Best Beach Hotels in California

Located on a hillside overlooking Big Sur's beautiful Pacific coastline, Ventana Inn & Spa is an adults only resort located on 160 secluded acres. It features 2 heated pools adjoined by a Japanese hot bath. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. The spacious guest rooms boast a window seat, a private balcony or patio with views of the forest, ocean, meadow, or canyon, binoculars, umbrellas, lanterns, and walking sticks. The rooms also include a flat-screen TV with a DVD player and sound system, a coffee machine, a mini-bar, and each private bathroom includes a walk-in shower and soaking tub, and plush bathrobes. Select units offer a hot tub on the decks or fireplaces. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, The Sur House, and sip cocktails at The Sur House Terrace and Bar, while overlooking the ocean. Ventana Big Sur, An Alila Resort offers the Ventana Inn & Spa bathhouse facility which includes the Japanese-inspired baths. Guests can also stay in shape with a workout in the fitness center. Guests can take advantage of the complimentary yoga classes, guided property tours, afternoon wine tasting, and the Glass House Gallery, the on-site art gallery of California Central Coast artists. Attractions such as Andrew Molera State Park and Pfeiffer Beach are easily accessible from Ventana Spa. Visitors can also participate in hiking, whale watching and horseback riding in the area.

- "A perfect why to celebrate my 50th birthday." - "the energizing place for me" - "Wonderful!" - "Lovely spot with great staff but even “one of their best rooms” needed much updating."

Combining minimalist design with sleek sophistication, Tower 23 Hotel is just 2 minutes' walk from Pacific Beach Pier and the boardwalk. Numerous beach bars and restaurants are in the surrounding neighborhood. Tower 23 Hotel features exceptional accommodations furnished with flat-screen TVs and luxurious goose-down duvets. Guests at Tower 23 are surrounded by a large variety of activities. Surfing, fishing, golfing and whale watching tours are just some of the leisure opportunities offered in the surrounding area. SeaWorld San Diego is 15 minutes' drive from the property.

- "Amazing location" - "Gorgeous stay" - "Great location, great food, and excellent service by all staff." - "Exceptional!!!!" - "Absolutely worth the stay !" - "gorgeous room, best services and great ocean-view 😀" - "Enjoyed and I Would return for a longer stay." - "beautiful but expensive" - "Amazing location with wonderful ocean views" - "Nice hotel, very well located"

Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts is adjacent to Santa Monica Beach and 1 mile from shopping at Third Street Promenade. This boutique hotel features massage service and spacious rooms with plasma TVs. Free Wi-Fi and a mini-bar are standard in every bright room at Oceana. All accommodations include a seating area and Italian marble bathrooms. Some suites also feature an ocean view. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool in the courtyard or a cocktail beside the outdoor fireplace. An on-site gym offers free private yoga classes everyday on the beach. There is also a free bike hire and guided hikes, as well as surf lessons on Saturdays. The on-site restaurant features innovative fresh cuisine by Santa Monica native chef Raphael Lunetta. Santa Monica Pier is 1 mile from Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts, and Penmar Golf Course is 3.7 miles away. Los Angeles International Airport is 10 miles away.

- "A warm, comfortable, destination that strives to make your visit as seemless as possible." - "An inviting, elevated property with beach vibes in an excellent location." - "Beautiful looking hotel in a nice area but pricey." - "I am little disappointed for this price this smell in a room is not acceptable ." - "Small family friendly hotel,good location."

Adjacent to the Sandpiper golf course, this Santa Barbara resort features beautiful ocean views, an outdoor pool and on-site dining. All guest rooms include a private patio with a view. At the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara, all rooms with attached bathroom include a TV. Comfortably furnished, all rooms feature a seating area. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. A variety of dining options are available at the The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Signature cocktails are available at the O Bar + Kitchen. Guests can also unwind at the on-site fitness center. There are also tennis courts and hiking trails on-site. The property hosts one of the largest spas on the west coast with added features like an adults-only pool and a rooftop terrace. There is also a meeting area for guests on business. Santa Barbara city center is 13 miles away from the resort. The Santa Barbara Mission is 18 minutes’ drive away.

