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Our top choices for Fern Grotto 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, 2.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Staff are nice and hot breakfast is good."
United States
Wilson
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is €86
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (632 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,372 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Kathryn
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Marea Sol Hotel
Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (943 reviews)
"Room was really nice and the location is perfect"
United States
Athena
Seaside Inn & Suites
Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,298 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Courtyard

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (897 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Pacific Blue Inn
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, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,257 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (156 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is €136
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Seaway Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,199 reviews)
"Room was spacious and comfortable. Location made it easy to get to and from amazing sites, and breakfast fueled our day! Definitely would stay again! "
United States
Nicole
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Two Double Beds

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"staff was sooo nice, rooms were clean and the location was excellent."
United States
Maria
The price is €82
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Beachview Inn
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding. "
United States
Wallace
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Suite

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,195 reviews)
"Our favorite lace to stay when visiting Santa Cruz. "
United States
Francesca
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Casablanca On The Beach
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is €226
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Staircase

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms were excellent and staff as well. They locked our bikes up in storage so that we did not have to lug them upstairs. Rio Vista is a real find in Santa Cruz. Will stay there again. A really great value."
United States
David
Rio Vista Suites
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (70 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is €68
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Drift Inn
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,208 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Property entrance

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great property "
United States
Lalitkumar
Continental Inn
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 6.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (861 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was courteous and the room was clean and neat. Had a great view of the ocean from my room. Walking distance to a lot of good restaurants and the beach is just across the street. "
Jackson 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach

Hotels near other Fern Grotto Beach attractions

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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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 241 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 Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
How many hotels are there near Fern Grotto Beach?
Expedia has 241 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 Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Lighthouse Point 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.