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Located just outside of Big Sur and 11 km from Hearst Castle, Moonstone Landing is an oceanfront property that serves a continental breakfast. All guest rooms feature free WiFi.

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. Clean, spacious room, extremely polite and kind staff

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9
Superb
1,141 reviews
Price from
US$152
per night

Located 5 minutes’ walk away from Old Mission Santa Ines, this boutique hotel offers a restaurant on site. It features an outdoor pool and hot tub and spacious room with free WiFi.

A flat-screen cable satellite TV with pay-per-view channels is offered in each guest room at Hotel Corque. All guest rooms include an iPod docking station, a refrigerator, a coffee machine and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Select rooms include views of Solvang Village or the Santa Ynez Hills. The room was spotless, beautifully designed, and equipped with a lot of  amenities.  The bed was incredibly comfortable and the staff was very helpful and kind. The location was perfect for exploring the area. During the week, the prices were very reasonable though it went up at the weekend. I can't wait to return — highly recommend!

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9.2
Superb
1,218 reviews
Price from
US$179
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. Great location, very comfortable rooms. Great on site activities for kids. Breakfast was very good. Walking distance to a few restaurants.

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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. Beautiful Property is a perfect Location. The room and property were pristine. The view from our room was unbelievable. We don’t want to leave

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9.1
Superb
1,061 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.

Rooms are furnished with white linens and look out onto the garden. They feature cable TV, air conditioning, and coffee and tea-making facilities. A refrigerator & iron with ironing facilities are also included. Breakfast was basic, but adequate. We liked that it went until 10:30 am, giving us plenty of time to walk first.

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9.3
Superb
1,205 reviews
Price from
US$140.49
per night

Close to Universal City, home of more than 50 shops and restaurants, this hotel in North Hollywood, California offers contemporary amenities such as free wireless internet and an on-site restaurant. An outdoor pool and hot tub is also available to guests. My family of 5 loved our stay in the family suite at The Garland. We really enjoyed the movies by the pool and poolside meals. We used the shuttle to get to Universal Studios. The hotel and the grounds have such a cool vibe and are very well maintained. Great experience all around!

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9.1
Superb
2,941 reviews
Price from
US$259
per night

Situated in Palm Springs, 2.6 km from Palm Springs Convention Center, Dive Palm Springs provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property boasts an outdoor pool as well. A continental breakfast is also offered. This property is so fab, the staff are friendly and helpful. The bed was so comfortable and the price is really fair for the location and facilities The staff are so helpful- after leaving some belongings behind they reached out quickly and offered to send these on to me which was so appreciated.

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9.2
Superb
370 reviews
Price from
US$234
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Staypineapple, Hotel Z, Gaslamp San Diego offers pet-friendly accommodation in San Diego. San Diego International Airport is just 4 km from the property.

Each room at this hotel features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Select rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. All rooms come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower that includes guest bath robes and free toiletries. We loved our 4 night stay here. It was amazing, great staff who were so welcoming and helpful.

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9
Superb
932 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Providing garden views, Arky's B&B in Smith River offers accommodation and a garden. This bed and breakfast provides free private parking and private check-in and check-out. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Breakfast was exceptional. It was a delicious three-course Chinese fusion meal with good coffee. All while enjoying the views of the water and wildlife.

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9.7
Exceptional
185 reviews

Boasting an outdoor pool, we also have an outdoor misting system. Little Paradise Hotel is located in Palm Springs, California. Modern rooms with a curved 55-inch TV and premium movie channels are featured at this adults-only hotel. It was lovely and quiet but still very close to downtown Palm Springs.

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9.6
Exceptional
259 reviews
Price from
US$175.74
per night

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