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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (312 reviews)
"Beautiful resort that's conveniently located just steps away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk."
United States
JORGE
The price is ￥54,835
￥70,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Restaurant

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"Always a beautiful and relaxing stay at the Dream Inn. "
United States
Catherine
The price is ￥51,583
￥58,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Beach House Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and cute rooms, kind staff, warm pool and hot tub, perfect location!"
United States
Hailey
The price is ￥36,314
￥41,403 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (215 reviews)
"Adorable hotel! The room was so cute. Close to the pier and boardwalk. Great price! "
United States
Lamar
The price is ￥23,092
￥27,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Seaway Inn
Business center

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,304 reviews)
"Conveniently located near the boardwalk. Staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel is always clean."
United States
Gabriela
The price is ￥25,384
￥29,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,569 reviews)
"Beachfront and reasonable price will definitely stay again"
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥36,518
￥41,643 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"We had a great stay!"
United States
Larissa
The price is ￥27,394
￥31,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,412 reviews)
"Had a great stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥17,098
￥21,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Superior King + Beach View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely gorgeous location. Friendly staff. The room was spacious and comfortable. The wine and cheese was a perfect snack and breakfast was delightful. Do yourself a favor and stay here."
United States
Dina
The price is ￥33,766
￥38,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"A pleasant stay in a clean and beautifully renovated hotel—I recommend it to everyone!"
United States
Jan
The price is ￥19,096
￥24,045 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Rio Vista Suites
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,228 reviews)
"Great and just across from the beach"
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥28,157
￥37,563 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9
Casablanca On The Beach
Single Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (88 reviews)
"There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk"
United States
Emere
The price is ￥12,062
￥13,510 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Drift Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (923 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is ￥15,371
￥18,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Pacific Blue Inn
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,144 reviews)
"Great place and close to everything"
United States
Darren
The price is ￥30,102
￥34,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,273 reviews)
"Great location, comfy beds and unique atmosphere, we loved our stay!"
United States
Alexis
The price is ￥26,183
￥30,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (956 reviews)
"Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥11,087
￥12,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,049 reviews)
"Location is great, plenty of parking and the staff is very professional"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥10,305
￥14,679 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Seaside Inn & Suites
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"Perfect location close to a lot of places and staff was very friendly. "
United States
Miguel
The price is ￥11,945
￥15,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Beachview Inn
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,005 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. All staff were helpful and able to accommodate an additional night’s stay."
United States
CARLA
The price is ￥10,587
￥13,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Best motel in town"
United States
Adam B
The price is ￥16,104
￥19,844 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Mission Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
312 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,008 reviews
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Beach House Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
215 reviews
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Business center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,304 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"We were very appreciative of the staff. We arrived quite early and were just planning to ask if we could leave out things in the lobby but the lovely staff who checked us in, gave us our room early."
Cindy 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotels near other Santa Cruz Main Beach attractions

Aerial view of the Santa Cruz beach and the amusement park in California

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.4/5 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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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, check out the 192 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Other good options within a short distance include Dream Inn Santa Cruz and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 192 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Santa Cruz Main Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
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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 Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House 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.