Curated luxury hotels in Central Coast California

With a stay at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, within a 5-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. This golf resort is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

Located in Carmel (Quail Lodge), The Quail is within a 10-minute drive of The Barnyard and Carmel Beach. This golf hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Lone Cypress Pine.

In the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Monterey Bay and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

When you stay at Monterey Beach Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott in Monterey, you'll be on the beach – a 5-minute drive from Fisherman's Wharf and 5 minutes from Monterey Bay. This beach hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from 17-Mile Drive.

Located in Carmel (Golden Rectangle), La Playa Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Golden Bough Playhouse and 6 minutes by foot from Sunset Center. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Galante Vineyards.

When you stay at Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Carmel, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course and Folktale Winery and Vineyards. This family-friendly hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Garland Ranch Regional Park and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Carmel Beach.

Located in Carmel (Golden Rectangle), L Auberge Carmel is within a 10-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This luxury hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Located in Carmel (Carmel Point), Villa Mara Carmel is a 5-minute walk from Tor House and 12 minutes by foot from Carmel Beach. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Carmel Mission Basilica and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from 17-Mile Drive.

Located in Santa Cruz, Chaminade Resort & Spa is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Capitola Mercantile and Santa Cruz Wharf. This spa resort is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Mystery Spot.

Located in Carmel (Northwest Carmel), Stilwell Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This beach resort is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Capitola Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

Nestled along the rocky shoreline of the Monterey Peninsula, this historic oceanfront inn offers charming accommodations along with personalised services and thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.

Experience ocean views from every guest room. Explore the gardens surrounding the inn. Many complimentary amenities including free WiFi, and free on-street parking.

Visit Pacific Grove, Monterey and Carmel featuring restaurants, shops and entertainment options, situated only a short distance from Seven Gables. Play on the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Course or visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and view exciting California sea life.

When you stay at Hyatt Carmel Highlands in Carmel, you'll be near the beach – a 2-minute drive from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 9 minutes from Carmel Beach. This spa resort is 6 mi (9.6 km) from 17-Mile Drive and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Monterey Bay.

Located in Aptos, Seascape Beach Resort is by the ocean – a 4-minute drive from Seascape Golf Club and 6 minutes from Beer Can Beach. This beach hotel is 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Capitola Beach.

When you stay at Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn in Carmel, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

A stay at Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave places you in the heart of Carmel, within a 15-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

With a stay at Le Petit Pali at 8th Ave in Carmel (Golden Rectangle), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

With a stay at Inn at Depot Hill in Capitola, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Capitola Beach and Capitola Wharf. This bed & breakfast is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Rio Del Mar Beach and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Located in Capitola and within 100 metres of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 9.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 10 km from Pasatiempo Golf Club and 11 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and a shower. Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a stovetop. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 11 km from Capitola Beach Suites, while University Of California Santa Cruz is 12 km away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km from the property.

Situated 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 minibar, and each en suite 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 centre. 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.

All guest rooms and suites at the resort can accommodate a maximum of two occupants including children.