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

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.

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Cowell's Beach

Julia

HK$784

HK$1,388 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

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.

2. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach

Myla

HK$981

HK$1,134 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach

Frank

HK$927

HK$1,073 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach

Sofia

HK$911

HK$1,055 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

5. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Cowell's Beach

Judy

HK$718

HK$894 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Cowell's Beach

Ingrid

HK$776

HK$903 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Cowell's Beach

Grester

HK$894

HK$1,036 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 0.5 km from Cowell's Beach

Tasia

HK$581

HK$772 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

9. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Cowell's Beach

John

HK$549

HK$633 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

10. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach

Brenda Lynn

HK$1,405

HK$1,606 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

11. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Cowell's Beach

vincent

HK$628

HK$726 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

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 breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach

Maria

HK$987

HK$1,141 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach

Alan

HK$734

HK$849 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

14. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach

Aleksandr

HK$487

HK$647 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a wooden cabinet with a decorative handle, a chair, and a globe on the counter.

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 1 km from Cowell's Beach

Christine

HK$480

HK$561 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

16. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Cowell's Beach

Jorge

HK$565

HK$702 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

17. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach

Harjeet

HK$686

HK$1,109 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Cowell's Beach

Natalie

HK$487

HK$695 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a television.

A coffee station with four dispensers labeled 'Hot Water,' 'Decaf Roast,' 'Light Roast,' and 'Dark Roast.' There are cups and a small trash bin on the counter.

A dining area with a central table and chairs, a decorative wall with geometric patterns, and a ceiling light fixture.

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Cowell's Beach

Arturo

HK$894

HK$1,036 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

A motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

20. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Cowell's Beach

John

HK$697

HK$804 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Cowell's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 317 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,353 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,637 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

Top Cowell's Beach Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff, fun rooms and delicious included breakfast!"

Edgewater Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Just went for a sleep and left the next morning but it was very cute and very clean. Quiet too. Felt like a cottage atmosphere. Recommend for simple but everything one needs for a peaceful place to stay."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I wasn't there too long -- just one night. But it was perfect for just me: clean, comfortable, and quiet. (I was a little concerned when I saw packages of earplugs on the nightstands, but it was a peaceful night.) The person working the front desk was great! I asked her advice on a quick place to eat within walking distance and she suggested the perfect restaurant! A great place with great staff!"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place! I’ll be back"

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome property right in the heart of it all!"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

Other attractions near Cowell's Beach

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 beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.

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 blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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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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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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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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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Neary Lagoon Park

Explore the great outdoors at Neary Lagoon Park, a lovely green space 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 Cowell's Beach?

Cowell's Beach is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 166 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Cowell's Beach?

Adjacent to Cowell's Beach, La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Cowell's Beach?

Expedia has 166 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Cowell's Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowell's Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Cowell's Beach.

What can I see and do near Cowell's Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

Santa Cruz Cowell's Beach Hotels

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Our top choices for Cowell's Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Seaway Inn

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Marea Sol Hotel

5. Mission Inn

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

9. National 9 Santa Cruz

10. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

11. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

14. Beachview Inn

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

16. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

17. Casablanca On The Beach

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

20. Aqua Breeze Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Cowell's Beach

Top Cowell's Beach Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Beachview Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

Other attractions near Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Lighthouse Point Park

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Cocoanut Grove

Sky Glider

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Neary Lagoon Park

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