Introduction
Sometimes one can think that California has totally got it all, the sun, the starts and even the beaches. Too many California’s beaches have made the top 10 list for best beaches in the US and even the world in many cases. Only a few lucky places can have that much a stretch of lovely sand. So one thing is understood that you haven’t seen a beach if you haven’t been to California beach. And to help make your stay memorable you want the best vacation deal ever. So what do California beach hotels offer anyway and how do you pick what’s best for you?
History
The thing is, first and foremost, know your type and preference. If you are in for a true beach vacation then you might prefer leaving some hotel facilities out because you’re there to lie down on the sand not flip channels in a plush room. However, if a real life relaxing weekend is your thing then who’s stopping you? Splurge as you please. California beach hotels offer everything with four diamond hotels to 2 diamonds or regular lodges or inns, choose at will. You have hotels just right there at the beach and some far away, so much so that you have to drive or take a cab. Take the Disneyland Resort Hotel as an example, 15 miles from the beach. One way to get a good deal is to weigh options on location. If you don’t mind walking 15 minutes to the beach everyday and are ready to compromise some breathtaking views from your windows then opting for a room in the line of hotels behind the beach front line is not going to burn a hole in your pocket at all.
Features
Also, when choosing a California beach hotel, keep your co curricular activities in mind. If scenic beauty and some privacy is your thing then try out the grand Colonial that is perched on top of the cliff, or the Ritz four-diamond. Both of these have golf courses for avid golfers. Water front hotels are not cheap so if you want to save some money, you should opt for coast inland instead. Always remember though, almost all hotels offer discounts when booked in advance. And even if not you can take your own pick of a lovely room. As in, imagine paying so much and your room doesn’t even face the sea. What a bummer! September to February is a bit off season so offer lesser hotel rates than the rest of the year.
Tips and comments
The gist of it is, know your facts and know your options. Don’t settle for the Ritz if your thing is water sports or sand castle building as offered in Huntington Beach. California beach hotels are like an assortment of every piece of dried fruit you can think of. It can be difficult to pick and sometimes the wrong choice is only discovered after eating. It is good to visit registered tourism sites to keep an eye out for great deals. Just don’t get pawned! Happy hunting!