- "I was able to pamper myself there while away from home to attend tiring family events" - "A perfect location and looked after by the most wonderful staff I have encountered in all my years of travel. From valet" - "Marvellous" - "Great time." - "Excellent and the perfect place to spend my birthday!" - "Loved it and can’t wait to go back!" - "Luxurious" - "Ritz Carlton Bacara never disappoints. Everything is always perfect, from the rooms to the pool."

This beachfront hotel in Half Moon Bay overlooks Pillar Point Harbor. The all-suite hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, free fitness center, free Wi-Fi. Beach House Half Moon Bay features a separate bedroom and living area in each spacious suite. Guests can enjoy in-suite microwaves and refrigerators. Patios or balconies are also included. A continental breakfast is served daily at the Half Moon Bay Beach House. San Francisco is 25 miles from the Beach House in Half Moon Bay. The Half Moon Bay State Beach is a 5-minute drive from the hotel.

- "Relaxing and very well situated for our stay." - "Relaxing way to recharge" - "Overall, very enjoyable." - "Expensive but worth it" - "Lovely" - "Oasis in the desert." - "Very nice location and property." - "The stay over all was pretty good." - "A pleasant stop-over on our road trip and very conveniently situated to the restaurants and shops of Half-Moon bay." - "Satisfactory"

Located a 5-minute walk from the historic Newport Pier, this charming hotel is only steps from the beach and restaurants. It features an on-site bar and serves a continental breakfast every morning. This Newport Beach Hotel features a flat-screen TV in every guest room. The rooms also feature hardwood floors and free Wi-Fi. The hotel lobby lounge provides assorted soft drinks, beer, red and white wine and champagne. Guests can use bicycles for free at Newport Beach Hotel. Free use of the beach towels, chairs, umbrellas and sand toys is also provided. Surf lessons are available in the surrounding area. Disneyland and Angel Stadium of Anaheim are within a 25-minute drive from this hotel. The Anaheim Convention Center is 18 miles away.

- "Will be back over and over. Love this place" - "Location, location!" - "The staff was awesome. I believe Hunter was his name. He was super helpful and totally awesome. The rooms were super cle" - "We will be back. We loved our stay!" - "Impressed with hotel and staff" - "It was a pleasurable quick visit to Newport Beach" - "10/10 would reccomend" - "Perfect Beach Hotel" - "Fun in the sun." - "Shared spaces made this hotel more like an Inn."

Placed directly on the beach in Carlsbad, California, within walking distance of dining and shopping, this hotel offers contemporary guestrooms with free wireless internet access and a free continental breakfast. Beach Terrace features an outdoor pool and a hot tub overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guests can lounge on a chair near the pool or spend the day surfing at the beach. All guestrooms at the Beach Terrace boast amenities such as 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. Guests will also enjoy high thread-count sheets and mini-refrigerators. In-room spa services such as massages and facials are available.

- "Memorable" - "Perfect location, beautiful room." - "Check in with Michelle was so nice and very easy! She gave us recommendations for dinner and shops to visit!" - "Would definitely come back again" - "Fabulous!!!!" - "Relaxing" - "Absolutely loved our stay & can’t wait to return" - "Great Ocean Front Room and location" - "You can hear the waves and smell the ocean from your bed" - "I'll be back, IF the prices don't go up"

Featuring a soothing luxury spa and rooms with private balconies overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean, Malibu Beach Inn lies 10 miles outside downtown Malibu. Free WiFi is available. The Malibu Beach Inn offers all-oceanfront rooms with contemporary wood furnishings and a hand-picked selection of wines. The digital entertainment center features music, games and a flat-screen TV with extended cable channels. The Malibu’s Carbon Beach Club serves coastal cuisine indoors and on a beachfront terrace. The restaurant’s specialty seafood and meat dishes contain fresh produce from local growers. Malibu Beach Inn guests have direct access to the private beach. Veronica's Skin and Body Care Spa offers offers a menu of exotic massages and treatments that can also be performed in guests’ rooms. Malibu Beach Inn is 2 minutes' walk from the Malibu Pier and 12 miles from downtown Santa Monica.

