My wife and I are locals on the central coast. Our home is having repairs where we need to find a place to stay for 4 days. The first girl at the tides showed us several rooms. Even though they are very old and run down she was so helpful gave us a decent price we decided to make a reservation. When we called back some other woman was rude and said that we were quoted the worng price and tried to almost double the rate we were quoted. There is no way even on my worst day would I be crazy enough to pay $99 per night for such a run down old motel even if it is on the beach. I should have been granted the original price I was quoted. They not only lost the 4 nights reservation I will be telling everyone in town and friends from out of town what a worthless place this is.

Been going to the tides since the late 1950's. Still owens by the same family. Nice to beable to talk to the owner as well as his very nice staff. Have already made our trip for our 40 wedding anv.

Great motel, great, super-nice staff, great cat, great location! We love how everything seems stuck in the 50s. Reminds us of our childhood visits and that era. We want to live there! That's how much we loved it. If you're super picky and need to have first class everything, then you probably won't like it. Then again, you probably wouldn't fit in there anyway. We can't wait to return. Thanks for such a memorable vacation.

i love the tides its cheap, which is the main thing i love, but the owner is amazing. you cant compare these hotels to other places with out comparing the price difference as well. she charges you less, meaning she has less money for up to date applances. plus your at the beach, who really cares about the hotel other then the beds. which are super comfy!! ive never ever ever ever had a problem with it being dirty and i have gone many times at least 8 times.

it so so close to the beach, you can see it from almost any room. there is a private stair way leading to the beach that you get a key to while staying there. its perfect. if your looking for a beautiful hotel with amazing decore, please go esle wear. to high of standards for paying close to nothing.