Upscale beach house vibe, direct(!) boardwalk(!) access(!) and walking distance to downtown shops and dining.

Pool takes vacay vibes to new heights.

Fireplace in every room, plus some have private balcony hot tubs!

Urban-casual digs with garden, balconies, airy lobby and a totally now mid-century modern vibe.

Barcade anyone? Lobby bar stars pub grub (PBR mac & cheese!), beer and wine on tap, and arcade games, cornhole, darts & giant Jenga.

Free parking means you're not stuck tracking down a spot.

Close to the beach with plenty of shops & restaurants nearby.

Hugged by the heart of town, surrounded by shops, dining and friendly downtown streets.

Originally built around 1947, these country-style cottages have been thoughtfully revamped to house modern guestrooms with all the contemporary comforts.

Five acres of rolling bluffs overlooking the ocean and direct beach access. How are you not in the water already?

A stunning oceanside setting, simply tailor-made for superlative sunsets.

Groovy little inn with a sophisticated but casual style in downtown San Luis Obispo.

Dizzying number of wineries in the picture-perfect Salinas River Valley is a good time waiting to happen.

You can almost hear the spirited freshman at nearby Cal Poly. Almost.

Streaming your favorite playlists is a breeze with free WiFi.

A block off the 101 and a few streets south of the university in a quieter part of town.

Perched on a cliff overlooking a pristine beach, which means guests can soak up killer views from the pool, lawn, restaurant and lounge patio.

Welcome to the land of sea caves and sand dunes and just general Central Coast gorgeousness.

Hope you brought that inflatable flamingo, or at the very least some dive rings and goggles. Outdoor pool awaits.

Prime perch for visiting Hearst Castle, Pismo Beach and Cambria – or just perusing the historic downtown.

Free Internet for those who get itchy at the thought of going WiFi-less.

Within strolling distance of the waterfront, where you’ll get a sweet view of the town’s flagship attraction: Morro Rock.

Snug along the harbor in front of the state park's rolling grounds.

Free parking means you're not stuck tracking down a spot.

Set in the heart of charming Morro Bay, just a block away from the oh-so-soothing waterfront.

Less than 20 miles from classic Pismo Beach and the stunning Cambria coastline, if you’re up for venturing out.

Caves, wineries, swimming, horseback riding and lots of other activities. All so close!

Hotel pool hits the spot when you need to cool off or swim it out.

Seriously stellar central Cali address drops you onto the Highway-46 Wine Trail – go play!