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Samesun Ocean Beach 2 stars

Ocean Beach, San Diego - 300 yards from beach

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach 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. I loved the vibes of the place everyone including the other guests were extremely friendly with a lot of them traveling alone like me. I love it when Hostels have 24hr Reception. The room was immaculate I'm a commercial cleaner with ten years experience I know the hiding spots where someone in a rush'll skip and I was very impressed.

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9
Superb
1,622 reviews
Price from
£29
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. Excellent food quality, great service, and safe location in the UCLA campus within a short walking distance to Westwood.

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9.1
Superb
1,984 reviews
Price from
£279
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. Good value for money hotel close to the beach. The rooms are spacious and offer a modern bathroom. We were delighted that they offer a complimentary and tasty breakfast service with pastries, muffins, croissants, cereals, fruit and coffee / tea.

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9.1
Superb
2,306 reviews
Price from
£225
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
1,086 reviews
Price from
£256
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. It was amazing, we got some popcorns, the staff were friendly. they were helpful.

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9
Superb
1,552 reviews
Price from
£155
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. Absolutely awesome property … 5 star rooms with 5 Star staff.

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9
Superb
1,598 reviews
Price from
£234
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. The location was perfect if you are into tthe night life. Plenty of restaurants in the area with many different cuisines. Parking was close if you are driving in your own vehicle. They really though of everything as well. Provided ear plugs for those of us who dont enjoy the background noise of the area and a sound machine as well. The balcony was enjoyed for a nice outdoor time without going street level. The appliances were super clean and was nice to not have to go out to eat if we did not want to . THe staff was incredibly friendly. I was traveling with 2 teen girls and they enjoyed the location just as much as I did.

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9
Superb
221 reviews
Price from
£257
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. The cutest motel with a vintage feel, literally 3 minutes walk from a lovely little cove and beach lookout where you can see across the whole bay. Super friendly owner, we felt really at home here and would go back anytime

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9.1
Superb
124 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Hampton Inn Morro Bay 3 stars

Morro Bay - 600 yards from beach

Located in Morro Bay, within 600 metres of Morro Rock Beach and 45 km of Paso Robles Event Center, Hampton Inn Morro Bay provides accommodation with a fitness centre and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 21 km from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 23 km from Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and 48 km from Clark Center for the Performing Arts. The hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Great breakfast. Very comfortable room.

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9
Superb
253 reviews
Price from
£118
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
157 reviews
Price from
£326
per night

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