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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Andrea
SAR 479
SAR 780 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Elizabeth
SAR 1,220
SAR 1,580 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Marci
SAR 635
SAR 728 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Beach Street Inn and Suites

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Bethany
SAR 537
SAR 619 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Mina
SAR 478
SAR 552 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Seaway Inn

6. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Terry
SAR 415
SAR 508 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Mission Inn

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Monika
SAR 532
SAR 613 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Clarissa
SAR 484
SAR 559 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sep - 4 Sep
Marea Sol Hotel

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Dori
SAR 526
SAR 606 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sep - 3 Sep
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Nicole
SAR 334
SAR 400 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Beatriz
SAR 368
SAR 471 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Ocean Pacific Lodge

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Brenda
SAR 597
SAR 686 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Donald
SAR 605
SAR 694 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Cecelia
SAR 407
SAR 469 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sep - 16 Sep
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Kristina
SAR 477
SAR 551 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

16. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Carol
SAR 402
SAR 592 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sep - 23 Sep
Casablanca On The Beach

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Robert
SAR 541
SAR 622 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

18. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
James
SAR 297
SAR 341 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
National 9 Santa Cruz

19. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Sara
SAR 380
SAR 541 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Rio Vista Suites

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Michelle Renee
SAR 334
SAR 385 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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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
Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
441 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,007 reviews
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Business center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,366 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
283 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Close to beach with great views. Close to wharf and restaurants."
JoLynn 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Casablanca On The Beach
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Cleanliness of entire hotel was impeccable"
Gabriela 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good
"A+ access to the beach/boardwalk."
James 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Parking fee of $23 per day wasn’t disclosed neither mentioned upon check in. Initially inquired about the parking system, the only reply I received from their front desk staff is “vallet only” and no fee was mentioned. The only time i realized it was on my check out. As a part of the customer service, i believe ALL possible charges must be disclosed…"
Robert 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"This is my go to hotel every time I'm in Santa Cruz. The staff are all friendly and accommodating, the beds are comfortable, and the two hot tubs are amazing after a busy day."
Sandy 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Hospitality"
Koe 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good
"The person at the front desk was very helpful when we checked in. He told us about local grocery stores and gas stations and other places we might be interested in."
Ryan 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"The best!"
Rudin 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"Our stay was great however parking was horrible and the hot tub was dirt. I tried calling the front desk 4x I was hung up on then never answered. It was an easy walk to the boardwalk and the size of the room with 3 beds was surprisingly comfortable."
Lindsey 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Surf City Inn and Suites

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography

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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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)
During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Dawn Madden

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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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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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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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. 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 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 204 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 Seaside Inn & Suites.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 204 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.