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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Andrea
S$257
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Elizabeth
S$573
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
daphanie
S$120
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Carousel Beach Inn

4. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Marci
S$276
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites

5. 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
Igor
S$198
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Mina
S$214
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Seaway Inn

7. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Jerry
S$172
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Mission Inn

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Monika
S$203
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Dori
S$218
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Clarissa
S$171
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Nicole
S$135
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Beatriz
S$147
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Brenda
S$232
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Robert
S$211
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Michelle Renee
S$134
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hitching Post Studios Inn

16. 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
Kristina
S$191
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

17. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Sara
S$183
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Rio Vista Suites

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Cecelia
S$157
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Carol
S$244
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
James
S$115
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
National 9 Santa Cruz
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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
Room
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
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Sauna
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
440 reviews
View
View from room
Carousel Beach Inn
9.2
Wonderful
49 reviews
View
Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
View
Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,364 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We will always come here. We get the ocean view room with balcony and we just love it. To be able to sit out there at night and listen to water and people watch on the boardwalk. Just a neat little place. The only think I don't like is the parking. It's small but hey better than having to find parking somewhere!"
Kanela 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great value. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. The room was spacious. I would definitely stay again"
Dianna 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Awesome"
Pardeep 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Great pool/hot tub, terrific outdoor sitting, Sri king area off the bar and the food was terrific. Rooms were very clean and tasteful. And they take dogs!"
Molly 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"It was an easy check in and the folks were nice."
John 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Super close to the boardwalk. Quiet area at night too."
Janira 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Great location with direct beach access. It’s an older property, but clean. Super friendly staff."
Beverly A. 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice, quick walk to the beach and boardwalk."
Kirstin 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Beachview Inn

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography

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 204 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 Seaside Inn & Suites.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 204 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 Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House 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.