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A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

1. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Marlene

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

2. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Judy

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

3. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Troy

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.4 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Tasia

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.5 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Rosio

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Alissa

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Guenn

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

8. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Kathy

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Nicole

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

10. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Devin

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Josette

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

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

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.9 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

ben

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

A pool table with a ball in the center, surrounded by wooden furniture and a sign indicating a room number.

13. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

10.6 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Staphany

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

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

14. Inn at Depot Hill

7.7 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

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

15. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Oleg

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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

16. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Jacqueline

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

17. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.8 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Julio

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

18. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 5.3 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

Julia

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

A hotel room with two beds, a striped carpet, and a wooden headboard.

19. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

WILLIAM

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 mi from Fern Grotto Beach

LI

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Edgewater Beach Inn	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 78 reviews	View
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Seaside Inn & Suites	2.0 star property	8.2 Very good 1,161 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,554 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,369 reviews	View

Other attractions near Fern Grotto Beach

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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Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Mark David

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, potted plants, and a fire pit.

Pacific Blue Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Khari

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

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

46 and 48 year old couple from the UK: I booked this hotel as part of a trip we are doing down the west coast. Keeping our hotel costs to a minimum we booked to stay here for 1 night with no real expectations. From our arrival to leaving we have been really impressed from start to finish. Highlights include Early check in and upgraded room Complimetary drinks in the evening Smore kits for in the evening Hire/borrow beach equipment Free coffee at breakfast AMAZING bed. Probably the most comfy...

carlie

A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

Fern River Resort

Felton

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

J

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Fern Grotto Beach?

Fern Grotto Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 270 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Fern Grotto 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 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Fern Grotto Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.

How many hotels are there near Fern Grotto Beach?

Expedia has 270 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Fern Grotto Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fern Grotto Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Fern Grotto Beach.

What can I see and do near Fern Grotto Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve or University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Fern Grotto Beach hotels

1. Edgewater Beach Inn

2. Mission Inn

3. Seaside Inn & Suites

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7. National 9 Santa Cruz

8. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

13. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

14. Inn at Depot Hill

15. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

16. Marea Sol Hotel

17. Salt Air Lodge

18. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

19. Beachview Inn

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

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Other attractions near Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

10/10 Excellent

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