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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. Everything about this place was wonderful. The staff are super friendly and go out of their way to help you if needed, the rooms are very spacious, clean and the bed was very comfy. Breakfast was great and the pool and spa were brilliant. Easy to find and great value for money. Highly recommended staying here!

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9.1
Superb
1,237 reviews
Price from
US$129
per night

Located in San Diego and with Ocean Beach reachable within 300 metres, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation offers an ATM, and luggage storage for guests.

Sunset Cliffs is 3 km from Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel, while SeaWorld San Diego is 5.1 km away. San Diego International Airport is 6 km from the property. It was very clean and super social and they have a “space” fir everything and everyone (chill,socialize,…)

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9
Superb
1,774 reviews
Price from
US$33.30
per night

An outdoor pool with a hot tub is featured at Franciscan Inn Santa Barbara. Modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and free WiFi are provided in all rooms.

Styled in subtle coloured floral or off-white bedding, all rooms feature a contemporary feel and an iPod docking station at Franciscan Inn. The facility is very peaceful and clean. Area is nearly perfect. You can walk 5-10 minutes via pacific walk way and you’ll reach the center. The hotel is very very close to the beach like 1-2 minutes. The design of the room is simple, has a quality and fresh. Bed is a little bit soft, this could be a problem for people have spine problems.

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9
Superb
2,105 reviews
Price from
US$159
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. Right on the beach and beautiful sunset, very quiet

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9
Superb
1,140 reviews
Price from
US$152
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. Nice bedroom .. and I private balcony

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9.1
Superb
2,316 reviews
Price from
US$198.55
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. Easy going, excellent location, the views are amazing, fire pits are available around the property, the beach is easily accessible, and the downtown is beautiful.

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9.1
Superb
1,411 reviews
Price from
US$180
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. Lovely location and nice to sit on the balcony and watch the sunset. We only stayed for one night as was a stop off as we were driving through California but would stay again, staff were lovely too.

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9.1
Superb
1,059 reviews
Price from
US$189
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. Amazing location, good value for money, FOC bicycles

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9.3
Superb
1,205 reviews
Price from
US$158.49
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. Great location near downtown and the beach

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9.4
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
US$130
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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9.2
Superb
111 reviews
Price from
US$224.10
per night

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