- "By far the best place to stay in all of LA" - "Breathtaking Malibu Paradise!" - "Absolute paradise!" - "Hope to come back soon!" - "Very luxurious, but pricey." - "Just fabulous" - "Generally very good" - "California vibe" - "To say I paid over $700 I am hugely disappointed in the value for money at this hotel. It really can’t be classed as a 5"

Steps from the Pacific Ocean, entertainment and the vibrant beach-side nightlife of Huntington Beach, this updated boutique full-service hotel offers state-of-the-art amenities, including a modern fitness center and an on-site bar and restaurant. All guest rooms at Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel feature a flat-screen TV, a work desk with an ergonomic chair, guest robes and a yoga mat. Guests can enjoy a menu of Latin American and Asian flavors at Pacific Hideaway, which offers culinary and design inspiration from global surf destinations around the Pacific Rim. Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel offers a variety of modern amenities and facilities. Enjoy the fitness center, complete with a yoga studio and a 40 foot rock-climbing wall. Relax by one of the outdoor fire pits. Allow the concierge staff to arrange activities or bicycle rentals. Located at the famous intersection of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway, Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel is seconds from a variety of attractions and activities. Take advantage of nearby shopping, gourmet restaurants and endless beach and water activities. John Wayne Airport is 22 minutes’ drive away.

- "Great staff, great location, fun was had by all." - "An amazing stay at an eclectically fun hotel!" - "We would not stay anywhere else!" - "Great property right at the Huntington Pier." - "Had a great time!" - "It’s a Wonderful place to visit" - "Mixed bag" - "Very good" - "Great stay in Huntington Beach" - "It was perfect and we will be back" - "Staff is always wonderful here and very accommodating. Just wish the prices weren’t so outrageous but that is the proble"

Adjacent to the Huntington Beach Pier, Paséa Hotel & Spa features a spa center and watersports facilities. The resort has an outdoor pool and sun terrace. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Offering free WiFi, each air-conditioned room at Pasea Hotel & Spa has an ocean view. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. For your comfort, you will find guest bath robes and slippers. Guests can hire beach cruising bicycles. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as windsurfing and hiking. There is also a spa and a gift shop at the property. The nearest airport is John Wayne Airport, 7.5 mi from Paséa Hotel & Spa.

- "Great location, clean, friendly." - "One of my favorite new places to stay" - "Great place for a quiet Orange County beach stay" - "Simply excellent. Beautiful property and great location." - "Perfect!!!" - "I’ll be back" - "Me and my family love our stay." - "California luxury by the beach was the perfect place for our family!" - "Very beautiful property and friendly staff." - "Awesome hotel with a great vibe and location"

Just 9 miles from the Navarro River Redwoods, this resort features a restaurant and bar on site. Guest rooms include a fireplace. Free WiFi is provided in all guest rooms at The Heritage House Resort. A small fridge, microwave, and coffee-making facilities are also included. A fitness center is available for guest use. In-room massages are also available. Point Cabrillo Light House is 15 minutes’ drive from the resort. Mendocino is 10 minutes’ drive away.

- "Amazing location, wonderful stay" - "Magical getaway location…. Love was in the air!" - "Excellent" - "Lovely view and property, but that's about it." - "Won’t be coming back anytime soon."

