Castroville

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Castroville artichokes in the setting sun
Freshly planted green lettuce in perfectly plowed rows.  High vantage aerial drone view.   Castroville, CA. Artichoke Capital of the world.
Artichokes glowing in the golden sunset light in the Castroville area.
Best ride to big sur😍 we stopped at this famous bridge which has the best panoramic view of ocean and bridge. 

Go pro shot 🌊🌊🌊
The beach and dunes at Salinas River State Beach are part of Monterey Bay’s unique coastal dune system and it is home to many species of birds, including the California brown pelican, red-tailed hawk, American kestrel, western snowy plover, western gull, black phoebe, western scrub-jay, California towhee, white-crowned sparrow, and more.  The beach is a popular fishing site.

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
The price is CA $313 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
CA $313
CA $372 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,991 reviews)
yes nice rooms and lots to do around town

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
The price is CA $266 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
CA $266
CA $364 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,544 reviews)
Property is dated and rooms though large had bare minimal amenities placed in them.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,553 reviews)
Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was neat and tidy. No complaints. Restaurants are walking distance from the hotel.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

The Monterey Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
28 Sec Walk to Beach: Steam shower, Lululemon Mirror, Power Outage-Free Living

28 Sec Walk to Beach: Steam shower, Lululemon Mirror, Power Outage-Free Living

moss landing CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Castroville. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Salinas River Mouth Nature ...
10/10 Exceptional! (239 reviews)
Excellent views and location. A great place to get away. Host was responsive and great to work with.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

28 Sec Walk to Beach: Steam shower, Lululemon Mirror, Power Outage-Free Living
Little European Lodge

Little European Lodge

3.5 out of 5
45 W Carmel Valley Rd Carmel Valley CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Carmel Valley. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
This motel was in a great and easy location to be able to walk to everything from. The room was clean, but very basic, and a shelf or small table to put our toiletries on in the bathroom (and soap in the shower) would have been helpful!

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Little European Lodge
Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs

Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs

Carmel-By-The-Sea CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Carmel. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
Pictures don’t do this place justice. It has everything you would need and then some. The downstairs game room was so nice to have since I have multiple teenage boys.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Big Sur-Style Lodge in Carmel - PANORAMIC VIEWS! Hot-Tub, Game Room/Pool & Dogs
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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