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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
P6,857
P11,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Bella Notte

2. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Patricia
P6,290
P7,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Carousel Beach Inn

3. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Charlene
P6,172
P8,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Rio Vista Suites

4. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Toleen
P24,083
P30,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

5. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Nicole
P9,082
P10,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Pacific Blue Inn

6. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Michele
P12,008
P13,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Beach Street Inn and Suites

7. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Carol
P8,385
P11,696 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Casablanca On The Beach

8. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Annette
P19,695
P22,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Susana
P8,899
P10,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. 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
P10,829
P12,405 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

11. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Cristina
P11,466
P13,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Seaway Inn

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Holly
P9,265
P10,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Brenda
P10,301
P11,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. 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
P8,947
P10,294 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

15. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Emily
P7,891
P9,536 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Mission Inn

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Christine
P14,752
P16,778 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

17. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Clarissa
P8,174
P9,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Marea Sol Hotel

18. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Vicente
P4,663
P5,223 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Drift Inn

19. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Lawrence
P5,431
P7,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ocean Pacific Lodge

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Gordon
P4,690
P5,433 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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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
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
7 reviews
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View from room
Carousel Beach Inn
9.6
Exceptional
32 reviews
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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
424 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,007 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,045 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"We had a great weekend visiting Santa Cruz with our grandsons! OPL was close enough to walk to the pier and boardwalk, but far enough to get away from the noise. The room was large and very accommodating. Beds were comfortable and the room was clean, albeit a bit worn, but to be expected. Staff was helpful and parking was free(no valet)., which was fine! Would recommend and stay here again!!"
Patrick 2-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"The room was clean yet needs more TP. I was not able to try pool or hot tub this visit."
Debra 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I had no problem parking. Staff was very kind. Bring your own coffee/coffee pot if you want AM coffee. You only get 2 tiny bars of soap. Walking distance to the beach is just a few minutes walk! The room was very clean. Bed comfy. AC at night was perfect & kept the room cool. No noise from upper level which was nice! It was pricy for the weekend but overall I was very happy. "
Rita 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Beachview Inn
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The front desk staff were so nice and the location is unbeatable, especially with the balcony rooms with a view of the boardwalk! Clean rooms, bathrooms, and felt safe with locked access to elevators, stairs, etc. We can’t wait to stay here again."
Emily 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"good for families"
Elisha 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
Margaret 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was goid"
Alejandro 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"Overall the hotel is decent. The room was clean and spacious. The property is ok but could use some up-keep. Didn't care for the coffee from the machine in the lobby, it tasted like chemicals, maybe from the cleaning process."
Inez 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"We had an excellent time by the pool on a saturday. The burgers were out of this world. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Edgar 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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.
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.