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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 modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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, 0.4 km from Twin Lakes State 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 spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

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

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State 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 modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

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

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

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Twin Lakes State 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 spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

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.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 km from Twin Lakes State 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 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 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.

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State 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 hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

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

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Twin Lakes State 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 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 balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State 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 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.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

2.9 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Nathan

S$217

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

9. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Twin Lakes State 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 kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State 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, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Nicole

S$150

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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, 2.6 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Ramiro

S$147

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

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

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Brenda

S$232

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 hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

14. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

April

S$168

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a 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.

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Twin Lakes State 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 office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

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

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

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2 km from Twin Lakes State 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, 2.3 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

James William

S$210

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Bertha

S$147

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a clear sky and a large tree to the right.

A modern hotel with a curved exterior, a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Steve

S$159

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

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.

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Michelle Renee

S$124

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Twin Lakes State 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 Twin Lakes State 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 Twin Lakes State 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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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln 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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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Twin Lakes State Beach?

Twin Lakes State Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 176 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Twin Lakes State Beach?

Adjacent to Twin Lakes State 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. Other good options within 5 miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Seaside Inn & Suites.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Twin Lakes State Beach?

Expedia has 176 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Twin Lakes State Beach.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Twin Lakes State Beach.

What can I see and do near Twin Lakes State Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

Hotels near Twin Lakes State Beach

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Our top choices for Twin Lakes State 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. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Edgewater Beach Inn

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

17. Casablanca On The Beach

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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Top Twin Lakes State 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 Twin Lakes State Beach

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Lincoln Beach

Harbor Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

Santa Maria's Beach

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Moran Lake Beach

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