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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (268 reviews)
"Had a great time! Beautiful hotel and room and lovely views"
United States
Allison
The price is €306
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (917 reviews)
"Perfect location. Staff was really friendly."
United States
Rosa
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Pacific Blue Inn

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Rigoberto
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Rio Vista Suites

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,379 reviews)
"Very clean room, great parking and very friendly staff. "
United States
Samuel
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,138 reviews)
"Everything was perfect doing our stay!! Shelby the receptionist was amazing!!"
United States
Teutonia Vernee
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,038 reviews)
"very friendly staff, nice location, easy parking"
United States
Sunyoung
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Seaside Inn & Suites

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (936 reviews)
"Great location for reasonably priced hotel. Clean room and nice staff."
United States
Katarina
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location and comfortable room!"
United States
Amelia
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Beachview Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Rooms are clean, beds very comfy, staff friendly."
United States
Edwin
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Mission Inn

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (85 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!!"
United States
Romualdo
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Drift Inn

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location and the room was clean. Would stay there again."
United States
Conor
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (658 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast and convenient parking and location. Would definitely stay again."
United States
Sue
The price is €128
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Front desk Sid was very nice and helpful, check in was easy and fast"
United States
Crystel
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Torch Lite Inn

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, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,196 reviews)
"Very clean and updated accommodations. I had read that they were renovating recently, and it almost felt like a brand-new hotel! Great location; convenient underground parking (for a fee) with elevator to all floors. Highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Janice
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (368 reviews)
"Clean and close to Capitola and Santa Cruz. Would stay here again. "
United States
Dan
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Hitching Post Studios Inn

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (832 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and the room was spotless and just like the pictures parking was amazing overall 10/10"
United States
Derek
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, great location."
United States
Eunice
The price is €121
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (209 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay"
United States
Donovan
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
National 9 Santa Cruz

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"it was clean and close to the boardwalk"
United States
Sheliece
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Continental Inn

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent customer service "
Canada
Mohammed
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
268 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
917 reviews
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Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,002 reviews
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Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,379 reviews
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Property amenity
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
8.4
Very good
1,138 reviews
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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 187 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, Marea Sol Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Other good options within a short distance include Dream Inn Santa Cruz and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 187 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 Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House 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.