Last-minute hotel deals in California

With a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Luis Obispo Downtown, you'll be centrally located in San Luis Obispo – a 2-minute drive from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and 11 minutes from Avila Hot Springs. This hotel is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Pismo Beach Pier and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Avila Beach.

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 Cambria Beach Lodge in Cambria, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Moonstone Beach and 3 minutes by foot from Moonstone Beach Park. This beach hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Hearst Castle and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from San Simeon State Park.

When you stay at Cottage Inn By The Sea in Pismo Beach, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Pismo Beach Pier and Avila Hot Springs. This beach hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Avila Beach and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

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.

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 2.5 mi (4 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

Fernwood Resort offers rustic accommodation 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 39 km from Fernwood Resort, while Carmel is 35 km 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 mi (1.7 km) from Fisherman's Wharf.

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 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 Gosby House Inn, A Four Sisters Inn, you'll be centrally located in Pacific Grove, just a 5-minute walk from Lovers Point and 12 minutes by foot from 17-Mile Drive. This bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Monterey Bay.

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.

With a stay at Tradewinds Carmel in Carmel (Downtown Carmel), you'll be a 3-minute drive from 17-Mile Drive and 8 minutes from Monterey Bay. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Carmel Beach and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

A stay at Coachman's Inn, A Four Sisters Inn places you in the heart of Carmel, within a 15-minute walk of 17-Mile Drive and Carmel Beach. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Monterey Bay Aquarium.

With a stay at Rio Vista Suites in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

With a stay at Wine Valley Inn in Solvang, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Chumash Casino and Solvang Brewing Company. This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Solvang Festival Theater and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards.

With a stay at Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto in Palo Alto (University South), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Stanford University and San Francisco Bay. This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Stanford University Medical Center and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Googleplex.

A stay at Budget Inn of Hayward places you in the heart of Hayward – a 3-minute drive from Hayward Japanese Gardens and 5 minutes from California State University East Bay. This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Southland Mall and 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from San Francisco Bay.

With a stay at Best Western Plus Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara (Oak Park), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Santa Barbara Harbor and 6 minutes from Stearns Wharf. This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Barbara Bowl and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Santa Barbara Zoo.