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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, (1,454 reviews)
"It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I. "
United States
Joanna
The price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Marea Sol Hotel
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (174 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 NZ$310
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Seaway Inn
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

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, (202 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and in a great location. Staff was extremely courteous and helpful!"
United States
Stephen
The price is NZ$1,004
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Suite

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Perfect location! Nice, clean and updated room with a great view. Very friendly and welcoming staff. We were able to park there before check in and for a few hours after check out which was very helpful. "
United States
Veronica
The price is NZ$396
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Beach Street Inn and Suites
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, 0.6 km from Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,249 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach views

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, (1,001 reviews)
"The Dream Inn is always our go to spot. The hotel is close to everything fun, clean and the staff are great!"
United States
Cameron
The price is NZ$480
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Favorite out of the bunch we stayed at "
United States
Nancy
The price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

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, (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$245
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Pacific Blue Inn
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.8 km from Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,322 reviews)
"Clean, easy walking to food and beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Krista
The price is NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Lobby lounge

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, (1,199 reviews)
"clean room.. friendly staff"
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$375
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Casablanca On The Beach
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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, (1,002 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 NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Rio Vista Suites
Property amenity

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, (1,121 reviews)
"Wonderful property and stay."
United States
Amy Ochi
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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 Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,231 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$263
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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, (1,006 reviews)
"The location is amazing. Parking is easy and convenient. AC was nice and cold and the bed was really comfortable. Unbeatable price! "
Canada
Kris
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Aqua Breeze Inn
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (889 reviews)
"10/10, will be booking here next time in Santa Cruz. "
United States
Lizeth
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
One Queen Bed

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)
"Location was amazing! Parking was easy even though at an incline."
United States
Beverly
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Beachview Inn
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (988 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Seaside Inn & Suites
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Ines
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Mission Inn
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (82 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!!"
United States
Romualdo
The price is NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Drift Inn
Terrace/patio

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, (651 reviews)
"Great location, great staff and a really clean room. 10 out of 10 recommend. "
United States
Lane
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Compare popular hotels close to 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
1,454 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
174 reviews
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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
202 reviews
View
Suite
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,249 reviews
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Top Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Amazing location, super friendly staff, great for kids!! You can rent out chairs and umbrellas for the beach and can use their towels to take down to the beach as well! The poolside bar is awesome! Only complaint would be you get charged a service fee and tax on EVERYTHING! We called the front desk for towels and again for more TP and got charged $5.80 each time. Overall, you can’t beat the location! It’s perfect!!! "
Jill 3-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hotels near other Main Beach attractions

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.4/5 (6,086 reviews)
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Pier at Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Wharf

4.5/5 (2,068 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. 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 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 168 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, La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices within a short distance include Dream Inn Santa Cruz and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels will I find close to Main Beach?
Expedia has 168 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, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Lighthouse Point Park feature captivating exhibits. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 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.