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An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.
A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Natalya
€126
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
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 hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.
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, 3.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
KimLien
€109
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Carmen
€85
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."
A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Linda
€124
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Anthony
€95
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Grester
€136
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.
A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.
A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.
A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

7. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Justin
€75
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Seaside Inn & Suites
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 pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
11 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Anna Christine
€137
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
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.
A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Lisa
€119
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.
A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.
A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

10. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Michael
€81
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Beachview Inn
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 lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

11. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
7.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Paul
€103
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Inn At Pasatiempo
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

12. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
11 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Nathan
€135
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.
A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

13. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
12.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Nhu
€102
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.
A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.
A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
15.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Michael
€108
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

15. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Sharon
€104
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Pacific Blue 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 glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.
A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Grant
€81
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Bertha
€95
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
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.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

18. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Roxanna
€150
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Seaway Inn
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.
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 living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Steve
€131
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.
A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.
A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

20. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
12.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Deborah
€191
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Monarch Cove Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 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
1,014 reviews
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A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
Carousel Beach Inn
9.2
Wonderful
109 reviews
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A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
9.0
Wonderful
710 reviews
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The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
Ocean Pacific Lodge
8.8
Excellent
1,545 reviews
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Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great location right on the beach. Ample parking. Modern property with reasonably good size rooms. Several restaurants within easy walking distance."
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
Emily 3-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good
"We had a beautiful large room, with sunroom. We felt like we were in a bit of a fishbowl, but we chose that room, since we needed the three beds. There was a fantastic view of the beach and the volleyball courts from our room, so no one noticed us. The walkable wharf to the right provided a nice variety of restaurants, although very pricey. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. There was not much ventilation in the room, I would have appreciated more, as there was a bit of a stale smell. I would suggest you take your own pillow, as the ones they provide are small and lumpy. Those are just small nit picky things, that can be overlooked, as we had a delightful stay and wished we could have stayed longer."
Merry 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"
Jared 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8/10 Good
"The room was nice but the road noise was very loud. Check in was kind of annoying in that my vehicle license plate number was required to get a parking pass so that meant walking out once to get my plate number then a second time to put the pass in my car. The breakfast was ok too but cold cereal and yogurts would have been a nice addition."
Jana 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
West Cliff Getaway

West Cliff Getaway

10/10 Excellent
"We couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The house felt like a home and we had plenty of room. The location was AMAZING! My sisters in law and I did the Santa Cruz 70.3IM and it was perfect viewing for my niece and nephew to cheer us on since we went by several times just steps from the house. It was so close to the start/finish as well. As I mentioned the house felt like a home and there were plenty of games for the littles in our family and they really enjoyed the “vintage” TV in the bedroom. It was also great being able to walk those few steps to see all the wildlife visible from the viewpoints near the house. If we do this race again or simply visit Santa Cruz we would love to stay there again. Thank you for everything."
Yasna E. 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
West Cliff Getaway
Iconic West Cliff with Views!

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location, especially if you’re in town for the half Ironman"
Dwight S. 3-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Iconic West Cliff with Views!
Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10/10 Excellent
"Liz made our stay so easy. We watched our daughter do The Ironman right from the front porch. The view was spectacular!!we loved the house and location so much."
Jackie H. 2-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff
Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

8/10 Good
"Everything was good. But there's no washer & dryer which are essential for travelers."
Youngbae H. 9-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

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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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Sand Plant Beach

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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

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Wilder Beach

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Younger Beach

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.
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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Three Mile Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Three Mile Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Cruz. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fern Grotto Beach?
Fern Grotto Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 267 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Fern Grotto 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. It's located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Fern Grotto Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.
How many hotels are there near Fern Grotto Beach?
Expedia has 267 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Fern Grotto Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fern Grotto Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Fern Grotto Beach.
What can I see and do near Fern Grotto Beach?
You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Lighthouse Point Park. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve or University Terrace Dog Park.