Curated luxury hotels in North Coast California

With a stay at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo – a 3-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This spa hotel is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Avila Beach and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Pismo Beach Pier.

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 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Cannery Row.

With a stay at Granada Hotel & Bistro, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo – a 4-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This hotel is 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from Avila Beach and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Pismo Beach Pier.

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.

Located in Paso Robles, Bellasera Hotel & Suites Paso Robles, Tapestry by Hilton is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Firestone Walker Brewing and Peachy Canyon Winery. This resort is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from J Dusi Wines and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Windward Vineyard.

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 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.

A stay at Paso Robles Inn places you in the heart of Paso Robles – a 4-minute drive from Firestone Walker Brewing and 6 minutes from Sensorio. This luxury hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Vina Robles Winery and Amphitheater and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Hunter Ranch Golf Course.

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 family-friendly resort is 6 mi (9.6 km) from 17-Mile Drive and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Monterey Bay.

Located in Paso Robles, The Piccolo is in the historical district – a 5-minute drive from Paso Robles Golf Club and 7 minutes from Sensorio. This hotel is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Vina Robles Winery and Amphitheater and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Paso Robles Horse Park.

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.

Situated on a hillside overlooking Big Sur's beautiful Pacific coastline, Alila Ventana Big sur is a 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.

Alila Ventana Big Sur offers a 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.

This charming inn overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is 3 blocks from Cayucos State Beach. It features spa services, a full breakfast, and features elegant rooms with a 2-person hot tub.

Each room is uniquely decorated and includes custom-made furniture. A small sink, refrigerator, fireplace and TV/DVD players with a DVD-library are provided. The stamped stone bathrooms offer bathrobes.

Cayucos Sunset Inn boasts hardwood floors and décor inspired by the French countryside and tropical decor. Free WiFi is available to guests.

Guests at Cayucos Sunset Inn can relax on the patio and enjoy free wine upon check-in. A full Gourmet English breakfast is served every morning and freshly baked cookies are delivered to each room at night by 18:00pm.

The Museum of Natural History and Morro Bay Golf Course are within 15 minutes' drive away from this bed & breakfast while Hearst Castle is within 35 minutes' drive.

With a stay at Hotel Californian, you'll be centrally located in Santa Barbara, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo. This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from University of California, Santa Barbara.

With a stay at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (Montecito), you'll be steps from Butterfly Beach and a 2-minute drive from Andree Clark Bird Refuge. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation.