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

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

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

An aerial view of a hotel with a rooftop pool, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

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 fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large screen displaying a video.

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 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.

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

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

A modern building with a glass facade and a prominent entrance.

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

4. Hampton Inn San Diego Del Mar

Carmel Valley

AED 397

AED 452 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a small kitchenette area.

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

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a framed picture on the wall, and a decorative wall art piece.

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

5. Hotel Miramar

San Clemente

AED 295

AED 440 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A corner room with a round table, a wooden chair, a beige sofa, and a mirror on the wall.

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.

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

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

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

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City

AED 559

AED 747 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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

A row of stacked laundry machines with a sign indicating 'Guest Laundry.'

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

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.

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

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

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 compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a small seating area, and a window providing natural light.

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.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

Chula Vista

AED 580

AED 638 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

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.

An aerial view of a hotel with a rooftop pool, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

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

A vending machine with multiple beverage options and snack choices.

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 large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara

AED 440

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

The Wayfarer San Diego

Mission Beach

AED 687

AED 790 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

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

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 hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

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

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

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City

AED 559

AED 747 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A coastal promenade with palm trees, a beach, and a medical building.

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

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

A long table with a wave pattern design, surrounded by yellow chairs.

Ocean Park Inn

Pacific Beach

AED 839

AED 965 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Southern California

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

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

A row of stacked laundry machines with a sign indicating 'Guest Laundry.'

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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 large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a small table.

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Aviara

AED 440

AED 498 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a small seating area, and a window providing natural light.

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.

Holiday Inn Express San Diego South - Chula Vista by IHG

Chula Vista

AED 580

AED 638 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A coastal promenade with palm trees, a beach, and a medical building.

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

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

A long table with a wave pattern design, surrounded by yellow chairs.

Ocean Park Inn

Pacific Beach

AED 839

AED 965 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.

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

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

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.

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

A sign for Calabasas Park Centre with a landscaped area featuring trees and shrubs.

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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, and a large chandelier.

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

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 521

AED 584 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 hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

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

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

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City

AED 559

AED 747 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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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 hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

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

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

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

University City

AED 559

AED 747 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

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

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

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.

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

The Wayfarer San Diego

Mission Beach

AED 687

AED 790 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

The Huntley Hotel

Wilshire Montana

AED 1,090

AED 1,472 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a dining table with lamps. Large windows offer a city view.

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

The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa

AED 590

AED 759 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 spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

South Beach

AED 482

AED 693 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of boats in the background.

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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 651

AED 955 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

A rooftop swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by a landscaped area with trees and a tennis court.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a pool table.

A spacious library with high ceilings, bookshelves, and a central staircase.

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

A spacious room with round tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

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

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

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

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

8/10 Good

"We really did love the breakfast that they had every morning. It changed every day and it was good and the room was clean. The pools and hot tub were really nice. The only problems we had were we had ants in our room and the shower curtain rod was loose but we did call and maintenance came up and fixed it. We would stay there again but just didn’t like the ant problem."

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

8/10 Good

"Good staff expect the manger at breakfast buffet . He was very rude"

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

10/10 Excellent

"The ladies at the front desk are sooo amazing and friendly .They helped me making copies from paperwork they changed my room when I didn’t like it I always feel very welcome in this hotel .It’s my favorite hotel !!"