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Beach Street Inn and Suites
Front of property

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1010)
"Very nice location. Staff was great as always "
The price is €215
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Great location, comfy beds. "
The price is €185
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Marea Sol Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1220)
"Loved this stay!"
The price is €214
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Outdoor pool, a heated pool, open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1006)
"Beautiful property and great accommodations."
The price is €296
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Seaway Inn
Terrace/patio

Seaway Inn

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (71)
"Absolutely love the staff. It was a perfect stay will be staying there again."
The price is €214
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Seaway Inn
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (860)
"Wonderful place nice and quiet easy parking and dog friendly "
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Pacific Blue Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1012)
"Would love to stay here again!"
The price is €179
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1078)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Rio Vista Suites
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Rio Vista Suites

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Very nice place"
Rio Vista Suites
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (865)
"Beautiful hotel easy 3 minute walk to the beach definitely recommend staying here "
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (790)
"Good room for the price and close to downtown."
Seaside Inn & Suites
Casablanca On The Beach
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1156)
"Enjoyed the stay, thank you"
The price is €270
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Casablanca On The Beach
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Superior King + Beach View

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Had an Awesome stay here. "
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1018)
"Great place to stay "
The price is €125
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Mission Inn
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1015)
"This is a beautiful property with a wonderful pool, restaurant and accommodations and it is centrally located."
The price is €166
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Beachview Inn
One Queen Bed

Beachview Inn

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Manager was very professional and polite,looking forward to our next stay there."
The price is €102
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Beachview Inn
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (745)
"I like very nice place "
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Seasonal outdoor pool

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great location and comfortable room"
The price is €101
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (551)
"Great clean property that is pet friendly. About a 9 min drive to boardwalk and a great pizza and bbq place all within walking distance. We stay every year here ."
The price is €199
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
Reception

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1086)
"Very clean, safe and a great complimentary breakfast."
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Main Beach?

Santa Cruz Main Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 178 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach?

Adjacent to Santa Cruz Main Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Dream Inn Santa Cruz.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?

Expedia has 178 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Santa Cruz Main Beach.

What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Main Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Sights like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.