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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
paola
S$447
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.
A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

2. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Andrea
S$235
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
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 view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Jiexin
S$365
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
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.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Frank
S$199
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.
A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.
A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

5. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Roxanna
S$190
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Seaway Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.
A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."
A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Ingrid
S$169
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.
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.

7. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Erin
S$146
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Grester
S$183
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.
A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

9. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Nova
S$125
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
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 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.

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Sonia
S$163
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
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.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Sharon
S$136
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Pacific Blue Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
James
S$126
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
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.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Brooke
S$206
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

14. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Donald
S$243
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Bertha
S$142
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
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".
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Leslie
S$193
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Steve
S$186
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.
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.

18. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Molly
S$293
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.
A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Johnnie
S$181
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Casablanca On The Beach
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 compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Luis
S$118
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
543 reviews
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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
9.6
Exceptional
15 reviews
View
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,036 reviews
View
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,350 reviews
View
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
304 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"We stayed right above the pool area and facing the beach. The weekend we went it was very loud on the beach with loud amplified music and a lot of people. Staying so close to the pool was not great and it was very loud as well. The rooms were great and location to the Boardwalk and Wharf is outstanding. However, we would only stay again if we were in the tower and higher up away from possible noise. Also, we would check on any activities on the beach that would have amplified music and large noisy crowds."
Esther 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"BEAUTIFUL VIEW! BEAUTIFUL AREA! NICE ROOM. GREAT LOCATION, WALKING DISTANCE TO THE PIER..."
mellissa 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Seaside Inn & Suites

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"
Carlos 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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."
Samira 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"
Sherlyn 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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."
Elvia 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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"
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn

8/10 Good
"Nice clean room, great shower. Nice location."
Christine 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Edgewater Beach Inn

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
Photo by Jie Ric

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

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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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Santa Cruz Main Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 205 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Adjacent to Santa Cruz Main Beach, Marea Sol Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Other good options within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 205 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Main Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Santa Cruz Main Beach.
What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.