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Our top choices for Fern Grotto Beach hotels

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
€143
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

2. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Emily
€135
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Mission Inn

3. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Lawrence
€100
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Clarissa
€134
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
11 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Aprille
€168
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
12.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
William
€188
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Monarch Cove Inn

7. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Sean
€94
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Seaside Inn & Suites

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Monika
€146
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

9. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Patricia
€104
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Carousel Beach Inn

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Susana
€145
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
11 km from Fern Grotto Beach
€159
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

12. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
12.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Jose
€109
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Cecelia
€111
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

14. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Cristina
€186
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Seaway Inn

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Bethany
€176
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

16. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Brenda
€168
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Melanie
€112
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hitching Post Studios Inn

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 6.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Gordon
€77
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

19. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Jay
€85
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Beachview Inn

20. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Fern Grotto Beach
United States
Michele
€195
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites
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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
Terrace/patio
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
9.0
Wonderful
1,002 reviews
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Front of property
Mission Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,013 reviews
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Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
8.8
Excellent
1,509 reviews
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Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
9.4
Exceptional
1,014 reviews
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Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room
Monarch Cove Inn
9.4
Exceptional
1,007 reviews
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Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

Mission Inn

8/10 Good
"I appreciated Jennifer, the front desk clerk, who was warm, professional and very helpful. Nice, clean rooms, tasty breakfast and lovely garden landscaping in the property."
Ingrid 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Mission Inn
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room"
edgar 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"Clean, comfortable easy access location. 5 min walk to beach. 2 blocks. Directly Accross from Depot park where there is many soccer games. This is a great location to stay if you are doing the SC triathlons. Pool a bit cool and hot tub was comfortable but not hot. Jets in both hot tubs were not working. Pool area was clean and pool towels are provided. The in room shower was huge with two shower heads. Breakfast place across the street is yummy but cash only."
Sarah 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Unique, the snacks in the room are “complimentary “…sure, you’re paying for them in the long run, but it’s a totally different “feel” than places that put $5.00 bottles of water in the room. Staff extremely polite, attentive and helpful. Will stay again. Longer next time."
David 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

8/10 Good
"It was clean and kept up well. I would recommend checking the pillows in the room. Our pools were super flat."
Gabrielle 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Room and refrigerator were clean. Staff both reception and housekeeping were very accommodating. The breakfast buffet area always seemed a little cramped. Waffles were a hit but had to stand in line the first morning a long time as only two waffle makers. Almost always a line to make waffles. I guess the line depends on how many guests show up at the same time. Muffins were the same everyday, it would be nice to have options. Always plenty of bacon, scrambled eggs, and sausages. No hot chocolate packets :( but other option coffee, tea, milk, juices. There was a $25 parking fee per night and I didn’t remember that being mentioned prior to our stay. Around that area there were no other options for overnight parking so no choice. Good to know the parking area is secured. Easy walk to the beach wharf, boardwalk and downtown. Visited the Museum, lots of great I for about the bay. Fun for all ages. I stay definitely again."
Janet 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

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

10/10 Excellent
"Truly a wonderful property to enjoy everything that Santa Cruz has to offer -- everything looked brand new, great location near the ocean, and wonderful hosts !!"
Mark M. 2-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

10/10 Excellent
"Had a great time at the property with the whole family!"
Eric F. 4-night trip
Posted 13 days ago
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit
Iconic West Cliff with Views!

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

10/10 Excellent
"The location is the biggest asset of this home—it’s so stunning and hard to beat. For 4 couples this rental worked out well. We cooked a lot and the kitchen had pretty much everything we needed. We loved being able to walk to the Swift Street breweries and restaurants and Marianne’s ice cream on Fair Ave was such a treat. Everyone agreed we’d love to stay here again!"
Valerie H. 4-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Iconic West Cliff with Views!

Other attractions near Fern Grotto Beach

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

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sand Plant Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Wilder Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Wilder Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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Younger Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Younger Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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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 264 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?
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Fern Grotto Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.
How many hotels are there near Fern Grotto Beach?
Expedia has 264 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 Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Lighthouse Point Park. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House 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.