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 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.

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 432

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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

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

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

2. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Erin

SAR 344

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Linda

SAR 459

SAR 530 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Natalya

SAR 470

SAR 543 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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 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.

5. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Molly

SAR 954

SAR 1,084 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

6. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Giana

SAR 444

SAR 509 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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 dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

7. Inn at Depot Hill

9.9 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Joseph

SAR 1,044

SAR 1,395 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 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 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.

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Natural Bridges State 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 hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

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

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

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

William

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

10. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Andrea

SAR 375

SAR 665 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

11. Monarch Cove Inn

10.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Deborah

SAR 717

SAR 815 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

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

12. Seascape Beach Resort

16 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Haleh

SAR 922

SAR 1,335 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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.

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.

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

8.5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Nathan

SAR 501

SAR 577 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

Michelle

SAR 843

SAR 981 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

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

Michael

SAR 399

SAR 464 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

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

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9.8 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Steven

SAR 367

SAR 424 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 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.

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

SAR 539

SAR 621 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A cabin surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.

18. Fern River Resort

9.9 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

CarriLin

SAR 370

SAR 472 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Grester

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

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

20. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Edwin

SAR 280

SAR 332 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Top Natural Bridges State Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great location"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Sweet one night stay! Staff very kind and a great view! Slept with door open to hear waves ;)"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet, comfortable. Finally an Accommodation Room that is set up efficiently and safely. I usually travel with a motion detecting nightlight but one was installed already. Alas, the small breakfast room is up a flight of stairs (!) and offers no proteins. (Did not attempt). Did not try the hot tub. Parking is easy. Close to what you'd look for in Santa Cruz."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"customer service"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Property was walkable to Downtown. Easy access to PCH. Near very good restaurants. Short drive to the boardwalk."

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10/10 Excellent

"A wonderful hotel with the nicest staff we have ever met! The location is great, walkable to the beach and many food options! The staff were wonderful and very kind to give us food recommendations!"

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."

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, especially if you’re in town for the half Ironman"

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 Lighthouse Point Park. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 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. Mission Inn

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

5. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

6. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

7. Inn at Depot Hill

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

11. Monarch Cove Inn

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. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

18. Fern River Resort

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

20. Carousel Beach Inn

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Top Natural Bridges State Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel

Mission Inn

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Casablanca On The Beach

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

West Cliff Getaway

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

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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