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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.
A hotel named 'Bella Notte' with a sign displaying the address '21305.'

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Andrea
NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Bella Notte
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.
A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

2. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Terry
NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Mission Inn
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.
A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.
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.

3. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Michelle Renee
NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

4. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Sara
NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Rio Vista Suites
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.
A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.
A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.
A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Sean
NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Seaside Inn & Suites
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.
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 kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a clear sky and a large tree to the right.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Silvia
NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.
A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and modern decor.
A Best Western hotel with a clear view of the entrance, parking area, and a sign indicating the hotel's name.
A hotel kitchen with a microwave, coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

7. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
NELSON A.
NZ$229
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Best Western Inn
A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.
A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.
A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

8. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
John
NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Drift Inn
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.
A wooden gazebo with a hot tub underneath, surrounded by a wooden fence and lattice panels.
A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.

9. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
KAREN
NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Continental Inn
A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.
A golf course with artificial green turf, a flagstick, and a stone wall.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.
An outdoor patio with red umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a stone wall.

10. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Heather
NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Surf City Inn and Suites
A hotel room with two beds, a large painting, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.
A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and balconies with potted plants.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a trash bin, and a large window with a view.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Jorge
NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.
A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A multi-story building with balconies, solar panels, and a sign for the Ocean Gate Inn.

12. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Hadi
NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Ocean Gate Inn
A poolside area with seating, palm trees, and a building with balconies.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking area, and a clear sky.
A pool area with blue umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a white fence.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a large flat-screen TV, and a small Christmas tree on the counter.

13. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
oscar
NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Hotel Solares
A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.
A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a shower area.
A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel" and a parking lot with light trails from moving vehicles.
A motel with a balcony on the second floor, located at a street corner with a clear sky.

14. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Daniel
NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Capri Motel
A modern room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a marble wall, two dark blue armchairs, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a framed picture above the TV.
A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, two blue chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a wall-mounted fireplace.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a telephone and papers, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and towel rack.
A SureStay hotel sign with a clear view of the building and parked cars in the background.

15. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Jose
NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a mirror.
A steam locomotive on a bridge surrounded by tall trees.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, residential buildings, and agricultural fields.
A reception desk with a large number '6' sign, a computer monitor, a mouse, and a plant.

16. Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Vicente
NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
A red train with the number 2600 traveling on a track alongside a beach.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a sink, and a window with curtains.
A multi-story residential building with a grey exterior, white trim, and a balcony.
A multi-tiered stone fountain with flowers in front of a building with balconies and an office sign.

17. Motel Santa Cruz

Motel Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Justin
NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Motel Santa Cruz
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
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.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
4.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Aprille
NZ$271
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.
A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.
A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

19. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Paul
NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Inn At Pasatiempo
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.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

20. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
5.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Loretta
NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
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A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
Mission Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.
Hitching Post Studios Inn
8.6
Excellent
456 reviews
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A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
Rio Vista Suites
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.
Seaside Inn & Suites
8.2
Very good
1,103 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
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Marty 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Clean room and the property manager is very friendly and accommodating."
Jesus 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Beachview Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and nice looking, colorful motel. Air conditioning was solid and parking was easy."
Angelo 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Aqua Breeze Inn
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Extremely family-friendly and clean/maintained property. The staff was friendly and engaging and there was always someone available to assist with questions and requests. Super close to the beach and boardwalk with an added bonus of having a cute cafe there!"
Omar 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
richard 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Check in was quick and simple. Staff was very friendly. Rooms were very spacious and clean and the view was PERFECT! Definitely will be returning. O and I highly recommend Jack O’Neil Restaurant. I ordered a steak and it was DELICIOUS!!"
Elena 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay for work would not recommend for families with children lots of unsavory traffic"
Kelsey 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good
"The hotel had a very quirky feel about it. From the outside of the building, it looks akin to a nightclub. The rooms were a decent size and tastefully decorated. Starbucks coffee pods were a nice treat. The pool & jacuzzi were first rate. The pool did get overtaken by children screeching and screaming from quite early in the day through til late afternoon, but that’s not a criticism of the hotel. But it would have been nice to have had a swim without the children dive bombing into the pool constantly. Perhaps an adult only swim time before 10am and after 5pm would be welcomed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were first rate. I enjoyed my stay very much. Recommended."
Jason 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"It was ok"
Rebecca 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 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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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 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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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)
During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Dawn Madden

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during your trip to Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels 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 Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Santa Cruz 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 203 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Adjacent to Santa Cruz 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 options within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Seaside Inn & Suites.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 203 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Main Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Santa Cruz Main Beach.
What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.