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A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a red roof.

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

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, white countertops, and a built-in TV.

A row of vending machines with various beverages and snacks, including Coca-Cola and Gatorade, in a commercial setting.

1. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria North

Carpinteria

United States

Miguel

1.699.943 ₫

2.061.563 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a refrigerator.

A laundry facility with stacked washing machines and dryers, control panels, and a view of the outside through a window.

An aerial view of a hotel with a rooftop pool, parking lot, and surrounding greenery.

A compact microwave on a small black stand, a white door, and a wall-mounted microwave.

2. Vagabond Inn Santa Barbara - Carpinteria South

Carpinteria

United States

Stephen

1.963.029 ₫

2.364.029 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A sign for Monarch Resort at 1111 Lighthouse Ave.

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

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and hairdryer.

A pool area with a clear blue pool, outdoor seating, and a building with balconies.

3. Monarch Resort

Grove Acres

United States

Janica

3.000.721 ₫

3.430.592 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A two-story building with a balcony, a staircase, and a garage.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a tiled backsplash, a dining table with chairs, and a small side table with a vase of flowers.

4. Pacific Inn

Casanova Oak Knoll

United States

Sean

1.930.696 ₫

2.221.763 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A spacious room with large windows, leather chairs, a glass table, and a travel information stand.

A hot tub with steam rising from the water, surrounded by stone walls and a window.

An indoor swimming pool with a stone wall, a pool ladder, and two lounge chairs.

A spacious lobby with leather chairs, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering a view of the parking lot and greenery outside.

5. Silver Surf Motel

San Simeon

United States

Jackie

1.395.684 ₫

1.570.145 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden planters, tables, and chairs.

A reception desk with framed pictures, a clock, and a plant.

A motel with a two-story structure, a neon sign, and a clear entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

6. The Stevenson Monterey

Downtown Monterey

United States

Rahul

2.283.710 ₫

2.619.997 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An aerial view of a parking lot with multiple rows of parking spaces, a building with a flat roof, and a swimming pool area.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a towel rack.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of a residential area in the background.

A spacious indoor area with multiple seating arrangements, including tables and chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

7. The Grove At Pismo Beach

855634304

United States

Jeanette

2.070.265 ₫

2.374.472 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a nightstand.

A building entrance with a set of stairs leading up to a door marked with the number 128.

A lobby with a wooden floor, two patterned armchairs, a small table, and a wall with three framed pictures.

A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden flooring, and a dining area with orange chairs and a table.

8. Avania Inn of Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Beach

United States

Anne

3.698.563 ₫

4.417.340 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a balcony with a view of the beach, and a chair.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the ocean.

A hotel with a sign reading "Edgewater Inn & Suites," featuring a multi-story building with balconies and a parking area.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee maker, and a microwave on a granite countertop.

9. Edgewater Inn And Suites

Downtown Pismo Beach

United States

Victoria

2.948.207 ₫

3.375.772 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious restaurant with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a colorful mural. There are multiple tables and chairs, and a coffee station is visible in the background.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and red cushions, a fire pit, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A lobby with a central fountain, seating areas, and a fireplace.

10. Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

855634304

United States

Eric

2.768.107 ₫

3.471.758 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A lobby with a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a reception desk.

A hotel entrance with a wooden double door, large potted plants, and a tiled floor.

A spacious lobby with a tiled floor, a staircase, and a fireplace with a statue.

A dining area with wooden furniture, a ceiling mural, and artwork on the walls.

11. Best Western Casa Grande Inn

Arroyo Grande

United States

Pablo

2.210.091 ₫

2.508.454 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

United States

Natalie

1.605.037 ₫

2.291.300 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a view of the street.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a bed, a balcony, and a dining area.

A small room with a round table, two chairs, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted shelf with a coffee maker, and a wall-mounted light.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Harbor House Inn Morro Bay

Downtown Morro Bay

United States

Ohannes

1.867.373 ₫

2.138.142 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A marina with boats docked, a pier with a flag, and a building with a sign.

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a table.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a built-in oven.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a computer, and a view of the outside.

14. Lone Oak Lodge

Villa Del Monte

United States

Maryann

2.093.526 ₫

2.405.435 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, large windows, and seating areas.

A hotel with a prominent entrance, a swimming pool, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a small kitchenette, a seating area, and a mirror.

A reception area with a desk, a chair, a bulletin board, and a large window.

15. Stargazer Hotel

Monterey Vista

United States

Hooman

1.860.912 ₫

2.143.047 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by a variety of plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a large number '6' sign, and a colorful striped rug.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A small, enclosed room with a kitchenette, two chairs, a round table, and a coffee station.

16. Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Marina

United States

Karissa

1.679.732 ₫

1.962.566 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A Gateway Lodge building with a visible entrance, a parking area, and a sign indicating the presence of a dental office.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window with blinds.

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a window with blinds, and a dining area with two wooden chairs.

An outdoor patio area with a seating arrangement and string lights.

17. Gateway Lodge

Seaside

United States

Breana

1.511.991 ₫

1.866.598 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent 'Lovers Point Inn' sign, outdoor seating area, and an 'Office' sign indicating a business space.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a lamp, and a wall decoration.

A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a large window with blinds.

A living room with a leather sofa, a wicker chair, a floor lamp, and a decorative wall piece.

18. Lovers Point Inn

Beach Tract

United States

Antoinette

2.300.284 ₫

2.646.102 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area with plants.

A hotel room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a bed, a TV, and a desk.

A restaurant with granite tables and wooden chairs, a coffee machine, and a trash bin.

A reception desk with a clock, a bulletin board, and a painting above.

19. Laurel Inn Motel

North Salinas

United States

Sofia

2.651.567 ₫

2.973.584 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

20. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

United States

Sofia

3.000.721 ₫

3.475.254 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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3.465.949 ₫

4.076.396 ₫ total

16 Nov - 17 Nov

includes taxes & fees

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