Hotels in Central Coast California

Get lost in halls of wondrous fish and exotic marine mammals at Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction in New Monterey. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Monterey Bay Aquarium, you'll love Pacific Biological Laboratories and Monterey Mirror Maze & Lazer Challenge, both a short walk away.

Kids and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, one of the top theme parks located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Santa Cruz. If you have fun at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you'll love Sky Glider and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, both a short walk away.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Cannery Row in New Monterey. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at American Tin Cannery.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Hearst Castle— just one of the landmarks located 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from central San Simeon. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

Wanna race? You could pay a visit to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca located 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from central Monterey. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to West Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 1.2 mi (2 km) from central Santa Barbara. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Leadbetter Beach located nearby.