Curated luxury hotels in North Coast California

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.

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.

Set in Scotia, Scotia Lodge offers 4-star accommodation with a bar. The hotel offers both free WiFi and free private parking.

The units come with a fridge, microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a wardrobe. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Arcata-Eureka Airport is 69 km away.

Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

Each room includes a TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Linens and towels are also provided.

Offering ocean view outdoor dining options, Sawasdee by the Sea features Thai cuisine for lunch or dinner daily. To-go menus are also offered at Casablanca Inn.

Concierge services are also available to guests.

Marine Discovery Center Museum is 5 km away. San Jose International Airport is 40 minutes’ drive away from Casablanca Inn on the Beach.

With a stay at InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG in Monterey (New Monterey), you'll be steps from Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Monterey Bay and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from 17-Mile Drive.

With a stay at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, steps from Cannery Row and 8 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay Aquarium. This luxury resort is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Monterey Bay and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

With a stay at Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles in Paso Robles (River Oaks), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sensorio and Paso Robles Pioneer Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Barney Schwartz Park and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Ravine Waterpark.

Located in Big Sur, Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort is by the ocean – a 3-minute drive from Big Sur Station and 7 minutes from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. This luxury resort is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Andrew Molera State Park and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

With a stay at Hotel San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo (Downtown San Luis Obispo), you'll be a 3-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This luxury hotel is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Avila Beach.

Located in Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge & Spa is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Garland Ranch Regional Park and Heller Estate Organic Vineyards. This family-friendly resort is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Talbotts Vineyards and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Bernardus Winery Tasting Room.

Located in Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Big Sur Spirit Garden and Los Padres National Forest. This luxury hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from The Henry Miller Memorial Library.

Located in Marina, Sanctuary Beach Resort is by the ocean – a 4-minute drive from California State University Monterey Bay and 12 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf. This beach resort is 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Maritime Museum and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

With a stay at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, just a 4-minute walk from Fisherman's Wharf and 15 minutes by foot from Cannery Row. This spa resort is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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 12.4 mi (20 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Avila Beach.

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.

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 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Avila Beach.

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 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Sensorio and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from J Dusi Wines.

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.