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Our top choices for Fern Grotto Beach hotels

Terrace/patio

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Love this spot, and stay here on quick trips along the coast. "
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Ines
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (652 reviews)
"Great location, great staff and a really clean room. 10 out of 10 recommend. "
United States
Lane
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,324 reviews)
"Clean, easy walking to food and beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Krista
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Business centre

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,245 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is NZ$297
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (990 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Seaside Inn & Suites
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location and the room was clean. Would stay there again."
United States
Conor
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,222 reviews)
"Great breakfast, spacious and clean rooms, fantastic location."
United States
Lalit
The price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 6.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (893 reviews)
"10/10, will be booking here next time in Santa Cruz. "
United States
Lizeth
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (349 reviews)
"Clean and close to Capitola and Santa Cruz. Would stay here again. "
United States
Dan
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,195 reviews)
"clean room.. friendly staff"
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$309
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Casablanca On The Beach
Property grounds

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was good, the parking was very convenient and my stay was pleasant."
United States
LEONARD
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Continental Inn
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 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 NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Rio Vista Suites
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (911 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 NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Pacific Blue Inn
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,190 reviews)
"Everything was great, made my wifes mini vacation/birthday amazing! "
United States
Rafael
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,233 reviews)
"This property has been completely transformed into a friendly, clean, and amenity heavy favorite of ours in Santa Cruz when we are traveling with our kids. Heads and tails above most of the other area hotels. "
United States
Justin
The price is NZ$301
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 6.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"perfect for last minute stay"
United States
Lindsay
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Surf City Inn and Suites
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (82 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!!"
United States
Romualdo
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Drift Inn
Seasonal outdoor pool

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"The property for us os clean and simple. Could have used a chair or two with a small table. Staff is friendly. Shops and restaurants are close by, felt very safe. The worf and ocean are close by. Have stayed there several times."
United States
Galvin
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Property amenity

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
7.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"I recommend The Inn at Pasatiempo for the clean and spacious rooms, convenient location and wonderful staff."
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$259
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Inn At Pasatiempo
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Compare popular hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Terrace/patio
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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Front of property
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
652 reviews
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Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,324 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,245 reviews
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Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean room. Comfortable bed and linens. Close to Natural Bridges and Seymour Marine Center. Walking distance to several restaurants. "
Elisabeth 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Mission Inn

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Wilder Ranch State Park

Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Sand Plant Beach

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fern Grotto Beach?
Fern Grotto Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 247 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Fern Grotto Beach?
Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Fern Grotto Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.
How many hotels are there near Fern Grotto Beach?
Expedia has 247 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Fern Grotto Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fern Grotto Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Fern Grotto Beach.
What can I see and do near Fern Grotto 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 Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Lighthouse Point Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve or University Terrace Dog Park.