Curated luxury hotels in North Coast California

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.

Set in Willow Creek, Coho Cottages offers 5-star accommodation with a garden and barbecue facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hotel all rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a mountain view. Coho Cottages offers some units with river views, and the rooms come with a coffee machine. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

The nearest airport is Arcata-Eureka Airport, 69 km from the accommodation.

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.

With a stay at Inn at Depot Hill in Capitola, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Capitola Beach and Capitola Wharf. This bed & breakfast is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Rio Del Mar Beach and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Less than 5 minutes’ drive from Agate Beach, this Trinidad, California hotel offers cottages with free Wi-Fi, microwave and compact fridge.

A seating area with flat-screen cable TV with DVD player and pay options is featured in each cottage at View Crest Lodge. An en suite bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries is also provided. Select cottages offer a fully-equipped kitchen.

A guest launderette is available for guest use. Hiking opportunities are located nearby.

Moonstone Beach and Clam Beach are within 15 minutes’ drive of View Crest Lodge. Arcata is 30 km away.

Clam Beach -12 minutes

With a stay at Hotel San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo (Downtown San Luis Obispo), you'll be a 3-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This luxury hotel is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Luis Obispo County Library.

Located in Big Sur, Alila Ventana Big Sur - Inclusive Resort is by the ocean – a 3-minute drive from Big Sur Station and 7 minutes from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. This luxury resort is 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Andrew Molera State Park and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

With a stay at InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG in Monterey (New Monterey), you'll be steps from Monterey Bay Aquarium and Cannery Row. This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Monterey Bay and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

With a stay at Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, steps from Cannery Row and 8 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay Aquarium. This luxury resort is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Monterey Bay and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

Located in Carmel Valley, Bernardus Lodge & Spa is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Garland Ranch Regional Park and Heller Estate Organic Vineyards. This family-friendly resort is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Talbotts Vineyards and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Bernardus Winery Tasting Room.

With a stay at Allegretto Vineyard Resort Paso Robles in Paso Robles (River Oaks), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sensorio and Paso Robles Pioneer Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Barney Schwartz Park and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Ravine Waterpark.

With a stay at Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and 17-Mile Drive. This golf resort is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

Located in Big Sur, Post Ranch Inn is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Big Sur Spirit Garden and Los Padres National Forest. This luxury hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from The Henry Miller Memorial Library.

Located in Marina, Sanctuary Beach Resort is by the ocean – a 4-minute drive from California State University Monterey Bay and 12 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf. This beach resort is 10.8 mi (17.5 km) from Maritime Museum and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

With a stay at HOTEL CERRO, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo – a 3-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This spa hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bubblegum Alley.

Located in Carmel (Quail Lodge), The Quail is within a 10-minute drive of The Barnyard and Carmel Beach. This golf hotel is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Point Lobos State Natural Reserve and 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Lone Cypress Pine.

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.

With a stay at Granada Hotel & Bistro, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo – a 4-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 9 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This hotel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Downtown SLO Farmers' Market.

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.