A hotel room with a single bed, desk with TV, a floor mirror, doorway, and a painting of a pelican; small table with flowers in foreground.
A small roadside motel with a blue sign reading “Sand Dollar Inn,” white two-story buildings, parking spots, and a bright blue sky with clouds.

Family Friendly Central Coast Lodging

Seaside CA Hotel Near Beach

The Sand Dollar Inn is located at 1875 Fremont Street in the ocean-side town of Seaside, California. Just minutes from top Monterey attractions, our hotel is three minutes from Monterey State Beach and the Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail. Enjoy nearby shopping, dining, and easy access to Monterey Regional Airport, with San José and San Francisco airports within a convenient drive.

A cozy hotel-style room with a bed, a dresser, a wall mirror, a small TV, a desk, a chair, and a flamingo artwork on the wall, all neatly arranged.
A peaceful beach scene with a clear blue sky, gentle waves rolling onto the sandy shore, and sparse dune grass in the foreground.
A cozy hotel-style room with a bed, a dresser, a wall mirror, a small TV, a desk, a chair, and a flamingo artwork on the wall, all neatly arranged.
A peaceful beach scene with a clear blue sky, gentle waves rolling onto the sandy shore, and sparse dune grass in the foreground.
A cozy hotel room with a king bed, two nightstands, lamps, a framed swan artwork, and a small desk with a chair. Ends here.
Two tidy double beds with matching patterned runners, a nightstand lamp between, framed wall art of a swan, and neutral decor.

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Accomodations

Enjoy home-style comfort at Sand Dollar Inn with complimentary WiFi, free parking, guest laundry, an outdoor pool, lobby coffee and tea, and friendly 24-hour front desk service.

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Cozy hotel room with a balcony, a desk and dresser, wall-mounted TV, and a windowed door to an outdoor balcony, overlooking a distant view.

Amenities & Services

Sand Dollar Inn offers pet-friendly rooms with climate control, microwaves, refrigerators, premium TV, and accessible options featuring lowered controls and roll-in showers.

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A whale tail (a fluke) rising from the ocean, spraying water as it dives, with a dark, textured tail.

Specials & Packages

Save more with exclusive Sand Dollar Inn deals, offering added comfort, great value, and memorable experiences for family trips, coastal adventures, or budget-friendly stays.

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    Explore Seaside & Monterey Bay

    Top Attractions in Seaside

    Experience the best of the Monterey Bay area just minutes from Sand Dollar Inn. Discover world-famous attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, stroll the lively waterfront of Cannery Row, and enjoy the charm of Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Surrounded by breathtaking coastline, marine life, and rich history, Seaside is the perfect gateway to unforgettable coastal adventures.

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    A red brick building with a white sign reading “Monterey Canning Company,” a stop sign in front, and power lines overhead, daytime.
    People silhouetted against a blue aquarium tank, watching large fish glide by in the dim light.
    A monarch butterfly rests on green leaves amid dense shrubbery, its orange wings with black veins standing out vividly.
    Colorful row of houseboats lined along the water on stilts, pastel blues, greens, yellows, and browns facing a calm harbor.

    Explore Seaside & Monterey Bay

    Top Attractions in Seaside

    Experience the best of the Monterey Bay area just minutes from Sand Dollar Inn. Discover world-famous attractions like the Monterey Bay Aquarium, stroll the lively waterfront of Cannery Row, and enjoy the charm of Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Surrounded by breathtaking coastline, marine life, and rich history, Seaside is the perfect gateway to unforgettable coastal adventures.

    Learn More

    Colorful row of houseboats lined along the water on stilts, pastel blues, greens, yellows, and browns facing a calm harbor.