Are you seek a beach vacation to
remember?
Beach vacations are one of the
preferred vacation opportunities that people
around the world choose. A beach
vacation only takes a day or two of
your time to enjoy but can happily
extend into a month-long vacation or
extended stay summer or winter
vacation that you'll only leave when
the weather and seasons change.
Around the globe we've surveyed many
great vacation spots at beaches and
people have told us their
preferences. They love the Bahamas,
the Mexican beaches, Hawaii and
California, to name a few
destinations.
Vacations at beaches usually require
less packing. Take layers of
clothing and sunscreen, plus a hat.
We have to include that though rare,
beach vacation do include the
unexpected, and that's why we
created the
beach safety guide. The number
one thing to read about and be aware
of in California is the rip tide
current. The hazards of the ocean exist but
with a little caution and some
simple planning, you'll have your
bases covered for a great vacation
you'll not soon forget.
Whatever your preference, fantastic
beach vacations entice
people around the globe to get out,
get some sun, and often get
exercise, as well.
You'll be inclined to see sports
activities and will find that many
beaches included paved trails for
some of the sports you love such as
bicycling, roller blading and
jogging. Rentals for many sports
items are available at beach
concessions or can be purchased at
affordable prices at local sport
goods stores and discount bargain
stores.
Get packing for that beach vacation.
It's an experience that's renewing,
refreshing and helps you feel good
about your life and yourself.
There's no better therapy than fresh
air and sunshine, plus the soft, sand
beneath your feet .
Hotel information and
facts: 70
percent use the
Internet for travel
planning. Use of the
Internet to actually
book travel
continues to
increase, with 45
percent of all
travelers now online
having made travel
reservations on the
Internet during the
past year. That
translates to many
million online
travel bookers!. The majority of online
bookers are using
the Internet to do
at least half of all
their travel
booking. Source-
Travel Industry
Association.
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California
hotels & resorts -
beaches -
beach hotels
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|
City |
Photos / Information |
Reservations |
comments |
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Anaheim
|
Disneyland Resort Hotels |
Reservations |
NO BEACH - 15 miles from
beach |
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Avila Beach |
Inn at Avila Beach |
Reservations |
Beach & Pier across street
from hotel, sloped hill |
|
Avila Beach |
San Luis Bay Inn
golf
*
tennis |
Reservations |
hotel sits high on bluff
over
Pacific Ocean
|
|
Bodega Bay |
Inn At The Tides |
Reservations |
meeting & resort hotel with
wharf on site |
|
Coronado
|
Hotel del Coronado
spa
*
pets
|
Reservations |
historic hotel, ambience,
beach on site, shops,
dining, romance or family fun |
|
Coronado
|
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
4 Diamond
*
tennis
*
spa
*
pets
|
Reservations |
on the bay, water views,
walk to beach under bridge
-golf cart rides to beach |
|
Coronado
|
Marriott Coronado
Island Resort
4 Diamond *
pets *
spa
*
tennis |
Reservations |
on the bay overlooking
downtown
San Diego, flamingos,
family-friendly |
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Dana Point |
Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
4 Diamond
*
beach
*
spa
|
Reservations |
5 diamond quality, beach on
property, pricey, upscale
casual, guests love it! |
|
Dana Point |
Dana Point Harbor Inn |
Reservations |
casual hotel, on the harbor,
short walk to beach on bike,
walk path |
|
Del Mar |
L'Auberge Del Mar
spa |
Reservations |
lovely setting on hill
overlooking beaches; shops,
dining across street; fair &
Del Mar Racetrack nearby |
|
Half Moon Bay |
Cypress Inn |
Reservations |
at the beach a few steps
down street |
|
Half Moon Bay |
Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay
5 Diamond
*
golf
*
spa
|
Reservations |
cliffs above beach with
access, golf course,
stunning greens, ocean views |
|
Hermosa Beach |
Beach House At Hermosa Beach |
Reservations |
overlooking the sand at
Hermosa Beach
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Huntington
Beach |
Hilton Waterfront Beach
Resort
4
diamond *
tennis*
pets |
Reservations |
across
street from beach, 4
blocks to Main Street &
Huntington Beach pier |
Huntington
Beach |
Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa
4
diamond *
tennis
*
spa |
Reservations |
walk-bridge over Coast Hwy
to beach with bonfire pits,
walk downtown 4 blocks |
|
Laguna Beach
|
Capri Laguna Inn at
