An easy drive from the beach as well as the buzz of Santa Cruz (20 min) and Monterey (30 min).

Contemporary, comfy and casual, for when you don’t want your room to feel overdressed.

Just a 2-min stroll from the Rio Del Mar beach.

Dangerously close (8-min walk) to the outlets. Retail therapy, anyone?

Ideal perch steps from local shops and restaurants – plus the beach right outside your door.

Modern interiors rock a fear-no-color palette and sea-themed artwork. For surfers, Pleasure Point and Lighthouse Point beckon.

Retro-chic reno’d rooms blend yesteryear’s flair with a mod sense of style.

Historic status as one of Cali's first seaside condo resorts dating back to the '20s.

Modern rooms nail our essentials – free WiFi, comfy beds, HBO.

A former rail depot beloved by locals, each room is inspired by a destination known for welcoming travelers.

Oh-so-serene beachfront locale is your front-row seat for to-die-for sunsets.

Throws in a free breakfast, on the house.

Kites and hang-gliders and sand dunes. Oh, my! Hard to find a better spot, just off scenic Highway 1 and around the bend from Marina State Beach.

The outdoor pool takes vacay vibes to new heights.

Downtown (and all the local hotspots) is only a 10-min walk away (read: stressful city parking is a non-problem).