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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 modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Andrea

HK$970

HK$1,597 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Elizabeth

HK$2,111

HK$2,808 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

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

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

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Margaret

HK$996

HK$1,150 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

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

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

4. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Nicole

HK$698

HK$835 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 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."

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Monika

HK$958

HK$1,108 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 hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

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

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.

6. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Hoa

HK$793

HK$977 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

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

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Carolyn

HK$628

HK$826 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Steve

HK$1,020

HK$1,177 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

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

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.

9. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Justin

HK$465

HK$670 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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.

10. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Grant

HK$670

HK$774 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

11. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

"Despite claims of a recent remodel, the bed was tough and felt like an outdated box-spring. We were stuck next to a loud ice machine that cycled on and off all night; the hotel was full so they couldn’t move us. Walls had unexplained stains running down them, and the bathroom had about five flies we had to swat. There was a mini fridge and microwave; however, there was a coffee maker— no cups, coffee, or tea. No ice bucket or bags either, and the lobby didn’t even have a fork. This was a real...

Isaac

HK$776

HK$893 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

12. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Sara

HK$783

HK$1,026 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

13. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

jessika

HK$1,129

HK$1,300 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

14. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Denny

HK$533

HK$620 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

15. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Randi

HK$588

HK$729 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

A motel sign with amenities including low rates, pool, HBO, free WiFi, and internet access.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

16. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

James

HK$549

HK$633 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

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.

17. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Javier

HK$600

HK$773 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

18. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

John

HK$550

HK$617 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

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

19. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Rosa

HK$714

HK$823 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.

A Best Western hotel with a clear view of the entrance, parking area, and a sign indicating the hotel's name.

A covered walkway with doors, windows, and a garden area with plants and a fence.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and modern decor.

20. Best Western Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

NELSON A.

HK$855

HK$982 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 484 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Pacific Blue Inn	9.0 Wonderful 946 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 704 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Beach view and stayed at first floor which is all a bonus cause it’s quick and easy. Only downside is there’s no microwave in the room and coffee maker doesn’t work. At the price these two basic should be always be there and available."

Continental Inn

8/10 Good

"The staff was very pleasant"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was basic. I dont think Pets should be allowed. I dont want to see a pet peeing inside or outside. Pet dander. I have friends allergic to pet hair. They could never stay at Hyatt. Bottom of hot tub needs cleaning a few people were complaining about that. I agree. Should have happy hours (free) Wed-fri. Free chartuerrie or chips & salsa. Should NOT charge for parking."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"The property was a good value for the price. It was dated but comfortable and fairly conveniently located."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Exquisite! What a beautiful hotel! Wish we were staying longer. Everything was impeccable and beautifully decorated. The architecture is amazing. Loved the location. The bed was super comfortable with fine linens, one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in. Spacious luxurious room with a balcony. The restaurants were very nice as well. No need to leave the property if you just want to relax! Well done, La Bahia!! I hope to return soon!"

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"Check-in is 4pm, on our reservation it stated 3pm and there wasn’t a room available. Otherwise great location, rooms were comfortable and clean."

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"The Beach view was awesome the room was good nothing great but the price for the beach view was great! It was a good enough place for the night and location awesome by the warf and boardwalk and free parking too!"

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Regular TV viewing"

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

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 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 coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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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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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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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during your trip to Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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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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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 203 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 Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?

Expedia has 203 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 Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House 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.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

4. Pacific Blue Inn

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

6. Mission Inn

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

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

9. Seaside Inn & Suites

10. Hitching Post Studios Inn

11. Salt Air Lodge

12. Rio Vista Suites

13. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

14. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

15. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

16. National 9 Santa Cruz

17. Beachview Inn

18. Drift Inn

19. Aqua Breeze Inn

20. Best Western Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Continental Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

Casablanca On The Beach

Carousel Beach Inn

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Wharf

Cowell's Beach

Seabright Beach

Sky Glider

Cocoanut Grove

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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