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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Main Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (114 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Sunayana
The price is NZ$567
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,387 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Marea Sol Hotel

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Beach Street Inn and Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,259 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (159 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Seaway Inn

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is NZ$440
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (897 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Pacific Blue Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding. "
United States
Wallace
The price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,188 reviews)
"Our favorite lace to stay when visiting Santa Cruz. "
United States
Francesca
The price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Casablanca On The Beach

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 km from Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms were excellent and staff as well. They locked our bikes up in storage so that we did not have to lug them upstairs. Rio Vista is a real find in Santa Cruz. Will stay there again. A really great value."
United States
David
Rio Vista Suites

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.8 km from Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,302 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,085 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from 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
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (947 reviews)
"Room was really nice and the location is perfect"
United States
Athena
Seaside Inn & Suites

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,211 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is NZ$237
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 km from Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice people. Easy location. Comfy beds. "
United States
Kathryn
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Aqua Breeze Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Mission Inn

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
shiana
The price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Beachview Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (635 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (71 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Drift Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Main Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
114 reviews
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Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,387 reviews
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Suite
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
View
Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,259 reviews
View
Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
159 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Main Beach?
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, take a look at the 169 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Main Beach?
Adjacent to Main Beach, Marea Sol Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Other good choices within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.
How many hotels will I find close to Main Beach?
Expedia has 169 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Main Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Main Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Main Beach.
What can I see and do near Main Beach?
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature captivating exhibits. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Main Beach. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.