romantic Beach Hotels in California - Oceanfront Resorts and Inns

Carlsbad

Del Mar

Hermosa Beach

Huntington Beach

Laguna Beach

Long Beach

Malibu

Marina del Rey

Newport Beach

Redondo Beach

San Diego

Santa Barbara

Santa Monica

Venice Beach

Central California:

Carmel & Big Sur

Monterey

Pismo Beach

Santa Cruz

Northern California:

Fort Bragg

Mendocino

Shelter Cove

San Diego

Oceanview Room - Pacific Terrace Hotel

• Pacific Terrace Hotel - this romantic 4-diamond beachfront hotel in San Diego's attractive Pacific beach neighborhood features ocean view rooms,  free bike and beach chair rentals, and a gorgeous palm tree-rimmed pool and hot tub. Hotel Location: the beach is just across a walkway and down a few steps to the sand. What Other Couples Liked: Great Location Between La Jolla and Mission Bay - Small Boutique Hotel with Personal Service - Sound of the Ocean in Your Room. 2018 ERV Rating* for Beach Hotels in San Diego: 92% - Excellent. (610 Diamond St, San Diego CA  858-581-3500)

Del Mar, CA

L'Auberge Del Mar Room

• L'Auberge Del Mar Beach Hotel - 5 acre resort with a private pathway to the beach. Add the locally-sourced fresh food and award-winning spa and you’re set for a very romantic getaway. Hotel Location: Across the street and up a hill from the beach. What Other Couples Liked: Relaxing by the Fire Pits - Poolside Drinks - Beautiful Hotel, Gorgeous Sunsets. 2020 ERV Rating* for Romantic Beach Hotels in Del Mar, CA: 80% - Very Good. (1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar CA  844–875-5256)

Carlsbad

Poolside at the Hilton Cape Rey

• Hilton Resort Cape Rey Carlsbad - There's free shuttle service to several nearby attractions, panoramic ocean views and pool area, along with convenient beach access. Hotel Location: Across the street and a short walk to the beach. What Other Couples Liked: Free Local Shuttle - Oceanfront Rooms with Balcony - Pool with Meal and Bar Service. 2020 ERV Rating* for Carlsbad, CA Beach Hotels: 84% - Very Good. (1 Ponto Rd, Carlsbad CA 760-602-0800)

Laguna Beach

Beautiful Oceanfront Inn at Laguna Beach

• The Inn at Laguna Beach - The Pacific Terrace Bar on the rooftop at this hotel is THE place - sip and cocktail and watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean. Hotel Location: short walk down the steps to Main Beach. What Other Couples Liked: Drinks and Amazing Views on the Rooftop Terrace - Pool and Hot Tub Overlooking the Ocean - Complimentary Wine Reception in the Evenings. 2020 ERV Rating* for Laguna Beach Oceanview Hotels: 86% - Very Good. (211 North Pacific Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach CA  949-497-9722)

Newport Beach

Room at the Bay Shores Hotel

• Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel - You're going to love all the freebies: Free parking, free breakfast, free use of beach equipment, DVD rentals and even warm cookies! Hotel Location: across the street from the beach. What Other Couples Liked: Afternoon Fresh-Baked Cookies - Free Beach Chair and Equipment Rental - Walk to the Pier, Restaurants and Shops. 2020 ERV Rating* for Newport Beach, CA Beach Hotels: 96% - Excellent. (1800 W. Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA  949-675-3463)

Huntington Beach

Shorebreak Huntington Beach Hotel

• Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel - Kimpton Hotel’s complementary wine hour is a big hit with couples, and you're close enough to the beach for a walk along the waves every morning (after free coffee). Hotel Location: beach is across Pacific Coast Hwy 1. What Other Couples Liked: Fun and Laid-Back Vibe - Huge Bathrooms with Walk-in Showers - Evening Wine Hour. 2020 ERV Rating* for Huntington Beach, CA Beach Hotels: 90% - Excellent. (500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach CA 714-861-4470)

Long Beach, CA

Hotel Maya Waterfront Hotel in Long Beach CA

• Hotel Maya DoubleTree by Hilton - Check out the “floating” cabanas at the pool and the complementary shuttle to town and back, with Disneyland only 16 miles away and the Queen Mary just a short walk. Hotel Location: waterfront (but no beach or swimming). What Other Couples Liked: Good Pre-Cruise Hotel - Water Taxi to Downtown Long Beach - Cozy Fire Pits. 2020 ERV Rating* for Long Beach, CA Waterfront Hotels: 84% - Very Good. (700 Queensway Dr, Long Beach CA 562-435-7676)

