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

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

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

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

1. Inn at Depot Hill

0.5 mi from Hooper Beach

Joseph

£281

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

0.5 mi from Hooper Beach

William

£117

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

3. Monarch Cove Inn

0.8 mi from Hooper Beach

Deborah

£164

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 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.

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

0.5 mi from Hooper Beach

Nathan

£116

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

5. Capitola Hotel

0.3 mi from Hooper Beach

Michelle

£201

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

0.9 mi from Hooper Beach

Steven

£85

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

1.9 mi from Hooper Beach

Donald

£137

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

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.

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

0.2 mi from Hooper Beach

Cecilia

£167

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3.7 mi from Hooper Beach

paola

£264

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

10. Seaway Inn

3.9 mi from Hooper Beach

Roxanna

£102

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

11. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

3.9 mi from Hooper Beach

Jiexin

£216

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

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

12. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2 mi from Hooper Beach

Andrea

£136

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

11 mi from Hooper Beach

Jose

£107

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

14. Seascape Beach Resort

4.5 mi from Hooper Beach

Haleh

£268

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal and fruit, a blue oatmeal container, and a variety of condiments and utensils.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites sign with a clear view of the hotel building in the background.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

10.3 mi from Hooper Beach

Joel

£110

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

16. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

11.4 mi from Hooper Beach

Syria

£102

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

17. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2.6 mi from Hooper Beach

Michael

£93

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a sink and counter.

18. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

2.8 mi from Hooper Beach

Rich

£100

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3.5 mi from Hooper Beach

Grester

£118

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

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

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

20. Carousel Beach Inn

3.4 mi from Hooper Beach

Edwin

£67

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Hooper Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 766 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View

Top Hooper Beach Hotel Reviews

Pink Venetian (Upper Unit)

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice apartment. Spacious. Great kitchen. Waking up to spectacular ocean views and having coffee on the balcony was wonderful. All of the rooms had great views. It is very well appointed with everything you need for a great day on the beach-beach towels, umbrellas, beach chairs, etc We will be back!I highly recommend it!"

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, convenient location with spacious rooms and good breakfast."

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

10/10 Excellent

"The location, number of rooms and bathrooms was perfect, for me and my two girlfriends. We all had our own room and bathroom. There was a view of the beach and coastline from the living area and balcony. The location was great, we were able to walk to coffee shops, restaurants, shopping and the beach. Will definitely come back."

Capitola Cliffs #3- Dog-friendly

8/10 Good

"The unit was clean but it’s dated and could use a little updating and care for what we paid nightly. Needs new beds, blinds, etc."

Capitola Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A quaint hotel right smack dab in the middle of town…the free taxi to Shadowbrook was a plus! We walked everywhere which we appreciated as we enjoy a cocktail every now and then."

Capitola Ocean Views- Dog Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"great location! Can walk anywhere in the Village. Be prepared for noise in the living room as the three way intersection is right outside. However things quiet down after 9:00 pm."

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

8/10 Good

"Ideal location"

Grandma's Nest- Oceanfront Venetian

8/10 Good

"Great location and a charming place. However, our unit did not lock from the outside, anyone could walk in, no code needed and no key in sight. In addition, the AC didn’t work making the house stuffy and very warm. We did not have hot water in the upstairs bathroom. Text messages we sent to the contact provided were not answered."

Pink Venetian (lower unit)

10/10 Excellent

"Loved our stay! Couldn't be any closer to the beach! Everything was super clean and host was very communicative! We'll definitely be back!"

Other attractions near Hooper Beach

Capitola Wharf

9.0/10 (241 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the cycling trails.

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A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.

Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Mercantile

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Capitola Mercantile during your trip to Capitola. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Esplanade Park Beach

8.8/10 (84 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Esplanade Park Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Historical Museum

8.2/10 (38 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Capitola Historical Museum during your travels in Capitola. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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The Hook

10.0/10 (1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, The Hook might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Cruz.

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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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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales during your travels to Capitola. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Hooper Beach?

Hooper Beach is located in Capitola. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 122 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Hooper Beach?

Adjacent to Hooper Beach, Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. Other good options close by include Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea and Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola.

How many hotels will I find close to Hooper Beach?

Expedia has 122 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Hooper Beach.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Hooper Beach.

What can I see and do near Hooper Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature captivating exhibits. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Pleasure Point Park, Branciforte Dog Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Hooper Beach hotels

1. Inn at Depot Hill

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Monarch Cove Inn

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

5. Capitola Hotel

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10. Seaway Inn

11. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

12. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

14. Seascape Beach Resort

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

16. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

17. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

18. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

20. Carousel Beach Inn

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Top Hooper Beach Hotel Reviews

Pink Venetian (Upper Unit)

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Capitola Village Condo - 1 min walk to beach

Capitola Cliffs #3- Dog-friendly

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Ocean Views- Dog Friendly

1940's Capitola Village Rental - steps from beach

Grandma's Nest- Oceanfront Venetian

Pink Venetian (lower unit)

Other attractions near Hooper Beach

Capitola Wharf

Capitola Beach

Capitola Mercantile

Esplanade Park Beach

Capitola Historical Museum

The Hook

38th Avenue Beach Access

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

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