The Best Hotels Closest to Younger Beach in Santa Cruz for 2026

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

1. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Younger Beach

Ingrid

SAR 428

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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.

2. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Younger Beach

Judy

SAR 344

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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.

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.

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

9.4 km from Younger Beach

Michael

SAR 428

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

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.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

9.3 km from Younger Beach

William

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.1 km from Younger Beach

Tasia

SAR 278

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10.7 km from Younger Beach

Rochelle

SAR 374

SAR 431 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

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 dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

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

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Younger Beach

Julia

SAR 305

SAR 585 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.

An outdoor patio with a long table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola structure.

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

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

14.3 km from Younger Beach

John

SAR 397

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

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.

9. Monarch Cove Inn

11.3 km from Younger Beach

Matthew

SAR 716

SAR 815 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

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.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.2 km from Younger Beach

Frank

SAR 533

SAR 613 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

11. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.8 km from Younger Beach

Nova

SAR 309

SAR 364 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

12. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Younger Beach

Sofia

SAR 436

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A spacious living area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large windows.

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

13.9 km from Younger Beach

Robin

SAR 393

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

14. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5 km from Younger Beach

Grester

SAR 435

SAR 504 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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 wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Younger Beach

Alan

SAR 357

SAR 413 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

16. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

12.7 km from Younger Beach

Candace

SAR 411

SAR 470 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

17. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10.4 km from Younger Beach

Brandall

SAR 428

SAR 491 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

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

18. Inn at Depot Hill

10.8 km from Younger Beach

Joseph

SAR 840

SAR 1,166 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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.

19. Seascape Beach Resort

16.9 km from Younger Beach

Ryan

SAR 706

SAR 1,092 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Younger Beach

Natalie

SAR 205

SAR 301 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Younger Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 719 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,564 reviews	View

Top Younger Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"This place all around was beautiful, the location is great. My only complaint was that our coffee maker was missing a piece and I let the front office know about it and instead of getting a new piece or new coffee maker they told me oh well nothing they can do about it. They have a coffee bar from 8-10am but we have a baby so our mornings start at 5am so not having a coffee maker in the room sucked."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"good"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

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

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

West Cliff Getaway

8/10 Good

"This was a clean and well-stocked house in a wonderful location just off West Cliff Drive. Short walk to Natural Bridges Beach."

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."

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect house to stay in for a girls' weekend! My friends stayed with me to celebrate a milestone birthday and the house provided a great setting for hanging out, eating, and playing games. I love that there was plenty of seating in the living room and dining room and plenty of dishes in the kitchen. The house was very clean and had plenty of blankets for the beds."

Spacious Open Floor Plan

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice outdoor space. Good location."

Other attractions near Younger Beach

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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A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.

Natural Bridges State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Natural Bridges State 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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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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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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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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Wilder Beach

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

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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. 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 Younger Beach?

Younger 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 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Younger 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 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Younger Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Mission Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Younger Beach?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Younger Beach.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Younger Beach.

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

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Younger Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Younger Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Lighthouse Point Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House to learn a bit about the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, and University Terrace Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Younger Beach hotels

1. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2. Mission Inn

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Monarch Cove Inn

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

11. Carousel Beach Inn

12. Marea Sol Hotel

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

14. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

16. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

17. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

18. Inn at Depot Hill

19. Seascape Beach Resort

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

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Top Younger Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

West Cliff Getaway

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

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

Spacious Open Floor Plan

Other attractions near Younger Beach

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

De Anza Beach

Wilder Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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