Central California Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Yosemite Valley which includes mountains and a cascade
Channel Islands National Park
Central California showing landscape views, a coastal town and general coastal views
Ventura featuring outdoor eating, signage and dining out
Ventura featuring surfing and general coastal views as well as an individual male

Where to stay in Central California

Santa Cruz which includes general coastal views and views as well as an individual male

Westside Santa Cruz

4/5(31 area reviews)

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Westside Santa Cruz
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Downtown San Jose

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like San Pedro Square and St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.

Downtown San Jose
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Yosemite West

You'll enjoy the waterfalls and riverfront in Yosemite West. You might want to make time for a stop at Yosemite National Park or Sierra National Forest.

Yosemite West
Carmel which includes street scenes, signage and a city

Downtown Monterey

4/5(31 area reviews)

The pristine beaches and popular aquarium are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Monterey. A stop by Golden State Theatre or Munras Avenue might round out your trip.

Downtown Monterey
Pismo Beach

Downtown Pismo Beach

4/5(15 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Pismo Beach, Pismo Beach Pier and Pismo Beach Surf Shop are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Pismo Beach
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Eastside Santa Cruz

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Eastside Santa Cruz
Hotel Piccadilly
Hotel Piccadilly
3 out of 5
2305 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA
The price is 2.320.367 ₫ per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
2.320.367 ₫
2.649.686 ₫ total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,448 reviews)
"This property is older with lots of character. Our bed was very comfortable. The room was very clean and welcoming. We will stay here again when the opportunity presents itself."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Hotel Piccadilly
The Monterey Hotel
The Monterey Hotel
3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,220 reviews)
"was very historical and beautiful"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

The Monterey Hotel
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monterey, CA
The price is 5.301.199 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
5.301.199 ₫
7.187.464 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,381 reviews)
Perfect family hotel
"This is the best hotel ever. Beautiful large lobby with a wonderful restaurant. Rooms for quiet and new. Pools, games, bar, fire pits, s’mores, etc. They have it all. Great place for kids."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Flying Flags Avila Beach
Flying Flags Avila Beach
3 out of 5
6450 Babe Ln, Avila Beach, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach cottage in Avila Beach. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and a gift shop. Popular attractions Avila Beach and Avila Hot Springs ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
"Customer service was excellent…cleanliness was top notch …views were stellar and price was amazing!"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Flying Flags Avila Beach
Sequoia Riverfront Cabins
Sequoia Riverfront Cabins
2.5 out of 5
41541 Sierra Drive, Three Rivers, CA
Stay at this cabin in Three Rivers. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and hiking/biking on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.4/10 Good! (87 reviews)
Rustic Stay
"The room was comfortable we did find some areas that were not very clean especially inside the drawers. I had to clean them in order to put our clothes in them."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Sequoia Riverfront Cabins
Fern River Resort
Fern River Resort
3 out of 5
5250 Highway 9, Felton, CA
Stay at this 3-star beach cabin in Felton. Enjoy free parking, a private beach and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot ...
9/10 Wonderful! (434 reviews)
"Loved it. Hope to come back definitely will advertise it was wonderful"

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Fern River Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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