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

A hotel entrance with a Coca-Cola vending machine, a trash bin, and potted plants.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with balconies and red awnings.

A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower curtain.

1. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Carpinteria

AED 279

AED 336 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A silhouette of a person standing next to a bicycle on a beach at sunset.

A modern living room with a large sofa, a dining table, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with a curved sofa, a fireplace, and a large window overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

2. Hotel Hermosa

Hermosa Beach

Soak up sun, sand, and surf just 13 minutes from Manhattan Beach—enjoy the inviting outdoor pool, hot tub, and ocean deck views.

AED 458

AED 523 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A compact room with a round table, two wooden chairs, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coat rack.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertops, and a built-in TV.

A multi-story motel with a sign indicating it's a VAGABOND INN, surrounded by palm trees and mountains in the background.

A bathroom with a white toilet, a shower with a beige curtain, and a towel rack.

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Carpinteria

AED 242

AED 293 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a paved walkway and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, a round mirror, and a window with blinds.

A golf course with a view of the ocean, trees, and a distant city skyline.

4. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

AED 397

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a minibar, and a walk-in closet.

A hotel named 'Hotel Miramar' with a modern building, a well-maintained garden, and a clear sky.

A modern bathroom with a bench, a mirror, and a towel rack.

5. Hotel Miramar

San Clemente

AED 295

AED 440 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A VAGABOND INN sign, a building with a balcony, and palm trees.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a fenced pool, and a building with a balcony in the background.

A reception desk with a VAGABOND INN sign, a clock, and framed pictures on the wall.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a towel rack with towels.

6. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara

North State

AED 387

AED 470 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A cruise ship deck with a restaurant named "VERANDAH GRILL," wooden flooring, and a city skyline in the background.

A large banquet hall with multiple round tables covered with various food items and a buffet setup.

Brass ship's wheel and brass instruments on a wooden deck.

A cruise ship deck with lifeboats, a large funnel, and a clear sky.

7. The Queen Mary

Long Beach

AED 558

AED 733 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and string lights.

A beach with clear skies, a rocky cliff, and a lighthouse in the distance.

A multi-level hotel lobby with dining areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

A swimming pool with a visible water filtration system and a tiled edge.

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City

AED 590

AED 783 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Pool

Breakfast included

4 stars

5 stars

All-inclusive

Beach hotels with pools in Southern California

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a dresser.

A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel with a prominent bell tower, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

Chula Vista

AED 390

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.

An EV charging station area with palm trees and a building in the background.

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, couch, and a television.

Best Western Americana Inn

San Ysidro

AED 385

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal trays.

A coastal view with a beach, ocean, and residential buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, a coffee maker, and a TV.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

Chula Vista

AED 580

AED 638 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and potted plants.

A hotel dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen counter, and a wall with artwork.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, a landscaped area with palm trees, and a clear sky.

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Chula Vista

AED 361

AED 398 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A hotel entrance with a Coca-Cola vending machine, a trash bin, and potted plants.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a building with balconies and red awnings.

A coffee station with a coffee maker, creamers, sugar, and disposable cups.

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Carpinteria

AED 279

AED 336 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a central table, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a wooden shelf unit, a door, and a wall with a circular pattern. There are two refrigerators with various food items and beverages.

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara

AED 412

AED 467 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, overlooking the ocean.

A living room with a grey sofa, red armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a palm tree in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a small kitchenette, and a view of the ocean.

The Wayfarer San Diego

Mission Beach

AED 648

AED 744 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, and a chair.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertops, and a built-in TV.

A row of vending machines with various beverages and snacks, including Coca-Cola and Gatorade, in a commercial setting.

Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Carpinteria

AED 242

AED 293 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, string lights, and a tall, narrow heater.

A beach with clear skies, a rocky cliff, and a lighthouse in the distance.

A multi-level hotel lobby with dining areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

A swimming pool with a visible water filtration system and a tiled edge.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City

AED 590

AED 783 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A beach view with palm trees, a pier, and a promenade.

A reception area with a large wall sign reading "HELLO SUNSHINE SAN DIEGO" and a framed picture above a reception desk.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, palm trees, and a pool area.

Ocean Park Inn

Pacific Beach

AED 811

AED 933 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Southern California

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a dresser.

A breakfast bar with La Quinta branding, a coffee machine, and a waffle display.

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel with a prominent bell tower, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego Chula Vista

Chula Vista

AED 390

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a chandelier.

An EV charging station area with palm trees and a building in the background.

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, couch, and a television.

Best Western Americana Inn

San Ysidro

AED 385

AED 438 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and potted plants.

A hotel dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen counter, and a wall with artwork.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a parking lot, a landscaped area with palm trees, and a clear sky.

Comfort Inn Chula Vista San Diego South

Chula Vista

AED 361

AED 398 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and safety signs.

A modern hotel lobby with a large seating area, a central table, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a wooden shelf unit, a door, and a wall with a circular pattern. There are two refrigerators with various food items and beverages.

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara

AED 412

AED 467 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and other dishes, served in metal trays.

A coastal view with a beach, ocean, and residential buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a lamp, a coffee maker, and a TV.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

Chula Vista

AED 580

AED 638 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A beach view with palm trees, a pier, and a promenade.

A reception area with a large wall sign reading "HELLO SUNSHINE SAN DIEGO" and a framed picture above a reception desk.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean, palm trees, and a pool area.

Ocean Park Inn

Pacific Beach

AED 811

AED 933 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A covered entrance with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, and potted plants.

