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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

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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, (252 reviews)
"Beautiful property highly recommend staying here"
United States
bryan
The price is CA $371
CA $492 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Suite

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, (1,005 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 CA $215
CA $246 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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, (196 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 CA $165
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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, (1,269 reviews)
"Clean room, good breakfast, pier nearby l."
Canada
Krzysztof
The price is CA $185
CA $213 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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, (1,500 reviews)
"Great location with lots to do around it"
United States
Alfred
The price is CA $159
CA $184 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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, (1,010 reviews)
"The housekeeping staff was excellent."
United States
Garry
The price is CA $303
CA $345 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
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, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room and great breakfast."
United States
Oksana
The price is CA $174
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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, (916 reviews)
"Perfect location. Staff was really friendly."
United States
Rosa
The price is CA $145
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Pacific Blue Inn
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, (1,364 reviews)
"Very clean room, great parking and very friendly staff. "
United States
Samuel
The price is CA $109
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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, (1,204 reviews)
"Great view friendly staff! "
United States
Benjamin
The price is CA $133
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
Casablanca On The Beach
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

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 CA $107
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Rio Vista Suites
Superior King + Beach View

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)
"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 CA $260
CA $313 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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 CA $186
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
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, (1,234 reviews)
"great location, nice restaurant, relaxing pool, very much enjoyed"
United States
Keith
The price is CA $183
CA $211 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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, (927 reviews)
"Great location for reasonably priced hotel. Clean room and nice staff."
United States
Katarina
The price is CA $85
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, amazing staff, super accessible. Will stay again. "
United States
Megan
The price is CA $113
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Aqua Breeze Inn
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed

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, (1,020 reviews)
"Parking is good, shops nearby!"
United States
Raul
The price is CA $75
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Seaside Inn & Suites
Queen Room

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)
"Location was amazing! Parking was easy even though at an incline."
United States
Beverly
The price is CA $99
CA $129 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Beachview 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and decent. Good place for the price."
Canada
Lehe
The price is CA $138
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Mission Inn
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

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, (82 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 CA $109
CA $122 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Drift Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
252 reviews
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Suite
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
View
Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
196 reviews
View
Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,269 reviews
View
Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,500 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Convenient "
Maria 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotels near other Santa Cruz Main Beach attractions

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.4/5 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking 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, check out the 187 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 can I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 187 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options 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.

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