Top 10 Hotels Near Younger Beach in Santa Cruz for 2026

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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 hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Younger Beach

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 hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Younger Beach

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 hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Younger Beach

Natalya

P7,420

P8,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

4. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Younger Beach

Justin

P3,250

P4,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

5. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Younger Beach

Michael

P4,386

P5,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

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

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

6. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 5.1 km from Younger Beach

SONIA ARACELI MATA

P3,773

P5,318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

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

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

7. Monarch Cove Inn

11.3 km from Younger Beach

Deborah

P11,989

P13,635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

9.3 km from Younger Beach

William

P8,468

P9,747 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

9. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Younger Beach

Michael

P4,239

P5,561 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.1 km from Younger Beach

James

P4,650

P6,186 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

11. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.7 km from Younger Beach

Monica

P5,639

P6,501 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

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

12. Inn at Depot Hill

10.8 km from Younger Beach

Joseph

P17,465

P23,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

13. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Younger Beach

Grant

P5,030

P5,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

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

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

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Younger Beach

Andrea

P6,594

P11,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 4.8 km from Younger Beach

Curtis

P4,004

P4,669 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

16. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

12.7 km from Younger Beach

Fabian

P6,892

P7,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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.

17. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Younger Beach

Donna

P6,870

P7,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

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

18. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10.6 km from Younger Beach

Steven

P6,144

P7,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

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.

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

9.4 km from Younger Beach

Nathan

P8,274

P9,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.5 km from Younger Beach

Steve

P8,101

P9,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Younger Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
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
Seaside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,140 reviews	View
National 9 Santa Cruz	8.4 Very good 275 reviews	View

Top Younger Beach 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 Younger Beach

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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A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels 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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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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Wilder Beach

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

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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. 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 Younger Beach?

Younger 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 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Younger 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 just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Younger Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Mission Inn.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Younger Beach?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Younger Beach.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Younger Beach.

What can I see and do near Younger Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Lighthouse Point Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House to learn a bit about the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, and University Terrace Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Younger Beach hotels

1. Mission Inn

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

4. Seaside Inn & Suites

5. National 9 Santa Cruz

6. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

7. Monarch Cove Inn

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

9. Beachview Inn

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Salt Air Lodge

12. Inn at Depot Hill

13. Hitching Post Studios Inn

14. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

16. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

17. Marea Sol Hotel

18. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

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Top Younger Beach 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 Younger Beach

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

De Anza Beach

Wilder Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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