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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.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is HK$765
HK$1,367 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (585 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is HK$1,915
HK$2,588 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,041 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
The price is HK$2,032
HK$2,313 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

4. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (70 reviews)
"Very convenient to the boardwalk and downtown."
United States
Marlene
The price is HK$672
HK$780 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Edgewater Beach Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,365 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is HK$987
HK$1,140 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

6. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (322 reviews)
"Great location, clean perfect stay"
United States
Myla
The price is HK$981
HK$1,134 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Seaway Inn
Terrace/patio

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is HK$965
HK$1,116 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (722 reviews)
"We stayed here for one night, the staff that we interacted with was very nice and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and hot. Room was spacious and clean, the only thing I would complain about is the shower. The shower was a bit dirty and stained, especially the shower floor and other areas within the shower."
United States
Adrian
The price is HK$772
HK$899 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A patio with a glass table, metal chairs, and a vase with flowers.

9. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (194 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
United States
Deina
The price is HK$651
HK$767 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Carousel Beach Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

10. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is HK$719
HK$895 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Mission Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

11. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,653 reviews)
"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"
United States
Sherlyn
The price is HK$840
HK$976 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Marea Sol Hotel
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,553 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is HK$581
HK$766 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,360 reviews)
"a great find when visiting Santa Cruz!"
United States
cindy
The price is HK$965
HK$1,116 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

14. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (959 reviews)
"We arrived after hours and self-checkin was super easy. The Inn was lovely and was a great location near downtown."
United States
Sharon
The price is HK$698
HK$835 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Pacific Blue Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,349 reviews)
"Would definitely stay there again"
United States
Alan
The price is HK$703
HK$815 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

16. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (641 reviews)
"We had a wonderful time during our visit. The room was very clean and the staff was very helpful. I would definitely recommend it to my friends."
United States
Brenda Lynn
The price is HK$1,158
HK$1,330 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

17. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
The price is HK$508
HK$593 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,297 reviews)
"Would stay again. Amazing staff."
United States
Sarika
The price is HK$981
HK$1,133 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,179 reviews)
"Perfect location"
United States
Ruth
The price is HK$927
HK$1,073 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,025 reviews)
"Friendly staff ! Location is great!"
United States
Jorge
The price is HK$565
HK$702 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
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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
4.0 star property
9.8
Exceptional
19 reviews
View
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
585 reviews
View
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,041 reviews
View
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
70 reviews
View
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,365 reviews
View

Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"This was a wonderful stay. The place was immaculately clean, and it smell clean every single day we were there. I’ve stood in La Quinta hotels before, but never to this standard. Must say that I was really shocked at how beautiful and clean this place was."
Samuel 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
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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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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 205 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 205 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 Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse 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.