A restaurant with round tables, white chairs, and brown tablecloths.

A spacious indoor dining area with glass tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by large trees and a high ceiling with glass panels.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

Clocktower Inn Ventura

Downtown Ventura

AED 384

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a fountain.

A hotel dining area with tables and chairs, a large window, and artwork on the walls.

An outdoor pool area with a fountain, seating, and a building with a tiled roof in the background.

A reception area with a marble counter, two large windows, and a view of the outdoor pool.

Hilton Garden Inn Calabasas

Old Town Calabasas

AED 422

AED 472 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with turquoise chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, colorful chairs, a coffee bar, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Home2".

A swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by yellow chairs and palm trees, with a building in the background.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

City Center

AED 528

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, string lights, and a tall, narrow heater.

A beach with clear skies, a rocky cliff, and a lighthouse in the distance.

A multi-level hotel lobby with dining areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

A swimming pool with a visible water filtration system and a tiled edge.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City

AED 590

AED 783 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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4-star beach hotels in Southern California

An outdoor patio with a stone fire pit, outdoor seating, string lights, and a tall, narrow heater.

A beach with clear skies, a rocky cliff, and a lighthouse in the distance.

A multi-level hotel lobby with dining areas, a reception desk, and a large TV screen.

A swimming pool with a visible water filtration system and a tiled edge.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City

AED 590

AED 783 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

An aerial view of a coastal resort with multiple buildings, marina, and a pier.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows with curtains, and hanging light fixtures.

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, lounge chairs, and string lights against a sunset backdrop.

A beach with rows of white lounge chairs and blue umbrellas.

Loews Coronado Bay Resort

Silver Strand

AED 715

AED 973 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and a hot tub, overlooking the ocean.

A living room with a grey sofa, red armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a bookshelf filled with books.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a palm tree in the foreground.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a small kitchenette, and a view of the ocean.

The Wayfarer San Diego

Mission Beach

AED 648

AED 744 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

The entrance of a hotel with an ornate canopy and a large sign for 'HUNTLEY SANTA MONICA BEACH'.

A modern living room with a skylight, white furniture, and decorative plants.

A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, and a large tree.

An aerial view of a beach with a skate park, palm trees, and a cityscape in the background.

The Huntley Hotel

Wilshire Montana

AED 1,121

AED 1,508 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A rooftop pool with a waterfall, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a waterfall backdrop.

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, glass doors, and a well-lit interior.

A series of stone steps with water cascading down, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa

AED 621

AED 794 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

A buffet table with fruits and vegetables, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach

AED 482

AED 693 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A high-rise building complex with multiple floors, large windows, and a waterfront view.

Room

A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a view of the city through large windows.

A room with a blue sofa, a small wooden side table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a body of water and distant buildings.

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Downtown San Diego

AED 716

AED 1,031 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including bar stools and tables, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a round stone accent, and a view of buildings through large windows.

An outdoor seating area with sofas, a fire pit, and tables covered with blue tablecloths.

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

University City

AED 779

AED 1,030 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a hedge and a sunset sky.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A Marriott hotel entrance with a modern facade, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large display screen.

San Diego Marriott Del Mar

Carmel Valley

AED 653

AED 744 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs, a floral archway, and string lights.

A bar area with a long counter, wicker chairs, and decorative hanging lights.

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

South Beach

AED 538

AED 608 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Southern California and its attractions for beach lovers

Southern California is a paradise for beach enthusiasts, offering a plethora of experiences that cater to those seeking sun, surf, and sand. Start your adventure at the iconic Santa Monica Pier, where you can enjoy thrilling rides, play games at the arcade, or simply relax on the beach while watching the sunset. For a more laid-back vibe, head to La Jolla Cove, famous for its stunning sea caves and the chance to snorkel with friendly sea lions. Don't miss the vibrant boardwalk at Venice Beach, where you can soak in the eclectic atmosphere, indulge in local street food, and shop at quirky boutiques. Families will love exploring the tide pools at Cabrillo National Monument, offering a hands-on way to learn about marine life, while surfers can catch some waves at the legendary Malibu beaches. For an exceptional stay, consider the luxury beachfront hotels in Laguna Beach, where you can unwind in elegant rooms with ocean views, pamper yourself at the spa, and enjoy gourmet dining just steps from the sandy shores. This area perfectly combines relaxation with adventure, making it an excellent base for exploring all that Southern California's dazzling coastline has to offer.

Top Southern California Hotel Reviews

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was helpful. Location is great. You can walk to the cruise ships and to good restaurants in Little Italy,"

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was very nice, clean, comfortable bed. Lovely shampoo etc. we really enjoyed the pool area"

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and very comfortable. Staff were very professional and helpful. I didn’t have to use parking and I didn’t have breakfast there."

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"They deserve a great review, it’s a hidden gem for sure. Loved the size of the room, how everything actually worked including the bathroom and shower. Saw maintenance crews there every day making sure everything was working. They cleaned the room really well (there’s a barcode to leave a tip, please do this. I did for the one time we requested them). There were extra towels, a nice view and location. There is a lot of traffic noise but that isn’t a big deal for everything else you get. Parking is tight but we didn’t realize there was underground parking until after. The breakfast was well maintained, it rotated every other day. The potatoes were so good! I wish the country gravy were available the days that had them. The staff kept everything clean during breakfast, but when it says closes at 10 that means get out, not just stop serving. Most importantly I felt safe there with my family. I hope the prices stay like they were for the next time I’ll be looking to this place first."

Sheraton Universal Hotel

Sheraton Universal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Most importantly"