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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

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

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

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

paola

S$447

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.4 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Frank

S$199

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Jiexin

S$365

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

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

4. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Roxanna

S$190

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Ingrid

S$169

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

6. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Erin

S$146

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Grester

S$183

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

8. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Nova

S$125

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Natalya

S$175

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

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

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Sonia

S$163

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Sharon

S$136

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

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

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.5 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

James

S$126

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Brooke

S$206

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Leslie

S$193

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

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

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

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

15. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Johnnie

S$181

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

A patio with a striped sofa, potted plants, and a white building with a window.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Molly

S$293

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

17. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Shawna

S$180

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

18. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Monica

S$122

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

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

19. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Michael

S$113

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Curtis

S$93

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 543 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,035 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 304 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 714 reviews	View

Top Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"room was very clean and large enough for 2 people, modern looking and a nice big shower. would stay again"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"One of the best hotels in that area, clean, beautiful, comfortable by the ocean and it has two amazing restaurants & great poolside food. We didn’t leave the hotel at all except visiting the park. Both restaurants needs reservations for guests too and are slow style, not a rushed to go type so plan accordingly. I’d come back here frequently for sure."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"The room was clean, staff was ok. The spa wasn’t working temperature was not warm enough, disappointed."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Was an awesome experience. Was happy to see a small food items to order. Wish there was more kid friendly items for dinner to order. Besides that the place was fabulous"

Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"The rooms are remodeled and quite nice. Bed was comfortable and we slept well. The facilities are quite old but maintained ok. The hot tub barely worked and it was a guessing game on how to find our room. The man who checked us in was less then friendly"

Edgewater Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Nice clean room, great shower. Nice location."

Lighthouse Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"This is such a great place! Walking distance to the Santa Cruz boardwalk. Enjoy a walk to the ocean where you can watch the surfers catching waves and run along the coast. It felt so good to come "home" to this quiet, peaceful area."

Other attractions near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

A sign for the Surfing Museum at Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

8.0/10 (77 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Santa Cruz Surfing Museum in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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A blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A beach scene with footprints, a sunset, and silhouettes of people and a dog.

Its Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Its Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Lighthouse Field State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lighthouse Field State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Mitchell Cove Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mitchell Cove Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse?

Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse is located in a family-friendly area of Santa Cruz known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 83 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. Other good options within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse?

Expedia has 83 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse.

What can I see and do near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum or Lighthouse Point Park. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park highlight some of the local culture. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Neary Lagoon Park.

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Our top choices for Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse hotels

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4. Seaway Inn

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

6. Mission Inn

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Carousel Beach Inn

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

10. Marea Sol Hotel

11. Pacific Blue Inn

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

15. Casablanca On The Beach

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

17. Rio Vista Suites

18. Salt Air Lodge

19. Beachview Inn

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Compare popular hotels close to Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Top Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn

Lighthouse Beach House

Other attractions near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Lighthouse Point Park

Its Beach

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Wharf

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Mitchell Cove Beach

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