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

Pool takes vacay vibes to new heights.

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

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

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

Streaming your favorite playlists is a breeze with free WiFi.

Mere steps from restaurants, bars and shopping downtown.

Oceanfront pool, hot tub and clay tennis courts keep you occupied onsite. Or borrow a book from the lobby and find a lounger.

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

Stunning ranch-chic reno has left this place irresistibly inviting, with vaulted wood ceilings, classic plaids, animal prints & leather furnishings.

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

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

Near local biggies like the 1772-era Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Hearst Castle, Avila Hot Springs and Central Coast wineries.

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

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

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

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

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

Spacious suites help ya feel at home with flat-screens, mini-fridges & microwaves.

Mellow rooms are made for relaxing, just like the surrounding wine country.

Over 250 local wineries. Go.

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

Peaceful rooms are the perfect place to unwind with perks like fireplaces, free WiFi & Keurig coffee makers.

An ideal pit stop halfway between LA and SF, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby.

A private balcony for every room makes SoCal paradise oh-so-personal.

Large rooms with comfy beds and fully-equipped kitchens aren’t just suites, they’re sweet.

The 101 locale makes the 3-min jaunt to Pismo a peachy beachy breeze.

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