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Our top choices for Sand Plant 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, 3 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Staff are nice and hot breakfast is good."
United States
Wilson
The price is €119
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (639 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,023 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 €98
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Mission Inn
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,400 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Marea Sol Hotel
Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,304 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,273 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is €124
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Suite

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (161 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Seaway Inn
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is €216
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (960 reviews)
"Room was really nice and the location is perfect"
United States
Athena
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding. "
United States
Wallace
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,196 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Casablanca On The Beach
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Sand Plant Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Sunayana
The price is €290
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,097 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Two Double Beds

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
shiana
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Beachview Inn
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,180 reviews)
"It was clean and front desk person was awesome. "
United States
Jesus
The price is €126
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,201 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 €109
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,220 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Reception

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (614 reviews)
"Was wonderful will definitely stay again"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Lobby

Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 7 km from Sand Plant Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Super clean and spacious room. Would stay here again. The only downside was traffic noise in the area."
United States
Angela
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Best Western Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Plant Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Terrace/patio
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
639 reviews
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Front of property
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,023 reviews
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Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,400 reviews
View
Outdoor spa tub
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,304 reviews
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Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

10/10 Excellent
"Great Stay , very clean and customer service was excellent with communication. The view was priceless. Close to the boardwalk. Sunset was amazing. Home was enjoyable and spacious for large family . Would recommend and book again . 5 Star"
Ramonte R. 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Iconic West Cliff with Views!

Hotels near other Sand Plant Beach attractions

Fern Grotto Beach off of California’s HWY1
Photo by Derek Drummond
Open Photo by Derek Drummond

Fern Grotto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fern Grotto Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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Fern Grotto Beach off of California’s HWY1
Photo by Derek Drummond
Open Photo by Derek Drummond

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sand Plant Beach?
Sand Plant Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 211 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay close to Sand Plant 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 1.8 mi (3 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
How many hotels will I find close to Sand Plant Beach?
Expedia has 211 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sand Plant Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sand Plant Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Sand Plant Beach.
What can I see and do near Sand Plant Beach?
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Lighthouse Point Park, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and University Terrace Dog Park.