Last-minute weekend break deals in California

A stay at Quality Inn near Hearst Castle places you in the heart of San Simeon, a 1-minute drive from San Simeon State Park and 5 minutes from Moonstone Beach Park. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from San Simeon Pier and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Hearst Ranch Winery.

When you stay at Coast Riders Inn in San Simeon, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of San Simeon State Park and Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument. This motel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Moonstone Beach and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Hearst Ranch Winery.

A stay at Sandcastle Hotel on the Beach places you in the heart of Pismo Beach, within a 5-minute walk of Pismo State Beach and Pismo Beach Pier. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Monarch Butterfly Grove and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Avila Hot Springs.

Located in Pismo Beach (Downtown Pismo Beach), SeaVenture Beach Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Pismo Beach Pier and within a 5-minute drive of Monarch Butterfly Grove. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Pismo Preserve and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Pismo Beach Premium Outlets.

When you stay at Lone Oak Lodge in Monterey, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey County Fairgrounds and Del Monte Beach. This motel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Monterey Pines Golf Course and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

Located in Carmel, California, on a top-rated golf course surrounded by fields and lakes, The Quail Lodge features an outdoor pool, tennis courts and a restaurant and bar. All rooms feature free WiFi.

A flat-screen TV with cable channels is provided in all rooms at The Quail Lodge. For convenience, all of the air-conditioned guest rooms include a work desk and a refrigerator. Additional room amenities include ironing facilities and a hairdryer.

Set in the clubhouse of The Quail Lodge, Edgar’s restaurant offers indoor or outdoor fireside dining with views of the golf course and the Santa Lucia Mountains. All menu items feature fresh local organic ingredients. Guests can also enjoy classic cocktails, California wines and micro-brews in the Lobby Bar, which also offers a light menu. Join us each morning in the Covey Grill for daily breakfast.

A 24-hour reception greets guests of Quail Lodge. Guests can work out in the fitness center. A business center with fax and photocopying services is available.

Carmel River Beach is 5 miles away from this resort. Monterey Bay Aquarium is 20 minutes’ drive away.

With a stay at Travelodge by Wyndham Monterey Bay in Monterey (Casanova Oak Knoll), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. This golf motel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Cannery Row.

Fernwood Resort offers rustic accommodations in Big Sur. The motel has a sun terrace and mountain views. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site.

Forest views are available from the guest rooms. There are no phones, TV, or mini fridges in the room. Rooms are rustic and often boast forest views.

There is a cash machine, a shared lounge, gift shop, and shops at the property. Table tennis is also available on the property's back deck.

The bar and grill offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a full American menu. Live music is available on the weekends.

Monterey is 24 mi from Fernwood Resort, while Carmel is 22 mi from the property.

With a stay at Monterey Bay Lodge in Monterey (Downtown Monterey), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. This motel is 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from 17-Mile Drive and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Cannery Row.

With a stay at Hotel Abrego, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Monterey Bay Aquarium. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Fisherman's Wharf and 2 mi (3.2 km) from 17-Mile Drive.

Located in Monterey (Downtown Monterey), Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa is within a 15-minute walk of Monterey Convention Center and Dennis the Menace Playground. This spa hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Fisherman's Wharf and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Cannery Row.

With a stay at Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, just a 4-minute walk from Fisherman's Wharf and 15 minutes by foot from Cannery Row. This spa resort is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

With a stay at Monterey Bay Inn, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, steps from Cannery Row and 8 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

With a stay at Monterey Pines Inn, you'll be centrally located in Monterey, within a 5-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Monterey Bay. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cannery Row.

With a stay at Comfort Inn Carmel By The Sea in Carmel (Northeast Carmel), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.6 mi (8.9 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.