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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Santa Barbara Beach

4.5/5(1,188 area reviews)

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
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Montecito

4.5/5(179 area reviews)

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 Presidio Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara Museum of Art might round out your trip.

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

Downtown Monterey

4.5/5(251 area reviews)

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

Downtown Monterey
Santa Cruz showing general coastal views and views as well as an individual male

Westside Santa Cruz

4/5(2,586 area reviews)

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 featuring autumn leaves, a house and a sunset

Golden Rectangle

5/5(186 area reviews)

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

Golden Rectangle
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 749 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
SAR 749
SAR 888 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (2,542 reviews)
"Wanted to stay off the main tourist areas and this fit the bill. Close enough to walk to the tourist stuff but far enough for peace and quiet. Lovely property"

Reviewed on 10 April 2025

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA
The price is SAR 1,179 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
SAR 1,179
SAR 1,359 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,256 reviews)
"Loved how close the area was to everything we needed! The staff were incredibly friendly and professional. The only thing that I didn’t love was the cost of the valet, I didn’t realize it was valet only when I made the reservation but we didn’t have to drive anywhere so it ended up being fine. The ..."

Reviewed on 8 April 2025

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 470 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
SAR 470
SAR 535 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,154 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

The Monterey Hotel
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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! (588 reviews)
Walk to beach, Special birthday touches!
"We had such a wonderful time staying at Channel Island Shores! This was our 2nd visit and before our stay, Tina asked if we were celebrating anything so I mentioned that we were visiting Oxnard because my son wanted to go fishing for his 13th birthday. My daughter was also celebrating her 8th birthday ..."

Reviewed on 6 April 2025

Channel Island Shores
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! (154 reviews)
"Very clean, great communication, and quiet"

Reviewed on 6 April 2025

Casa Jardin
Tide Pool Villas
Tide Pool Villas
4.5 out of 5
26 Chapala St, Santa Barbara, CA
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Santa Barbara. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa ...
6.2/10 (56 reviews)
"Perfect location!!"

Reviewed on 8 April 2025

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Popular places to visit

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 marina, or simply savor its seafood restaurants.

Monterey Bay Aquarium
Another beautiful sunset 🌇

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
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
Cannery Row showing a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Cannery Row

4.5/5(1,988 reviews)

During your trip to Monterey, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cannery Row. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Cannery Row