Located across the street from Moonstone Beach, off Highway 1, this Cambria hotel offers free WiFi and serves a daily continental breakfast. San Simeon State Park is 5 minutes’ drive away. Free parking is provided. All rooms at Cambria Beach Lodge feature over-sized showers and beach-inspired décor including sun bleached floors. A flat-screen HD TV with premium cable channels, a seating area and boutique bath amenities are included in all guest rooms. Select rooms include a fireplace. A sun terrace with deck chairs overlooking the Pacific Ocean is available for guest relaxation. Guests can explore the many cycling paths and hiking trails nearby the property. Hearst Castle is 5 mi away from this hotel. Paso Robles Wine Country is less than 30 minutes’ drive away.

- "Relaxing" - "Fab property in stunning location" - "Excellent" - "Perfect getaway spot!" - "Truly outstanding, great service, a beautiful location with the best sunsets" - "Great hotel next to the Ocean" - "Lovely smart motel with really friendly staff." - "Nice weekend getaway" - "A pleasant stay." - "We had a great time and would stay here again." - "Tonic for wildfire victims souls" - "Perfect, chilled and amazing place"

Set directly opposite California’s beach, Surfrider Beach in Malibu, The Surfrider Hotel has an exclusive guest-only roof deck bar and restaurant overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Malibu Pier. Complimentary surf boards and stand up paddle boards are available for guest use as well as free WiFi and morning coffee. The rooms include a flat-screen TV. Certain units feature a seating area where you can relax. Certain rooms include views of the sea or mountain. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries. The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport, 17 mi from The Surfrider Malibu.

- "Beautiful funky hotel !!" - "Your California dream stay" - "I would definitely stay at the surf rider again!" - "Perfect place for a getaway" - "I would definitely visit again. My wife and me had a peaceful and relaxing stay!" - "We loved our stay here, the rooftop deck is very nice to catch the sunset and have some appetizers and drinks." - "Amazing stay! I recommend everyone to come to stay if they go to Malibu beaxh"

This Santa Monica oceanfront hotel features 2 on-site restaurants and has a hydrotherapy spa tub in each room. It offers an outdoor pool and hot tub. 3rd Street Promenade is 5 minutes’ walk away. Some rooms include views of the ocean. A 42-inch flat-screen cable satellite TV is featured in each air-conditioned room at Casa Del Mar. Each elegant room is decorated in soft colors and features floor-to-ceiling glass windows. All of the pet-friendly rooms include a coffee maker, a mini-bar and ironing facilities. Offering a menu of fresh seafood and a daily raw bar, Catch is located at Casa Del Mar. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features a weekend brunch with live music every Sunday afternoon. Small plates and nightly music are offered at The Terrazza, located in the hotel lobby. The restaurant provides guests with 180 degree views of the Pacific ocean and offers breakfast, lunch, and cocktails at night. Guests of Santa Monica Casa Del Mar can work out in the fitness room and private trainers are available. A business center with fax and photocopying services and a gift shop are located on site. Venice Beach is 15 minutes’ drive away from this hotel. Los Angeles International Airport is 9 miles away.

- "Seriously the best experience ever" - "We enjoyed it. Nice location, close to the Santa Monica Pier, and not far from major Interstate." - "Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff😁" - "Lovely get away…." - "Experience comfort and luxury in the heart of Santa Monica. A fabulous hotel with deluxe rooms. Comfort at it's next" - "Beautiful and relaxing" - "Great location. Old school elegant hotel." - "Perfection" - "Exceptional service in a beautiful hotel."

Located on Catalina Island, this beachside hotel features landscaped tropical gardens and a lounge with cabana seats and fire pits. All rooms include free WiFi and food and beverage credit at the Descanso Beach Club. Styled in blue accents, each room features plush white linens and modern wood furnishings. Each room provides a flat-screen TV with a DVD and a Blu-ray Player. Free iPad rentals are provided based on availability. Select rooms offer patio seating. Catalina Grand Casino is 5 minutes’ walk away from the property. Pointe Catalina Island Golf Club is 5 minutes’ drive away. Free luggage service from the Avalon boat dock to guest rooms is provided by Pavilion Hotel.