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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (408 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, amazing staff, prime location."
United States
Toleen
The price is SAR 1,510
SAR 1,904 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Beach/ocean view

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Best location and awesome views- very friendly staff!"
United States
Stephanie
The price is SAR 826
SAR 943 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

3. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is SAR 469
SAR 770 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sep
Bella Notte
Terrace/patio

4. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (940 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. Verycharming place, enjoyed our stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is SAR 560
SAR 658 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn
Front of property

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,489 reviews)
"A great stay close to the boardwalk and pier at a great value."
United States
Lawrence
The price is SAR 335
SAR 433 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

6. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Cute place. Very clean and quiet."
United States
Kelly
The price is SAR 382
SAR 543 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Rio Vista Suites
Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

7. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,009 reviews)
"It was very clean and so convenient next to the beach."
United States
TONY
The price is SAR 380
SAR 474 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Beachview Inn
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

8. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,077 reviews)
"Good location. Clean room. Friendly staff. I had a great rest!"
United States
Nelli
The price is SAR 277
SAR 382 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Seaside Inn & Suites
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,308 reviews)
"Love this hotel! Beautiful accommodations, warm, friendly staff, awesome pool, very family friendly!"
United States
Brenda
The price is SAR 672
SAR 770 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Front of property

10. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,022 reviews)
"Clean room and the staff was all friendly and helpful!"
United States
Emily
The price is SAR 486
SAR 587 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Mission Inn
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Always a great stay here."
United States
Vanessa
The price is SAR 355
SAR 431 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

12. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (128 reviews)
"For the price is a good hotel I'll stay there again"
United States
Vicente
The price is SAR 301
SAR 337 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Drift Inn
Exterior

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was super kind"
United States
Joyce
The price is SAR 274
SAR 318 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Exterior

14. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (613 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, pack a sweater or two"
United States
Jason
The price is SAR 850
SAR 968 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Garden

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (436 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet Was with my kids and felt safe"
United States
Melanie
The price is SAR 397
SAR 456 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,294 reviews)
"love staying here"
United States
Cecelia
The price is SAR 418
SAR 481 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Exterior

17. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"The rooms were great, bed was very comfortable and breakfast was good."
United States
Nireitha
The price is SAR 549
SAR 628 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Exterior

18. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,239 reviews)
"Great place and staff"
United States
Alexandre
The price is SAR 593
SAR 682 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Seasonal outdoor pool

19. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (936 reviews)
"It’s a quiet place and fine for spending the night; I liked that it’s close to the beach."
United States
Ismael
The price is SAR 347
SAR 454 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Reception

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (245 reviews)
"Great property for the money. Location is quiet with easy access to both 17 and 1."
United States
Tracy
The price is SAR 319
SAR 366 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
National 9 Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
408 reviews
View
Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
View
Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Bella Notte
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
6 reviews
View
Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
940 reviews
View
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,489 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Rooms a little tight and walls a little thin, but close to the Boardwalk and River."
Connie 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

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

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Santa Cruz Main 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 203 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Adjacent to Santa Cruz Main Beach, Marea Sol Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Other good options within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 203 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Cruz Main Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Santa Cruz Main Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.