Winery Hotels in Central Coast California

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 Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider, both a short walk away.

Get lost in halls of wondrous fish and exotic marine mammals at Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction in Retreat. 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.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Cannery Row, a popular place for shoppers 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.

When you can't wait to soak up some sun, head to Carmel Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Carmel. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater, Asilomar State Beach, and Del Monte Beach.

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.

If you'd like to get a taste of San Luis Obispo student life, check out California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central San Luis Obispo. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.