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

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Julia

SAR 291

SAR 570 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.7 km from Lincoln Beach

William

SAR 508

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Michael

SAR 444

SAR 513 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

4. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Roxanna

SAR 456

SAR 527 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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.

5. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Sherlyn

SAR 436

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

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

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

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Lincoln Beach

Nova

SAR 309

SAR 364 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

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

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Frank

SAR 508

SAR 754 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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

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

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lincoln Beach

Grester

SAR 485

SAR 559 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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.

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

SAR 898

SAR 1,023 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3 km from Lincoln Beach

James

SAR 278

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Lincoln Beach

Sharon

SAR 334

SAR 400 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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".

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Lincoln Beach

Brooke

SAR 507

SAR 585 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a 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.

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Lincoln Beach

Richard

SAR 463

SAR 535 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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.

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Molly

SAR 684

SAR 781 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

vincent

SAR 301

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

16. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Lincoln Beach

Johnnie

SAR 329

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.3 km from Lincoln Beach

Leslie

SAR 476

SAR 550 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

18. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Aleksandr

SAR 223

SAR 298 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

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.

19. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Shawna

SAR 410

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

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

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Salvador

SAR 227

SAR 266 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lincoln Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 308 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,632 reviews	View

Top Lincoln Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Jose was so kind at checkin. He made everything perfect for us."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great price and me and my family would definitely recommend my only complaint would be you can hear the trash people early in the morning but everything else was just what we wanted"

Beachfront at Twin Lakes Beach

10/10 Excellent

"This is a small cabin, ideal for a couple, with its own path down to the beach and really pretty views from the eating nook. Lovely to hear the waves at night."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice friendly staff. Loved our room 316 which faces main st and has a cute bench to sit and have your coffee in the morning"

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet location. Walkable to breakfast joints and Deke's Market/Deli. Comfortable bed. Love the kitchenette. High ceilings so the room temperature stayed on the cool side. The Panasonic microwave/oven was high performance and allowed us many options for reheating some foods like our Hawaiian rice and crisp up our chicken katsu and leftover pizza. Perfect idea! The bathroom is also high ceiling and didn't get steamy from the shower; there's a window to open if that became a problem. Love the rainshower head, but we could have used more water pressue than the gentle rainfall it gave. We felt the room was too cool for us when we arrived but had a hard time figuring out the controls on the thermostat and ended up turning it off. The room never got stuffy even though we did that. We also had a small problem of ants crawling up from behind the bathroom sink one night after returning from our outing and contacted the staff right away. Great communication! They made plans immediately to come and cleaned out the problem area the very next day. Would recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone."

Luxury Ocean View w/ Hot Tub - Walk to Yacht Harbor, Beach & Dining

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!"

Twin Lakes Surf House

10/10 Excellent

"The beachnest was wonderful for my girls weekend. The multiple decks and rooftop area were fabulous. The location was great. Easy walk to the beach where we enjoyed a spectacular sunset. Because the harbor bridge was out, driving around took a little more time than expected. Of course, no fault of the rental property. The carpets could use a good steam, but overall the property was very clean. Comfortable beds in all three rooms. Large, easily shareable bathrooms. The kitchen was well stocked with anything you could need for cooking. The house is located in a walkable, quiet, residential neighborhood with plenty of parking. I would definitely recommend this property for a group gathering."

Family gathering home just steps from the beach

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing experience for my family on my birthday! Few minute walk from the beach and lots of amenities. I cooked every day and the kitchen had everything! More than we needed I loved our stay here! Definitely will come back for a beach trip again!"

Swell House Santa Cruz, Suite 5

10/10 Excellent

"Clean and comfortable property, perfect for 2 people. Coffee shop and restaurant nearby. Beach within walking distance. Really a perfect place for a couple days in Santa Cruz."

Other attractions near Lincoln Beach

A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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

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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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Maria's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Maria's Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History in Lower Seabright. 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 Lincoln Beach?

Lincoln Beach is located in Twin Lakes. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 167 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lincoln Beach?

Adjacent to Lincoln Beach, Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Another good choice is Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages, located just 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Lincoln Beach?

Expedia has 167 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lincoln Beach.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Lincoln Beach.

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

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Lincoln Beach, click here.

What can I see and do near Lincoln Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Lincoln Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

4. Seaway Inn

5. Marea Sol Hotel

6. Carousel Beach Inn

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Pacific Blue Inn

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

16. Casablanca On The Beach

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

18. Beachview Inn

19. Rio Vista Suites

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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Top Lincoln Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Beachfront at Twin Lakes Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Luxury Ocean View w/ Hot Tub - Walk to Yacht Harbor, Beach & Dining

Twin Lakes Surf House

Family gathering home just steps from the beach

Swell House Santa Cruz, Suite 5

Other attractions near Lincoln Beach

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Sunny Cove Beach

Harbor Beach

Santa Maria's Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

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