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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 kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

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

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, 0.4 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Julia

SAR 305

SAR 585 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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 row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

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

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Devin

SAR 1,176

SAR 1,529 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

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.

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Marlene

SAR 321

SAR 373 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

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, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Jiexin

SAR 821

SAR 937 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 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.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.8 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

William

SAR 475

SAR 548 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

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

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

6. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Myla

SAR 436

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

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

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Frank

SAR 446

SAR 517 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Sofia

SAR 469

SAR 542 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

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.

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Sharon

SAR 409

SAR 485 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.6 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Tasia

SAR 278

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Grester

SAR 428

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Brenda Lynn

SAR 652

SAR 746 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

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.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

13. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Harjeet

SAR 328

SAR 531 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

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

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

cindy

SAR 477

SAR 551 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

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.

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Molly

SAR 657

SAR 752 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

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

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

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

vincent

SAR 300

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

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

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.

17. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Aleksandr

SAR 253

SAR 332 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Alan

SAR 357

SAR 413 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Maria

SAR 475

SAR 549 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

20. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.1 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Shawna

SAR 409

SAR 529 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Twin Lakes State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 576 reviews	View
Edgewater Beach Inn	9.4 Exceptional 66 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,041 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Twin Lakes State Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

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Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place! I’ll be back"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay! We will be back."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We love The Paradox! It’s our staycation spot. The pool is great, the food is good, and the rooms are amazing and clean. Staff are very helpful, especially Blossom and Jay!! Jay is always so helpful!"

Harbor Home - 2 blocks from the beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed for our pre wedding. Was perfect"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Communication is great, Everything went smoothly."

4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

10/10 Excellent

"The cottage was an adorable little place half a block from the beach, so the location was primo! It was really clean and had everything we needed. Our family of 5 had a wonderful weekend stay!"

Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable, homey feel. Well located -easy walking distance to beautiful beach/marina. Enjoyed the backPatio. Appreciated the night lighting."

Other attractions near Twin Lakes State 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 beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.

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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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln 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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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Twin Lakes State Beach?

Twin Lakes State Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 172 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Twin Lakes State Beach?

Adjacent to Twin Lakes State 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 option is Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages, located just 0.5 mi (0.7 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Twin Lakes State Beach?

Expedia has 172 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Twin Lakes State Beach.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Twin Lakes State Beach.

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

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Twin Lakes State Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Twin Lakes State Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Twin Lakes State Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6. Seaway Inn

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8. Marea Sol Hotel

9. Pacific Blue Inn

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

13. Casablanca On The Beach

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

17. Beachview Inn

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

20. Rio Vista Suites

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Top Twin Lakes State Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Casablanca On The Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Harbor Home - 2 blocks from the beach!

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage

Other attractions near Twin Lakes State Beach

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Lincoln Beach

Harbor Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

Santa Maria's Beach

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Moran Lake Beach

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