Gas fireplace and country decor!

9-foot ceilings and extra-roomy rooms add some me-space to your me-time.

Pool takes vacay vibes to new heights.

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

Mere sandal-clad steps from the water, close to both Shell and Avila Beach.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mere steps from restaurants, bars and shopping downtown.

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.

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

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

Each two-person room has a bounty of brag-worthy amenities (amongst our faves are the multi-headed showers & massive jetted tubs).

Streaming your favorite playlists is a breeze with free WiFi.

Draw in a deeeeeeeep breath and enjoy the scent of the sea.

Overindulged while out on the town? Sweat it out in the gym.

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

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

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

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

What’s that across the street? Why, hello, Moonstone Beach!

Location: perfect. Right across the street from the boardwalk with easy beach access.

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

Hotel pool is prime for relaxation or exercise.

Pack your bathing suit, they've got a pool.