The Best Hotels Closest to Seacliff State Beach in Aptos - 2026 Updated Prices

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A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

1. Inn at Depot Hill

1.9 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Joseph

£281

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

2. Monarch Cove Inn

1.6 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Matthew

£164

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

3. Capitola Hotel

2 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Liz

£194

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

4. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

0.6 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Michael

£93

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar, 0.7 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Rich

£85

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

6. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

5.9 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Josh

£263

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.7 mi from Seacliff State Beach

William

£118

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

8. Edgewater Beach Inn

6 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Elizabeth

£75

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

9.3 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Russell

£107

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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.

10. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

4.2 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Julia

£127

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and framed artwork on the walls.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

8.4 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Joel

£104

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

9.4 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Syria

£95

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

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

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

13. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar, 2.7 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Haleh

£280

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

14. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.7 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Nathan

£103

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.2 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Steven

£85

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Frank

£158

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

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.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

17. Seaway Inn

6.1 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Roxanna

£112

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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 sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

18. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6.1 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Jiexin

£215

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen area, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.

A cabin surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.

A cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

A row of cabins with a dirt path leading to them, surrounded by tall trees.

19. Fern River Resort

9.6 mi from Seacliff State Beach

CarriLin

£92

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

20. Carousel Beach Inn

5.6 mi from Seacliff State Beach

Nova

£74

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Seacliff State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 769 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton	8.6 Excellent 1,184 reviews	View
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Seacliff State Beach Hotel Reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel grounds. Did not have a chance to use pool or try restaurant. Internet not satisfactory. Parking fee seems unnecessary for location."

1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful time on our trip...what an amazing location...imagine walking right out the sliding glass door onto the beach! We'll definitely be back soon!"

3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Clean home with good location"

Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental

10/10 Excellent

"Nice large window to look at beach.. Awesome!! Everything in all rooms looks great!! Except wish screen door at front and fans as we had great weather.. need something to cool…. Thanks Host!!"

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved our time in Aptos! Perfect for our family of 4 (the kids loved the outdoor area with the bocce ball court and hammock) and within walking distance to the beach.Location was perfect for our day trips to Santa Cruz and Monterey!Great communication…we’d definitely stay here again!"

Coastal Bungalow - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"The perfect spot to get away for a week, relax, and make memories that will last a lifetime. This place is especially meaningful to our family, so I have to share a little story. Twenty-four years ago, my girlfriend introduced my son and me to the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, Aptos, and Capitola. My son was only 4 years old at the time, and from that first trip, it became a yearly family tradition filled with memories that I will always cherish. This year made our stay even more special. My son is now 28 years old, and he got to continue that tradition by introducing his own 6-month-old son—my amazing grandson—to Aptos, Rio Del Mar, Santa Cruz, and the refreshing Pacific Ocean for the very first time. Watching three generations of our family enjoy a place that has meant so much to us for more than two decades was something I’ll never forget. What started as a family getaway 24 years ago has now become a tradition being passed on to the next generation. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay while making another chapter of lifelong memories. "

Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Great location. Clean house. We were there for a wedding. Could have used an IRON."

Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos

10/10 Excellent

"The property is right across the street from the bluffs overlooking Seacliff Beach State Park. We made full use of all the property had to offer. Watched the sunset from the front stairs and marvlous breakfasts on the upper deck overlooking the ocean. The only little inconvenince was no tub or shower on the lst floor which was difficult for folks with mobility challenges."

Charming, Sunny Home!

10/10 Excellent

"Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed in this home for 7 nights. The living area upstairs was comfortable, plenty of room for the family and guests. With the curtains drawn back the living, dining, and kitchen area was full of light. The open windows let in a breeze. The balcony offered a view and sounds of the ocean. There is a toilet/sink upstairs. The downstairs had all the bedrooms. The sitting are had a pull out couch with a TV. There was no TV upstairs which we really missed. The stairs between the floors were steep and plentiful but didn’t deter one of the visitors who is 95 yrs old. Residence was close to restaurants and the beach."

Other attractions near Seacliff State Beach

A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with the sun reflecting on the water.

Rio Del Mar Beach

9.2/10 (216 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

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A golf course with a flag, a green, and a view of the ocean.

Seascape Golf Club

8.6/10 (27 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Aptos at Seascape Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as cycling. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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A couple walking on a rocky beach with waves crashing nearby.

Potbelly Beach

7.6/10 (7 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Potbelly Beach during your trip to Aptos? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A beach with tall grasses in the foreground and a calm sea in the background.

New Brighton State Beach

8.8/10 (47 reviews)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aptos. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.

Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Aptos History Museum

7.0/10 (10 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Aptos History Museum during your trip to Aptos. You can seek out the cycling trails and surfing spots in this walkable area.

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Beer Can Beach

8.0/10 (6 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Beer Can Beach during your trip to Aptos? Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Esplanade Park Beach

8.8/10 (84 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Esplanade Park Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Seacliff State Beach?

Seacliff State Beach is located in Aptos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 103 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Seacliff State Beach?

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Seacliff State Beach. Another good option is Rio Sands Vacation Rentals, located 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

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

Expedia has 103 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Seacliff State Beach.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Seacliff State Beach.

What can I see and do near Seacliff State Beach?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Aptos History Museum and Capitola Historical Museum. Dip your toes in the water at New Brighton State Beach, Rio Del Mar Beach and Capitola Beach. La Selva Beach, Manresa State Beach and Twin Lakes State Beach are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Seacliff State Beach hotels

1. Inn at Depot Hill

2. Monarch Cove Inn

3. Capitola Hotel

4. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

6. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8. Edgewater Beach Inn

9. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

10. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

17. Seaway Inn

18. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

19. Fern River Resort

20. Carousel Beach Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Seacliff State Beach

Top Seacliff State Beach Hotel Reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

1950's Beachfront Home - Stunning Views!

3 Bedroom Home - Walking distance to beach!

Charming Rio del Mar Vacation Rental

Classic Beach House - Walk to Seacliff Beach

Coastal Bungalow - Steps From Rio Del Mar Beach!

Beach home just a few steps away from Rio Del Mar Beach!

Beach House Overlooking Seacliff State Park and Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos

Charming, Sunny Home!

Other attractions near Seacliff State Beach

Rio Del Mar Beach

Seascape Golf Club

Potbelly Beach

New Brighton State Beach

Capitola Beach

Aptos History Museum

Beer Can Beach

Esplanade Park Beach

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