Redondo Beach

Oceanview Rooms at the Hotel Portofino

• Hotel Portofino Redondo Beach - We loved this nautical-themed boutique hotel and its natural surroundings. Plenty of recliners around the sunny pool, and rooms are large, spotless and comfortable. Hotel Location: waterfront (but no beach or swimming). What Other Couples Liked: Sound of Sea Lions in the Bay - Riding the Free Bike Rentals Up and Down The Strand - Beautiful Great Room. 2020 ERV Rating* for Redondo Beach, CA Waterfront Hotels: 82% - Very Good. (260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach CA 310-379-8481)

Hermosa Beach

Beach House Hotel, Hermosa Beach, CA

• Beach House Hotel - Most of the suites offer balconies or patios with fantastic ocean views overlooking the Strand, perfect for people-watching and sunsets. Hotel Location: Right on the beach. What Other Couples Liked: Complimentary Continental Breakfast - Free Beach Chair Rental - AVEDA® Bath Amenities. 2021 ERV Rating for Carlsbad CA Beach Hotels: 90% - Excellent. (1300 The Strand, Hermosa Beach CA 31--374-3001)

Venice Beach

Venice Beach Rooftop Bar View, Hotel Erwin

• Hotel Erwin Venice Beach - The Hotel Erwin embraces everything wonderfully weird and interesting about Venice Beach, with the only rooftop bar in town and some very cool-looking electric shuttles to take you exploring. Hotel Location: about a 2 minute walk to the sand. What Other Couples Liked: Great Views From the Rooftop Bar - Sunsets on the Private Balcony - Clean and Comfortable Rooms. 2020 ERV Rating* for Carlsbad, CA Beach Hotels: 86% - Very Good. (1697 Pacific Ave, Venice CA 310-452-1111)

Marina del Rey

Pool & Beach at Jamaica Bay Inn

• Jamaica Bay Inn - you'll love this Island-inspired boutique hotel right on the beach in Marina Del Ray. The pool and beachside restaurant are excellent, with good views of the bay, and the daily brunch is a great idea. Hotel Location: Right on Mother's Beach in Martina del Rey. What Other Couples Liked: Excellent Beachside Restaurant - Happy Hour on the Outdoor Patio - Perfect Location on the Beach and Close to Venice Beach. 2020 ERV Rating* for Marina del Rey, CA Beach Hotels: 87% - Very Good. (4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey CA  310-823-5333)

Santa Monica

King Room Ocean View - Hotel Casa Del Mar

• Hotel Casa Del Mar - What a beautifully restored 1926 hotel! The fifth floor pool deck is a special place where you can have a cocktail or two, and watch the sunset. Hotel Location: Facing the Beach. What Other Couples Liked: Evening Turn Down Service - Beautiful Lobby - Rooms with Ocean Views and Comfortable Tubs. 2020 ERV Rating* for Santa Monica, CA Beachfront Hotels: 82% - Very Good. (1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica CA 844-880-1077)

Malibu

Oceanfront Hotel - Malibu Beach Inn

• Malibu Beach Inn - An oceanfront boutique hotel on Billionaire’s Beach, only a few minute’s drive from LA. Oceanfront rooms have sliding glass balcony doors that you can open all night and take in the sounds of the waves. Hotel Location: Right on the beach. What Other Couples Liked: Sound of the Crashing Waves - Private Beach - Boutique Hotel with Updated Rooms. 2020 ERV Rating* for Carlsbad, CA Beach Hotels: 88% - Very Good. (22878 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu CA  310-651-7777) . Click here to see more romantic hotels and getaways in the Los Angeles area.

