Title: West Cliff Getaway - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # West Cliff Getaway Vacation home with kitchen, near Monterey Bay ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50480000/50470300/50470222/5d407727.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50480000/50470300/50470222/9ecda59f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50480000/50470300/50470222/3ce215a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50480000/50470300/50470222/a59be828.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50480000/50470300/50470222/3000eb92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this charming coastal retreat, where West Cliff Drive's scenic views and nearby beaches like Mitchell's Cove and Lighthouse Beach await. Take a bike ride, unwind by the fireplace in the evenings or enjoy morning coffee in the large backyard. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### West Cliff Getaway Breathe in the Freshness Welcome to the West Cliff Getaway in Santa Cruz!  Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, just far enough from the hustle and bustle of downtown, our charming coastal retreat offers the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. Located close to many of Santa Cruz's renowned beaches, the West Cliff Getaway is an ideal getaway for families to reconnect and enjoy quiet relaxation while experiencing a warm and inviting atmosphere. Take a long walk or bike ride down the scenic West Cliff Drive, visit the iconic lighthouse, or explore the beautiful shores of nearby beaches such as Mitchell's Cove, Lighthouse Beach, and others. Many of these spots are pet-friendly, ensuring your furry friends can join in on the fun. The West Cliff Getaway is thoughtfully decorated with a coastal feel, creating a serene and comfortable ambiance. Enjoy the large backyard for your morning coffee or unwind in the evenings with family by the fireplace. Downtown Santa Cruz is just a short drive away, where you'll find a variety of pet-friendly restaurants such as Lupulo, Betty's Burger, Pono, Hula's, and more. We strive to provide a home away from home where families can create lasting memories. Come experience the charm and tranquility of the West Cliff Getaway. PLEASE NOTE:  this property is located in a quiet neighborhood with permanent residents living throughout.  There are no exceptions for events or gatherings and maximum occupancy is 8 persons at any one time. \-Professionally managed by Beachnest Vacation Rentals – local, responsive, and guest-focused \-No pets, please (due to owner allergies) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Furnished patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34521600/34521568/376007d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### OCEANFRONT! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property West Cliff Getaway Santa Cruz West Cliff Getaway Private vacation home West Cliff Getaway Private vacation home Santa Cruz Westcliff Getaway Walk to Natural Bridges Westcliff! 959e6c9f-07ef-4839-b0ed-22883342d32e ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.95042%2C-122.05016&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Zt0VH2ts60RImLwZMJiXcQyT1FI=) Santa Cruz, CA #### What's nearby - 2222 Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Natural Bridges State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Natural Bridges State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory - 19 min walk - 1.7 km - Santa Cruz Surfing Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km #### Getting around - Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hokkaido Ramen House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive - ‪Cat & Cloud Coffee - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is West Cliff Getaway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at West Cliff Getaway? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at West Cliff Getaway? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is West Cliff Getaway located? > Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Swift Beach and Monterey Bay. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## West Cliff Getaway Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 54 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reese O. Dec 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for families Great house, would stay again ##### Reese O. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle B. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location near beach Great house to accommodate 10 people. Location was very close to beach! Communication with host was flawless! Highly recommend! ##### Danielle B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H., Lakeport, Ca, USA Apr 10, 2017 #### Perfect location. I'm not going to write a perfect review because I don't want it to be booked next time I go to Santa Cruz. ##### Chris H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deanna W. Apr 23, 2019 #### Perfect for families! The owner and property manager were very hospitable and they even left two Easter baskets for our kids! The house is in a great location and I have never stayed in a rental that was so fully stocked with everything in the kitchen, extra towels, and even some beach toys! We had a great long weekend and we can’t wait to come back! ##### Deanna W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin B. Jan 3, 2019 #### Great place to stay, very friendly and accommodating owner. House is very roomy and comfortable My family and I loved our stay here. Kathleen, the owner, was very sweet and a pleasure to work with throughout the entire experience. The house was fully stocked with everything we could have needed and also easily slept all ten of us comfortably. Ocean is just a half block away where we watched dolphins and surfers almost every morning. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great vacation. ##### Justin B. