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

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Andrea

P6,745

P11,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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 hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.4 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Anna Christine

P8,465

P9,743 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Frank

P8,480

P9,777 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

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

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

4. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Roxanna

P9,349

P10,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

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.

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Grester

P8,455

P9,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

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.

6. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Lisa

P7,413

P8,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Grant

P5,017

P5,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.7 km from Sunny Cove Beach

jessika

P8,503

P9,803 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

9. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.9 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Siddharth

P4,267

P4,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

10. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Madeline

P6,991

P10,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Irinea

P4,706

P5,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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 conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

12. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Michael

P4,453

P5,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

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

13. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Justin

P3,718

P5,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

14. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.8 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Shawna

P6,829

P8,837 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

15. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.8 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Kyle

P6,200

P7,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

A motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

16. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.8 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Rosa

P6,200

P7,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

17. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 2.7 km from Sunny Cove Beach

John

P4,405

P4,933 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.

A modern office space with a large skylight, a Brother printer, two ergonomic chairs, a desk, and a blue upholstered armchair.

A buffet setup with various food containers and utensils, a person in the background, and a modern interior design.

A spacious living area with a beige sectional sofa, a white armchair, and a patterned rug. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a fireplace is visible in the background.

18. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Roy

P7,187

P8,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A wooden gazebo with a hot tub underneath, surrounded by a wooden fence and lattice panels.

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.

A hotel room with a white bed, two bedside lamps, a bedside phone, and a digital clock on the nightstand.

19. Continental Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sunny Cove Beach

KAREN

P4,136

P5,529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

20. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 2.8 km from Sunny Cove Beach

SONIA ARACELI MATA

P3,778

P5,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Sunny Cove Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 301 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top Sunny Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"It was a nice sized room and clean. Helpful staff. Location was good and walking distance to the pier. Would stay there again."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Improvement can be done to the shower head but everything else was great"

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Great place with super location! Loved the waffles and free breakfast"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice room and beautiful ocean view."

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely little apartment in a great location. Well-appointed and perfect for our weekend exploring the area. Hosts were responsive to all communication. Recommend!"

Other attractions near Sunny Cove Beach

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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Santa Maria's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Maria's Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sunny Cove Beach?

Sunny Cove Beach is located in Twin Lakes. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 169 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Sunny Cove Beach?

Adjacent to Sunny Cove Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good option is Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel, located just 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Sunny Cove Beach?

Expedia has 169 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sunny Cove Beach.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Sunny Cove Beach.

What can I see and do near Sunny Cove Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or 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. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Sunny Cove Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Seaway Inn

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

6. Marea Sol Hotel

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

9. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10. Casablanca On The Beach

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

12. Beachview Inn

13. Seaside Inn & Suites

14. Rio Vista Suites

15. Salt Air Lodge

16. Aqua Breeze Inn

17. Drift Inn

18. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

19. Continental Inn

20. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

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Top Sunny Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

East Cliff Nook

Other attractions near Sunny Cove Beach

Seabright Beach

Santa Maria's Beach

Lincoln Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Harbor Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

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