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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

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Cowell's Beach

Andrea

€166

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach

Elizabeth

€360

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach

Marci

€148

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach

Henry

€282

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach

Bethany

€143

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

6. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach

Mina

€120

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach

Danielle

€116

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

8. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach

daphanie

€80

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Cowell's Beach

Dori

€134

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

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.

10. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Cowell's Beach

Terry

€100

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach

Nicole

€102

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach

Natalya

€126

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

13. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Cowell's Beach

Monika

€140

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 0.5 km from Cowell's Beach

Ramiro

€100

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Cowell's Beach

Molly

€186

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

16. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach

April

€128

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

17. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Cowell's Beach

Brenda

€158

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

18. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach

Donald

€168

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach

James William

€143

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Cowell's Beach

jessika

€139

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Cowell's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 458 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,046 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,342 reviews	View

Top Cowell's Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Beautiful view of the ocean and nice big shared balcony. Quiet and peaceful."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"La Bahía reminded us of Grand Wailea in Maui (minus all the pools and waterslides). Very tastefully done, excellent food, excellent customer service, beautiful atmosphere, great amenities. We would love to stay again."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We were impressed by the room; it was very clean and cozy. The hotel is located near the ocean, within walking distance. We were very pleased."

Beachview Inn

8/10 Good

"Nice staff, good parking, great location— pretty good deal for the area."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I stayed here with my adult son in a room with two queen beds. It was great to have valet parking taken care of for 23 dollars a day. When looking at places to stay, parking was a big issue and this hotel just takes care of it for you. The location was so central that we did not need to take the car out until we were leaving. The room was really nice and clean and had a couch seating area. All the staff were friendly and attentive. They all need raises. The complementary breakfast had lots of variety. They have a bar that serves bar food until I think 10-11pm. We didn’t use the pool or gym, but they seemed to be nice. I will be returning to Santa Cruz for genealogical research and hope to be able to stay here."

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, ac worked great and within walking distance to the Boardwalk"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Walking distance to Boardwalk, park across the street, near restaurants. Staff was very nice and helpful."

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"Todo estuvo bien la habitación estaba bien limpia"

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed our stay so much! Comfy bed, clean room, nice balcony to feel the ocean air. The front desk staff were top notch. The breakfast is a nice touch and helped us get our day started."

Other attractions near Cowell's Beach

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 pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."

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 blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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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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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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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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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Neary Lagoon Park

Explore the great outdoors at Neary Lagoon Park, a lovely green space 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 Cowell's Beach?

Cowell's Beach is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 164 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Cowell's Beach?

Adjacent to Cowell's 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 Marea Sol Hotel and Ocean Pacific Lodge.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Cowell's Beach?

Expedia has 164 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cowell's Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowell's Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Cowell's Beach.

What can I see and do near Cowell's Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

Santa Cruz Hotel Guide - Cowell's Beach hotels in Santa Cruz, United States of America.

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Our top choices for Cowell's Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Seaway Inn

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Carousel Beach Inn

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Mission Inn

11. Pacific Blue Inn

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

13. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

15. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

16. Edgewater Beach Inn

17. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

18. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

19. Casablanca On The Beach

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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Top Cowell's Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn and Suites

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

Carousel Beach Inn

Other attractions near Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Lighthouse Point Park

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Cocoanut Grove

Sky Glider

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Neary Lagoon Park

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