Curated luxury hotels in Central Coast California

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.

When you stay at Carmel Valley Ranch, in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt in Carmel, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Course and Folktale Winery and Vineyards. This family-friendly hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Garland Ranch Regional Park and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Carmel Beach.

Located in Carmel (Golden Rectangle), La Playa Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Golden Bough Playhouse and 6 minutes by foot from Sunset Center. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Scheid Vineyards Tasting Room and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Galante Vineyards.

This oceanfront hotel is located in Marina, California. The hotel offers views of the Pacific Ocean, a full-service spa, an on-site restaurant and in-room dining.

Sanctuary Beach Resort features a flat-screen TV and free WiFi in every guest room. Rooms also offer fireplaces and MP3 docking stations. Views of the ocean or the surrounding dunes are also available.

Located on-site at Sanctuary Beach Resort, Salt Wood restaurant delivers dishes that utilize the best seasonal local ingredients, highlighting remarkable produce and seafood, found throughout the Central California Coast and beyond.

Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool or the hot tub at the Sanctuary Beach.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is 15 minutes' drive from the Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina. The historic Cannery Row entertainment area is 17.5 km from the hotel.

Located in Santa Cruz, Chaminade Resort & Spa is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Capitola Mercantile and Santa Cruz Wharf. This spa resort is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Mystery Spot.

When you stay at Hyatt Carmel Highlands in Carmel, you'll be near the beach – a 2-minute drive from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 9 minutes from Carmel Beach. This spa resort is 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Monterey Bay and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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 3.1 mi (5 km) from Cannery Row.

In the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Monterey Bay and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

Located in Aptos, Seascape Beach Resort is a luxurious oceanfront resort featuring three outdoor swimming pools with hot tubs and 2 restaurants on site. All accommodation includes free WiFi.

Featuring a patio or balcony, all rooms are equipped with a kitchen or kitchenette, a TV with cable channels, and a fireplace. Guests can chose from a spacious villa, a studio or a suite complete with a microwave, a refrigerator and a dining area. Accommodation at this resort features ocean or garden views.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sanderlings Restaurant & Lounge offers casual fine-dining with ocean views. Offering 2 decks with ocean views, Palapas restaurant features authentic traditional dishes of Mexico and a full bar stocked with fine wines and an extensive tequila list. Guests can also take advantage of the room service.

Guests can visit the spa and wellness centre or work out in the fitness centre at Seascape Beach Resort. Tennis courts and a children’s playground are provided and guest can hire bicycles to explore the surrounding area.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 21 km away. This resort is 87 km from San Francisco Airport. The property offers free parking.

With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This beach resort is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Capitola Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

Located in Carmel (Carmel Point), Villa Mara Carmel is a 5-minute walk from Tor House and 12 minutes by foot from Carmel Beach. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Carmel Mission Basilica and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from 17-Mile Drive.

Located in Carmel (Golden Rectangle), L Auberge Carmel is within a 10-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. This luxury hotel is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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.

Located in Carmel (Northwest Carmel), Stilwell Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

When you stay at Hyatt Vacation Club At Highlands Inn in Carmel, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. This spa hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Carmel Beach.

Cypress Inn has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Carmel. With free WiFi, this 4-star inn offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a concierge service.

All rooms at the inn are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms have a wardrobe.

Popular points of interest near Cypress Inn include Carmel Beach, Carmel River State Beach and Carmel Mission. Monterey Regional Airport is 10 km from the property.

Nestled along the rocky shoreline of the Monterey Peninsula, this historic oceanfront inn offers charming accommodations along with personalised services and thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.

Experience ocean views from every guest room. Explore the gardens surrounding the inn. Many complimentary amenities including free WiFi, and free on-street parking.

Visit Pacific Grove, Monterey and Carmel featuring restaurants, shops and entertainment options, situated only a short distance from Seven Gables. Play on the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Course or visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and view exciting California sea life.

Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

Free WiFi is available in all of the rooms at the 100% non-smoking Pacific Blue Inn. The brightly-coloured rooms are also equipped with a DVD player, an electric fireplace and a work desk.

The Pacific Blue Inn offers complimentary baked goods and coffee available for guests throughout the day.

Pacific Blue Inn, Santa Cruz offers a courtyard for guests’ relaxation and the hotel features artwork from local artists in the lobby and dining area. Bicycles are also available.

The University of California Santa Cruz is 15 minutes’ drive away and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is 5 miles from the property. Santa Cruz town centre is 15 minutes’ walk away.

A stay at Le Petit Pali at Ocean Ave places you in the heart of Carmel, within a 15-minute walk of Carmel Beach and 17-Mile Drive. This hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

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 around 100 metres from Capitola Beach, 1.7 km from New Brighton State Beach and 9.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. 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.

Pasatiempo Golf Club is 10 km from Capitola Beach Suites, while Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 11 km away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 55 km from the property.