Central Coast California, CA

Travel Guide

Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park which includes landscape views and rocky coastline
Yosemite Valley featuring mist or fog
Central Coast California
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park which includes mountains, general coastal views and landscape views
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park which includes landscape views, flowers and wildflowers

Where to stay in Central Coast California

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Montecito

Celebrity-favored Montecito offers backcountry hiking trails and attractions like Lotusland and El Fureidis. Easily accessible via State Route 192 and the U.S. 101 Freeway, it's well-connected to Santa Barbara County.

Montecito
Santa Barbara showing a coastal town

Downtown Santa Barbara

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Santa Barbara. A stop by Lobero Theater or Presidio Santa Barbara might round out your trip.

Downtown Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights in the area like Stearns Wharf and MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.

Santa Barbara Beach
Carmel featuring signage, a city and street scenes

Downtown Monterey

The beaches and seaside views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue might round out your trip.

Downtown Monterey
Carmel featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

If you're spending some time in Golden Rectangle, Carmel Plaza and Carmel Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Golden Rectangle
Santa Cruz showing general coastal views and views as well as an individual male

Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

Westside Santa Cruz
Carmel Bay View Inn
Carmel Bay View Inn
2.5 out of 5
Junipero Street Between 5th And 6th St, Carmel, CA
The price is SAR 571 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
SAR 571
SAR 645 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,092 reviews)
"If you’re looking for a nice clean yet basic room with a comfortable bed, this is it. Perfect location. Great view. Right on top of great restaurants, and a deli of note, Bruno’s is next door."

Reviewed on 22 February 2025

Carmel Bay View Inn
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 805 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
SAR 805
SAR 954 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,484 reviews)
"I highly recommend this place."

Reviewed on 20 February 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel Mission Inn
3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA
The price is SAR 597 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
SAR 597
SAR 718 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,434 reviews)
"Fernando at the bar was great"

Reviewed on 21 February 2025

Carmel Mission Inn
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Casa Jardin
Casa Jardin
2.5 out of 5
1018 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
"Everything was exceptional."

Reviewed on 17 February 2025

Casa Jardin
Channel Island Shores
Channel Island Shores
3 out of 5
1311 Mandalay Beach Rd, Oxnard, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach condo in Oxnard. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (564 reviews)
"We had an AMAZING stay! Such an incredible value for a family of six like hours. A minute walk to the beach, very clean, spacious, lovely employees. We cannot wait to go back!"

Reviewed on 19 January 2025

Channel Island Shores
Fern River Resort
Fern River Resort
3 out of 5
5250 Highway 9, Felton, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Felton. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp ...
9/10 Wonderful! (408 reviews)
Tranquil peace
"Great little space, bring blankets and warm clothes in the colder months… atmosphere was beautiful. Worth staying for at least full three days."

Reviewed on 18 February 2025

Fern River Resort
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Popular places to visit

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(2,013 reviews)

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Monterey Bay Aquarium showing marine life and interior views

Monterey Bay Aquarium

4.5/5(1,731 reviews)

Take the family to visit the sea life at Monterey Bay Aquarium and find out why this is a popular attraction in Monterey. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring boating and general coastal views as well as a large group of people

Fisherman's Wharf

4.5/5(2,655 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, and enjoy activities such as golfing. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area.

Fisherman's Wharf
Hearst Castle

Hearst Castle

4.5/5(907 reviews)

You can learn about the history of San Simeon when you stop by Hearst Castle. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Hearst Castle
17-Mile Drive which includes rugged coastline and a beach

17-Mile Drive

4.5/5(1,184 reviews)

After visiting 17-Mile Drive, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Skyline Forest. Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.

17-Mile Drive
Carmel Beach which includes a beach and landscape views as well as an individual femail

Carmel Beach

4.5/5(1,826 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Carmel Beach during your travels in Carmel? Take in the entertainment venues and sunsets in the area.

Carmel Beach