The Best Hotels Closest to Its Beach in Santa Cruz for 2026

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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Its Beach

Devin

SAR 1,176

SAR 1,529 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

2. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Its Beach

Marlene

SAR 321

SAR 373 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 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 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, 1.2 km from Its Beach

Jiexin

SAR 821

SAR 937 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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.

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

4. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Its Beach

Myla

SAR 436

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.5 km from Its Beach

Frank

SAR 446

SAR 517 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

6. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Its Beach

Judy

SAR 344

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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 balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

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

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Its Beach

Sofia

SAR 469

SAR 542 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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 modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Its Beach

Ingrid

SAR 369

SAR 430 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

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

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Its Beach

Sharon

SAR 409

SAR 485 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 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.

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.6 km from Its Beach

Tasia

SAR 278

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

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

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Its Beach

Grester

SAR 428

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

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

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

12. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Its Beach

Molly

SAR 657

SAR 752 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

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

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

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Its Beach

cindy

SAR 477

SAR 551 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

14. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Its Beach

Aleksandr

SAR 253

SAR 332 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

15. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Its Beach

Shawna

SAR 409

SAR 529 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

16. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Its Beach

Christine

SAR 231

SAR 269 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

17. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Its Beach

Jorge

SAR 256

SAR 320 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Its Beach

jessika

SAR 444

SAR 513 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Its Beach

Harjeet

SAR 328

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

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.

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Its Beach

Natalie

SAR 207

SAR 304 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Its Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 576 reviews	View
Edgewater Beach Inn	9.4 Exceptional 66 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,041 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 317 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View

Top Its Beach Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I wasn't there too long -- just one night. But it was perfect for just me: clean, comfortable, and quiet. (I was a little concerned when I saw packages of earplugs on the nightstands, but it was a peaceful night.) The person working the front desk was great! I asked her advice on a quick place to eat within walking distance and she suggested the perfect restaurant! A great place with great staff!"

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay !"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Convinent location. Updated rooms"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Schubert I’llbceruvfrbvgrywxhiuj"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place! I’ll be back"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay! We will be back."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We love The Paradox! It’s our staycation spot. The pool is great, the food is good, and the rooms are amazing and clean. Staff are very helpful, especially Blossom and Jay!! Jay is always so helpful!"

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome property right in the heart of it all!"

Lighthouse Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful house awesome location! I know that Santa Cruz isn't usually hot this time of year, but it was in the mid to high 80s and the AC was either broken or didn't work very well at all. Just take into consideration if you are staying during the super hot months! Other than that, it was a fabulous stay!"

Other attractions near Its Beach

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 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 blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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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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Mitchell Cove Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mitchell Cove Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Its Beach?

Its 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 80 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Its 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 just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Its Beach. Other good choices within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.

How many hotels will I find close to Its Beach?

Expedia has 80 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Its Beach.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Its Beach.

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

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Its Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Its Beach?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, or Lighthouse Point Park. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Neary Lagoon Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Its Beach hotels

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

2. Edgewater Beach Inn

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4. Seaway Inn

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Mission Inn

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

9. Pacific Blue Inn

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

12. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Beachview Inn

15. Rio Vista Suites

16. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

17. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

19. Casablanca On The Beach

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

Compare popular hotels close to Its Beach

Top Its Beach Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn

Mission Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Casablanca On The Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Beachview Inn

Lighthouse Beach House

Other attractions near Its Beach

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Lighthouse Point Park

Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Wharf

Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Mitchell Cove Beach

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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