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A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.
A restaurant with a long, curved seating area featuring cushioned booths and tables set for dining.
A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.

1. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Britney
CA $150
CA $169 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Historic Santa Maria Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of the hotel entrance.
A modern interior with a geometric patterned floor, a central circular mirror, and a white metal shelf with plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the outdoor area.
A poolside area with two lounge chairs, a small table with a glass, and potted plants.

2. Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn
Carmel
United States
Jessica
CA $259
CA $312 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Carmel Mission Inn
A modern living room with two grey sofas, a small woven stool, and a large wall clock.
A spacious lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, a reception desk, and a bookshelf.
A marina with parked cars and boats, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large window offering a view of the beach and palm trees.

3. Beachside Inn

Beachside Inn
Santa Barbara Beach
United States
Simon
CA $263
CA $301 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Beachside Inn
A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.
A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large arched window, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and two paintings on the wall.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a bottle of wine and glasses.

4. Hotel Pacific

Hotel Pacific
Downtown Monterey
United States
Mellissa
CA $195
CA $229 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Hotel Pacific
A beachside patio with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the ocean and pier.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofa, ottomans, and a dining area with a kitchen in the background.
A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.
A rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.

5. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Renatta
CA $228
CA $261 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with greenery.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a fireplace, tables, and chairs, surrounded by a brick floor and wooden beams.
A traditional Tudor-style house with a small pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.
A traditional European-style building with a clock tower, a staircase leading to the upper floor, and potted plants.

6. Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Alisha
CA $180
CA $210 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Wine Valley Inn
A stone building with a metal gate, a pergola, and signs indicating ice soft drinks and pool hours.
A gazebo with a hot tub, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and palm trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

7. Adelaide Inn

Adelaide Inn
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Mary
CA $134
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Adelaide Inn
A modern bar area with a long wooden counter, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
An outdoor patio with a fire pit and wooden rocking chairs, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a brick facade.
A bar area with a counter, stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, decorative wall panels, and contemporary lighting fixtures.

8. Oxford Suites Paso Robles

Oxford Suites Paso Robles
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Dennis
CA $184
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Oxford Suites Paso Robles
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.
A sunset view from a patio with chairs and a table, overlooking the ocean.

9. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Anesh
CA $299
CA $343 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a large red umbrella.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A well-lit outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by landscaped gardens and modern buildings.

10. Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG

Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG
Oxnard
United States
Irma
CA $186
CA $212 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Holiday Inn Oxnard – Ventura by IHG
A traditional Tudor-style building with a conical roof, a sign reading "VINLAND," and a garden with various flowers in the foreground.
A spacious lobby with a round wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a large mirror.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.
Two lounge chairs with a wooden frame and a dark cushion, positioned under a black umbrella.

11. Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Downtown Solvang
United States
Brandi
CA $135
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and artwork on the walls.
A coastal hotel with a paved walkway along the beach, a view of the ocean, and a hillside with vegetation.
A landscaped garden with palm trees, a pathway, and a view of the ocean.

12. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
Pismo Beach
United States
David
CA $216
CA $248 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Spyglass Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Frank
CA $192
CA $221 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A covered entrance with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, and potted plants.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.
A spacious indoor dining area with glass tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by large trees and a high ceiling with glass panels.
A restaurant with round tables, white chairs, and brown tablecloths.

14. Clocktower Inn Ventura

Clocktower Inn Ventura
Downtown Ventura
United States
Erin
CA $211
CA $241 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Clocktower Inn Ventura
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar area, and a seating section with a green cushioned bench.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a reception desk.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a TV.
A hotel with a central courtyard, flagpole, and multiple buildings with red roofs.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles
Estrella District
United States
Joseph
CA $171
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Paso Robles
A garden with a wooden gate, a cactus, and a wooden structure with a door.
A rustic interior with wooden floors, stone walls, a fireplace, and a mural.
A stone fireplace with American flags, a chandelier, and a mural of a landscape.
An outdoor patio with stone seating, a fire pit, and decorative plants.

16. Cambria Pines Lodge

Cambria Pines Lodge
Cambria
United Kingdom
Marcus
CA $240
CA $270 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Cambria Pines Lodge
A historic hotel with arched windows and a classic facade.
A formal living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outside.
A pier extending over calm water with boats docked nearby.

17. The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel
Downtown Monterey
United States
Kim
CA $134
CA $153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Monterey Hotel
A balcony with two wooden chairs, a table with a bottle of wine, glasses, and a plate of grapes and fruit.
A restaurant with booth seating, a view of the ocean, and a patio area with plants and a railing.
A coastal hotel with a long balcony overlooking the beach and ocean.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, overlooking a body of water.

18. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort

Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
San Simeon
United States
Regina
CA $226
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Cavalier Oceanfront Resort
A spacious lobby with a curved sofa, two armchairs, a reception desk, and a stone accent wall.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television mounted on the wall.
A hotel with a red sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area with plants and a pathway.
A bar area with a granite countertop, bar stools, a television, and a variety of liquor bottles.

19. The Oaks Hotel Paso Robles

The Oaks Hotel Paso Robles
Downtown Paso Robles
United States
Jacqueline
CA $164
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Oaks Hotel Paso Robles
A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.
A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and large windows.
A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, a landscaped garden, and a patio area.

20. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
Pismo Beach
United States
Sergio
CA $238
CA $331 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Pacific Point Resort
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The top 3 Stars hotels in Central Coast California, Central Coast California may offer some of the best discounts and rates, but these properties are anything but average. Travelers love Central Coast California 3 Stars hotels for their top quality services, just-like-home amenities, and wallet-friendly prices. You can even get access to fantastic perks like delectable restaurants, so-cool cocktail bars, and spacious fitness centres.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Central Coast California?
Based on reviews posted by Expedia travellers, Monterey Marriott is among the best 3-star hotels in Monterey, Central Coast California. It features an electric car charging station and pillow top mattresses, and is around 0.16 kilometres southeast of the centre. Guests also love Hotel Pacific, approximately 0.16 kilometres north of downtown. A garden and hypo-allergenic bedding help make it a leading city base.
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The big difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Central Coast California is the standard of service and access to creature comforts. 3-star hotels are generally more budget-friendly and provide the conveniences and services required to be comfy, such as breakfast, a gym and WiFi. You can count on a little bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upmarket décor, premium toiletries and extras like on-site spa centres.

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