Top 10 Hotels Near Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz for 2026

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

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

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

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

1. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Jiexin

P15,733

P17,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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.

2. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Roxanna

P8,987

P10,346 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

3. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Erin

P5,743

P7,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Ingrid

P7,158

P8,295 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Natalya

P7,420

P8,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.1 km from Natural Bridges State Park

James

P4,650

P6,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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.

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

7. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Michael

P4,239

P5,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A poolside area with a lounge chair, a table, and a large umbrella.

A garden with various flowers and a pergola.

A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, wooden cabinets, and various kitchen appliances.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

8. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Zhenzhou

P6,500

P8,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is part of the Howard Johnson network.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window with a view.

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Giana

P7,420

P8,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

10. Inn at Depot Hill

9.9 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Joseph

P17,465

P23,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

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

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

11. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Natural Bridges State Park

paola

P16,400

P21,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

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.

12. Monarch Cove Inn

10.4 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Deborah

P11,989

P13,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

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

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

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Andrea

P6,594

P11,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.4 km from Natural Bridges State Park

William

P8,468

P9,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

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

15. Seascape Beach Resort

16 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Haleh

P16,297

P23,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

8.5 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Nathan

P8,274

P9,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

17. Capitola Hotel

9.6 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Michelle

P14,662

P17,035 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

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

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Frank

P8,202

P9,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

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

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

19. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Maggie

P5,381

P6,246 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

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

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

20. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9.7 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Steven

P6,144

P7,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Natural Bridges State Park

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,034 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 302 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,022 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 713 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Natural Bridges State Park Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk staff was very helpful and pointed us toward a great dining area to suit our needs/vibe. Our room was well-appointed just up the back stairs. Hot tub is in a secluded area. Breakfast room small but seating downstairs at outdoor tables with umbrellas. Easy one-way parking, might be difficult for anyone in large RV or towing something long."

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location and closeness to the boardwalk and beach. The breakfast area is a bit too small to accommodate the guests, we had to move around people a lot to get to the items we wanted to eat and drink."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Front dest was warm and helpful"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great location, ten minute walk to wharf and beach boardwalk. Competitively priced, very basic but comfortable hotel rooms. Nice pool with two jacuzzi hot tubs, lounge chairs, tables with umbrellas. Self parking on site, breakfast cafe and deli across the street, with taco bar a block away. We enjoyed our stay in this quiet neighborhood and found everything we needed close by."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"Balcony clean room , nice view of the beach , easy access somewhat noises on the street but ear plugs work . No complaints great staff and welcoming. I slept well ."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The location and view were awesome . All the front staff and valet guys were friendly and helpful . Loved it .. Cheers"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Love this place great location very clean . No weird smell and loved the room being inside the building made us feel safer"

Other attractions near Natural Bridges State Park

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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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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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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Swift Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Swift 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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Younger Beach

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

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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Swift Street Courtyard during your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

You can take time to visit Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing during your travels to 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 Natural Bridges State Park?

Natural Bridges State Park 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 25 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Natural Bridges State Park?

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 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Natural Bridges State Park. Another good choice is Mission Inn, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Natural Bridges State Park?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Natural Bridges State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Natural Bridges State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Natural Bridges State Park.

What can I see and do near Natural Bridges State Park?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature captivating exhibits. Explore landmarks like Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve.

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Our top choices for Natural Bridges State Park hotels

1. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

2. Seaway Inn

3. Mission Inn

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

7. Beachview Inn

8. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10. Inn at Depot Hill

11. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

12. Monarch Cove Inn

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

14. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

15. Seascape Beach Resort

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

17. Capitola Hotel

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19. Edgewater Beach Inn

20. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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Top Natural Bridges State Park Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Beachview Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Other attractions near Natural Bridges State Park

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Beach

De Anza Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Swift Beach

Younger Beach

Swift Street Courtyard

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

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