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

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Anna

€122

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 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 kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

2. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Sand Plant Beach

KimLien

€102

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

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.

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Nova

€87

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Ingrid

€118

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

11.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

William

€139

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

11.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Michael

€122

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12.5 km from Sand Plant Beach

Steven

€99

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Grester

€132

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Sherlyn

€120

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Michael

€110

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

11. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Julia

€143

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

12. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

13.1 km from Sand Plant Beach

Fabian

€112

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Alan

€97

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

James

€88

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

15. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Brandall

€120

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Frank

€183

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

17. Inn at Depot Hill

12.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Joseph

€261

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

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

18. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Brooke

€139

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

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.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Grant

€83

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

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

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Leslie

€131

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Plant Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 155 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 715 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great Hotel with great staff"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice friendly staff. Loved our room 316 which faces main st and has a cute bench to sit and have your coffee in the morning"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Pool in pics looks way bigger then the actual and not enough lounge chairs"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Pretty convenient location and a decent price compared with the astronomical price of many other options. Adequate parking and walkable distance to the downtown and plenty of dining options. I would stay again but would make sure my room was not immediately adjacent to the ice machine ( foot traffic of people getting ice) and the pool ( kids birthday parties etc not great if you’re trying to rest). Air conditioning was a bit loud tbh at least in my room - but on the plus side their wasn’t any drama at night or noise and I think they keep a close eye on the place- it’s a motor court arrangement with rooms facing out so could be vulnerable to randoms wandering through but there was no problem."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

8/10 Good

"Breakfast is excellent. Beds are bit firm for my task. Didn't try pool or hot tub. Staff very friendly and professional. Parking is easy."

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

10/10 Excellent

"It was very clean and comfortable. Walking distance to Natural Bridges, great for sunsets. Better than we had expected. Wonderful hosts."

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"Mitchells Cove Beach House was perfect in every way. I liked the large family room where we enjoyed relaxing on the sofa and two comfortable chairs. There is a sliding door with access to the backyard. Easy in and out for the dogs. The kitchen had lots of counter space and was bright and nicely laid out next to the dining area and long table. I especially liked the home's layout. One of the bedrooms has it's own bath. The second bathroom was very nice with a bathtub/shower and long counter. Quiet neighborhood, walking distance to a beach. I felt comfortable staying here and would choose this home if I were to come back."

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10/10 Excellent

"The house was very clean. It was on a busy road, but the ocean was visible and overall it was a very pleasant stay! Liz was very responsive."

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."

Other attractions near Sand Plant Beach

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear sky, and a dirt path.

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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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and waves crashing against them.

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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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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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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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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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 234 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?

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 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Sand Plant Beach?

Expedia has 234 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, Williams-Reynolds House 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.

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Our top choices for Sand Plant Beach hotels

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

2. Mission Inn

3. Carousel Beach Inn

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

9. Marea Sol Hotel

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

12. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

15. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

17. Inn at Depot Hill

18. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Casablanca On The Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

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

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

West Cliff Getaway

Other attractions near Sand Plant Beach

Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach

Three Mile Beach

Younger Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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