Santa Barbara

Beachfront Harbor View Inn, Santa Barbara CA

• Harbor View Inn - This resort-style hotel has a very nice pool, and is well-situated for getting around Santa Barbara on foot. Hotel Location: right across the street from the beach and pier. What Other Couples Liked: Champagne for Honeymoon and Anniversary Celebrations - Large Balconies Overlooking the Beach - Pool and Pool Bar. 2020 ERV Rating* for Carlsbad, CA Beach Hotels: 90% - Excellent. (28 West Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara CA 800-755-0222)

Pismo Beach

Oceanview Pool, Inn at the Cove

• The Inn at the Cove - oceanfront rooms, pool, plush robes, and even electric car charging are all found in this romantic Pismo Beach resort overlooking a secluded cove. Hotel Location: take the stairs down to the sandy private beach. What Other Couples Liked: Large Rooms - Watching Sea Otters From Your Private Balcony - Free Breakfast with Waffles. 2020 ERV Rating* for Pismo Beach, CA Beach Hotels: 90% - Excellent. (2651 Price St, Pismo Beach CA . 805-773-3511)

Carmel/Big Sur

Romantic Room at the Sandpiper Inn, Carmel CA

• Sandpiper Inn - a quaint little country inn with patios and flower gardens, fireplace, complementary breakfast buffet and ocean-view suites or cottages. Hotel Location: 2-minute walk to the beach. What Other Couples Liked: B&B Style Hotel - Quiet Neighborhood - Lots of Seating Options for Breakfast. 2020 ERV Rating* for Carlsbad, CA Beach Hotels: 88% - Very Good. (2408 Bayview Ave, Carmel CA 831-624-6433)

Monterey

Monterey's Romantic Spindrift Inn

• Spindrift Inn - a romantic oasis for couples, this boutique inn offers canopy beds, ocean views, and breakfast delivered to you on a silver tray. Hotel Location: Beachfront. What Other Couples Liked: Wine & Cheese Every Evening - Hardwood Floors and Wood-Burning Fireplaces - Wonderful Bath Salts. 2020 ERV Rating* for Monterey, CA Beach Hotels: 92% - Excellent. (652 Cannery Row, Monterey CA 831-646-8900)

Santa Cruz

Oceanview Room, Sea and Sand Inn

• Sea and Sand Inn - every room enjoys an ocean view, and the cottages have bubbly hot tubs on a private patio overlooking the ocean. Hotel Location: Overlooking the Beach, a 3-Minute Walk Away. What Other Couples Liked: Daily Fresh Baked Cookies - Evening Wine & Cheese - King Spa Rooms. 2020 ERV Rating* for Carlsbad, CA Beach Hotels: 90% - Excellent. (201 W. Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz CA  831-427-3400)

Mendocino

Beautiful Agate Cove Inn

• Agate Cove Inn - Unobstructed ocean views, 100-year old Cypress trees, whales and dolphins, and spectacular sunsets on 2 acres of coastal gardens….What more do you need? (How about a love seat swing?) Hotel Location: Overlooking the ocean, with the beach a short drive away. What Other Couples Liked: Cottage with Spa Tubs and Gas Fireplace - Fresh Baked Cookies & Popcorn Machine - Delicious Homemade Breakfasts. 2020 ERV Rating* for Mendocino, CA Oceanfront Hotels: 96% - Excellent. (11201 North Lansing St, Mendocino CA  707-937-0551)

Fort Bragg

North Cliff Hotel Jetted Tub View Suite

• North Cliff Hotel - Private patios, fireplaces and panoramic ocean views make this a truly romantic experience, and the complimentary hot breakfast is just icing on the (pan) cake! Jetted tub suites are available, and quaint little Fort Bragg is fun to explore together. Hotel Location: short hike to the rugged beach nearby. What Other Couples Liked: JACUZZI® Tubs and Fireplaces - Spacious, Beautiful Rooms - Robes and Wine Glasses. 2020 ERV Rating* for Fort Bragg, CA Waterfront Hotels: 86% - Very Good. (1005 South Main St, Fort Bragg CA  707-962-2500)

Shelter Cove

Inn of the Lost Coast in Northern California

• Inn of the Lost Coast - This inn features amazing views of the Pacific Northwest coastline from the bluff of Lost Coast. There’s an outdoor fire pit and hot tub (there’s also a Deluxe Spa Suite), and free parking. Hotel Location: High up on a cliff with the ocean below. What Other Couples Liked: Comfortable King Beds - On-Site Pizza Restaurant - Views, Balcony and Hot Tubs. 2020 ERV Rating* for Northern California Beach Hotels: 90% - Excellent. (205 Wave Dr, Shelter Cove CA  707-986-7521)