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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 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 hotel named 'Bella Notte' with a sign displaying the address '21305.'

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Cowell's Beach

Andrea

HK$931

HK$1,552 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach

Elizabeth

HK$2,417

HK$3,151 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach

Marci

HK$1,153

HK$1,326 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach

Henry

HK$2,657

HK$3,014 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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 reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Bethany

HK$1,090

HK$1,256 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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 view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

6. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Cowell's Beach

Mina

HK$946

HK$1,094 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Cowell's Beach

Danielle

HK$926

HK$1,072 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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

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

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

8. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach

daphanie

HK$612

HK$724 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

9. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Cowell's Beach

Terry

HK$722

HK$898 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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 neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Cowell's Beach

Nicole

HK$698

HK$835 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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.

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

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Cowell's Beach

Dori

HK$1,066

HK$1,229 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach

Natalya

HK$994

HK$1,148 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 0.5 km from Cowell's Beach

Ramiro

HK$698

HK$904 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

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."

14. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Cowell's Beach

Monika

HK$990

HK$1,144 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

15. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach

April

HK$1,010

HK$1,159 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

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.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

16. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Cowell's Beach

Brenda

HK$1,247

HK$1,432 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

17. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Cowell's Beach

Molly

HK$1,482

HK$1,692 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

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

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Cowell's Beach

Donald

HK$1,263

HK$1,448 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

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.

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

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Cowell's Beach

James William

HK$894

HK$1,297 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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

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

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

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

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Cowell's Beach

Grant

HK$670

HK$774 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Cowell's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 461 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,045 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,347 reviews	View

Top Cowell's Beach Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean and good"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The aRiverside Inn was a nice place to stay. If I’m ever in Santa Cruz again, I’ll try to stay there."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"This, in my humble opinion, is the best place to stay in Santa Cruz. It’s DIRECTLY in the middle of town—it’s easy to get anywhere from the hotel. The property is adorable. The pool is great. The bar is open late and the food is good. The rooms are updated and super cute. Whenever friends come to see our daughter at UCSC, I always recommend it. We love it ."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This is our second year staying here. It’s so close to the beach and boardwalk. Practically across the street. Very friendly staff. Clean nice rooms. Will stay here again next year."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Highly recommend/ This hotel was perfect- the view from the room of the beach was amazing/ the hotel staff was helpful & very friendly! They also have a fire pit looking out over the beach!! I WILL definitely return !!!"

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was clean and convenient"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We were impressed by the room; it was very clean and cozy. The hotel is located near the ocean, within walking distance. We were very pleased."

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, ac worked great and within walking distance to the Boardwalk"

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"Todo estuvo bien la habitación estaba bien limpia"

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 pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."

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 164 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 Marea Sol Hotel and Ocean Pacific Lodge.

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

Expedia has 164 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. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House 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

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Seaway Inn

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Carousel Beach Inn

9. Mission Inn

10. Pacific Blue Inn

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

14. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

15. Edgewater Beach Inn

16. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

17. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

18. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

19. Casablanca On The Beach

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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Top Cowell's Beach Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Beachview Inn

Casablanca On The Beach

Carousel Beach Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn and Suites

Hotel Solares

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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