A coastal town with a pier extending into turquoise waters, a sandy beach, and a backdrop of buildings.

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A modern lounge with a fireplace, leather chairs, and large windows overlooking the beach.
A balcony with wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with a pier and mountains in the distance.
A modern building with a sign reading "sandcastle" and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a wall decorated with photos. There is a wooden shelf with decorative items and a hanging light fixture.

1. Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach

Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
Faria
CA $268
CA $347 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach
A courtyard with a fountain, palm trees, and string lights.
An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs and floral centerpieces.
A courtyard with a stone fountain, palm trees, and a building with ivy-covered arches.
A bar area with a long wooden counter, multiple stools, and a brick wall backdrop.

2. Historic Santa Maria Inn

Historic Santa Maria Inn
Santa Maria
United States
Dan
CA $144
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Historic Santa Maria Inn
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 rooftop pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by lounge chairs and a railing.
A modern dining area with a central seating arrangement, a kitchen in the background, and a chandelier overhead.

3. Cottage Inn By The Sea

Cottage Inn By The Sea
Pismo Beach
United States
Rachelle
CA $204
CA $233 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Cottage Inn By The Sea
A bar with a high ceiling, exposed beams, and a chandelier. There are two blue chairs and a small table in the center.
A swimming pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a windmill, and a building with a tiled roof.
A modern bar area with a wooden bar counter, multiple bar stools, and a unique antler chandelier.
A restaurant with outdoor seating, a sign indicating it serves cocktails, beer, and wine, and a decorative shield emblem.

4. Sideways Inn

Sideways Inn
Buellton
United States
Michael
CA $135
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Sideways Inn
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A view from a balcony overlooking a pier extending into the ocean, with a clear sky and distant mountains.
A resort with a pool area, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach access, and palm trees.

5. SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel

SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
Pismo Beach
United States
Jose
CA $309
CA $355 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel
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.
Two lounge chairs with a wooden frame and a dark cushion, positioned under a black umbrella.
A hotel room with two beds, a large wall mural, and a nightstand with lamps.

6. Vinland Hotel and Lounge

Vinland Hotel and Lounge
Downtown Solvang
United States
Raymond
CA $158
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Vinland Hotel and Lounge
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door leading to a balcony with greenery.
A traditional Tudor-style house with a small pond, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A cozy outdoor seating area with a fireplace, tables, and chairs, surrounded by a brick floor and wooden beams.

7. Wine Valley Inn

Wine Valley Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Dina
CA $170
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Wine Valley Inn
A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.
A coastal hotel with a paved walkway along the beach, a view of the ocean, and a hillside with vegetation.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and artwork on the walls.
A landscaped garden with palm trees, a pathway, and a view of the ocean.

8. Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn
Pismo Beach
United States
Anton
CA $223
CA $256 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Spyglass Inn
A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, waves crashing onto a sandy beach, and a seagull flying in the sky.
A residential area with multiple houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a road.
A terrace with two chairs, a table with two glasses of wine, a bottle of champagne, and a view of the ocean and rocky coastline.
A hotel with multiple balconies, a landscaped garden, and a hilly backdrop.

9. Inn at the Cove

Inn at the Cove
Pismo Beach
United States
Keisha
CA $342
CA $392 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Inn at the Cove
A coastal hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A coastal hotel with a view of the ocean, a landscaped garden, and a patio area.
A coastal landscape with a beach, cliffs, and a pier extending into the water.
A modern living room with a large window, a staircase, and a view of the sea.

10. Pacific Point Resort

Pacific Point Resort
Pismo Beach
United States
Julio
CA $277
CA $375 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Pacific Point Resort
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.
A spacious indoor dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and potted plants.
A modern hotel with a sign reading "Embassy Suites" and a covered entrance.
A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, multiple seating areas, and a view of the building's interior balconies.

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
United States
Elisabeth
CA $191
CA $218 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Luis Obispo
A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of white wine, and a bar area in the background.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a coffee machine.
An outdoor patio with a grill, seating, and a view of a building.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bottles, glasses, and two large screens.

12. Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Santa Maria
United States
Katrina
CA $181
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a central bar.
A hotel pool area with multiple levels of balconies, lounge chairs, and a clear blue pool.
A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and a modern design.
A modern interior with seating areas, a high ceiling, and visible structural elements.

13. Radisson Hotel Santa Maria

Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
Santa Maria
United States
Shatari
CA $210
CA $236 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
A traditional building with a balcony, a windmill, and a sign for 'Krodershof Inn & Wine Center'.
A hotel room with a bed, a leather sofa, a coffee table, a desk, and a dining area with a chair and table.
A sign for Kronborg Inn Wine Country Manor with a stone wall and a water feature.
A dining area with a marble floor, a chandelier, and large windows with a view.

14. Kronborg Inn

Kronborg Inn
Downtown Solvang
United States
Mariela
CA $118
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Kronborg Inn
A spacious lobby with a central fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a staircase connecting different levels.
A multi-story residential building with a balcony on the second floor, a driveway, and a landscaped front yard.
A spacious lobby with a curved staircase, a leather armchair, a sofa, and a coffee table with books and a vase of flowers.
A couple sitting on a sandy beach with bicycles leaning against a wooden structure.

15. Avila Village Inn

Avila Village Inn
Avila Beach
United States
Christopher
CA $167
CA $235 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Avila Village Inn
An outdoor seating area with wicker chairs, a round table, and a potted plant.
A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf. Large windows allow natural light to fill the space.
A building with a white facade, a red-tiled roof, and a sign reading "the Landsby."
A staircase with patterned tiles and a potted plant.

16. The Landsby

The Landsby
Downtown Solvang
United States
AMRITA
CA $253
CA $293 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
The Landsby
A modern apartment with a living area, a dining space, and a kitchen.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a large island with a sink.
A lounge area with a checkered floor, a pink sofa, two wooden chairs, a wooden coffee table with a plant, striped awnings, and a large window with a view of the street.

17. Pismo Beach Club

Pismo Beach Club
Downtown Pismo Beach
United States
James
CA $194
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Pismo Beach Club
A hotel entrance with a white facade, palm trees, and a sunset sky.
A multi-tiered fountain in a landscaped area with palm trees and a view of a hilly landscape in the background.
A multi-story building with a covered outdoor seating area and palm trees.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a dining section, and a view of the cityscape.

18. Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach

Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach
Pismo Oaks
United States
Maryna
CA $191
CA $219 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hilton Garden Inn San Luis Obispo/Pismo Beach
A fire pit surrounded by outdoor seating, a pool, and a building with balconies.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a multi-story building with balconies.
A modern living room with sofas, a glass coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a bar area with stools.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with a clear sky.

19. Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo

Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
Canada
Aila
CA $173
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Courtyard by Marriott San Luis Obispo
A lobby with a central fire feature, two wicker sofas with cushions, and three arched doorways.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a refrigerated display case.
A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a fireplace.
A bakery display with pastries under glass domes, a sign listing items like sausage, egg, and croissant.

20. Santa Ynez Valley Marriott

Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
Buellton
United States
Chaitra
CA $199
CA $231 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria

10/10 Excellent
"All good"
Jaskaran 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Homewood Suites by Hilton Santa Maria
Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

10/10 Excellent
"It was so nice, staff super helpful and the view was amazing. I have one recommendation - for people with disabilities you should offer certain things that will make those people welcome- like an extension seat for the toilet, bars to hold on in the shower."
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