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Our top choices for Sunset State Beach hotels

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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
3.4 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Breakfast was good and the room was perfect."
United States
Martha
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Reception

2. Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
7.9 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Staff, rooms, coffee bar were great. Grest midpoint location to visit the area."
United States
Kathleen
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
8.5 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,010 reviews)
"Spacious and comfortable room, very helpful staff, great breakfast offered Bathroom very nice and clean"
United States
Aprille
The price is £144
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Free buffet breakfast

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
3.6 mi from Sunset State Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing front desk staff"
United States
Maverick
The price is £109
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, River View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

5. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
7.6 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (610 reviews)
"This was a lovely inn in a beautiful location."
United States
Nathan
The price is £127
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

6. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.8 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Very charming old house on a beautiful point overlooking the bay covered in trees absolutely one of the most scenic places i have ever stayed."
United States
William
The price is £161
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Monarch Cove Inn
Free continental breakfast

7. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
4.6 mi from Sunset State Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great breakfasts and friendly staff"
United States
Linda
The price is £115
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Lobby

8. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
8.5 mi from Sunset State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,016 reviews)
"Clen room and friendly staff."
United States
Jose
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Lobby

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.5 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Room was clean and breakfast was amazing."
United States
Kate
The price is £137
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Fountain

10. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
6 mi from Sunset State Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great little vacation spot away from the big crowds and corporate atmosphere."
United States
Rich
The price is £123
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Bar (on property)

11. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
6.8 mi from Sunset State Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,166 reviews)
"Easy parking and close to shops and restaurants"
United States
Stephanie Moeata
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

12. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
10.8 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (29 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Patricia
The price is £112
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Carousel Beach Inn
Terrace/patio

13. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
12.3 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (694 reviews)
"Very quiet, great breakfast selections, and near walking distance to restaurants!"
United States
Monika
The price is £126
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

14. Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
4.1 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"Great vacation, easy with kids."
United States
Emma
The price is £297
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Seascape Beach Resort
Library

15. Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
8 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (752 reviews)
"Totally recommend. Super fun place. Stayed in railroad baron and we were very happy."
United States
Brian
The price is £288
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Inn at Depot Hill
Exterior

16. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
10.9 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,589 reviews)
"Very convenient hotel location for the boardwalk."
United States
Clarissa
The price is £130
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Marea Sol Hotel
Property amenity

17. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
12.2 mi from Sunset State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room, nice restaurant, good location!!"
United States
Sandra
The price is £127
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Inn At Pasatiempo
Surfing/boogie boarding

18. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
11.1 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (268 reviews)
"Convenient and clean - rooms were large, and beds were comfortable."
United States
Cristina
The price is £152
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Seaway Inn
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
11.2 mi from Sunset State Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,092 reviews)
"Had a great experience, room was clean and had all the basic amenities. Staff was super nice."
United States
Sean
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Seaside Inn & Suites
Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

20. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
9.5 mi from Sunset State Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is £137
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Bella Notte
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Compare popular hotels close to Sunset State Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Indoor pool
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
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Free buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room
Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, River View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
610 reviews
View
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,010 reviews
View

Top Sunset State Beach Hotel Reviews

Beach Condo, 3 Bedrooms/2 Bath, Sleeps 9 Private Corner Patio Views of Dunes

Beach Condo, 3 Bedrooms/2 Bath, Sleeps 9 Private Corner Patio Views of Dunes

8/10 Good
"The condo was lovely. Spacious in the common area for our family of 7 (5 teens). Beds were comfortable for all. The patio had comfortable table/chairs, isolated from people but could still hear the ocean waves well, which was very peaceful. Found out the door locks behind you when you leave, so take the key! The sliding glass doors in the common area were not in the best shape, making them difficult to utilize; the two in the bedrooms don’t have screens, none of the windows open, so it can get quite warm during the day, but opening the two doors in the common area with screens gets a nice cross breeze going & cools things down. It was always comfortable & cool in the evening. It was a struggle to carry the Adirondack chairs to the beach, but we were thankful to have them available. It also would’ve been a nice touch to have beach towels available for those travelers that are flying & have to pack sparingly. We weren’t expecting to have to bring those, but we are also first time VRBO renters, so this could be common. The beach was beautiful, clean, and never crowded which was one of the best parts! There were no bath linens to spare; it would’ve been nice to have a couple extra, but we were able to do laundry as needed to accommodate. None of these things would ever be deal breakers. We would return to this property repeatedly and highly recommend it. It was a wonderful first VRBO experience for us! We did love it!"
Hillary T. 6-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Beach Condo, 3 Bedrooms/2 Bath, Sleeps 9 Private Corner Patio Views of Dunes

Other attractions near Sunset State Beach

A sandy beach with waves, houses, and a clear sky.

Manresa State Beach

9.0/10 (27 reviews)
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Manresa State Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Watsonville. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sunset State Beach?
Sunset State Beach is located in Watsonville. Travellers like the surrounding area for its beaches, restaurants and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 6 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Sunset State Beach?
Located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Sunset State Beach, Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data.
How many hotels are there close to Sunset State Beach?
Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Sunset State Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sunset State Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Sunset State Beach.
What can I see and do near Sunset State Beach?
Lounge by the water at Manresa State Beach and La Selva Beach. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve, Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve and Ramsay Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Castro Adobe State Historic Park or Zmudowski State Beach while you're in the area.