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca W. Aug 1, 2018 #### a great time! We enjoyed our stay here while we were in Santa Cruz for my daughter's wedding. Everything was very clean and tidy and the kitchen was well-stocked. The owner was very accommodating. She even bought a new ironing board when she heard we would be ironing the dresses for the bride and bridesmaids! We would definitely stay here again. ##### Rebecca W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jayee H. May 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect gateway We just spent the Memorial Day weekend at this house and I have to say it’s one of the best vrbo stays I have had. The property manager is super responsive and small details in the house were taken care off. Also you can’t beat the location, it’s away from the hustle bustle of the boardwalk area with gorgeous views of the ocean. There are very good food options around too. We will be coming back here and recommending to our other friends too. ##### Jayee H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Cynthia B. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Gathering of Long Time Friends We were a group of old friends spanning 40+ years who decided to meet up for a few days in Santa Cruz. We used the west cliff getaway as a meeting point and a few of us spent the night there. The house was clean, well appointed and comfortable. Our only complaint was that it didn’t sleep 10 people; only four of us could sleep comfortably which included sleeping on a sofa. ##### Cynthia B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcie L. Jul 27, 2018 #### Well maintained property in a quiet, convenient location It was such a pleasure to escape the heat of the central valley and enjoy time with family in Santa Cruz. Young and older relax and have fun at the beach and boardwalk. Kathleen provides wonderful customer service which enhances the carefree time spent at her home. Every need seems to be anticipated in the house, yard and with toys. This was our second visit but not our last. ##### Marcie L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcie L. Aug 7, 2017 #### West Cliff - location and comfort Thank you to the Frosts for sharing their comfortable and well equipped home. Just a few steps from the cliffs, the sound of surf could be heard from the front yard. Every need was anticipated and I appreciated the notes throughout the house telling location of necessities. The bonus was the park at the end of the street where little ones could play and basketball for the big ones. ##### Marcie L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shery D., Rancho Mirage May 23, 2019 #### Best Ever VRBO Stay! This home welcomed us from the moment we stepped through the front door. The owner communicated with us from the get go and left a kind note and a box of local chocolates (wow!) when we arrived. We loved all the "Santa Cruz"/"Beachy" decorations and felt incredibly comfortable and totally "at home". Everything we needed was in the home...even coffee to get us started on our stay! Many "extra" touches that we've never had before in a VRBO home. Overall, the location...the home & amenities...and atmosphere...were AMAZING! We'd be repeat visitors for sure! Thanks so much for creating a beautiful, peaceful, beach getaway! ##### Shery D. Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom S. Sep 24, 2018 #### Beautiful well stocked home within driving distance to many attractions! The house was situated in a beautiful neighborhood with a beach located @ end of street! While this beach wasn’t a very populated beach we did spend a little time here & enjoyed the serenity! The vistas atop the cliffs were spectacular, & we enjoyed our hikes down to the waters edge. Other beaches were close by & it wasn’t an issue to pack up & go to them, it was a good trade off for the quietness. This house is so well equipped, with everything you would need including beach towels!! It is super clean, & the beds were all very comfortable! Owner & manager are super nice & are ready with suggestions of what to do & are anxious to accommodate your needs. We would stay here again, & highly reccomend this place!! ##### Tom S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Dillon S. Aug 20, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cancelled After Profiling our Group The property management/owners cancelled on us the day before the stay (after being confirmed, filling out the lease, providing payment information for liability etc). Said they suspected we would be throwing a party and we weren't welcome to stay there. Luckily another owner was kind enough to accommodate our group (where we got our deposit back since the property was left as we found it). Unfortunate the owners didnt allow us to stay here but luckily there are other amazing places to rent in the area. ##### Dillon S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### kylie j. Jun 7, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Horrible I will never stay here again and I’ve prompted my family never to stay there either. Bugs biting us and couldn’t stay in the house. I highly recommend you take this property off the listing. The rental company is terrible and does not communicate well or care about the safety of their guests. ##### kylie j. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### William K. Jun 18, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Close to beach Great location, a run-down house. I think a great vacation rental doesn't have a lot of the owner's stuff. That is not the case here. The kitchen has way too much stuff. Who needs twenty of the same plates? The furniture is dated and not so comfy. An organ in the living room takes up way too much room and the room can be used in a much better way. TVs that are from the 1990s (really video tape players). There are plastic chairs in the backyard that are so dated. The AC is in the closet and so loud. The ocean is close by, so you can escape the house, I guess. We left a day early. ##### William K. