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Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel 2 stars

Ocean Beach, San Diego - 300 yards from beach

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach Hotel & Hostel offers 2-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. It is close to the ocean, in a fabulous street. Hostel was nice inside

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9
Superb
1,703 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Luskin Hotel 4 stars

Westwood, Los Angeles - 4.9 miles from beach

Luskin Hotel and Conference Center features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Los Angeles. Providing a garden, the property is located within 2.8 km of Getty Center. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Sunset Strip is 7 km from the hotel, while Petersen Automotive Museum is 8 km away. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 14 km from UCLA Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center. The rating are correct, the hotel is exceptional.

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9.1
Superb
2,013 reviews
Price from
£273
per night

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara 3 stars

West Beach, Santa Barbara - 300 yards from beach

The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. A fantastic spot in Santa Barbara. Luxurious accommodations, stylish and very comfortable. Helpful nice staff at the front desk. Walking distance to the pier and a little bit further to state street. Will stay again.

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9.1
Superb
2,334 reviews
Price from
£251
per night

Marina Beach Motel 3 stars

West Beach, Santa Barbara - 150 yards from beach

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

This non-smoking motel is 5 minutes walk from the beach, marina and wharf. Highway 101 is 5 minutes’ drive from the property. The location was good, walking distance to the beach. The room was big and had a little porch.

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9
Superb
1,109 reviews
Price from
£180
per night

Beach Street Inn and Suites 3 stars

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 100 yards from beach

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities are also provided along with cable TV. The team, the location, the facilities and the price.

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9
Superb
1,571 reviews
Price from
£282
per night

Ocean Park Inn 3 stars

Pacific Beach, San Diego - 50 yards from beach

With an ideal location just steps from the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Park Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Guests can relax in the year around outdoor pool and hot tub. Historic oceanfront amusement park Belmont Park is 5 minutes’ drive away. The location, room and staff were amazing! We loved all the little touches including the room decor, buffet breakfasts and pool. Our room had a view of the beach and pier and was quiet. We had a balcony and left the door open for fresh air during the day. We really enjoyed staying at Ocean Park Inn! It was really good for families and would recommend. The cleaners were lovely and our room was made up every day.

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9
Superb
1,640 reviews
Price from
£336
per night

Sonder The Winfield

Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, within 1.5 km of Staples Center and 2.9 km of LA Union Station, Sonder The Winfield provides free WiFi. The property is set 5.2 km from California Science Center, 5.5 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and 6.8 km from LA Memorial Coliseum. The property is 600 metres from the city centre and 1.4 km from Microsoft Theater. I can’t recommend this property enough. I booked the king suite, but it was such a great price I had it in my head it was a king room. Nope. I was absolutely gobsmacked at the size of what is essentially a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment. Immaculately clean, with a gorgeous, enormous open plan studio for the main sleeping area. I swear it was designed just for me in the style I love. A large fridge freezer, full washer and dryer. It could’ve used a microwave, but really there were plenty of options for dining in the area. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful to everyone who walked through the door. I got there before my suite was ready so I was directed to the lounge area on the fifth floor. A lovely, huge common area with an outside area. Honestly, everything was amazing about my stay. I will definitely book here again for a longer period when I come to LA again.

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9
Superb
331 reviews
Price from
£222
per night

Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 150 yards from beach

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.5 km from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.5 km away. Wait. Was there a breakfast. Yes this place is older but you really can't beat everything you get. A great location. The room have kitchens or kitchenettes and my room had a little separate alcove for the bed. The staff is beyond nice and helpful

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9
Superb
145 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

Desolation Hotel 5 stars

South Lake Tahoe - 450 yards from beach

Set in South Lake Tahoe, 700 metres from Lakeside Beach, Desolation Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. the outside bath tub w/ heater was wonderful.

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9.4
Superb
164 reviews
Price from
£496
per night

Calafia Inn San Clemente Newly renovated

San Clemente - 1,100 yards from beach

Situated in San Clemente, 1.3 km from San Clemente City Beach, Calafia Inn San Clemente Newly renovated features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 48 km from South Coast Plaza, 25 km from Heisler Park and 42 km from University of California, Irvine. The property is non-smoking and is set 43 km from Fashion Island. The rooms cleanliness and the staff’s friendliness absolutely exceeded expectations!

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9
Superb
146 reviews
Price from
£117
per night

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