Luxury Hotels in Central California

Yosemite Valley is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from central Yosemite National Park, and is a popular place to see during your stay.

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.

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

After visiting 17-Mile Drive, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Skyline Forest. Wander the beaches and seaside while you're in the area.

During your trip to San Jose, you can enjoy retail therapy at Santana Row Shopping Center. Attend a sporting event or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

During your trip to Monterey, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Cannery Row. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.