Sanctuary Beach Resort  

On California’s Monterey Bay coast in Marina, just steps from the sand and the Marina Dunes Preserve. Minutes from Marina State Beach and a short drive to Monterey attractions like the aquarium and Cannery Row. Near the airport and California State University Monterey Bay — a beachfront escape with easy access to local sights.

Set across 19 acres of Pacific shoreline, this oceanfront resort offers 60 contemporary cottage guestrooms and suites with private decks or patios. Expect fireplaces for breezy nights, pillowtop beds with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, flat-screen/LED TVs and MP3/iPod docking stations. Rooms deliver ocean or dune views and the gentle soundtrack of surf from your own waterfront perch.

Private beach access, outdoor pool and hot tub plus indoor swimming options and a full-service spa with massage rooms and a sauna. Guests can enjoy beachfront bonfires, a diving club, picnic areas, a bar and nightly wine-and-cheese tastings. Practical perks include complimentary Wi‑Fi, free self-parking, concierge service, laundry/dry-cleaning and pet-friendly policies.

Conference and meeting rooms with roughly 800 sq ft of event space and meeting/presentation facilities. Complimentary wireless internet, express check-out and on-site event/wedding services keep business and special gatherings simple.

A beachfront restaurant and bar focus on seasonal, local produce and Central Coast seafood. Room service is available during limited hours, and evenings can include wine-and-cheese tastings to close out the day by the sea.