Best Hotels in Big Sur for Family
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Carmel Valley Lodge
Carmel Valley Lodge hotel sits only an 8-minute walk from Cowgirl Winery and offers a gift shop. Located not far from Parsonage Winery Tasting Room, the hotel features 25 rooms with views of the pool.
Each allergy-free room has a patio and a mini-kitchen, and is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are furnished with a stone fireplace, and also come with tea/coffee making equipment. Bathroom amenities include a separate toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as hairdryers and bath sheets.
The friendly Garland Ranch Regional Park is 4.2 km away, while Carmel Valley Art Association is 0.9 km from this 4-star hotel. The property is also approximately 5 minutes by car from Carmel River.
The nearby cultural attractions include Moto Talbott Museum, which is within reach of this Carmel Valley hotel.
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218$/night
Stilwell Hotel
Overlooking the mountain, the 4-star Stilwell Hotel Carmel-by-the-Sea is around a 25-minute walk from the long Carmel River State Beach. The hotel features 41 rooms and such amenities as a shopping area.
The rooms at Stilwell Hotel feature a wardrobe and a writing desk, along with a tiled floor and a carpeted floor for guests' convenience. The rooms include private bathrooms. Bathrooms are equipped with a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, as well as comforts such as a hairdryer and bath sheets.
While staying in this smoke-free hotel, you are invited to discover the circa-1771 church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum", located a mere 1.9 km away, or visit sports venues like the public Pebble Beach Golf Links, which is 2.9 km away. The Stilwell is just a few steps from Carmel Plaza and 5 km from Monterey Peninsula airport.
Ocean Avenue lies merely 350 metres from the property.
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280$/night
Andril Fireplace Cottages
Located 3.4 km from the waterfront Cannery Row Street, the 3-star Andril Fireplace Cottages Pacific Grove hotel is a 6-minute stroll from Chapel. Boasting access to Pacific Grove Oceanview Boulevard, 2.2 km away, the hotel includes a library, barbecue grills, and a golf course providing guests with spacious rooms.
Welcoming guests to an adjoining terrace and a living room, the rooms are furnished with a wardrobe. In addition, there is a fridge and kitchenware for self-catering purposes. The spacious bedrooms feature a wardrobe. Featuring comforts such as a hair dryer and bath sheets, the en suite bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination.
The centre of Pacific Grove can be reached in 20 minutes' walk of this smoke-free hotel, and such cultural venues as Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History are around 5 minutes away by car. Monterey Bay is within 3 km of the Andril Cottages and Monterey Peninsula airport is 5 km away.
The area also includes natural sites like Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Nature Preserve, which are within reach of the property.
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164$/night
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Located 2.4 km from Corcoran Lagoon, the 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola offers spacious rooms just a 10-minute walk from Capitola Mall. Among the facilities of the hotel there is a lift and a vending machine, along with Wi-Fi in public areas.
The hotel has 84 rooms appointed with an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea making equipment. The rooms also feature a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets.
This smoke-free hotel is near a beach district and just around the corner from CineLux Capitola Cafe & Lounge Movie Theater. At the Fairfield Inn & Suites you'll be within a 900-metre distance of Private's Beach.
The area attractions also include the community Jade Street Park, situated 0.6 km away.
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139$/night
Victorian Inn
Featuring baggage storage, the intimate 3-star Victorian Inn Monterey is located approximately a 5-minute stroll from Scholze Park. The boutique-style inn is in the Lighthouse district of Monterey, within a 2-km distance of such natural sights as Lover's Point Beach.
Thanks to its premier location, the hotel is in the very heart of Monterey, only steps away from the waterfront Cannery Row Street. Dennis the Menace Park is nearly 10 minutes on foot from the Victorian Monterey.
Also, the accommodation is only 1.4 km from Old Fisherman's Wharf, and Morgan Hill Caltrain train station is located 62 km away.
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184$/night
Spindrift Inn
Spindrift Inn Monterey offers 40 rooms 9 minutes' walk from San Carlos Beach Park. Staying here you can use Wi-Fi in the rooms and private parking on site.
Ironing equipment, along with coffee and tea makers, provide in-room convenience at this 3-star hotel. Guests can also use a fridge and glassware. Bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination, and such comforts as a hairdryer and towels.
