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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (353 reviews)
"Great hotel with all the amenities you could possibly need. The food at their restaurants is great as well!"
United States
Lucia
The price is £399
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Restaurant

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,014 reviews)
"Great trip with my wife for our anniversary."
United States
James
The price is £340
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (242 reviews)
"Very beautiful and great price for our room I would stay there again!"
United States
Eugene
The price is £209
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Seaway Inn
Beach/ocean view

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Brian
The price is £291
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Beach Street Inn and Suites
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, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,335 reviews)
"Really great hotel."
United States
Gaelle
The price is £232
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,586 reviews)
"Beachfront and reasonable price will definitely stay again"
United States
Nicole
The price is £215
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (932 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is £130
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Overall we had comfortable stay at Hyatt Place, Santa Cruz. Staff was friendly and accommodating!"
United States
Navjot
The price is £198
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,447 reviews)
"Had a great stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is £110
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Superior King + Beach View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, clean/beautiful room, loved the view. Happy hour and breakfast a big plus"
United States
Olivia
The price is £225
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"A pleasant stay in a clean and beautifully renovated hotel—I recommend it to everyone!"
United States
Jan
The price is £165
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Rio Vista Suites
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,158 reviews)
"Great stay! Easy walk to the boardwalk."
United States
Monique
The price is £213
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,227 reviews)
"The parking was good the location of the hotel the hotel room was clean. And the staff was very nice. I would stay there again."
United States
Glenna
The price is £251
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Casablanca On The Beach
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (99 reviews)
"There were restaurants nearby, easy to get to Santa Cruz Beach boardwalk"
United States
Emere
The price is £70
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Drift Inn
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,288 reviews)
"Great location, comfy beds and unique atmosphere, we loved our stay!"
United States
Alexis
The price is £191
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (975 reviews)
"Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk"
United States
Michael
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,063 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly"
United States
Maria
The price is £95
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Seaside Inn & Suites
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location close to a lot of places and staff was very friendly. "
United States
Miguel
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Beachview Inn
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Had a wonderful stay thank you"
United States
Maria
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Great place to stay and beds divine!"
United States
Catherine
The price is £127
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Mission Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
353 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,014 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
242 reviews
View
Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,335 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing stay and really close to the pier and boardwalk will definitely comeback again"
William Paul 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Beachview Inn

Hotels near other Santa Cruz Main Beach attractions

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/5 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park 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 Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Santa Cruz Main 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 198 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Adjacent to Santa Cruz Main Beach, Marea Sol Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Other good options within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 198 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Main Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Santa Cruz Main Beach.
What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.