The Best Hotels Closest to Its Beach in Santa Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.9 mi from Its Beach

Frank

£112

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

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

2. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Its Beach

Roxanna

£118

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

3. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 mi from Its Beach

KimLien

£86

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

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

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

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 mi from Its Beach

Grester

£118

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

5. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Its Beach

Lisa

£103

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 mi from Its Beach

Linda

£107

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Its Beach

Natalya

£106

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1 mi from Its Beach

Anthony

£80

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.1 mi from Its Beach

Sharon

£89

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

10. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.2 mi from Its Beach

Kyle

£79

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

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

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 1.3 mi from Its Beach

Siddharth

£56

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

12. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Its Beach

Michael

£63

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

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".

13. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.2 mi from Its Beach

jessika

£118

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Its Beach

Brooke

£125

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

15. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Its Beach

Irinea

£63

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

16. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Its Beach

Madeline

£127

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Its Beach

Justin

£58

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

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

18. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.2 mi from Its Beach

Shawna

£107

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

19. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 1.3 mi from Its Beach

John

£59

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

20. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.1 mi from Its Beach

Rosa

£86

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Its Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 301 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,628 reviews	View

Top Its Beach Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"The Hyatt was beautiful and clean and the staff were helpful. It was my mistake to not have checked the location of our second floor suite. Unfortunately our room was above the kitchen, and facing the street where the valet parking took place well into the evening. Lots of music from cars and the noise of car doors shutting. The staff did supply ear plugs so I slept fine after that. Loved the heated salt water pool and hot tub. Lovely guests and amenities. Breakfast was 5 star. Very nice and would stay again"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"It was a nice sized room and clean. Helpful staff. Location was good and walking distance to the pier. Would stay there again."

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Great place with super location! Loved the waffles and free breakfast"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"It was a true suite. We were pleased with the cleanliness of the rooms in this friendliness of the staff."

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great. I wish they would clean up the lobby. They use it as a storage space. Extra chairs, refrigerators, lamp shades, and the tv is never on. Can’t sit there and relax. Three days I went there in morning there was no coffee made or hot water for tea. Looks like counter space for snacks but it is cluttered. I love this little hotel but the lobby space has never been finished. 😞"

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed here every time I go to Santa Cruz. It's close to the boardwalk and it's very well maintained"

Lighthouse Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"Great location! Not ocean view but just a short walk thru the park across the street and you’re there. The rental is not the entire house, unsure if there are others living in the other part of the house but it was still a decent amount of space for my family of 4. Also the boardwalk is just a 5min drive down. Host is great and responds fast. Would recommend!"

Other attractions near Its Beach

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lighthouse Field State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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A sign for the Surfing Museum at Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

8.0/10 (77 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Santa Cruz Surfing Museum in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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A blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse 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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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.

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Mitchell Cove Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mitchell Cove Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Its Beach?

Its 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 79 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Its 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 just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Its Beach. Other good choices within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Its Beach?

Expedia has 79 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Its Beach.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Its Beach.

What can I see and do near Its Beach?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum or Lighthouse Point Park. Sights like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Neary Lagoon Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Its Beach hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2. Seaway Inn

3. Mission Inn

4. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

5. Marea Sol Hotel

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

9. Pacific Blue Inn

10. Salt Air Lodge

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

12. Beachview Inn

13. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

15. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

16. Casablanca On The Beach

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

18. Rio Vista Suites

19. Drift Inn

20. Aqua Breeze Inn

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Top Its Beach Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaside Inn & Suites

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Seaway Inn

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Lighthouse Beach House

Other attractions near Its Beach

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Lighthouse Point Park

Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Wharf

Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Mitchell Cove Beach

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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