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1. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (610 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, pack a sweater or two"
United States
Jason
The price is ￥31,879
￥36,384 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

2. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Great spot. Love the keyless, personless checkin!"
United States
Andrew
The price is ￥28,911
￥43,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Bella Notte
Lobby

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
John
The price is ￥32,857
￥37,479 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Lobby

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥36,100
￥41,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Patricia
The price is ￥34,987
￥40,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Carousel Beach Inn
Garden

6. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (407 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is ￥17,176
￥19,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Exterior

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,575 reviews)
"Beachfront and reasonable price will definitely stay again"
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥32,147
￥36,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Marea Sol Hotel
Property amenity

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,154 reviews)
"Great stay! Easy walk to the boardwalk."
United States
Monique
The price is ￥38,979
￥44,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

9. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"A pleasant stay in a clean and beautifully renovated hotel—I recommend it to everyone!"
United States
Jan
The price is ￥17,640
￥22,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Rio Vista Suites
Suite, Fireplace | Balcony view

10. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
2.5 star property
3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (858 reviews)
"It was a beautiful area to stay at, and the room is very spacious super close to the beach me and my family really liked it"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥58,226
￥66,005 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
Exterior

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (982 reviews)
"Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥13,994
￥16,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

12. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (103 reviews)
"There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk"
United States
Emere
The price is ￥14,154
￥15,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Drift Inn
Seasonal outdoor pool

13. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (899 reviews)
"Great place to stay in the Cruz.Affordable clean and minutes from the Boardwalk"
United States
Carlos
The price is ￥12,448
￥16,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Free daily continental breakfast

14. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The location was perfect, very close to the beach and attractions."
United States
Lucia
The price is ￥25,569
￥29,316 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

15. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"This place always comes through with the perfect accommodations. Minutes walk from the boardwalk."
United States
Yesenia
The price is ￥18,778
￥21,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Torch Lite Inn
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Always stay here Has a pool Walk to the Boardwalk Upstairs patio Not far from shop food gas And always clean!"
United States
Maria
The price is ￥21,358
￥24,391 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
Standard King, View, Non-Smoking | Balcony view

17. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"It was great stay,view and location "
United States
allen
The price is ￥23,385
￥26,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Ocean Gate Inn
Reception

18. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach
6.6 out of 10, (607 reviews)
"Staff was so nice and this was a perfect hotel close to the Boardwalk. We'll be back!"
United States
Eli
The price is ￥13,586
￥16,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Capri Motel
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

19. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (360 reviews)
"Great hotel with all the amenities you could possibly need. The food at their restaurants is great as well!"
United States
Lucia
The price is ￥63,203
￥79,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Restaurant

20. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Santa Maria's Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,022 reviews)
"Great family place. Rooms were clean & updated to a very cool surf vibe!"
United States
Erin
The price is ￥63,903
￥72,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
8.8
Excellent
610 reviews
View
Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Bella Notte
4.0 star property
10.0
Exceptional
3 reviews
View
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
Lobby
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room
Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
7 reviews
View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Corcoran Beachhouse - Stunning ocean views!

Corcoran Beachhouse - Stunning ocean views!

10/10 Excellent
"I love this location and watching the crashing waves is epic!! The house is fantastic. We wish we had more time to enjoy, but we had to get out on the road early. The host is quick to respond and I can’t say enough about the view! I will take my family back for sure!"
Kurt S. 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Corcoran Beachhouse - Stunning ocean views!

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Maria's Beach?
Santa Maria's Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 182 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Maria's Beach?
Adjacent to Santa Maria's Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice is Bella Notte, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Maria's Beach?
Expedia has 182 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Maria's Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Maria's Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Santa Maria's Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Maria's Beach?
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What can I see and do near Santa Maria's Beach?
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Capitola Historical Museum, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.