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Our top choices for Fern Grotto Beach hotels

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"The breakfast was fantastic! The rooms were clean and the staff was very attentive."
United States
Greg
The price is P6,402
P7,414 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Front of property
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Excellent service, breakfast was very good."
United States
Diane
The price is P4,714
P5,945 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Mission Inn
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (73)
"Great stay"
United States
Mark
The price is P16,537
P21,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Front of property
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Friendly staff and great room!"
United States
Brie
The price is P7,342
P8,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Terrace/patio
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1244)
"Breakfast was good, close to boardwalk! "
United States
Daniel
The price is P6,860
P7,941 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1324)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff, beautiful location!"
United States
Ariel
The price is P6,819
P7,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Clean room nice view comfortable beds hot tub "
United States
Peggy
The price is P11,576
P13,231 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (149)
"Clean room and quiet."
United States
Maisie
The price is P7,347
P8,816 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Seaway Inn
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (619)
"Great hotel! "
United States
Mihai
The price is P5,983
P6,957 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds
Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
12.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (721)
"This property is highly recommended. Great staff and service! Private parking for the Kyoto room was a great bonus!"
United States
Aaron
Inn at Depot Hill
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2.5 star property
11 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Beautiful place "
United States
Carmen
The price is P8,164
P9,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Excellent place to stay. Very clean and great rooms!"
United States
Suzanne
The price is P6,754
P7,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (891)
"Great hidden gem"
United States
Dillon
The price is P5,237
P6,262 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Pacific Blue Inn
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (464)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is P4,943
P6,440 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Fern River Resort
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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
11 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Room and location were perfect for our trip. "
United States
Bruce
The price is P6,440
P7,457 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
12.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (944)
"Everything where nice, clean. The views are great, and the butterfly lady was the nicest part of this stay."
United States
Philip
The price is P11,213
P12,749 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Monarch Cove Inn
Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1271)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Scenic inn with great service in a great neighborhood."
United States
Andrea
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Terrace/patio
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (926)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites
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Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1180)
"Amazing views and clean rooms "
United States
Morgan
The price is P5,216
P8,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
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Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"overall pretty nice"
Dalong 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotels near other Fern Grotto Beach attractions

Wilder Ranch State Park

Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities like surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Sand Plant Beach

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

What's the area like around Fern Grotto Beach?
Fern Grotto Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 236 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Fern Grotto 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 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Fern Grotto Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.
How many hotels are there near Fern Grotto Beach?
Expedia has 236 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Fern Grotto Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fern Grotto Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Fern Grotto Beach.
What can I see and do near Fern Grotto Beach?
You'll want to browse the collections at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Lighthouse Point Park. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, or University Terrace Dog Park.