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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

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, (268 reviews)
"Beautiful property highly recommend staying here"
United States
bryan
The price is HK$2,124
HK$2,822 total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Great place for the family! My kids loved the snowcones and the popcorn. We will be going back for sure!"
United States
Everly
The price is HK$1,167
HK$1,342 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (201 reviews)
"Rooms were spacious and clean. The close proximity to the beach made for a very relaxing place to spend a couple of days. I would stay there again."
United States
Linda
The price is HK$1,021
HK$1,222 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Seaway Inn
Business centre

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, (1,287 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast, pier nearby l."
Canada
Krzysztof
The price is HK$1,324
HK$1,518 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior

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, (1,523 reviews)
"Great location with lots to do around it"
United States
Alfred
The price is HK$1,051
HK$1,211 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Marea Sol Hotel
Beach views

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, (1,017 reviews)
"The housekeeping staff was excellent."
United States
Garry
The price is HK$1,951
HK$2,221 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

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, (1,009 reviews)
"Clean room and great breakfast."
United States
Oksana
The price is HK$1,136
HK$1,307 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,378 reviews)
"Very clean room, great parking and very friendly staff. "
United States
Samuel
The price is HK$628
HK$825 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Terrace/patio

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, (917 reviews)
"Perfect location. Staff was really friendly."
United States
Rosa
The price is HK$680
HK$814 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Pacific Blue Inn
Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable room, quiet, great location walkable to beach and downtown, off street parking"
United States
Brad
The price is HK$564
HK$762 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Rio Vista Suites
Lobby lounge

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, (1,215 reviews)
"Great view friendly staff! "
United States
Benjamin
The price is HK$831
HK$1,227 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Casablanca On The Beach
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely gorgeous location. Friendly staff. The room was spacious and comfortable. The wine and cheese was a perfect snack and breakfast was delightful. Do yourself a favor and stay here."
United States
Dina
The price is HK$1,558
HK$1,866 total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Property amenity

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, (1,136 reviews)
"I love staying here when I’m Santa Cruz. Staff is always friendly and the convenance of the location of being located so close the boardwalk is awesome. "
United States
Brian
The price is HK$1,246
HK$1,430 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

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, (1,247 reviews)
"great location, nice restaurant, relaxing pool, very much enjoyed"
United States
Keith
The price is HK$1,167
HK$1,342 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,038 reviews)
"Parking is good, shops nearby!"
United States
Raul
The price is HK$439
HK$646 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Seaside Inn & Suites
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Clean room, amazing staff, super accessible. Will stay again. "
United States
Megan
The price is HK$635
HK$734 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Aqua Breeze Inn
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (936 reviews)
"Great location for reasonably priced hotel. Clean room and nice staff."
United States
Katarina
The price is HK$464
HK$542 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Location was amazing! Parking was easy even though at an incline."
United States
Beverly
The price is HK$488
HK$650 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Beachview Inn
Free WiFi

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, (85 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay! Ankit at the front desk was extremely helpful and hospitable when we booked our hotel visit last minute. I would definitely recommend this inn for anyone looking for a cozy and conveniently located place to stay in downtown Santa Cruz. "
United States
Megan
The price is HK$567
HK$635 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Drift Inn
Front of property

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and decent. Good place for the price."
Canada
Lehe
The price is HK$718
HK$893 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Mission Inn
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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
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
268 reviews
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,008 reviews
View
Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
201 reviews
View
Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,287 reviews
View
Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,523 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

2/10 Terrible
"Limited parking, not enough spaces for each room, rooms definitely need an upgrade "
sandra 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Aqua Breeze Inn

Hotels near other Santa Cruz Main Beach attractions

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.4/5 (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 187 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 Dream Inn Santa Cruz and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 187 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 Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House 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.