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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

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Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,436 reviews)
"It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I. "
United States
Joanna
The price is P8,080
P9,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Marea Sol Hotel
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (172 reviews)
"Easy check in/out. Basic room but clean. Very close to the Boardwalk. Less than 10 minute walk. "
United States
Kristin
The price is P9,683
P11,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Seaway Inn
Business center

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,250 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is P9,165
P10,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Courtyard

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (909 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
The price is P7,152
P8,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Pacific Blue Inn
Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,320 reviews)
"Will definitely return- great location, pet friendly, spacious room and helpful staff."
United States
Lara
The price is P4,814
P6,325 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Staircase

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"This room was definitely good for its reasonable price! Room was clean, check in smooth, and close to both the boardwalk and downtown. Could use some upgrades like a window ac unit and some more insulation, or thicker curtains to block outside noise. "
United States
Rebecca
The price is P5,891
P7,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Rio Vista Suites
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,192 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is P9,031
P12,389 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Casablanca On The Beach
Front of property - evening/night

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, clean/beautiful room, loved the view. Happy hour and breakfast a big plus"
United States
Olivia
The price is P10,368
P12,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (882 reviews)
"A nice place at a great price "
United States
David
The price is P4,327
P5,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (985 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
The price is P4,397
P6,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Seaside Inn & Suites
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
shiana
The price is P4,147
P5,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Beachview Inn
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,229 reviews)
"Pool was great and plenty of lounge chairs available. "
United States
Bruce M
The price is P8,375
P9,647 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,113 reviews)
"Wonderful property and stay."
United States
Amy Ochi
The price is P7,633
P8,814 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, very good room"
United States
Michael
The price is P5,363
P6,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Aqua Breeze Inn
Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (82 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!!"
United States
Romualdo
The price is P4,748
P5,318 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Drift Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
United States
Roxana
The price is P7,213
P8,763 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Mission Inn
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location and the room was clean. Would stay there again."
United States
Conor
The price is P3,996
P4,972 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (648 reviews)
"Great location, great staff and a really clean room. 10 out of 10 recommend. "
United States
Lane
The price is P7,402
P8,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (344 reviews)
"Clean and close to Capitola and Santa Cruz. Would stay here again. "
United States
Dan
The price is P5,139
P5,930 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Exterior

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (591 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is P13,232
P15,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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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
Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,436 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
172 reviews
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Business center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,250 reviews
View
Courtyard
Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
909 reviews
View
Outdoor spa tub
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,320 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

6/10 Okay
"The parking was good right outside your room. The air conditioning worked well. The room was clean but needed maintenance, the shower dripped constantly so a towel was needed on the floor due to wetness, and other minor issues. But overall it was fine. Pool area looked nice but did not use. Outside area is well maintained. "
Linda 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Hotels near other Santa Cruz Main Beach attractions

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.3/5 (3,850 reviews)
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Main Beach

4.4/5 (801 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in 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 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 185 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 Dream Inn Santa Cruz and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 185 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, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Lighthouse Point Park. Sights like Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House 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.