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A living room with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a small plant.

A reception area with a stone wall, a sign reading "Mount Shasta," and a desk with a laptop.

A hotel room with a dark grey sofa, a bed with white bedding, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

A round outdoor fire pit with burning charcoal, surrounded by a stone table and two Adirondack chairs.

1. Inn at Mount Shasta

Mount Shasta

AED 369

AED 421 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A coastal landscape with rocky terrain and a clear blue sky.

A modern hotel room with a large bathtub, two beds, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

A room with a view of the ocean through a sliding glass door, featuring two red chairs and a grey sofa.

A coastal hotel with multiple blue buildings, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.

2. Surf & Sand Lodge

Fort Bragg

Unwind on the coastal boardwalk with direct beach access, just steps from sandy shores for sunset strolls and whale watching.

AED 448

AED 515 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows with a view of a coastal landscape and buildings.

A wooden deck with a view of a river and distant hills.

A narrow concrete pathway flanked by wooden doors and a stone wall.

A wooden lodge with a sign indicating it is a harbor lite lodge.

3. Harbor Lite Lodge

Fort Bragg

Escape to a coastal retreat where the sandy shores beckon, just steps away from this bayside motel with beach access and whale watching.

AED 362

AED 417 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a coffee station.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a coffee station.

A covered bike parking area with several bicycles, a sign indicating bike rentals, and a building with a modern design in the background.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, mirror, and toilet.

4. Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

McKinleyville

Escape to a coastal sanctuary minutes from the beach, where nature meets comfort at this tranquil hotel in a wildlife reserve.

AED 463

AED 529 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A restaurant interior with a central wood-burning stove, a bar area, and a large aquarium.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bar with multiple shelves of liquor bottles and a variety of glassware.

5. Shasta Inn

Mount Shasta

AED 288

AED 328 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A row of cabins with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a forested backdrop.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a bed, a nightstand, a framed picture, a round mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a deck with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A row of cabins with a well-lit pathway leading to them, surrounded by greenery.

6. Cottages on River Road

Guerneville

AED 313

AED 379 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, nautical-themed decor, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

The entrance to the Ocean View Inn with a stone facade, a welcoming sign, and a blue car parked in front.

A spacious lobby with a large mural of a forest and a river, a curved seating area, and a kitchen area with white chairs and a plant.

A room with a high ceiling, decorative moldings, and multiple sailboat models displayed on shelves.

7. Oceanview Inn

Crescent City

AED 380

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

A patio with a mural, a wooden table, and chairs.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a swimming pool, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, stacked cups, a sink, and a framed botanical print.

8. Stargazer Hotel

Monterey Vista

AED 264

AED 305 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

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Beach hotels with pools in Northern California

A small wooden cabin with a green roof, situated by a river surrounded by dense trees.

A wooden cabin with a porch and a covered deck area.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining table with chairs.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a sink.

Ponderosa RV Resort

Lotus

AED 775

AED 853 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a fire feature.

A nighttime pathway lined with trees and illuminated bollards, leading to a building entrance.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Coyote Valley Wyndham Garden', and a parking lot.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including bar stools and chairs, and a visible menu board.

Wyndham Garden Redwood Valley/Ukiah

Redwood Valley

AED 375

AED 445 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

A patio with a mural, a wooden table, and chairs.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a swimming pool, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A kitchenette with a coffee machine, stacked cups, a sink, and a framed botanical print.

Stargazer Hotel

Monterey Vista

AED 264

AED 305 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A beachside seating area with lounge chairs, a wooden deck, and a view of the sea and boats.

A deck with wooden chairs and tables, overlooking a lake with boats and a dock.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with blinds, and a view of trees outside.

Red Wolf Lakeside Lodge

Kings Beach

AED 397

AED 586 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A row of cabins with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a forested backdrop.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a bed, a nightstand, a framed picture, a round mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a deck with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A row of cabins with a well-lit pathway leading to them, surrounded by greenery.

Cottages on River Road

Guerneville

AED 313

AED 379 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A lodge with a stone facade, wooden porch, and a view of a lake at dusk.

A cabin with a covered patio, a red chair, and a table.

A beach with picnic tables and boats in the water.

A spacious indoor area with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of the outdoors through large glass doors.

Firelite Lodge

Kings Beach

AED 304

AED 384 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

A residential area with houses featuring red-tiled roofs and multiple stories.

A coastal road with a beach and rocky cliffs.

A hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a view of the outside.

Pacifica Beach Hotel

Linda Mar

AED 535

AED 622 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A reception area with a NexTap kiosk, a green wall with 'El Castillo Motel' signage, two chairs, a small table, and potted plants.

Terrace/patio

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A building with a sign reading "OFFICE" and the number "2102" on the facade.

El Castell Hotel

Casanova Oak Knoll

AED 278

AED 319 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a dark wood counter, two wall-mounted lights, and a framed painting above.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a mirror.

A hotel with a pool area, outdoor seating, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Monterey Bay Lodge

Downtown Monterey

AED 290

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey

AED 790

AED 938 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Northern California

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a decorative wall with a fire feature.

A nighttime pathway lined with trees and illuminated bollards, leading to a building entrance.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Coyote Valley Wyndham Garden', and a parking lot.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, multiple seating options including bar stools and chairs, and a visible menu board.

