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

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

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

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

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Andrea

€166

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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.

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

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Nathan

€147

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

3. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Danielle

€116

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

4. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Maria's Beach

daphanie

€79

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Donald

€168

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

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

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".

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

jessika

€139

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

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

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Michelle Renee

€85

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

8. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Sara

€124

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Richard

€309

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

10. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

"Despite claims of a recent remodel, the bed was tough and felt like an outdated box-spring. We were stuck next to a loud ice machine that cycled on and off all night; the hotel was full so they couldn’t move us. Walls had unexplained stains running down them, and the bathroom had about five flies we had to swat. There was a mini fridge and microwave; however, there was a coffee maker— no cups, coffee, or tea. No ice bucket or bags either, and the lobby didn’t even have a fork. This was a real...

Isaac

€525

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Arif

€68

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

A motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

12. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Rosa

€98

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

13. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

John

€68

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

14. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

virgil

€70

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a sign for the Torch Late Inn, and a building with a stone facade.

A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.

15. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Nevaeh

€80

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a large sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

16. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Priscilla

€108

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large painting, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and balconies with potted plants.

A motel with a prominent 'Super 8' sign, a two-story structure with balconies, and a well-maintained garden area.

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jorge

€93

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.

18. Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Hadi

€112

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel," a parking lot, and a covered walkway with railings.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a shower area.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel" and a parking lot with light trails from moving vehicles.

19. Capri Motel

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Daniel

€64

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

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

20. Inn at Depot Hill

3.6 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jeff

€300

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,609 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.0 Wonderful 61 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 619 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. A bit small but that’s ok. Attentive staff easy check in and out. Only issue was A/C did not work. Room was at 73-75 during our stay"

Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!

10/10 Excellent

"If you want a property right next to the beach (1 minute walk), this is the property for you. Very big home with two kitchens and 2 living rooms as well as 2 outdoor decks, multiple bathrooms, a huge family dining table, amazing game room with all the games and beach supplies you could want, with plentiful driveway parking, washer and dryer, 2 minute walk to delicious mom & pop restaurant with tacos/enchiladas/etc and small corner store. Of note, it is required to wash, dry and replace all dishes that are used, dump all trash in outdoor dumpster, and wash/dry/fold all towels used. Child and pet friendly. We ran into a bit of a time-crunch at the end of the trip, but understandable request. We highly recommend and would stay again if in the area."

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Sad to hear about the little breakfast. I think you should keep it. Wonderful place Just perfect"

Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court

10/10 Excellent

"This home is beautiful! It’s in the perfect location, very spacious, and has all the amenities you could ever want and or need. Communication with Amber was always quick and easy. Thank you for an amazing weekend. We are already talking about coming back and staying longer!"

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"n/a"

Bella Notte

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, comfortable bed, nice shower but low water pressure, easy check in and out, no room service. Lots of rules. Overall nice place but too expensive with no amenities."

Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely stunning. It had everything you could possibly want in a vacation home. Extremely comfortable. Many thanks for the restaurant recommendations. We enjoyed Greta dinners at La Posta and Home."

Luxury Ocean View w/ Hot Tub - Walk to Yacht Harbor, Beach & Dining

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay. The house was beautiful and comfortable, obviously well maintained, with much thought that went into it's design. It was lovely to enjoy the ocean view from the second floor from the kitchen and dining area as well as the comfortable living room area. The upstairs had an indoor/outdoor feel to it with the balcony doors open. The hosts also really thought of everything needed to make the house comfortable. The kitchen was probably the most well stocked of any house we've ever rented, the towels and bedding were of very high quality, there was beach equipment in the garage that we could use, a ping pong table, working hot tub, and even a firepit outside. And on top of all that, a fantastic location walking distance to the beach and a block away from the Sunday farmer's market. The hosts were incredibly kind and went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and having a nice time. I couldn't recommend more highly."

Sandy BEACHFRONT Surfside - at Corcoran Beach, Newly Remodeled w/ HOT TUB!

10/10 Excellent

"Nice property that worked well for our family trip. Proximity to the ocean and beach support the price. Only downside is the garage was very narrow, so we didn’t feel comfortable parking a full size SUV in it. I would also recommend switching to a Keurig coffee maker, as it is easier to meet multiple personal preferences for morning coffee. Everything was as advertised and we had a wonderful time."

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

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.

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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Maria's Beach?

Santa Maria's Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 179 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Adjacent to Santa Maria's Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice is Bella Notte, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Expedia has 179 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Maria's Beach.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Santa Maria's Beach.

What can I see and do near Santa Maria's Beach?

Capitola Historical Museum, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

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

3. Marea Sol Hotel

4. Carousel Beach Inn

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

8. Rio Vista Suites

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

10. Salt Air Lodge

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

12. Aqua Breeze Inn

13. Drift Inn

14. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

15. Torch Lite Inn

16. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

17. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

18. Ocean Gate Inn

19. Capri Motel

20. Inn at Depot Hill

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Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Large Home on Quiet Street Steps from Sunny Cove Beach, Private Pickleball Court

East Cliff Nook

Bella Notte

Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home

Luxury Ocean View w/ Hot Tub - Walk to Yacht Harbor, Beach & Dining

Sandy BEACHFRONT Surfside - at Corcoran Beach, Newly Remodeled w/ HOT TUB!

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

Seabright Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

Lincoln Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Harbor Beach

38th Avenue Beach Access

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