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Our top choices for Sand Plant Beach hotels

Terrace/patio

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff where excellent! "
United States
Michael
The price is £106
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
United States
Roxana
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (648 reviews)
"wonderful experience with Serena at the front desk! nice clean room. great overall!"
United States
Susan
The price is £108
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (172 reviews)
"Easy check in/out. Basic room but clean. Very close to the Boardwalk. Less than 10 minute walk. "
United States
Kristin
The price is £133
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Seaway Inn
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 4.1 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (882 reviews)
"A nice place at a great price "
United States
David
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,437 reviews)
"It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I. "
United States
Joanna
The price is £116
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Marea Sol Hotel
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (985 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Seaside Inn & Suites
Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 3.7 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,320 reviews)
"Will definitely return- great location, pet friendly, spacious room and helpful staff."
United States
Lara
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Two Double Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
shiana
The price is £68
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Beachview Inn
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 5.2 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (344 reviews)
"Clean and close to Capitola and Santa Cruz. Would stay here again. "
United States
Dan
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and the room was clean. Would stay there again."
United States
Conor
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Business centre

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.8 mi from Sand Plant Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,241 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is £131
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 4 mi from Sand Plant Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Never got deposit back "
United States
Jessica
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Surf City Inn and Suites
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.3 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,213 reviews)
"We were very happy with our stay!"
United States
Kathleen
The price is £97
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Staircase

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"This room was definitely good for its reasonable price! Room was clean, check in smooth, and close to both the boardwalk and downtown. Could use some upgrades like a window ac unit and some more insulation, or thicker curtains to block outside noise. "
United States
Rebecca
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Rio Vista Suites
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.3 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (192 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay"
United States
Donovan
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
National 9 Santa Cruz
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 4.2 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (82 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!!"
United States
Romualdo
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Drift Inn
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, very good room"
United States
Michael
The price is £72
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Aqua Breeze Inn
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 mi from Sand Plant Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,192 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is £154
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Casablanca On The Beach
Property entrance

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 mi from Sand Plant Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly staff, good location. Good price "
United States
Neemias
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Continental Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Plant Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Terrace/patio
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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Front of property
Mission Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
648 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
172 reviews
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Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
8.2
Very good
882 reviews
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Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

6/10 Okay
"Funky layout. Tight spaces. PAPER THIN windows and walls to the balcony. Might as well have slept ON actual Beach Street. We paid for two horrible nights of sleep and we’ve stayed at neighboring properties with zero of these issues. Will not return. "
Anthony 2-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel

Hotels near other Sand Plant Beach attractions

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Open Photo by Derek Drummond

Fern Grotto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fern Grotto Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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Photo by Derek Drummond
Open Photo by Derek Drummond

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sand Plant Beach?
Sand Plant Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 210 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay close to Sand Plant Beach?
Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.
How many hotels will I find close to Sand Plant Beach?
Expedia has 210 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sand Plant Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sand Plant Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Sand Plant Beach.
What can I see and do near Sand Plant Beach?
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Lighthouse Point Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and University Terrace Dog Park.