The Ultimate California Coast Drive: Where to Stay From San Francisco to San Diego 

By Anna Tingley

Anna Tingley

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A California coast road trip can involve several different kinds of stays: a city hotel in San Francisco, a suite-style stop near Monterey Bay, a full-service beach resort in Santa Barbara, a Los Angeles-area hotel close to Santa Monica Pier, and a choice of resort, waterfront or downtown properties in San Diego. Hilton’s California portfolio makes the logistics easier, letting travelers book the whole route within one hotel ecosystem while still switching up the experience from stop to stop. 

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