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An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Natalya

CA $199

CA $229 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

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.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

2. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Terry

CA $129

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach

daphanie

CA $112

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

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.

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Sandy

CA $123

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

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 row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

5. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Elizabeth

CA $87

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Igor

CA $182

CA $210 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with blue chairs and a small table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a casino building in the background.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Danielle

CA $161

CA $186 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

11.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Aprille

CA $199

CA $228 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

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.

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Monika

CA $203

CA $234 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

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.

10. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Sean

CA $78

CA $114 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Dori

CA $194

CA $223 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

12. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12.5 km from Sand Plant Beach

Brend

CA $152

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel named 'Bella Notte' with a sign displaying the address '21305.'

13. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Andrea

CA $156

CA $264 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

14. Monarch Cove Inn

13.2 km from Sand Plant Beach

Cheryl

CA $264

CA $300 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A modern hotel with a curved exterior, a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Kristina

CA $176

CA $203 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Bertha

CA $147

CA $169 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

17. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

11.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Nathan

CA $211

CA $242 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Michelle Renee

CA $120

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

19. Inn At Pasatiempo

7.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Tabatha

CA $165

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

20. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Brenda

CA $220

CA $253 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Plant Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,035 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.0 Wonderful 58 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,517 reviews	View
Beachview Inn	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8/10 Good

"Great snacks in room. Room service food was good. The drink at the bar didn't have much alcohol. Some others were obviously upset by the length of time and skill making their drinks. One thing that was annoying was after checkout they don't grant access to pool shower or bathroom. We wanted to rinse off after last day at beach. Also they don't rent out or provide umbrellas for beach. Other than that nice visit."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place very convenient to the Boardwalk"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and most of the property was also clean. The parking wasn't the best, and the roof lot was on the dirty side. This location is right across from the boardwalk."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Room is clean, however, discovered trash still inside from previous tenant. Hotel is nice and centrally located 15 min walk from Santa Cruz boardwalk. Staff super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was decent. Had noise issues with stomping all day and night but overall a good stay. Thin walls."

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely home. All the amenities we needed. Host easy to communicate with. Beautiful beach view. Loved sitting on front lawn and people watching. Beach walk right across the street. Close to many great restaurants. Would definitely book again"

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly front desk staff, nice hotel and as always great breakfast"

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"excellent stay"

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful quiet property with a great location to enjoy all things Santa Cruz. The neighborhood is very quiet and just a short walk to the beach, coffee shops, restaurants, and boutique stores. The cottage was clean, well appointed and the bed was extremely comfortable.Would highly recommend and will be looking forward to booking this property again in the future."

West Cliff Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"The house was clean and very spacious. We loved the Keurig and different coffee choices. It was very relaxing sitting in the backyard with a fire pit to warm you in the cool evening. Parking was very ample. It’s located just a few doors down from a most beautiful view of the ocean.Four of us stayed there with our mountain bikes secured in the garage. We plan on returning and booking the same home sometime in the near future.Would highly recommend this house to anyone who wants to enjoy a visit to Santa Cruz."

Other attractions near Sand Plant Beach

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear sky, and a dirt path.

Fern Grotto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fern Grotto Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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A cave opening to a beach with two people standing in the middle.

Wilder Ranch State Park

Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities like surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Wilder Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Wilder Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Three Mile Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Three Mile Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Cruz. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Younger Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Younger Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory during your travels in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. 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 Sand Plant Beach?

Sand Plant Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 229 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Sand Plant Beach?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.8 mi (3 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

How many hotels will I find close to Sand Plant Beach?

Expedia has 229 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sand Plant Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sand Plant Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Sand Plant Beach.

What can I see and do near Sand Plant Beach?

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, and University Terrace Dog Park.

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1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

2. Mission Inn

3. Carousel Beach Inn

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

5. Beachview Inn

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10. Seaside Inn & Suites

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

12. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

13. Bella Notte

14. Monarch Cove Inn

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

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

17. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

18. Hitching Post Studios Inn

19. Inn At Pasatiempo

20. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

West Cliff Getaway

Other attractions near Sand Plant Beach

Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach

Three Mile Beach

Younger Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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