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

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

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

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Younger Beach

KimLien

S$160

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

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

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Younger Beach

Linda

S$181

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

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

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Younger Beach

Natalya

S$179

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.2 km from Younger Beach

Frank

S$199

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

9.3 km from Younger Beach

Anna Christine

S$199

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

6. Inn at Depot Hill

10.8 km from Younger Beach

Joseph

S$476

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

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

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Younger Beach

Andrea

S$244

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

8. Seascape Beach Resort

16.9 km from Younger Beach

Haleh

S$455

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

9. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10.6 km from Younger Beach

Nhu

S$149

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

14.3 km from Younger Beach

Michael

S$157

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

11. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Younger Beach

Justin

S$106

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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.

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Younger Beach

Grant

S$109

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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.

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5 km from Younger Beach

Grester

S$199

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

14. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 4.8 km from Younger Beach

Siddharth

S$94

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

15. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.2 km from Younger Beach

Irinea

S$112

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

16. Capitola Hotel

10.6 km from Younger Beach

Michelle

S$358

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

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.

17. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Younger Beach

Lisa

S$175

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

18. Inn At Pasatiempo

6.9 km from Younger Beach

Paul

S$149

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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 row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

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.

19. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Younger Beach

Michael

S$111

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 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 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.

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Younger Beach

Bertha

S$138

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Younger Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 710 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Younger Beach Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Great place with super location! Loved the waffles and free breakfast"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and well-maintained property. The staff was extremely helpful and professional throughout our stay. Although there were some technical difficulties with Marriott’s new system, everything was resolved in a timely and professional manner. One thing to be aware of is that the property is valet-only. That being said, the valet staff was incredibly respectful, friendly, and hardworking; even when they were swamped with guests. The location is also excellent. It’s perfect for visiting the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it’s only about a 30-minute drive to the Redwood Loop Trail, making it easy to enjoy both the coast and the redwoods. Overall, we had an amazing experience and really enjoyed our stay. I would definitely recommend this property, especially for anyone planning to explore Santa Cruz and the surrounding area."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8/10 Good

"The room was nice but the road noise was very loud. Check in was kind of annoying in that my vehicle license plate number was required to get a parking pass so that meant walking out once to get my plate number then a second time to put the pass in my car. The breakfast was ok too but cold cereal and yogurts would have been a nice addition."

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great. I wish they would clean up the lobby. They use it as a storage space. Extra chairs, refrigerators, lamp shades, and the tv is never on. Can’t sit there and relax. Three days I went there in morning there was no coffee made or hot water for tea. Looks like counter space for snacks but it is cluttered. I love this little hotel but the lobby space has never been finished. 😞"

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed here every time I go to Santa Cruz. It's close to the boardwalk and it's very well maintained"

Other attractions near Younger Beach

A coastal landscape with a large rock formation featuring a natural arch over the ocean, surrounded by beachgoers and pine trees.

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.

Natural Bridges State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Natural Bridges State 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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A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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De Anza Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at De Anza 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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Wilder Beach

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

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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. 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 Younger Beach?

Younger 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 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Younger Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Mission Inn.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Younger Beach?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Younger Beach.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Younger Beach.

What can I see and do near Younger Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park to learn a bit about the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and University Terrace Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Younger Beach hotels

1. Mission Inn

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6. Inn at Depot Hill

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

8. Seascape Beach Resort

9. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Seaside Inn & Suites

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

14. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

15. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

16. Capitola Hotel

17. Marea Sol Hotel

18. Inn At Pasatiempo

19. Beachview Inn

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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Top Younger Beach Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Seaway Inn

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Younger Beach

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

De Anza Beach

Wilder Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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