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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 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.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Andrea

SAR 385

SAR 675 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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

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

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

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

paola

SAR 983

SAR 1,313 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.7 km from Lincoln Beach

William

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Jiexin

SAR 1,047

SAR 1,191 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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.

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

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

2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Nathan

SAR 495

SAR 570 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

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

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

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

6. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Roxanna

SAR 494

SAR 570 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

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

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Frank

SAR 491

SAR 567 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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.

8. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lincoln Beach

Maggie

SAR 322

SAR 373 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Donna

SAR 412

SAR 478 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

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

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lincoln Beach

Grester

SAR 484

SAR 559 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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.

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

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3 km from Lincoln Beach

James

SAR 278

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

12. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Lincoln Beach

Sharon

SAR 334

SAR 400 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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, 0.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Donald

SAR 681

SAR 778 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Lincoln Beach

Brooke

SAR 526

SAR 605 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

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

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

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Grant

SAR 301

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

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

Madeline

SAR 329

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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 reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

17. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Michael

SAR 253

SAR 332 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

18. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 km from Lincoln Beach

Monica

SAR 311

SAR 359 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

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.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

19. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Curtis

SAR 225

SAR 263 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Justin

SAR 177

SAR 270 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lincoln Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 531 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,034 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Lincoln Beach Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location and closeness to the boardwalk and beach. The breakfast area is a bit too small to accommodate the guests, we had to move around people a lot to get to the items we wanted to eat and drink."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Front dest was warm and helpful"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"Balcony clean room , nice view of the beach , easy access somewhat noises on the street but ear plugs work . No complaints great staff and welcoming. I slept well ."

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely charming little cottage just a short walk up from the beach. The beach itself is great, though busy. Lots of places you can walk to, including a local beer garden, and Starbucks is less than a block away for morning coffee. Extremely clean, though the property is a little older. Very quaint. Parking is limited, but it wasn't a probelm during my stay. Would return."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Super easy in and out! Great house! Would book again!"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Love this place great location very clean . No weird smell and loved the room being inside the building made us feel safer"

Beachfront at Twin Lakes Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Easy intuitive interface for checking in through text."

The View You Want At the Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Our group LOVED this place. The back deck was awesome, and we were walking distance from the volleyball courts at Twin Lakes beach. Would definitely stay here again!"

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 pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."

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. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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

6. Seaway Inn

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8. Edgewater Beach Inn

9. Marea Sol Hotel

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

12. Pacific Blue Inn

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

16. Casablanca On The Beach

17. Beachview Inn

18. Salt Air Lodge

19. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

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Top Lincoln Beach Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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

Seaside Inn & Suites

Beachfront at Twin Lakes Beach

The View You Want At the Beach!

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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