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A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

1. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Julie

￥20,502

￥23,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

2. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Crystal

￥11,929

￥14,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Henry

￥41,482

￥47,188 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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.

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

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.3 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Antionette

￥19,523

￥22,550 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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.

5. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Katharine

￥18,213

￥21,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

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

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

6. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Mina

￥18,590

￥21,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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.

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

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Joe

￥20,502

￥23,650 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 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 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.

8. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Terry

￥17,043

￥20,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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."

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

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Monika

￥18,834

￥21,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Nicole

￥15,261

￥18,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Natalya

￥20,653

￥23,818 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.4 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Joyce

￥13,735

￥17,787 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

13. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Lighthouse Point Park

April

￥12,613

￥14,665 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Brooke

￥24,818

￥28,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

15. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Lighthouse Point Park

David

￥19,727

￥27,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Molly

￥29,136

￥33,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.7 km from Lighthouse Point Park

jessika

￥22,198

￥25,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

18. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Javier

￥8,831

￥11,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

19. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.7 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Sara

￥15,401

￥22,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 1.9 km from Lighthouse Point Park

Denny

￥9,748

￥11,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Compare popular hotels close to Lighthouse Point Park

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Beach Street Inn and Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 77 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,049 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,354 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,621 reviews	View

Top Lighthouse Point Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it hotel was clean smell really good loved the room how clean the pool was amazing staff was nice and helpful can’t waite to stay there again"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The location of the Bay Front Inn was EXCELLENTLY located to walk to the Santa Cruz Wharf, Boardwalk and numerous restaurants. Although it was a little weathered in appearance, it met my basic needs."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely spectacular experience. Planning to return here many times in the future."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Much better experience than the last few times we stayed there. Property was much improved. Last time we stayed there the Jets in the hot tub were horrible. This time they were strong and useful. We have been staying at this property for at least five or six years two or three times a year and this was one of the best times."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, easy access to the beach, the staff is nice and helpful. Like the restaurant."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The room was extremely clean, staff was quick and friendly, only thing i will say the ac wasn’t working to well but enough to keep the room at a decent temperature but everything else was great and the view from the pool was great as well."

Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean, friendly staff, good location"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and super nice staff"

Other attractions near Lighthouse Point Park

A sign for the Surfing Museum at Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

8.0/10 (77 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Cruz Surfing Museum during your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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A beach scene with footprints, a sunset, and silhouettes of people and a dog.

Its Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Its Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Lighthouse Field State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lighthouse Field State 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 coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Neary Lagoon Park

Explore the great outdoors at Neary Lagoon Park, a lovely green space 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 Lighthouse Point Park?

Lighthouse Point Park is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 87 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Lighthouse Point Park?

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 just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lighthouse Point Park. Other good choices within a short distance include Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.

How many hotels are there near Lighthouse Point Park?

Expedia has 87 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lighthouse Point Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lighthouse Point Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Lighthouse Point Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Lighthouse Point Park?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Lighthouse Point Park, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Lighthouse Point Park?

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, and Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are must-sees while exploring the area. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Neary Lagoon Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Lighthouse Point Park hotels

1. Beach Street Inn and Suites

2. Carousel Beach Inn

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Marea Sol Hotel

6. Seaway Inn

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Mission Inn

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10. Pacific Blue Inn

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

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. Edgewater Beach Inn

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

15. Casablanca On The Beach

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

18. Beachview Inn

19. Rio Vista Suites

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Compare popular hotels close to Lighthouse Point Park

Top Lighthouse Point Park Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Other attractions near Lighthouse Point Park

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Its Beach

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Wharf

Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Neary Lagoon Park

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