Wyndham Garden Redwood Valley/Ukiah

Redwood Valley

AED 375

AED 445 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story building with a sign reading "Welcome to the Light House Inn" and an "Office" sign below the entrance.

A corner kitchen with a white countertop, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A laundry area with four white washers and dryers, a window with a view of greenery, and an attention sign on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Lighthouse Inn

Crescent City

AED 384

AED 422 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a welcoming entrance, a sign reading "Welcome to the Ocean View Inn," and a parking lot with a few cars.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, nautical-themed decor, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a large mural of a forest and a river, a curved seating area, and a kitchen area with white chairs and a plant.

A room with a high ceiling, decorative moldings, and multiple sailboat models displayed on shelves.

Oceanview Inn

Crescent City

AED 380

AED 418 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A row of cabins with outdoor seating areas, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a forested backdrop.

A bedroom with a wooden dresser, a bed, a nightstand, a framed picture, a round mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a deck with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A row of cabins with a well-lit pathway leading to them, surrounded by greenery.

Cottages on River Road

Guerneville

AED 313

AED 379 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A stone house with a porch and a green awning, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A stone gate leading to a house with a large tree in the foreground.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to another level.

Strawberry Valley Inn

Mount Shasta

AED 384

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a round table, and a chair.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and two chairs. There is a kitchen area in the background with a sink and cabinets.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, seating, and a coffee station.

Holiday Inn Express Arcata / Eureka - Airport Area by IHG

McKinleyville

AED 463

AED 529 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

A room with two white chairs, a small table, a lamp, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

A motel named Anchor Beach Inn with ocean view rooms, a covered parking area, and a sign indicating the entrance.

A view from a window overlooking a beach with a road and greenery.

Anchor Beach Inn

Crescent City

AED 295

AED 339 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

AED 337

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A courtyard with a fire pit, seating area, and a white wall with a balcony.

A hotel with a sign reading "HOTEL PACIFIC," featuring a modern architectural design with multiple balconies and a well-maintained garden area.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a table with a bottle of wine and glasses.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, a large arched window, a chandelier, a dining area with a table and chairs, and two paintings on the wall.

Hotel Pacific

Downtown Monterey

AED 453

AED 533 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area with a counter and pendant lighting.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating area, and a flagpole.

A spacious lobby with a stone floor, a stone fireplace, leather seating, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a window with curtains.

Truckee Donner Lodge

Truckee

AED 398

AED 454 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Northern California

A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking a sunset over the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

A restaurant with tables set for dining, large windows with a view of the sea, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

InterContinental the Clement Monterey by IHG

New Monterey

AED 779

AED 905 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A coastal landscape with a beach, rocky outcrops, and mountains in the background.

A small, two-story building with a sign reading "Oceanfront Inn" and a "Vacancy" sign above the entrance.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There are multiple windows offering a view of the ocean.

A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Oceanfront Inn at Shelter Cove

Shelter Cove

AED 386

AED 503 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.

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Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

AED 555

AED 805 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a central seating area with sofas and chairs, surrounded by trees and hanging lights.

A modern lounge area with a large fireplace, leather seating, and wooden accents.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and hanging spherical lights. Tables are arranged around a central seating area with a long bench.

An outdoor seating area with a wooden bench, chairs, and a central fire feature.

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Downtown Monterey

AED 790

AED 938 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room

A spacious lobby with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a bar area.

A large, rustic building with a prominent wooden facade and a high, triangular roof structure.

A coastal view with wooden benches overlooking the ocean.

Timber Cove Resort

Jenner

AED 1,112

AED 1,438 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious living area with a large view of the ocean, furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and hanging planters.

A corridor with large windows overlooking the ocean, wooden flooring, and green upholstered chairs.

A coastal building with a balcony overlooking a beach.

Monterey Beach Hotel, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Monterey

AED 646

AED 880 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with multiple balconies overlooking a body of water, outdoor seating areas, and a well-lit entrance.

A rooftop terrace with a pool, seating areas, and a view of the sunset over the water.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a body of water.

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a glass bridge over water, and outdoor seating areas.

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

New Monterey

AED 1,220

AED 1,407 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola

AED 822

AED 1,142 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a table with a glass of water, and a chair.

A hotel room with a large window, a round table, two chairs, a cabinet with a flat-screen TV, and a coffee maker.

A round table with two wine glasses, a bottle, a bowl of snacks, and a vase with flowers.

A room with a bed, a bench with hanging clothes, a basket, and a shelf with books.

Hill House at Trailborn Mendocino, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

Mendocino

AED 922

AED 1,024 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A gazebo with a fire, surrounded by lush greenery and a patio area with outdoor furniture.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, and multiple seating arrangements.

A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore, a clear sky, and distant trees.

A spacious lobby with a central wooden structure, comfortable seating, and a glass ceiling.

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey

AED 746

AED 1,013 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top Northern California Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Incredible breakfast. Wish parking was a little less."

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Loved everything!"

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"You can’t really beat the location. The staff was so helpful. Room service wasn’t amazing. But decent."

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and food was great at the hotel restaurant. Perfect location to walk to the fisherman wharf (3min). Will definitely stay again."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place. Great location. Very good value."

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

8/10 Good

"Breakfast is good"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Great location near waterfront with walking trail around peninsula."

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great location with lovely staff!"