The Best Hotels Closest to Fern Grotto Beach in Santa Cruz for 2026

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

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

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Natalya

￥19,708

￥22,772 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

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

2. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Carmen

￥12,286

￥14,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

11 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Anna Christine

￥21,260

￥24,472 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Frank

￥22,598

￥26,014 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 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.

5. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

KimLien

￥15,906

￥19,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Anthony

￥13,978

￥18,102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

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

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Linda

￥19,220

￥22,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

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

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Lisa

￥17,249

￥20,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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.

9. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Justin

￥8,854

￥12,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Grester

￥21,237

￥24,488 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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.

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

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

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

11 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Nathan

￥20,993

￥24,173 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

12. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Michael

￥10,290

￥13,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

13. Monarch Cove Inn

12.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Deborah

￥30,032

￥34,155 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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 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.

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Andrea

￥18,681

￥31,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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

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

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Steven

￥15,390

￥17,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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.

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.

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Bertha

￥14,655

￥16,961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

17. Inn at Depot Hill

12.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Jeff

￥36,568

￥50,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Steve

￥19,821

￥22,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

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

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

19. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Roxanna

￥18,757

￥21,706 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 compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

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

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Grant

￥12,374

￥14,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 104 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,348 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,011 reviews	View

Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8/10 Good

"We only stayed here for one night, but our stay was very nice. We loved all the complimentary items that they left for us in the room. It was very nice to see sweets and wine on the counter and know that we wouldn't be charged a fortune for these items if we wished to eat/drink them. The only problem we had was with their in room phone service. We tried to order food to our room, but kept getting a busy signal, and then a recording saying this line was not in use. We would have liked to order room service so we could eat looking out at the ocean. Ended up going down to the restaurant. Oh well."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Recently renovated and very clean. Comfy and quiet. However, the renovations are a lil bit slapdash. The towel bar in my room was broken and held in place by some gel like glue, for ex. The bed was firm and the sheets and towels crisp. I enjoy a rough towel. Not even kidding. The body wash may or may not resemble dish soap. Sensitive skin folks you already know to bring your own. I’d stay here 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."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Beach views, pool, rooftop chill areas,so nice! Walkable to boardwalk"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"

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"

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10/10 Excellent

"Liz made our stay so easy. We watched our daughter do The Ironman right from the front porch. The view was spectacular!!we loved the house and location so much."

Other attractions near Fern Grotto Beach

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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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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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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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory during your travels in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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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 biking trails.

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Three Mile Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Three Mile Beach might be the perfect place to seek out 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 Fern Grotto Beach?

Fern Grotto Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 267 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Fern Grotto Beach?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Fern Grotto Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.

How many hotels are there near Fern Grotto Beach?

Expedia has 267 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Fern Grotto Beach.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Fern Grotto Beach.

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

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What can I see and do near Fern Grotto Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Lighthouse Point Park. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. 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 Fern Grotto Beach hotels

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

2. Carousel Beach Inn

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Mission Inn

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8. Marea Sol Hotel

9. Seaside Inn & Suites

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

12. Beachview Inn

13. Monarch Cove Inn

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

17. Inn at Depot Hill

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

19. Seaway Inn

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

West Cliff Getaway

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

Other attractions near Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Sand Plant Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach

Younger Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Three Mile Beach

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