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All units at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Every room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some feature sea views. The units at Coast Riders Inn feature air conditioning and a desk. Extremely friendly and helpful lady at the reception, nice pool and Jacuzzi, in walking distance to several restaurants. We will definitely stay there again!

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9.1
Superb
1,232 reviews
Price from
US$109
per night

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 3-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. I never usually leave reviews but I loved my stay at Samesun and would highly recommend it to other travellers. Great value for money, rooms were comfortable and quiet despite there being a nice ambience with music in the hallways. Facilities and staff were excellent too! Would definitely stay again.

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9
Superb
1,772 reviews
Price from
US$28.80
per night

All guest rooms offer a full or partial ocean view. Guest rooms include a flat screen TV, a seating area, a gas fireplace, a refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee machine. Oceanfront rooms include binoculars and bathrobes. Select rooms offer a spa bath, a patio, or balcony. Great location. Beautiful view from balcony.

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9
Superb
1,134 reviews
Price from
US$142
per night

The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. Cleanness, staff, and location.

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9.1
Superb
2,332 reviews
Price from
US$208.05
per night

Located on the shores of Pismo Beach, Pismo Lighthouse Suites boasts a putting green and a year around outdoor pool and hot tub. This dog-friendly accommodation features suites with free WiFi. Pismo Beach Pier is 1.6 km away. Beautiful place on the cliff, amaizing views. Breakfast was delicious, lots of options. The 1-bedroom suite was spacious and very clean. Almost new, king-size bed and then 2 queen beds in the second bedroom is such a great setup for our family with 2 kids. The pool and the hot tub, and the playground - there were things for everyone. And the walk to the beach is short, with stairs involved. We once walked from Pismo Beach and enjoyed it a lot. The staff was so friendly and helpful. And so professional! We were on a road trip, staying in different hotels every 1-2 nights, and this hotel really stood out.

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9.1
Superb
1,409 reviews
Price from
US$209
per night

Offering rooms with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and free WiFi access, the Inn at the Cove features an on-site heated pool and hot tub. Pismo Beach Pier and city centre are 3.2 km away. A complimentary continental breakfast is served every day. Amazing view of the ocean. Calm and peaceful. An experience to be repeated

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9.1
Superb
1,070 reviews
Price from
US$175
per night

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

This non-smoking motel is 5 minutes walk from the beach, marina and wharf. Highway 101 is 5 minutes’ drive from the property. Clean, adorable cottage-like, comfortable and great location.

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9.3
Superb
1,196 reviews
Price from
US$129.99
per night

Conveniently set in Santa Barbara, Casa De La Vina - Boutique Suites in Downtown Santa Barbara is a recently renovated apartment, which provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and free private parking. This 5-star apartment offers a 24-hour front desk. University Of California, Santa Barbara is 17 km away and Santa Barbara City College is 1.2 km from the apartment.

Popular points of interest near the apartment include West Beach, Amtrack Station Santa Barbara and Antioch College. Santa Barbara Airport is 15 km away. The property is absolutely gorgeous. It is modern and clean and the host has thought of everything. So many lovely thoughtful little touches that you will have to explore for yourself lol 😂 The location is in a quiet street with free parking on site. It is only a short walk the the Main Street State St, lined with restaurants and shopping. You can also walk or hire a bike to visit the pier and water. We arrived on a Tuesday and there was a fabulous organic market lining the Main Street. Awesome chilled vibe.

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9.5
Exceptional
144 reviews
Price from
US$118
per night

Set within 1.2 km of Junipero Beach and 3.5 km of Queen Mary, Fairmont Breakers Long Beach offers rooms in Long Beach. Each accommodation at the 4-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, nightclub and room service. Wow, exceptional staff and quality. Everything is top notch and attention is paid to the details.

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9.3
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
US$242.10
per night

Offering quiet street views, Nimitz Crossing Luxury Residences is set in the Point Loma district of San Diego, 2.5 km from Ocean Beach and 4.3 km from Sunset Cliffs. The property is around 4.4 km from Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, 5.1 km from SeaWorld San Diego and 6.3 km from University Of San Diego. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Secure building and parking, clean, everything we needed, excellent location

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9
Superb
172 reviews
Price from
US$170.10
per night

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