the Beach |
Reservations |
older hotel with great
history; beach on site,
shopping |
|
Laguna Beach
|
Inn at Laguna Beach |
Reservations |
beach views, walk path to
beach below |
|
Laguna Beach
|
Montage Resort & Spa Dining
tennis
*
spa |
Reservations |
pricey but popular! friendly
staff
top quality, on the beach,
great spa, luxury
|
|
Laguna Beach
|
Surf & Sand Hotel |
Reservations |
great views, on beach, not
cheap, specialplace for
celebrations |
|
La Jolla |
La Valencia Hotel
|
Reservations |
great views, down street
from beach 1/2 block, next to shops, a wedding
favorite |
|
La Jolla |
Lodge At Torrey Pines
5
Diamond *
golf
*
spa
*
tennis
|
Reservations |
perched on cliff above ocean
and beach, on 18th fairway
of PGA - Torrey Pines Golf
Course, Craftsman style,
ambience |
|
Long Beach |
Hyatt Regency Long Beach |
Reservations |
beaches, Seaport Marina
dining, convention center, Queen Mary,
Catalina Island boat |
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Marina
|
Marina Dunes
Resort
|
Reservations |
sits on sandy beach next to
ecologically sensitive dunes
habitat, golf carts, wow! |
|
Marina del Rey |
Marriott Marina Beach
|
Reservations |
hotel has public beach, kids
play area, kayak launch,
marina, Hornblower Cruises,
fish trips, boat rides |
|
Marina del Rey |
The Ritz-Carlton Marina Del
Rey |
Reservations |
25 meter lap pool on bay,
close to LAX, marina and
beaches, tennis |
|
Monterey |
Monterey Beach Resort |
Reservations |
beach & sand dunes on site,
restaurant on site, near
Seaside, drive downtown |
Newport
Beach |
Balboa Bay
Club |
Reservations |
small private beach on site,
very nice,boats, on Pacific
Coast Highway |
Newport
Beach
|
Balboa Inn |
Reservations |
beach on site, pier, great
location |
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Oxnard
|
Hilton Hotel |
Reservations |
hotel
near the harbor |
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Pacifica
|
Best Western Lighthouse
Hotel |
Reservations |
hotel has ocean and small
beach at your door, dining,
surfing, crashing waves |
|
Pacifica
|
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel & Suites
|
Reservations |
ocean and small beach at
your door,dining, small
shops, surfing |
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Pismo Beach
|
Best Western Shelter Cove
Lodge |
Reservations |
on the
cliff with set of steps down
to beach and pier, views! |
|
Pismo Beach
|
Best Western Shore
Cliff Lodge |
Reservations |
on the
cliff with set of steps down
to beach and pier, views! |
|
Pismo Beach
|
Cottage Inn By The Sea |
Reservations |
on the
cliff with set of steps down
to beach and pier, views! |
|
Pismo Beach
|
Pismo Lighthouse Suites |
Reservations |
on the
cliff with set of steps down
to beach and pier, views! |
|
Pismo Beach |
Sandcastle Inn
|
Reservations |
on the
beach north of pier, great
location |
|
Pismo Beach |
Spyglass Inn |
Reservations |
on the
cliff with set of steps down
to beach and pier, views! |
|
Pismo Beach |
The Cliffs Resort |
Reservations |
on the
cliff with set of steps down
to beach and pier, views! |
Redondo
Beach |
Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club |
Reservations |
private peninsula in King
Harbor, beach a short stroll
along bike, walk path |
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Santa Barbara |
Bacara Resort
golf
*
spa *
pets |
Reservations |
beach
on site, Sandpiper
public golf next door,
views, Mediterranean decor |
|
Santa Barbara |
Harbor View Inn |
Reservations |
beach across the street, plus
Stearns Wharf and municipal
pool, very nice rooms, great
artwork |
|
Santa Monica |
Le Merigot- Jw Marriott
Beach Hotel & Spa
4
Diamond *
pets *
spa
|
Reservations |
beach,
partial ocean views;
pricey but nice- Britney
Spears has stayed here |
|
Santa Monica |
Loews Santa Monica
Beach Hotel
4
Diamond |
Reservations |
amenities, sun decks,
firepits, beachdown hill, no
busy street to cross |
|
Santa Monica |
Shutters On The Beach |
Reservations |
boutique hotel on sand,
intimate, great location,
popular |
|
Santa Monica |
The Hotel California |
Reservations |
remodeled, beach-theme
casual, walk down the hill
to beach and amusements |
|
San Diego
|
Catamaran Resort Hotel |
Reservations |
beach, boat rentals, paddle
wheeler boat ride/stay,
family friendly, restaurants |
|
San Diego |
Hilton San Diego Resort - 28
4
Diamond
*
spa
*
tennis
|
|
|
|
San Diego
|
Paradise Point Resort & Spa |
Reservations |
beach and bay on site, very
nice |
|
Sunset Beach
|
Ramada Limited Ocean Front
|
Reservations |
closest hotel to beach,
bonfire pits, restaurants |
|
Ventura |
Crowne Plaza Hotel Ventura
Beach (formerly Holiday Inn) |
Reservations |
great location at beach,
pier, changed name recently,
remodeled |
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