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Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is HK$897
HK$1,038 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,345 reviews)
"Great room and location "
United States
Aditya
The price is HK$765
HK$890 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Marea Sol Hotel

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, (1,237 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is HK$934
HK$1,081 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (87 reviews)
"Spotless room...great staff...amenities galore... "
United States
Ramsin
The price is HK$2,052
HK$2,739 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is HK$2,097
HK$2,386 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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, (152 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great location, and nice rooms."
United States
Robert
The price is HK$842
HK$1,021 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Seaway Inn

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)
"Was a nice place to stay for my folks on vacation"
United States
Rosalie
The price is HK$858
HK$995 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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, (893 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is HK$694
HK$830 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Pacific Blue Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,287 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,061 reviews)
"Great stay "
United States
Bedrije
The price is HK$780
HK$907 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,186 reviews)
"Excellent location "
United States
George
The price is HK$692
HK$1,070 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Casablanca On The Beach

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms were excellent and staff as well. They locked our bikes up in storage so that we did not have to lug them upstairs. Rio Vista is a real find in Santa Cruz. Will stay there again. A really great value."
United States
David
Rio Vista Suites

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Scenic inn with great service in a great neighborhood."
United States
Andrea
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (932 reviews)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,174 reviews)
"Love staying here"
United States
Michelle
The price is HK$889
HK$1,030 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (67 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is HK$546
HK$611 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Drift Inn

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"staff was sooo nice, rooms were clean and the location was excellent."
United States
Maria
The price is HK$538
HK$706 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Beachview Inn

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, (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is HK$625
HK$788 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Mission Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay great staff but no coffee til 8am in lobby so grab the night before "
United States
David
The price is HK$538
HK$625 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Aqua Breeze Inn

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, (630 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is HK$831
HK$965 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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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 175 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, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 175 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, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. Sights like Lighthouse Point Park, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse 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.