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Family Friendly Central Coast Lodging

Seaside CA Hotel Near Beach & Monterey

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 tranquil beach scene: sandy shore, gentle waves, and a clear blue sky meeting the horizon, with some dune grasses in the foreground.
A hotel room with two neatly made beds, nightstand with a lamp, a desk and chair, a mirror, and a carpeted floor.

Two neatly made twin beds with a shared nightstand and a wall-mounted light between them, in a simple hotel room.
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Seaside Accommodations

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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A hotel room with a desk, chair, and flat-screen TV; sliding glass door opens to a balcony with a cityscape view and blue curtains.

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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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.