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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Andrea
HK$951
HK$1,575 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Samar
HK$2,054
HK$2,744 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Jiexin
HK$2,346
HK$2,665 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Jill Susanne
HK$1,127
HK$1,297 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Mina
HK$1,052
HK$1,213 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Seaway Inn

6. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Lisa
HK$860
HK$998 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

7. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Hoa
HK$793
HK$978 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Linda
HK$958
HK$1,108 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Nicole
HK$855
HK$1,015 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Pacific Blue Inn

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Anthony
HK$628
HK$826 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Brooke
HK$1,193
HK$1,371 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Donald
HK$1,264
HK$1,448 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Bertha
HK$736
HK$852 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Molly
HK$1,836
HK$2,177 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Grant
HK$671
HK$774 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Steve
HK$989
HK$1,142 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

17. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
David
HK$940
HK$1,349 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Casablanca On The Beach

18. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Shawna
HK$855
HK$1,107 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Rio Vista Suites

19. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Siddharth
HK$534
HK$621 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

20. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
jessika
HK$1,132
HK$1,303 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott 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
Premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Bella Notte
10.0
Exceptional
12 reviews
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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
503 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,046 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,347 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
297 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Wonderful location and nice beach hotel!"
Daniel 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good
"Hot tub not working. Cart for cleaning staff should have air filled tires, it was loud when carts were moving on the catwalk"
Kevin 4-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Love the shower - clean specious room."
Antonio 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Beachview Inn
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean and parking was right outside. Everything worked out well."
David 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Seaway Inn
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"It was good and it fun and I like it"
Rodolfo 4-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"We stayed here after a day at the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. Check-in was quick and painless. The motel was full and there was still adequate parking. The A/C worked well enough. There are several food options and a convenience store within an easy walk. The Beach Hut Deli on the corner makes a mighty fine sandwich, and you can even have a beer while you wait. The only ding on this motel is that the bathroom was a bit tired. The sink was down to steel in a couple of spots and please repair the stripped spline in the shower temperature control."
Kenneth 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"The location was great, and the room was good."
Terry 4-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good
"No windows Need a window."
Silvia 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Seamless check in, and really good amenities for the price. Didn’t even get a chance to use the putting green"
Peter 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Surf City Inn and Suites

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography

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.
Photo by Dawn Madden

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 204 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 204 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 Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. 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.