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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. The staff was so nice and helpful. Easy check in. Very accommodating, we wanted to change to a king bed instead of the 2 queens because our children ended up staying home. We visit the area a few times a year, and normally we don't stay in the section due to low quality of rooms. When booking, the pictures were great, the reviews seemed great and the price was perfect. We are absolutely grateful we decided to stay. We will absolutely stay here again.

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9.1
Superb
1,241 reviews
Price from
US$94
per night

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 3-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. The Property Location is awesome.The staff is very cooperative and helpful especially Mr. Mark who gave us the initial briefing about the hostel and its facilities.I enjoyed my stay over there , made new friends and had a healthy interaction with other hostel mates.The Ocean beach is not that much far away from there.You can have soft drinks and other snacks from the vending machine in the hostel at an affordable cost of 1 dollar.

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9
Superb
1,816 reviews
Price from
US$33.30
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. abundant and nice breakfast. Clean and in front of the sea. A little road perl.

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9
Superb
1,134 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. Upgraded us for our 2 yr anniversary Comfortable and clean rooms Spacious Good grab n go breakfast Good location Free parking

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9.1
Superb
2,372 reviews
Price from
US$236.55
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Cambria inn is across the street from Moonstone Beach, Moonstone Boardwalk and sea life sightings at the tide pools. Hearst Castle is 15 minutes’ drive away.

Select rooms feature full or partial ocean views at Castle Inn. Styled in white linens and bright blue accents, each room provides free WiFi, a flat screen TV and an en suite bathroom. Breakfast was great exactly what we needed

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9
Superb
1,059 reviews
Price from
US$144
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
1,383 reviews
Price from
US$177.65
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
1,077 reviews
Price from
US$209
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
1,178 reviews
Price from
US$204.99
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. Amazing communication from the hosts on how to access the property. Free parking, wonderful location right in the heart of SB and walking distance to restaurants, beach etc. The rooms were really spacious and very clean with great bathroom facilities and ability to connect to Netflix etc. on the tv. Gorgeous rooftop, it was a bit cold when we stayed so we didn't make the most of this but can imagine it is beautiful in the summer months

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9.5
Exceptional
129 reviews
Price from
US$160
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
160 reviews
Price from
US$161.10
per night

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