Located 61 km from Morgan Hill Caltrain railway station, this inn stands just around the corner from the nonprofit public Monterey Bay Aquarium. Take benefit from the proximity to Breakwater Cove Marina, which is a 13-minute walk away.
Guests will also find the walk-through Monterey Mirror Maze 250 metres from the Spindrift Inn.
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127$/night
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Located a stone's throw from Redman-Hirahara House, the comfortable Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville gives quick access to various city sites. This 3-star hotel features a heated indoor pool and Wi-Fi in public areas.
There are 107 rooms featuring an iron and ironing board, and climate control, as well as modern amenities like a multi-channel TV.
Atri Park stands nearly 10 minutes away by car, and Sunset State Beach is 4.9 km from the hotel. Guests can go to Mountain View, which is 35 km from the property.
The Hampton Inn & Suites lies 4.6 km from Palm Beach State Park.
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155$/night
Sunset Inn Pacific Grove
Offering a location a 6-minute walk from the public 18-hole Pacific Grove Golf Links, Sunset Inn Pacific Grove offers 21 rooms. Featuring a vending machine and an outdoor fireplace throughout the property, this hotel is located 3.1 km from Monterey Bay.
The rooms include a patio and a balcony, as well as complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for your convenience.
Pacific Grove centre can be reached within 25 minutes' walk. The historic Point Pinos Lighthouse is a 7-minute stroll from the Sunset, and San Carlos Beach Park is a 10-minute drive away.
1.9 km from Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is a perk for guests staying at this 3-star hotel.
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133$/night
Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites
The 3-star smoke-free Best Western Plus Capitola By-The-Sea Inn & Suites, situated about 25 minutes on foot from Pleasure Point, offers a heated swimming pool as well as an exercise room.
Staying at one of the 56 rooms, guests are welcome to use complimentary Wi-Fi and premium cable channels as well as tea and coffee-making facilities.
O'Neill Surf Shop is located only 450 metres from this Capitola inn, and such natural sites as Capitola Beach is only 1.6 km away. The hotel can be reached within a 3-km distance of the big Twin Lakes State Beach.
The Best Western Capitola also takes you to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, which is nearly a 10-minute drive away.
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111$/night
Ramada By Wyndham Monterey
The inviting 3-star Ramada By Wyndham Monterey Hotel, located around 25 minutes on foot from San Carlos Cathedral, offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas. The smoke-free hotel lies in the North Fremont district of Monterey, 2.7 km from such cultural sights as The Dali Expo Art Museum.
Staying at one of the 47 rooms, guests are welcome to use a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making equipment. An ironing set and climate control are featured for guests' comfort. Offering a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms are also appointed with hairdryers and towels.
The centre of Monterey can be reached within a 30-minute walk, and natural attractions like Del Monte Beach are nearly a 10-minute drive away. Guests can visit Monterey County Fairgrounds, which is just 500 metres away, and Monterey Museum of Art which is 2.9 km from the Ramada.
Also, Laguna Grande Regional Park is situated only 1.4 km away. You can easily find the waterfront Cannery Row Street approximately a 15-minute drive from this Monterey hotel.
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140$/night
Pacific Gardens Inn
The 3-star smoke-free Pacific Gardens Inn Pacific Grove, offering 2 hot tubs and 2 spa tubs, is located around a 25-minute stroll from Spanish Bay View Point. This Pacific Grove hotel features 25 rooms and comforts such as luggage storage.
In-room facilities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making equipment. Offering amenities such as a hair dryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also feature a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination.
The hotel is 3.2 km from Steinbeck Plaza Shopping Mall and fairly close to Chapel. Also, Ocean View Boulevard is set approximately a 30-minute stroll away.
Staying at the Pacific Gardens Pacific Grove, family travellers have access to the well-known Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is about 3 km away.
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114$/night
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Situated about 5 minutes' walk from St Patrick's Catholic Church, the smoke-free Best Western Rose Garden Inn Watsonville offers a hot tub and a summer terrace. This 3-star hotel is a good starting point for exploring Watsonville, including Callaghan Park and Cultural Center, which is merely 400 metres away.
There are 45 rooms featuring an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning, as well as modern amenities like a 32-inch flat-screen TV.
The hotel is 4.6 km from Agricultural History Project Center and Museum and just near Freedom Boulevard & Brennan Street bus stop. When staying at the Best Western Watsonville, guests will be approximately 10 minutes' drive from Franich Park.
