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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. Right on the beach and beautiful sunset, very quiet

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9
Superb
1,139 reviews
Price from
US$142
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 hotel is very clean, nice decoration, close to many shops but it is still quiet

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9.2
Superb
1,228 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. The hotel is close to the beach with an amazing view, and the place itself is cute and comfortable. The breakfast is good, we love the pancake and porridge.

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9.1
Superb
1,408 reviews
Price from
US$172
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. Room are pretty big, location amazing , complimentary glass of wine

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9.1
Superb
1,066 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.

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. Everything. The rooms, the location, the staff, the breakfast.

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9.3
Superb
1,200 reviews
Price from
US$141.99
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. The pool, bar, the little store, and the restaurant were fantastic! We loved the buffet breakfast, and highly recommend the Taco Truck tacos by the pool. The lobby and common areas were exceptionally decorated and smelled amazing.

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9.1
Superb
2,947 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. It was beautiful, the pictures don’t do it justice

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9.2
Superb
370 reviews
Price from
US$174
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. I had a great view of the Gaslamp from my room

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9
Superb
936 reviews
Price from
US$95
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. Excellent location and very friendly hosts making the place a base for a relaxing time in the north of California. The breakfast is an joyful experience of tastes making it a culinary journey. We regret not having had more time at this place.

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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. - wonderful room and location, with a well maintained pool that had 24hr access as well as a secure site - wonderful staff who were always helpful, friendly and responsive. We were lucky enough to be subject to an upgrade of our room as well - free onsite parking - free amenities such as fruit, water, tea and coffee - extremely comfy beds, great WiFi, air con and tv app access

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9.6
Exceptional
260 reviews
Price from
US$178
per night

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