Cottages in Central California

Yosemite Valley is 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from central Yosemite National Park, and is a popular place to see during your stay.

Get lost in halls of wondrous fish and exotic marine mammals at Monterey Bay Aquarium, a top attraction in Retreat. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Monterey Bay Aquarium, you'll love Pacific Biological Laboratories and Monterey Mirror Maze & Lazer Challenge, both a short walk away.

Kids and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, one of the top theme parks located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Santa Cruz. If you have fun at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you'll love Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider, both a short walk away.

When you can't wait to soak up some sun, head to Carmel Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Carmel. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Monterey State Beach, San Carlos Beach - The Breakwater, and Asilomar State Beach.

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Cannery Row, a popular place for shoppers in New Monterey. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at American Tin Cannery.

Why not catch an event at SAP Center at San Jose, a major stadium in Downtown San Jose. Our travelers also like the museums and art galleries in the area. If you think SAP Center at San Jose is cool, you also might like PayPal Park and Spartan Stadium, both located nearby.