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1. Bella Notte
Bella NotteEastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Andrea
€166
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept




2. Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and SuitesWestside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Marci
€197
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept




3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa CruzBeach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Igor
€176
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug




4. Mission Inn
Mission InnWestside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Jerry
€136
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug




5. Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol HotelWestside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Clarissa
€134
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept




6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CAWestside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Monika
€146
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug




7. Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific LodgeDowntown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Lawrence
€100
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept




8. Pacific Blue Inn
Pacific Blue InnDowntown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Nicole
€122
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug




9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph CollectionWestside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Brenda
€168
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug




10. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHGWestside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Kristina
€130
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug




11. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach CottagesEastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Jason
€188
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug




12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz NorthWestside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Cecelia
€111
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept




13. Hitching Post Studios Inn
Hitching Post Studios InnEastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Melanie
€103
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept




14. Rio Vista Suites
Rio Vista SuitesBeach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Charlene
€125
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug




15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa CruzLower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Gordon
€77
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug




16. Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Islander Motel Santa CruzWestside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Vanessa
€85
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept




17. National 9 Santa Cruz
National 9 Santa CruzWestside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Tracy
€78
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept




18. Beachview Inn
Beachview InnWestside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Elizabeth
€85
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept




19. Seaside Inn & Suites
Seaside Inn & SuitesWestside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Sean
€77
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach
Property | Property class | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet-friendly | WiFi included |
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![]() Bella Notte | 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews | View | |||||
![]() Beach Street Inn and Suites | 9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews | View | |||||
![]() La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz | 9.2 Wonderful 1,358 reviews | View | |||||
![]() Mission Inn | 9.0 Wonderful 1,017 reviews | View | |||||
![]() Marea Sol Hotel | 9.0 Wonderful 1,613 reviews | View |
Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews
Ocean Pacific Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"this is my favorite place to stay in. Santa Cruz are so nice. It’s so clean. It’s such a lovely convenient place to stay. I’ve been staying here for years and it’s just the best."
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
10/10 Excellent
"We loved every minute of our stay!"
Seaway Inn
10/10 Excellent
"Great location and rooms were very nice. Staff was excellent, we will be back!"
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"Love the old California style. We had a very enjoyable stay, The hotel is positioned nicely near the beach and boardwalk, the property is well cared for and managed. The only down side was the extraordinarily high price (twice that of a more fancy hotel) for accomodations during the summer season."
Seaside Inn & Suites
10/10 Excellent
"Walking distance from Boardwalk was very convenient. The room and bed were huge, it had all the amenities necessary. The bad thing (for me as a short person) 😏 too many stairs. At night not enough parking spaces.🙄 Also the vending machines need to get fixed or have more options. Overall I would recommend 👌The cleaning ladies were very nice.😀"
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"Great location and property"
Surf City Inn and Suites
10/10 Excellent
"Very clean. The staff was extremely helpful and nice. My husband is an amputee and I forgot to request a downstairs room when I booked and they were kind enough to accommodate us at check in. Definitely will stay there again."
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
8/10 Good
"The staff is very friendly. However, the Air inside the room is not well circulated when the door is closed. The room is tidy but not super clean in some areas. Air conditioning is working but a little bit noise and the fan is not very clean. Can hear noise from neighboring rooms and cars outside. Overall, with a price, I think it is still worth it."
Beachview Inn
10/10 Excellent
"Great location and price."
Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

Cowell's Beach
9.0/10 (6 reviews)
During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Seabright Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Sky Glider
Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Cocoanut Grove
Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during your trip to Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
8.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.








