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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A hotel named 'Bella Notte' with a sign displaying the address '21305.'

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Andrea

S$257

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Elizabeth

S$488

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lincoln Beach

Marci

S$215

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Bethany

S$204

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Henry

S$415

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Lincoln Beach

daphanie

S$110

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Danielle

S$171

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

8. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Nathan

S$217

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

9. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Mina

S$174

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lincoln Beach

Dori

S$198

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Lincoln Beach

Nicole

S$150

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3 km from Lincoln Beach

Ramiro

S$147

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

13. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lincoln Beach

April

S$168

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Lincoln Beach

Brenda

S$232

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Donald

S$235

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.3 km from Lincoln Beach

jessika

S$198

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

17. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Lincoln Beach

James William

S$210

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Michelle Renee

S$124

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

19. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Jess

S$110

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

20. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Molly

S$274

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Lincoln Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 460 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,344 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,046 reviews	View

Top Lincoln Beach Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The aRiverside Inn was a nice place to stay. If I’m ever in Santa Cruz again, I’ll try to stay there."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"This, in my humble opinion, is the best place to stay in Santa Cruz. It’s DIRECTLY in the middle of town—it’s easy to get anywhere from the hotel. The property is adorable. The pool is great. The bar is open late and the food is good. The rooms are updated and super cute. Whenever friends come to see our daughter at UCSC, I always recommend it. We love it ."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Staff and amenities are amazing! Such a welcomed addition to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Wharf area!"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Hot tub was nice"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"The Hotel is very nice, very close to the beach, Boardwalk etc. My only complaints are for the price we paid we got a small room with double bed, not very comfortable, no closet, no microwave! 😔 I guess we paid for the convience of being close to the beach."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot, easy walking distance to downtown!"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend/ This hotel was perfect- the view from the room of the beach was amazing/ the hotel staff was helpful & very friendly! They also have a fire pit looking out over the beach!! I WILL definitely return !!!"

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean and convenient"

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. A bit small but that’s ok. Attentive staff easy check in and out. Only issue was A/C did not work. Room was at 73-75 during our stay"

Other attractions near Lincoln Beach

A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)

Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Maria's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Maria's Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during your trip to Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lincoln Beach?

Lincoln Beach is located in Twin Lakes. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 171 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lincoln Beach?

Adjacent to Lincoln Beach, Bella Notte is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Another good choice is Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages, located just 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Lincoln Beach?

Expedia has 171 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lincoln Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lincoln Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Lincoln Beach.

What can I see and do near Lincoln Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Lincoln Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6. Carousel Beach Inn

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

9. Seaway Inn

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

11. Pacific Blue Inn

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. Edgewater Beach Inn

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

17. Casablanca On The Beach

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

19. Beachview Inn

20. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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Top Lincoln Beach Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

Casablanca On The Beach

Carousel Beach Inn

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Other attractions near Lincoln Beach

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Sunny Cove Beach

Harbor Beach

Santa Maria's Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

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