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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
1,238 reviews
Price from
US$139
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. - Rooms and bathrooms are so clean - Staff are so friendly - Great location - Best place to socialize - Very cozy

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9
Superb
1,771 reviews
Price from
US$27
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. clean and cosy. excellent location.

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9
Superb
2,109 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. The location is excellent, the view in front the hotel is amazing, rooms clean and comfortable.

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9
Superb
1,141 reviews
Price from
US$149
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. This place is a truly perfect hotel. The location, the bed linens (they were so soft I wanted to buy a set), and the breakfast were all wonderful. We’re definitely planning to visit again.

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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. The amenities and the location of the hotel is great which is faving the ocean or the cliff

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9.1
Superb
1,412 reviews
Price from
US$195
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. I highly recommend the Inn at the Cove if you're doing the Pacific Coast Highway and looking for a stop before LA. The natural surroundings are stunning, with a private rocky beach to explore and plenty of wildlife, including beautiful birds. It's incredibly relaxing! The pool and jacuzzi were great, and breakfast was plentiful—just what you need to start the day. Nearby, there's an In-N-Out and Walmart, which made meals and shopping super convenient. The town itself is charming, and everything about our stay was perfect. The room was spacious and comfortable.

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9.1
Superb
1,057 reviews
Price from
US$169
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. Everything in the hotel was so comfortable and well designed. Staff was super friendly, i love the breakfast (no much choice of food but whatever they have was delicious) and i also likefree bicycling opportunity the hotel offers.

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9.3
Superb
1,206 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. Location Facilities Parking Options to self cater

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9.4
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
US$135
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
112 reviews
Price from
US$224.10
per night

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