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Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,343 reviews)
"Great room and location "
United States
Aditya
The price is ￥15,544
￥18,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Marea Sol Hotel
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is ￥18,222
￥21,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Beach Street Inn and Suites
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, (1,235 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is ￥19,007
￥21,982 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (87 reviews)
"Spotless room...great staff...amenities galore... "
United States
Ramsin
The price is ￥41,704
￥55,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Property is clean and well designed. View of the ocean is fantastic. Very nice and helpful staff. "
United States
GEORGINA
The price is ￥38,361
￥43,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (152 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location, and nice rooms."
United States
Robert
The price is ￥18,451
￥22,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Seaway Inn
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Like this hotel clean, clean and nice staff "
United States
Emma
The price is ￥17,271
￥20,035 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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, (1,284 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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, (893 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is ￥14,102
￥16,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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, (1,061 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
Bedrije
The price is ￥15,859
￥18,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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, (1,185 reviews)
"Excellent location "
United States
George
The price is ￥14,072
￥21,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Casablanca On The Beach
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, (1,003 reviews)
"Rooms were excellent and staff as well. They locked our bikes up in storage so that we did not have to lug them upstairs. Rio Vista is a real find in Santa Cruz. Will stay there again. A really great value."
United States
David
Rio Vista Suites
Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (931 reviews)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Scenic inn with great service in a great neighborhood."
United States
Andrea
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,170 reviews)
"Love staying here"
United States
Michelle
The price is ￥18,063
￥20,924 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and nice staff "
United States
Ibby
The price is ￥11,736
￥15,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Beachview Inn
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (67 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is ￥11,092
￥12,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Drift Inn
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, (1,021 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is ￥12,692
￥16,007 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Mission Inn
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay great staff but no coffee til 8am in lobby so grab the night before "
United States
David
The price is ￥10,942
￥12,715 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Aqua Breeze Inn
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (630 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is ￥16,891
￥19,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay great staff but no coffee til 8am in lobby so grab the night before "
David 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Aqua Breeze Inn

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.3/5 (3,850 reviews)
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Main Beach

4.4/5 (801 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Main Beach during your travels 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 172 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, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 172 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, Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, and Lighthouse Point Park. 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.