The Best Hotels Closest to Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

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

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

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

KimLien

£94

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Natalya

£106

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

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

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

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Linda

£107

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is part of the Howard Johnson network.

An indoor swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by tables and chairs under a covered area.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window with a view.

4. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Giana

£102

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

5. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Kyle

£68

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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.

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

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Justin

£60

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

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

7. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Michael

£63

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

8. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 2.5 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

John

£59

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

9. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

James

£61

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

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

10. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Irinea

£63

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5.3 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Anna Christine

£117

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.1 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Frank

£112

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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 porch, and a small wooden bridge.

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

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.5 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Siddharth

£56

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

14. Inn At Pasatiempo

3.9 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Paul

£88

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Steve

£111

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

16. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Anthony

£74

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

17. Seascape Beach Resort

10 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Haleh

£268

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

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

18. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Andrea

£139

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

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

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

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Madeline

£127

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

An outdoor patio with red umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a stone wall.

20. Surf City Inn and Suites

Lower Ocean, 2.4 mi from Natural Bridges State Beach

Lorena

£58

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Natural Bridges State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 711 reviews	View
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz	7.2 Good 1,001 reviews	View
Salt Air Lodge	8.4 Very good 136 reviews	View

Top Natural Bridges State Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"A fine hotel choice for one night in Santa Cruz. The room was large, bed was comfortable enough and it was surprisingly quiet. We did not use the pool or hot tub."

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10/10 Excellent

"A wonderful hotel with the nicest staff we have ever met! The location is great, walkable to the beach and many food options! The staff were wonderful and very kind to give us food recommendations!"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful spot with lots of fun things to do."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Staying at La Quinta was a great choice, the room was spacious and comfortable and for my first solo trip had everything I needed and more. The included breakfast also helped to keep my schedule together for the day and made for an easier morning. It was within 20 mins walking distance of downtown Santa Cruz, and closer to the boardwalk so for those without a car like myself can consider this hotel a great option to be close to all the sights of the area without having to drive; which was also a major reason for selecting it. All in all, I will be making it my hotel of choice when I come back to visit Santa Cruz."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is clean, staff is very friendly and helpful, not too far of a walk to the boardwalk and downtown!"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location."

West Cliff Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"We couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The house felt like a home and we had plenty of room. The location was AMAZING! My sisters in law and I did the Santa Cruz 70.3IM and it was perfect viewing for my niece and nephew to cheer us on since we went by several times just steps from the house. It was so close to the start/finish as well. As I mentioned the house felt like a home and there were plenty of games for the littles in our family and they really enjoyed the “vintage” TV in the bedroom. It was also great being able to walk those few steps to see all the wildlife visible from the viewpoints near the house. If we do this race again or simply visit Santa Cruz we would love to stay there again. Thank you for everything."

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, especially if you’re in town for the half Ironman"

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10/10 Excellent

"Liz made our stay so easy. We watched our daughter do The Ironman right from the front porch. The view was spectacular!!we loved the house and location so much."

Other attractions near Natural Bridges State Beach

A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to 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 large rock formation featuring a natural arch over the ocean, surrounded by beachgoers and pine trees.

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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De Anza Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at De Anza 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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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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Swift Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Swift 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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Younger Beach

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

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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Swift Street Courtyard during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

You can take time to visit Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Natural Bridges State Beach?

Natural Bridges State 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 24 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Natural Bridges State Beach?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Natural Bridges State Beach. Another good choice is Mission Inn, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Natural Bridges State Beach?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Natural Bridges State Beach.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Natural Bridges State Beach.

What can I see and do near Natural Bridges State 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 Lighthouse Point Park. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Natural Bridges State Beach. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Natural Bridges State Beach hotels

1. Mission Inn

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

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Salt Air Lodge

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

7. Beachview Inn

8. Drift Inn

9. National 9 Santa Cruz

10. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

14. Inn At Pasatiempo

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

16. Ocean Pacific Lodge

17. Seascape Beach Resort

18. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

19. Casablanca On The Beach

20. Surf City Inn and Suites

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Top Natural Bridges State Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Casablanca On The Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

West Cliff Getaway

Iconic West Cliff with Views!

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

Other attractions near Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

De Anza Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Swift Beach

Younger Beach

Swift Street Courtyard

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

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