Monterey Bay places to stay

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Top-rated places to stay in Monterey Bay

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Apartment in San Jose

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 113 reviews

Top Floor & near Dtown SJ | Convention Center #403

Welcome to your cozy retreat in the heart of Downtown San Jose! This stylish 1-bedroom apartment is perfect for business travelers, traveling medical professionals, couples, solo adventurers, and interns! -> Very close to SJ Airport, SF Convention Center, SAP Center, SJ Downtown... -> Self-Check in with code -> Free private on-site parking spot in the gated garage -> Central A/C and heater -> In-unit washer and dryer -> High-Speed Wifi -> Comfortable King size bed -> Elevator in the building

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Guest suite in Scotts Valley

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 709 reviews

Snug and Cozy between the Skyline and the Sea

Super private, peaceful, and quiet; an excellent place for the traveler who is excited about exploring the Santa Cruz mountains and coast. Completely private In-law unit with extras needed to make it cozy. Snuggled between Scotts Valley, Felton, and Santa Cruz it's near Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 1440 Multiversity, and Mount Hermon Conference Center yet less than an hour from Silicon Valley. The Airbnb cleaning handbook is followed making this one of the cleanest places you’ll stay at!

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Cottage in Carmel Valley

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews

Carmel luxe, private, spotless, The Great Escape!

RELAX & ENJOY in our beautiful, private, spacious, SPOTLESS & peaceful "Homestay" in beautiful Carmel. Lovely furnishings, wonderful queen size bed and luxury linens. Fully equipped mini-kitchenette! A private gated entry to a small garden awaits...a large wide staircase leads you up to a spacious, light filled 1000 sq. ft. fully-equipped 1-bedroom private homestay W/private deck w/seating. Walk to village, river & wineries! Short scenic drive to Carmel by the Sea, Pebble Beach & Big Sur.

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Guesthouse in Carmel-by-the-Sea

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews

Art Haven Carmel--Luxurious Quality Lodging

VERY PRIVATE AND QUIET, two-bedroom Guest House in quality residential area. NEW kitchen appliances, NEW elegant decorator furnishings, NEW King and Queen beds and linens & unique artworks. High-speed WiFi, 3 TVs, generator. Gated entrance, private driveway, security system, safe, self-check in. Generously stocked breakfast foods, fruits, snacks, bottled waters and wines. Full kitchen, luxurious bathroom with huge shower, robes & amenities, private patio with fire pit table and barbecue.

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Bungalow in Santa Cruz

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 264 reviews

Theory of Color: A Sensory Retreat

Welcome to your serene sensory retreat! Tucked away in a tranquil, private location, this charming rental features vibrant lazure-style walls that evoke peace. Relax in the outdoor bathtub, embraced by nature. Unwind, recharge, and awaken your senses in this idyllic haven. Built in 1928 and fully modernized, this stylish retreat is bright and inviting. Enjoy easy walks to the beach (0.7 mi), harbor (0.5 mi), boardwalk (1.1 mi), downtown (1.5 mi), Rio Theater (0.5 mi), and UCSC (3 mi).

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Guesthouse in Santa Cruz

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviews

Sunny Seabright Cottage

Our place is close to The Harbor Beach, Arana Gulch, Delaveaga Disk and Golf Course, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, great food, the best grocery stores in Santa Cruz and Downtown Santa Cruz. You’ll love our place because of the proximity to everything and the quiet and quaint modern cottage-like atmosphere. This adult getaway is ideal for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. We live next door, so we are available to help you should you need it.

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Cottage in Del Monte Forest

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 688 reviews

Cottage on 17 Mile Dr, Pebble Beach. Tesla Charger

(Tesla charger available!) Nestled in the enchanting forest directly on the famous Pebble Beach 17-Mile Drive, this romantic guest house cottage has sweeping ocean views from your bedroom. With 50 miles of forested hiking trails (including a Forest Reserve in walking distance), the nearby Poppy Hills golf course and restaurant, you can enjoy quiet, restorative nature while enjoying luxury amenities.

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Home in Santa Cruz

5 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews

8 Palms

Clean and Comfortable 2 bedroom 2 bath Ranch Style House in a Great Central Location!!! Close to Downtown, The Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, The Santa Cruz Wharf, Seabright Beach, The Boat Harbor, The Crows Nest, Seabright Social, The Buttery, Lillians Italian Restaurant, The Crepe Place, Shoppers Corner, Whole Foods. Basically there are a bunch of great amenities very close.

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Bungalow in Santa Cruz

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 418 reviews

Romantic Retreat with hot tub near the beach!

Are you looking for a restful, meditative or romantic retreat? This fantastically located, atmospheric and private guest house boasts a sleeping loft with skylights from which to listen to the surf, and a cedar hot tub set under a pepper tree. We are a block and a half from the beach, so it’s a perfect spot for surfers and guests who love to be outside.

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Guest suite in Santa Cruz

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 349 reviews

Arana Gulch/PurpleTriangle Hideaway

Nearby Freeway, Whole foods, Safeway, trader Joes, Costco, Boat harbor, beaches, Boardwalk , malls, nightlife, public transport, the city center, 45 mins fr SJC airport . You’ll love my place because of the coziness, cleanliness, the kitchen, and the Arana gulch nearby. good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families (with kids)

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Home in Marina

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

Monterey Bay Getaway - spacious 3 BR/2 BA home

Treat yourself and your family to the perfect Monterey Bay getaway in a spacious 3 BR/2BA private home in a quiet and safe neighborhood. Conveniently located and a quick drive to popular attractions such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, Pebble Beach, Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz Beach/Boardwalk and many more!

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Guesthouse in Salinas

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Adorable 1-bedroom guest house

Country-Esque living with a modern touch. This new guest house is bright, stylish, cute & warm. Offering a luxurious cal-king bed and a twin with top-of-the-line bedding, a full kitchen, cozy living room with smart TV & stunning travertine shower to freshen up after you’ve explored all Monterey Bay has to offer.