Gizdich Ranch Pie Shop lies around 6 km away.
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186$/night
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas By Ihg
The 3-star Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas By Ihg is located a mere 1.7 km from Exposition Grounds, offering 179 rooms, Wi-Fi, and parking. Featuring a storage room, this Salinas hotel is around a 10-minute ride from Boronda Adobe History Center Museum.
Some rooms include a mini-kitchen and a dining area featuring individual climate control and an iron, along with a flat-screen TV. Also, they feature marble flooring. Guests will find hair dryers and bath sheets in the bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations. Self-catering facilities in a holiday home include a kitchenette with a microwave, coffee & tea makers, and refrigerators.
The centre of Salinas can be reached within a 15-minute walk, and natural attractions like Central Park are 2.3 km away. Menlo Park is 99 km from Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salinas By Ihg, while Sherwood Public Park is approximately a 15-minute drive away.
Also, the hotel is 3.3 km from Natividad Creek Park.
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252$/night
La Playa Hotel
Nestled merely a 7-minute stroll from Dametra Cafe, the 4-star smoke-free La Playa Hotel Carmel-by-the-Sea welcomes guests with a shared lounge and a golf course. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, this Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel is 4.2 km from natural sights like Point Lobos Cape.
This Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel features 47 rooms with complimentary wireless internet and a flat-screen television, as well as a mini fridge bar. Air conditioning are featured for guests' comfort. The private bathrooms are appointed with a hairdryer and bathrobes. You can enjoy views of the city.
While staying in the hotel, you are invited to discover Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, located nearly a 10-minute drive away, or visit sports venues like the public Pebble Beach Golf Links, which is nearly a 15-minute drive away. The mile-long Carmel River State Beach is only 1.5 km from the La Playa Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Guests will also appreciate the vicinity of Stillwater Cove, located approximately a 25-minute walk away. Entertainment in the area includes Sunset Cultural Center Theatre not far from the accommodation.
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222$/night
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Offering a sundeck, a patio, and a golf course, the 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz is located in a downtown district, merely a 5-minute walk from Sanctuary Exploration Center. The hotel provides guests with a poolside bar and air-conditioned rooms with views of the sea, while Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is 250 metres away.
The Dream Inn Santa Cruz has 146 rooms, comprising an adjoining terrace and a balcony. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with tea and coffee making facilities, are offered. Rooms are also furnished with sofa beds.
Swimming Dolphins is in proximity to this upscale hotel and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is 11 minutes' walk away. At the Dream Inn you'll be 50 metres from Cowell Beach.
The property is 25 minutes on foot from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church.
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95$/night
Hacienda De Leal - BW Signature Collection
Comprising 42 rooms, the 3-star Hacienda De Leal - BW Signature Collection San Juan Bautista hotel is next to a historical district, a 19-minute walk from Mission San Juan Bautista. Wi-Fi throughout the property, a vending machine and an outdoor fireplace are featured at this hotel.
Air conditioning, along with tea and coffee making equipment, provide in-room convenience at this property. Guests can take advantage of views of the courtyard.
Such city attractions as Fremont Peak State Park, which is in proximity to the smoke-free hotel, and Castro-Breen Adobe, which is about 1 km away, are well worth a visit. Santa Clara is also 50 minutes' drive away from Hacienda De Leal - BW Signature Collection hotel.
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250$/night
Tradewinds Carmel
Located just a 9-minute stroll from Dametra Cafe, the 4-star boutique-style Tradewinds Carmel Hotel provides tour/ticket assistance for the utmost comfort and convenience. Located not far from a convenient place to shop such as Carmel Plaza, this Carmel-by-the-Sea hotel provides 28 rooms.
Comprising a sitting area, the rooms at Tradewinds Carmel Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms are fitted with custom bathrooms. Bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets. The rooms also face the ocean.
The hotel is within a 7-km distance of the nonprofit public Monterey Bay Aquarium and 2.1 km from the circa-1771 church "Carmel Mission Basilica Museum". The Tradewinds Carmel Carmel-by-the-Sea offers proximity to such natural sights as Devendorf City Park (1.1 km) and the long Carmel River State Beach (2.5 km).
Guests might as well visit Forest Hill Park, which is only 250 metres away. The accommodation is situated right around the corner from the public Pebble Beach Golf Links, while 6th / Mission Street bus station lies nearly a 5-minute drive away.
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Big Sur, California, United States, 93924
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