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

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

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.

1. Inn at Depot Hill

0.8 km from Hooper Beach

Joseph

SAR 1,044

SAR 1,396 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

0.9 km from Hooper Beach

William

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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 window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

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.

3. Monarch Cove Inn

1.2 km from Hooper Beach

Matthew

SAR 717

SAR 815 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

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

0.9 km from Hooper Beach

Nathan

SAR 495

SAR 570 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

5. Capitola Hotel

0.5 km from Hooper Beach

Liz

SAR 782

SAR 913 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

1.4 km from Hooper Beach

Steven

SAR 367

SAR 424 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

3.1 km from Hooper Beach

Donald

SAR 641

SAR 734 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

0.3 km from Hooper Beach

Laura

SAR 732

SAR 837 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

5.9 km from Hooper Beach

paola

SAR 983

SAR 1,313 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

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

10. Edgewater Beach Inn

6.1 km from Hooper Beach

Elizabeth

SAR 362

SAR 419 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6.1 km from Hooper Beach

Frank

SAR 476

SAR 549 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

17.8 km from Hooper Beach

Russell

SAR 474

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages and a freezer with frozen desserts.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

16.6 km from Hooper Beach

Joel

SAR 413

SAR 479 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

18.3 km from Hooper Beach

Syria

SAR 443

SAR 508 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

15. Seascape Beach Resort

7.3 km from Hooper Beach

Haleh

SAR 977

SAR 1,396 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

16. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4.1 km from Hooper Beach

Michael

SAR 397

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

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

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.

17. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

3.3 km from Hooper Beach

Andrea

SAR 385

SAR 675 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A breakfast area with tables and chairs, a waffle maker, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a clear sign, a covered parking area, and a well-maintained exterior.

A Comfort Inn sign with a clear view of the building's entrance and a parking area.

18. Comfort Inn Watsonville

16.1 km from Hooper Beach

James

SAR 348

SAR 406 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

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

19. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6.2 km from Hooper Beach

Jiexin

SAR 1,048

SAR 1,191 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

20. Seaway Inn

6.3 km from Hooper Beach

Roxanna

SAR 484

SAR 558 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Hooper Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 768 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View

Top Hooper Beach Hotel Reviews

Pink Venetian (Upper Unit)

10/10 Excellent

"The best view of the ocean/beach of any hotel or rental in Capitola! Walking distance to restaurants and shopping!"

Pink Venetian (lower unit)

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay in Capitola. Communication with staff was great and you just can't beat the view!"

Capitola Dreaming, Beach Front Venetian #7 1/2

10/10 Excellent

"I have been wanting to stay in one of these places for years. Dream come true. The beach right outside the door literally within steps. We had the ocean in view sitting at the dining table. Short walking distance to downtown to grab coffee at Mr. Toots (Must try the Mona Lisa Coffee). Even the kids didn't gripe about the short walk across the bridge to get to the main downtown. The hosts were quick to respond regarding a question I had about parking and the pass. We didn't have to move the car for the entire four days we were there. Admittedly the bed set up in one of the rooms was slightly wonky but still a 10/10. Would do it again, and again, and again."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location, clean rooms, free onsite parking. Location is about a mile from the Capitola Wharf (walkable). The complimentary breakfast includes hot items, scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, or sausage patties as well as the usual assortment of pastries, cereals and bread and bagels."

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location with a great view; the rooms are nicely decorated and have a warm feel. There is a small balcony to sit and watch the sunset. The Venetians of Capitola provide the feeling of being in Europe. Just amazing. So close to the beach and a nice little shower to wash the sand off your feet. Love the touchless checkin flow and everyone is so nice."

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay. Loved that we had a garage for the car, so we didn’t have to find parking. Our bed was very comfortable. Loved that the house allowed our dog. If thee was anything to change, it would be a more comfortable couch, but there are two very nice leather recliners. We had a lovely dinner at Shadowbrooke. We would stay here again."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained !"

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

10/10 Excellent

"The location, number of rooms and bathrooms was perfect, for me and my two girlfriends. We all had our own room and bathroom. There was a view of the beach and coastline from the living area and balcony. The location was great, we were able to walk to coffee shops, restaurants, shopping and the beach. Will definitely come back."

Capitola Cliffs #3- Dog-friendly

8/10 Good

"The unit was clean but it’s dated and could use a little updating and care for what we paid nightly. Needs new beds, blinds, etc."

Other attractions near Hooper Beach

Capitola Wharf

9.0/10 (241 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the biking trails.

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A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.

Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Mercantile

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Capitola Mercantile during your visit to Capitola. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Esplanade Park Beach

8.8/10 (84 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Esplanade Park Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Historical Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Capitola Historical Museum during your trip to Capitola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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The Hook

10.0/10 (1 review)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, The Hook might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Cruz.

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38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales during your travels to Capitola. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Hooper Beach?

Hooper Beach is located in Capitola. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 122 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Hooper Beach?

Adjacent to Hooper Beach, Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea and Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Hooper Beach?

Expedia has 122 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Hooper Beach.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Hooper Beach.

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What can I see and do near Hooper Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature captivating exhibits. Williams-Reynolds House, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Pleasure Point Park, Branciforte Dog Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Hooper Beach hotels

1. Inn at Depot Hill

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Monarch Cove Inn

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

5. Capitola Hotel

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10. Edgewater Beach Inn

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

15. Seascape Beach Resort

16. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

17. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

18. Comfort Inn Watsonville

19. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

20. Seaway Inn

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Top Hooper Beach Hotel Reviews

Pink Venetian (Upper Unit)

Pink Venetian (lower unit)

Capitola Dreaming, Beach Front Venetian #7 1/2

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

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Cliffs #3- Dog-friendly

Other attractions near Hooper Beach

Capitola Wharf

Capitola Beach

Capitola Mercantile

Esplanade Park Beach

Capitola Historical Museum

The Hook

38th Avenue Beach Access

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

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