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

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

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

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

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

13.1 km from Three Mile Beach

Anna Christine

￥21,260

￥24,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

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

2. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Three Mile Beach

KimLien

￥15,920

￥19,625 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Three Mile Beach

Grester

￥21,237

￥24,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

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.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 7.9 km from Three Mile Beach

Frank

￥22,618

￥26,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

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

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.5 km from Three Mile Beach

Carmen

￥12,319

￥14,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

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

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Three Mile Beach

Linda

￥19,237

￥22,244 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

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

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

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.

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

13.2 km from Three Mile Beach

Nathan

￥20,993

￥24,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

8. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Three Mile Beach

Justin

￥9,040

￥13,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 7.7 km from Three Mile Beach

Anthony

￥12,927

￥16,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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 desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.1 km from Three Mile Beach

Lisa

￥18,586

￥21,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.8 km from Three Mile Beach

Natalya

￥19,725

￥22,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

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

12. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

14.2 km from Three Mile Beach

Nhu

￥15,403

￥17,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 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.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 10.7 km from Three Mile Beach

Andrea

￥18,107

￥30,514 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

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

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.

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Three Mile Beach

Bertha

￥14,668

￥16,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

15. Inn At Pasatiempo

9.1 km from Three Mile Beach

Paul

￥15,926

￥18,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

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

16. Inn at Depot Hill

14.5 km from Three Mile Beach

Joseph

￥36,669

￥50,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

17. Monarch Cove Inn

15 km from Three Mile Beach

Deborah

￥30,032

￥34,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Three Mile Beach

Steve

￥19,839

￥22,919 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

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 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, 7.8 km from Three Mile Beach

Michael

￥10,290

￥13,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

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

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 10.1 km from Three Mile Beach

Grant

￥11,603

￥13,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Three Mile Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,012 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,349 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 104 reviews	View

Top Three Mile Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"..."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Same block as Happy Noodles"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms are beautiful! Staff super attentive, food was excellent! Location can't be beat! Can't wait to return!"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was very comfortable and an excellent location right in the middle of santa cruz"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I would definitely stay at this hotel again."

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."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Have stayed multiple times here! Always clean and great location. Walking distance to the pier and boardwalk."

West Cliff Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"We couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The house felt like a home and we had plenty of room. The location was AMAZING! My sisters in law and I did the Santa Cruz 70.3IM and it was perfect viewing for my niece and nephew to cheer us on since we went by several times just steps from the house. It was so close to the start/finish as well. As I mentioned the house felt like a home and there were plenty of games for the littles in our family and they really enjoyed the “vintage” TV in the bedroom. It was also great being able to walk those few steps to see all the wildlife visible from the viewpoints near the house. If we do this race again or simply visit Santa Cruz we would love to stay there again. Thank you for everything."

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, especially if you’re in town for the half Ironman"

Other attractions near Three Mile Beach

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear sky, and a dirt path.

Fern Grotto Beach

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

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A beach with a cave entrance, rocky cliffs, and the ocean.

Wilder Ranch State Park

Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities like surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Four Mile Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Four Mile Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Sand Plant Beach

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

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Red White and Blue Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Red White and Blue 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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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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Younger Beach

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

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Three Mile Beach?

Three Mile Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 113 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Three Mile Beach?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Three Mile Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Mission Inn and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.

How many hotels are there close to Three Mile Beach?

Expedia has 113 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Three Mile Beach.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Three Mile Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Three Mile Beach?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Three Mile Beach, click here.

What can I see and do near Three Mile Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Lighthouse Point Park feature captivating exhibits. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Williams-Reynolds House, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, or University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Three Mile Beach hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2. Mission Inn

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

8. Seaside Inn & Suites

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

10. Marea Sol Hotel

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

12. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

15. Inn At Pasatiempo

16. Inn at Depot Hill

17. Monarch Cove Inn

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

19. Beachview Inn

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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Top Three Mile Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites

Mission Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Casablanca On The Beach

West Cliff Getaway

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

Other attractions near Three Mile Beach

Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Four Mile Beach

Sand Plant Beach

Red White and Blue Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach

Younger Beach

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