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christie D., San Francisco, CA Apr 11, 2015 #### Wonderful House, Excellent Location! Without a doubt, we will book here again the next time we go to Santa Cruz. The house itself is super clean (and I'm picky), well stocked with everything you'd need (tons of kitchen supplies, loads of towels, beach gear, games, books), and has a great floor plan with the bedrooms near the back of the house. The furniture is all very comfortable - beds, couches, tables - and the backyard is perfect for al fresco dining and romping around for the kiddos. Neighborhood is quiet despite being 100 yards from West Cliff (amazing views and a terrific foot/bicycle path that runs along the ocean) and very close to Natural Bridges. It's only a 10-minute walk to Kelly's French Bakery, Westend Tap & Kitchen, and New Leaf market, and the more touristy Santa Cruz attractions are all within a very short drive. I used to live in Santa Cruz for years, so I know it very well. Believe me - this location can't be beat, and this house is just fabulous. The owner Kathleen and manager Kimberly are top-notch. Very responsive and incredibly helpful and kind. You really get the sense that this property is very cared for, and their guests receive the same attentive care. This rental is a fabulous find! ##### Christie D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharlene T. Dec 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cozy house steps from the ocean I had a good feeling about this house before our booking was even confirmed by the owner. She messaged me on VRBO to check that I was aware that the weekend was forecast to be rainy, and didn’t want us to be disappointed. I really appreciated that. We were indeed aware and were ready for a possibly rainy weekend getaway (luckily it only really rained the first day and for a bit on the last day). And it was great how she checked in with us via message to make sure we were doing ok in the house, even offering a later check out time if needed. The house was super clean and well-maintained. Even the outdoor furniture was clean! Loved the little Santa Cruz decor throughout. As well as the very many board games, books available. The house is just steps away from a magnificent ocean view and my family enjoyed many walks (even in the chilly wind). On the first clear sunny evening, many cars illegally parked along the side of the road to watch the stunning sunset and my son remarked that all we had to do was step out of the vacation house to see this sight. My 8-year-old’s thoughts: The house was cozy and warm and close to the ocean. My 6-year-old’s thoughts: I loved the double-decker bed and I could see the ocean from the driveway! Highly recommended! ##### Sharlene T. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina B. Sep 29, 2020 #### Perfect Location This house was perfect for two families with kids - the parents had their own rooms and the 4 kids stayed in the bunk room. The house was perfectly located for us to ride our bikes to the beach. Natural Bridges State Beach was the closest and a great beach to hang out on and great for body boarding - but definitely had the roughest waves. There are other beaches in the opposite direction that aren't too far by bike as well, that are much calmer - these beaches allow dogs as well. We even rode our bikes to the pier which ended up being a 6 mile round trip ride. The kids had a blast seeing the sea lions at the end of the pier. The location was perfect for us to do a morning bike ride/beach excursion for a couple of hours, come back to the house for lunch, let the kids decompress for a couple of hours, go back out for a sunset beach excursion and come back for dinner. Overall a great location away from the crowds. As far as the house goes, as already noted the house was great for two families. The kids basically stayed in their bedroom when at the house - between their own screens and the TV with VCR in the bedroom. The main living room was nice for decompressing at night and there is a small room off the kitchen that another group could hang out in. The outside was a great hang out with the fire pit in the evenings. The only recommendations I would make is in the kid's room, the mattress on the bottom bunk was extremely worn to the point where you could feel the springs and very uncomfortable for the kids sleeping on it. If you don't want to get a new mattress I would suggest getting a foam mattress cover. The other recommendation I have is to get a couple of cheap fans to put in the bedrooms and keep in the closet. While Santa Cruz is normally very cool, we were there during one of the hottest weekends and it was very hot in the bedrooms at night. Keeping cheap fans in the closet for use when needed would be great. All in all, a great vacation and we would definitely go back! ##### Tina B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff L. Nov 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and very clean Everything was clean and check in process was seamless and simple. For us, three doors down from front row on west cliff is hard to beat. Lots of room. Great rental. We will rent again. ##### Jeff L. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee B., Washington DC Oct 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Can't wait for a return visit! The West Cliff Getaway home was very nice. I stayed there for five nights and would love to stay there again. The owner and manager were stellar to work with. The house's location just steps from the cliff walk was amazing. I really enjoyed being able to take a few steps and watch beautiful sunsets every night. The house had everything you could possibly want, and it is in walking distance to some nice shops and brewery/restaurants on Swift Street. Spending evenings around the backyard firepit was especially nice. You can't go wrong here! ##### Lee B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina S. Sep 10, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Santa Cruz location First, don't hesitate to book this place - it is amazing! You won't find a better rental in Santa Cruz, and if you happen to be there for Ironman Santa Cruz 70.3, it is a perfect location for spectating! Second, the owner(s) are amazingly gracious, kind, responsive and friendly. Third, but not least, the house is SO comfortable - like truly being at home away from home. There are plenty of provisions (from spices in the kitchen to extra soap and shampoo in the bathrooms and extra towels everywhere!) Our boys loved the variety of games in the living room (Twister was a fun diversion). The beds are comfortable and there are extra bedding items should you need them. There are lovely throw blankets near every seating area also. You can tell this house is lovingly prepared for guests each and every time and it really is one of the best houses we have found on