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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

1. 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
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (609 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is ￥42,656
￥56,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

2. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is ￥13,791
￥25,839 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

3. 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, (1,014 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is ￥14,192
￥17,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Mission Inn
An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

4. 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, (1,011 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is ￥18,198
￥21,089 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

5. 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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would."
United States
Molly
The price is ￥26,177
￥29,990 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

6. 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, (727 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is ￥17,584
￥20,399 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,661 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ￥17,111
￥19,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Marea Sol Hotel
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,299 reviews)
"Great sized room."
United States
Josette
The price is ￥20,146
￥23,275 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, potted plants, and a fire pit.

9. 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, (964 reviews)
"We arrived after hours and self-checkin was super easy. The Inn was lovely and was a great location near downtown."
United States
Sharon
The price is ￥15,817
￥18,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Pacific Blue Inn
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is ￥11,831
￥17,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,360 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"
United States
Kathy
The price is ￥12,654
￥14,724 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,363 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is ￥18,853
￥21,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Good place for traveler"
United States
Aldo
The price is ￥10,430
￥12,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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.

14. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Free parking, free refreshments in lobby, clean room, great smelling toiletries. Walking distance to beach and boardwalk, would definitely stay again."
United States
Reilly
The price is ￥14,077
￥18,799 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Rio Vista Suites
A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (289 reviews)
"Great budget hotel. Clean and friendly/honest and good parking situation too"
United States
Guenn
The price is ￥11,184
￥12,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
National 9 Santa Cruz
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (500 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is ￥12,222
￥14,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Hitching Post Studios Inn
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

17. 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, (1,285 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
The price is ￥17,111
￥26,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Casablanca On The Beach
A hotel room with two beds, a striped carpet, and a wooden headboard.

18. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
The price is ￥10,784
￥14,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Beachview Inn
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

19. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,024 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
The price is ￥9,555
￥12,125 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

20. 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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,184 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is ￥17,519
￥20,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
609 reviews
View
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
22 reviews
View
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,014 reviews
View
An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,011 reviews
View
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good
"Perfect location. We were able to check in early to start exploring. Staff was very friendly and helpful. No special bells and whistles but everything you need for an amazing trip to the coast. Our room could have used a fresh coat of paint but overall it was clean and had everything we needed. We were able to park our car and walk to everything. Will definitely stay again."
Shelby 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park 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 205 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, Marea Sol Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Other good options within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 205 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?
To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
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, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 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.