The Best Hotels Closest to Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz for 2026

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

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

1. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Roxanna

SAR 455

SAR 527 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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.

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Jiexin

SAR 973

SAR 1,107 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

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

3. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

KimLien

SAR 344

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

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

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Philip

SAR 428

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Anna

SAR 444

SAR 514 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

6. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Molly

SAR 755

SAR 861 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

An indoor swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by tables and chairs under a covered area.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is part of the Howard Johnson network.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window with a view.

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Rod

SAR 444

SAR 509 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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.

8. Inn at Depot Hill

9.9 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Joseph

SAR 840

SAR 1,167 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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

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.

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

SAR 1,180

SAR 1,534 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

10. Monarch Cove Inn

10.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Matthew

SAR 717

SAR 815 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

11. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Julia

SAR 291

SAR 570 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

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

12. Seascape Beach Resort

16 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Haleh

SAR 924

SAR 1,337 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

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

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

8.5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Michael

SAR 444

SAR 513 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 hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

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

14. Capitola Hotel

9.7 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Liz

SAR 826

SAR 962 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

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

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

John

SAR 397

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a sink and counter.

16. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

13.8 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Rich

SAR 483

SAR 558 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

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

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9.8 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Steven

SAR 360

SAR 416 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 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.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.3 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Frank

SAR 508

SAR 754 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

A cabin surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.

A cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

A wooden deck with a view of a garden and a road.

19. Fern River Resort

10 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Shireen

SAR 358

SAR 458 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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

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

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

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Grester

SAR 481

SAR 555 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Natural Bridges State Beach

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Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 308 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,041 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 717 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Natural Bridges State Beach Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was probably my least favorite. The eggs were cold and of course they didn’t have any flavor and I thought that they had hot oatmeal cereal, but on closer examination, it wasn’t that I think it was potatoes or something. Not appetizing at all. But I grabbed an orange, an apple and some yogurt and a stick of cheese and that was fine. Whatever"

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"

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"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Pretty convenient location and a decent price compared with the astronomical price of many other options. Adequate parking and walkable distance to the downtown and plenty of dining options. I would stay again but would make sure my room was not immediately adjacent to the ice machine ( foot traffic of people getting ice) and the pool ( kids birthday parties etc not great if you’re trying to rest). Air conditioning was a bit loud tbh at least in my room - but on the plus side their wasn’t any drama at night or noise and I think they keep a close eye on the place- it’s a motor court arrangement with rooms facing out so could be vulnerable to randoms wandering through but there was no problem."

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

10/10 Excellent

"It was very clean and comfortable. Walking distance to Natural Bridges, great for sunsets. Better than we had expected. Wonderful hosts."

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"Mitchells Cove Beach House was perfect in every way. I liked the large family room where we enjoyed relaxing on the sofa and two comfortable chairs. There is a sliding door with access to the backyard. Easy in and out for the dogs. The kitchen had lots of counter space and was bright and nicely laid out next to the dining area and long table. I especially liked the home's layout. One of the bedrooms has it's own bath. The second bathroom was very nice with a bathtub/shower and long counter. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to a beach. I felt comfortable staying here and would choose this home if I were to come back."

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10/10 Excellent

"The house was very clean. It was on a busy road, but the ocean was visible and overall it was a very pleasant stay! Liz was very responsive."

West Cliff Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"We couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The house felt like a home and we had plenty of room. The location was AMAZING! My sisters in law and I did the Santa Cruz 70.3IM and it was perfect viewing for my niece and nephew to cheer us on since we went by several times just steps from the house. It was so close to the start/finish as well. As I mentioned the house felt like a home and there were plenty of games for the littles in our family and they really enjoyed the “vintage” TV in the bedroom. It was also great being able to walk those few steps to see all the wildlife visible from the viewpoints near the house. If we do this race again or simply visit Santa Cruz we would love to stay there again. Thank you for everything."

Other attractions near Natural Bridges State Beach

A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to 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 large rock formation featuring a natural arch over the ocean, surrounded by beachgoers and pine trees.

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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De Anza Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at De Anza 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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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory during your travels in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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Swift Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Swift 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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Younger Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Younger Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Swift Street Courtyard during your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

You can take time to visit Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing during your travels to 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 Natural Bridges State Beach?

Natural Bridges State 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 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Natural Bridges State Beach?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Natural Bridges State Beach. Another good option is Mission Inn, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Natural Bridges State Beach?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Natural Bridges State Beach.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Natural Bridges State Beach.

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

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What can I see and do near Natural Bridges State Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Natural Bridges State Beach. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Natural Bridges State Beach hotels

1. Seaway Inn

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

3. Mission Inn

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

6. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8. Inn at Depot Hill

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10. Monarch Cove Inn

11. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

12. Seascape Beach Resort

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

14. Capitola Hotel

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19. Fern River Resort

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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Top Natural Bridges State Beach Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Casablanca On The Beach

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

West Cliff Getaway

Other attractions near Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

De Anza Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Swift Beach

Younger Beach

Swift Street Courtyard

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

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