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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Andrea
£142
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
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 dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
paola
£264
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.
A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.
A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Jessica
£81
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Edgewater Beach Inn
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

4. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Roxanna
£110
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Seaway Inn
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 hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Frank
£112
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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 view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

6. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Jiexin
£231
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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 desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Lisa
£103
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Grester
£118
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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 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.

9. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
KimLien
£94
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Mission Inn
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
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.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Sharon
£89
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Pacific Blue Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
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."
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

11. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Linda
£107
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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 reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Anthony
£74
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Brooke
£125
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Leslie
£118
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.
A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

15. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Madeline
£127
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Bertha
£81
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.
A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

17. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Molly
£197
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

18. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Donald
£134
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
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 living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Steve
£111
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

20. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Shawna
£107
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Rio Vista Suites
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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
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
10.0
Exceptional
14 reviews
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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
523 reviews
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A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
Edgewater Beach Inn
9.2
Wonderful
43 reviews
View
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
301 reviews
View
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,353 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was friendly and welcoming. Loved the pool and the beds were really comfortable."
Kelli 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, spacious. Bed was the best one of our trip thus far. Right across the street from the boardwalk. Breakfast was pretty good, wish they had more protein options however. Staff was friendly and helpful."
Amy 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Friendly and helpful staff. Limited parking."
Amanda 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"chill little spot area lowkey sketchy but it's always my go to spot when i got to santa cruz"
vincent 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Never disappoint. Will see you soon."
Jorge 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"The person that checked us in was great she had great customer service . The room was nice. We were close to pretty much everything , I highly recommend the Casablanca."
Rebecca 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Pet freindly and they allowed us a 3 pm check out. Bonus."
Sam 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Hyatt Place 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!"
Nicholas 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great value clean room Great Price. Friendly staff"
Curtis 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (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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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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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 tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Dawn Madden

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during your trip to Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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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 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 204 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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 204 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.