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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. Adoramos tudo no local! Principalmente o staff!

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9.1
Superb
1,239 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. Everything was great. Very clean and organized.

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9
Superb
1,767 reviews
Price from
US$27
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
1,142 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. A very cozy and welcoming place. Great staff, friendly and helpful, 24/7. Beautiful building and nice rooms, quite spacious and in excellent condition. Very clean everywhere. Very good location, close to the beach but also quiet in the night. Breakfast included, coffee and water always available.

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9.1
Superb
2,313 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$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
1,056 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. The rooms, the location, the staff, the breakfast.

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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
146 reviews
Price from
US$134
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

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. Amazing host, super friendly and understandable. The location is calm and quiet. The place is stylish, cozy and has everything necessary for an enjoyable and smooth stay. Not far from the airport and Sunset Cliffs beach. Away from the downtown chaos.

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9
Superb
177 reviews
Price from
US$143.69
per night

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