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Our top choices for Sand Plant 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, 3 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Love this spot, and stay here on quick trips along the coast. "
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (653 reviews)
"Great location, great staff and a really clean room. 10 out of 10 recommend. "
United States
Lane
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Ines
The price is NZ$233
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Mission Inn
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,462 reviews)
"It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I. "
United States
Joanna
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Marea Sol Hotel
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,328 reviews)
"Clean, easy walking to food and beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Krista
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,248 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is NZ$293
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (179 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$302
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Seaway Inn
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Favorite out of the bunch we stayed at "
United States
Nancy
The price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (992 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Sand Plant 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$184
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Pacific Blue Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,227 reviews)
"Great breakfast, spacious and clean rooms, fantastic location."
United States
Lalit
The price is NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Suite

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 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$392
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Beach Street Inn and Suites
One Queen Bed

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Location was amazing! Parking was easy even though at an incline."
United States
Beverly
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Beachview 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, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,193 reviews)
"Everything was great, made my wifes mini vacation/birthday amazing! "
United States
Rafael
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 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, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,225 reviews)
"Pool was great and plenty of lounge chairs available. "
United States
Bruce M
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,019 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$424
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (899 reviews)
"10/10, will be booking here next time in Santa Cruz. "
United States
Lizeth
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,125 reviews)
"Wonderful property and stay."
United States
Amy Ochi
The price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,205 reviews)
"clean room.. friendly staff"
United States
Joseph
The price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Casablanca On The Beach
Property amenity

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
7.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 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$255
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Inn At Pasatiempo
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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Plant 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
1,000 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
653 reviews
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Front of property
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,462 reviews
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Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,328 reviews
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Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"We did not bring pets, the AC did not keep the room cool at night. Otherwise everything was great."
Stacy 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach

Hotels near other Sand Plant Beach attractions

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Open Photo by Derek Drummond

Fern Grotto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fern Grotto Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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Open Photo by Derek Drummond

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sand Plant Beach?
Sand Plant Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 213 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay close to Sand Plant 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 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.
How many hotels will I find close to Sand Plant Beach?
Expedia has 213 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sand Plant Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sand Plant Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Sand Plant Beach.
What can I see and do near Sand Plant 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, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and University Terrace Dog Park.