Whether you're dipping a toe in the water or just chilling out on the shoreline, New Brighton State Beach is a lovely place to spend time with the kids. Why not bring a picnic and a rug and make a day out of it?

This stretch of coastline is in Aptos, a place that has so much going for it! Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are other fine sightseeing choices close by when you've had your fill of New Brighton State Beach.

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Sunshine Motel

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Jul 25 - Jul 28

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Seattle (SEA) to Ontario (ONT)

7.2/10 Good! (12 reviews)

Thankfully, the bedsheets were clean except for the stray hair. The motel is occupied by permanent residence who are coming and going at all hours with sketchy looking people loitering about. Walls are paper sin and you can hear conversations from every direction. The towels were dirty. Being the cheapest option around you certainly get what you pay for but honestly anything more than $50 is too much for this motel. For a few dollars more I’m sure you’re overnight experience will be a lot better at Motel 6 and I recommend doing so. Not a place to bring your family.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

Fairmont Miramar Bungalows

North of Wilshire

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Jul 20 - Jul 23

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Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX)

6.8/10 (7 reviews)

Outstanding property for dog-travellers. Would do the Bungalows again, how many hotels have this much outdoor walking area?

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

Downtown Los Angeles

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Jul 10 - Jul 17

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Dallas (DFW) to Los Angeles (LAX)

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,158 reviews)

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Reviewed on May 23, 2024

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