath towel, which was annoying. I wouldn’t say it was dirty, but it DEFINITELY could use a refresh. Some of the paint was chipped and peeling, and my desk chair was in need of repair. However, I paid a very reasonable amount for the room, so I wasn’t going to be THAT picky. The man at the desk was friendly and efficient, so that was a good thing. Overall, I would stay again, but I sincerely hope they go through the rooms and do a deep clean/repair soon, as I could see it being a big turnoff for some.

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

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Top Cheap Central California Hotels

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,143 reviews)
"Good enough for the price."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
  • 7 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,873 reviews)
"I liked the closeness to the beach. The staff at check in was friendly and helpful. I wish we had known before hand that construction was going on, parking was at a premium. The wallpaper in bathroom was peeling and the shower would drip continuously. Both were reported to front office at check ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

Spyglass Inn
Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
  • 5 hours drive from Yosemite National Park
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
Carmel Mission Inn
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Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach

$39
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Whale-Watching Cruise from Newport Beach
Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop in Tustin

Tustin: Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

$89
per adult
Tustin: Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
Temecula Wine Tasting

Temecula Wine Tour from Orange County

$165
per adult
Temecula Wine Tour from Orange County
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