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Coastal Hotels for Active California Vacations Your Best Travel Story Starts with Pacifica Hotels
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Overview

Outdoors Enthusiast

Pacifica Hotels are havens for outdoor enthusiasts, ideally located on or near some of the best beaches and attractions in iconic California destinations. Whether you have a passion for paddle boarding, a hunger for hiking, a fervor for fishing, a spirit for surfing or some other outdoor pursuit, Pacifica Hotels has you covered. Stay at one of our boutique hotels and be ready to be envied by everyone you know.

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Orange County

Discover the classic beachside charm of Orange County at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, ideally located near the shoreline and surrounded by sun-soaked beaches, the lively Balboa Peninsula, waterfront dining, boutique shops, and iconic coastal scenery.

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San Diego Area

Wayfarer San Diego in Pacific Beach - or "PB" as the locals call it - offers easy access to the Strand, a world-famous beach ideal for both surfing and sunbathing, and features Pacific Beach’s only oceanfront pool and spa. 

Experience the charm and tranquil beauty of La Jolla Cove Suites while you visit Children’s Seal Beach (a favorite hangout for the local seal population) and have a snorkeling, surfing, or paddle boarding expedition.

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Los Angeles Area

Jump on a surfboard, try stand up paddle boarding, or simply sunbathe when you stay at Hotel Hermosa, offering romantic ocean views and charming amenities, such as an outdoor pool and hot tub.

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After a day of boating or beach-going, retreat to the The Kinney Venice Beach, which boasts an open-air inner courtyard with comfortable chaise-lounges and a year-round heated pool and spa near Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Fisherman’s Village, and the Ballona Wetlands.

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The recently refurbished Marina del Rey Hotel offers a luxury experience on the waterfront near the Santa Monica Pier, endless boating opportunities, and the Ballona Wetlands.

Enjoy surfing, biking, rollerblading, and even skateboarding at the Venice Beach Boardwalk when you stay at the vibrant Inn at Venice Beach. Even people-watching can be an adventure here, with an array of performers and artists taking to the streets for a circus-like spectacle like nothing else.

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Central Coast

Adventure awaits in Cambria, CA at Oceanpoint Ranch. Experience the Central Coast like never before with bike trails along the boardwalk, wine tasting in the hills, antique shopping, horseback riding, and more.

Settle down in cozy accommodations with fireplaces at Cambria's Fireside Inn on Moonstone Beach with access to outdoor activities like golf, fishing, hiking, cycling, and even whale watching. Visit the Morro Bay Estuary for incredible bird watching or watch elephant seals instead at the Piedras Blancas Rookery. 

Explore Cambria outdoor pursuits from the romantic Cambria Landing Inn & Suites, offering a collection of ocean view bungalows with jetted tubs and cozy fireplaces.

Get revitalized for outdoor activities of hiking, cycling, fishing, and golf at Pelican Inn & Suites, offering ocean views and an outdoor pool. 

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After seeing the sights, head back to FogCatcher Inn, a Central Coast beach cottage with 48” HD TVs, cozy fireplaces, and access to a year-round heated pool and soothing over-sized spa tub.

Experience Pismo Beach with the newly remodeled Cottage Inn, an oceanfront haven inspired by the English countryside, located near epic surfing and boating, scenic golfing, ATV rides, horseback riding, and fishing from a 1,200-foot pier.

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The family-friendly Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach features direct beach access and bright, airy accommodations near the Oceano Dunes. Experience incredible surfing, fishing, horseback riding, golf, and ATV rides during your stay.

Situated in scenic Shell Beach among bluff tops and coves, Spyglass Inn invites guests to experience surf expeditions and treasured moments with butterflies, and then return to its newly renovated oceanfront oasis complete with acclaimed dining and a year-round heated pool and spa.

Hang out on a locals' beach when you stay at Santa Barbara's Riviera Beach House or Hotel Virginia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton located near Sandpiper Golf Club, botanical gardens and the Monarch Butterfly Grove. 

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San Francisco Coast

Surfers love staying at Half Moon Bay Lodge near the famous Mavericks surf spot and golfers appreciate the hotel's direct access to the Half Moon Bay Golf Links next door. Nearby outdoor pursuits include the Princeton Marsh & Seashore, Fitzgerald Marine Reserve and McNee Ranch.