VRBO/HomeAway (and we've been a lot of places!) The proximity to everything fun in Santa Cruz was great. There are so many entertaining things to do nearby, but the backyard is beautiful, and maintained so well, that you probably won't want to leave anyway. :) Special thanks to Kathleen - our family had a wonderful time and we look forward to hopefully coming back next year! ##### Christina S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janki G. Jul 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute Little Getaway House This house was perfect for a getaway with extended family, 6 adults, 2 teenagers and 1 4 year old. The house was clean and roomy. The location was perfect, by the cliffs in Santa Cruz. Kimberly and Kathleen were great hosts and very responsive to inquiries via text. We had a great stay. ##### Janki G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarina K. Jul 7, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for family get-together This house is in an excellent location near the beach and has a lovely back yard. It was perfect for our two families. The house was clean and tidy inside and out, and well provisioned with kitchen/cooking appurtenances and dishes. We also noted /appreciated details like bandaids in each bathroom. ##### Sarina K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melody Q., Lincoln Jul 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Santa Cruz home This home was cozy, comfortable, and cuter than the photos depicted. The owner Katleen was attentive and very easy to reach with questions. We had a group of 9 and there was plenty of room. The location was amazing; very close to beautiful walks along West Cliff Drive, good restaurants, minutes from the boardwalk. We would absolutely stay there again. ##### Melody Q. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie B., San Diego, CA Jun 22, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Beach House in Santa Cruz! I have stayed at several vacation homes at VRBO as well as another site. This is the BEST experience I have had. The whole process from the beginning to the end was the smoothest I've ever done. Both Kimberly, the property manager and Kathleen, the owner went out of their way to make sure you knew places to see as well as places to eat. They emailed me info and had a wonderful notebook with information in the house. They were available should you have any questions. Now about their beautiful home. The rooms and beds were very clean and very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and makes serving meals like being at home (except she has prettier dishes than I do...lol). The backyard has a firepit and the cleanest BBQ we have ever seen. In fact I had to get their cleaning secret to use on my home BBQ. Our favorite part of this home was how warm and inviting it made all of us feel. The decor is adorable with a beach/Santa Cruz theme. The location was a block from Westcliff Street which is the street that borders the coast. I went on several walks up to the lighthouse (1.6 miles away) in the morning. The view of the ocean was breathtaking. If you go the other way it is only half a mile to Natural Bridges where they have a beach that you can use the boogie boards that are in the house. The water was too cold for us to try this though. Several times on my evening walk, I would see dolphins near the kelp beds. Now that was fun to watch! I have already told some friends about this house if they should go to Santa Cruz. You can't go wrong staying at this beautiful and wonderfully located home. ##### Marie B. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Loews Hollywood Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Loews-Hollywood-Hotel.h790158.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Anaheim Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Anaheim-Resort.h42520139.Hotel-Information) > > [1 Hotel West Hollywood](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-1-Hotel-West-Hollywood.h35872776.Hotel-Information) > > [Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Howard-Johnson-By-Wyndham-Anaheim-Hotel-Water-Playground.h19662.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Plaza-Fishermans-Wharf.h24625.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points By Sheraton Los Angeles International](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Los-Angeles-International-Airport.h28110.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Marriott-Marquis-San-Diego-Marina.h24394.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Sheraton-Gateway-Los-Angeles-Hotel.h12287.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Anaheim Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-The-Westin-Anaheim-Resort.h47019139.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Stovalls-Inn.h13592.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-InterContinental-Los-Angeles-Downtown.h11567151.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Hyatt-House-At-Anaheim-ResortConvention-Center.h14786168.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Fairfield-By-Marriott-Anaheim-Resort.h13771.Hotel-Information) > > [Desert Palms Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Desert-Palms-Hotel-Suites.h1571.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Escondido-Hotels-Hyatt-Vacation-Club-At-The-Welk.h59916.Hotel-Information) > > [Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Disneys-Grand-Californian-Hotel-And-Spa.h692655.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Theme Park Entrance](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Anaheim-Theme-Park-Entrance.h11476917.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hollywood Roosevelt](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Hotels-The-Hollywood-Roosevelt.h34142.Hotel-Information) > > [Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Hotels-Manchester-Grand-Hyatt-San-Diego.h12073.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Area](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Cambria-Hotel-Anaheim-Resort-Area.h34780325.Hotel-Information) > > [Anaheim Marriott Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Anaheim-Marriott-Hotel.h12035.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. 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