Top Motels in Central Coast California in 2026

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Our top choices for Central Coast California motels

A patio with a fire pit and chairs overlooking a coastal landscape with mountains and a body of water.

1. Spyglass Inn

Pismo Beach

Margarito

Rp2.366.212 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

A hotel reception area with a digital screen displaying weather information, a sign indicating a morning charge for no charge, and a counter with a sign advertising the hotel.

2. Motel 6 Buellton, CA - Solvang Area

Buellton

Nohemi

Rp1.013.974 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

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

3. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Carpinteria

Eduardo

Rp1.246.773 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by windows and indoor seating area.

4. El Castell Hotel

Casanova Oak Knoll

Tomas

Rp1.499.867 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a mirror.

5. Pacific Inn

Casanova Oak Knoll

Marla

Rp1.554.959 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A building with a clock tower, multiple windows, and a red-tiled roof.

6. Royal Copenhagen Inn

Downtown Solvang

Michael

Rp2.300.016 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture under a large tree, surrounded by a checkered lawn and a building in the background.

7. Monterey Bay Lodge

Downtown Monterey

Jessica

Rp1.728.865 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

A hotel room with a bed, a dining table, wicker chairs, a television, and a view of the ocean.

8. Castle Inn

Cambria

Damian

Rp2.636.612 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a covered patio area.

9. Stage Coach Lodge

Oak Grove

Yasmeen

Rp1.834.965 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

A patio with a round table and two chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a beach and houses in the background.

10. Sea Breeze Inn

San Simeon

John

Rp1.282.148 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A row of traditional half-timbered cottages with string lights, a sign for Solvang Inn & Cottages, and a paved walkway.

11. Solvang Inn and Cottages

Downtown Solvang

Jacqueline

Rp2.167.243 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A hotel reception area with a counter, a TV displaying news, framed pictures on the wall, and a sign indicating the hotel name 'motel 6'.

12. Motel 6 Santa Maria, CA - North

Santa Maria

Jake

Rp1.037.844 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

13. Blufftop Inn & Suites - Wharf/Restaurant District

Downtown Morro Bay

Roberta

Rp1.440.651 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

A traditional building with a covered entrance, American and Danish flags, and a sign for "The King Frederik's".

14. King Frederik Inn

Downtown Solvang

Shannon

Rp2.462.094 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A two-story building with a covered porch, columns, and a flower bed with pink flowers.

15. Arbor Inn Monterey

Alta Mesa

Jaikumar

Rp1.243.110 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A building with two red doors, a small balcony with a bird sculpture, and a potted plant in front.

16. Hamlet Inn

Downtown Solvang

Gilbert

Rp1.889.159 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A building with a stone facade, a glass entrance, and a sign indicating a vacancy.

17. Avenue Inn Downtown San Luis Obispo

Lower Higuera

Phillip

Rp1.621.591 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with blinds.

18. Creekside Inn

Cambria

doris

Rp1.994.052 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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

19. Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay

Casanova Oak Knoll

Julio

Rp1.476.822 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

A bathroom with a large window, a countertop with a sink, and a mirror.

20. White Caps Motel

Midtown

Bradley

Rp1.771.133 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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The stretch of scenery between San Francisco and Santa Barbara is one of the most beautiful sections of California’s famously spectacular coastline.

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A coastal landscape with a waterfall, sandy beach, and rocky cliffs.

Top reviews in Central Coast California

A sunny outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush tropical plants and flowers.

Marina Beach Hotel

Santa Barbara Beach

10/10 Excellent

raymond

A hotel room with a bed, two chairs, a small table with a coffee maker, and a window with a view of the beach and ocean.

Coast Riders Inn

San Simeon

10/10 Excellent

Danny

King Frederik Inn

Downtown Solvang

10/10 Excellent

Super clean, super friendly with a well maintained pool and hot tub. Free onsite parking was a huge plus. The room is basic but has everything you need. Housekeeping staff and maintenance staff were all really nice and gave a really pleasant vibe to the place. The complimentary breakfast is a nice touch, including fresh pastries from the famous bakery nearby alongside fruit pots and coffee, etc. Having travelled throughout California on our holiday, this was by far the best and most convenient...

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