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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

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 $168

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

Erin

CA $130

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

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

3. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Justin

CA $66

CA $101 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

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.

4. Monarch Cove Inn

13.2 km from Sand Plant Beach

Deborah

CA $272

CA $309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

5. Inn at Depot Hill

12.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Joseph

CA $396

CA $529 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

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

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

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

11.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

William

CA $192

CA $221 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

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.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Andrea

CA $149

CA $260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

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

8. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Michael

CA $100

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

9. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

SONIA ARACELI MATA

CA $86

CA $121 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

James

CA $105

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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.

11. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Michael

CA $96

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

12. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

13.1 km from Sand Plant Beach

Fabian

CA $156

CA $179 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Curtis

CA $81

CA $95 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

14. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.5 km from Sand Plant Beach

Monica

CA $118

CA $136 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

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

11.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Nathan

CA $187

CA $216 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

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

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Grant

CA $114

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Jiexin

CA $357

CA $407 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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 modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

18. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12.5 km from Sand Plant Beach

Steven

CA $139

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

19. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Donna

CA $156

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

20. Inn At Pasatiempo

7.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Paul

CA $144

CA $166 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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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 1,022 reviews	View
Seaside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,140 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 768 reviews	View

Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Front desk staff was very helpful and pointed us toward a great dining area to suit our needs/vibe. Our room was well-appointed just up the back stairs. Hot tub is in a secluded area. Breakfast room small but seating downstairs at outdoor tables with umbrellas. Easy one-way parking, might be difficult for anyone in large RV or towing something long."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Front dest was warm and helpful"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Great location, ten minute walk to wharf and beach boardwalk. Competitively priced, very basic but comfortable hotel rooms. Nice pool with two jacuzzi hot tubs, lounge chairs, tables with umbrellas. Self parking on site, breakfast cafe and deli across the street, with taco bar a block away. We enjoyed our stay in this quiet neighborhood and found everything we needed close by."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"Balcony clean room , nice view of the beach , easy access somewhat noises on the street but ear plugs work . No complaints great staff and welcoming. I slept well ."

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10/10 Excellent

"The view, beach access, proximity to coffee shops, groceries, lounges, breweries, the boardwalk walk for miles in either direction…. AmazingThe house is well equipped to handle 4 couples. Very nice floor plan with plenty of privacy for each couple. If you are entertaining a group, look no further."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Love this place great location very clean . No weird smell and loved the room being inside the building made us feel safer"

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast"

West Cliff Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"We couldn’t have been happier with our stay. The house felt like a home and we had plenty of room. The location was AMAZING! My sisters in law and I did the Santa Cruz 70.3IM and it was perfect viewing for my niece and nephew to cheer us on since we went by several times just steps from the house. It was so close to the start/finish as well. As I mentioned the house felt like a home and there were plenty of games for the littles in our family and they really enjoyed the “vintage” TV in the bedroom. It was also great being able to walk those few steps to see all the wildlife visible from the viewpoints near the house. If we do this race again or simply visit Santa Cruz we would love to stay there again. Thank you for everything."

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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 beach with a cave entrance, rocky cliffs, and the ocean.

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 234 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?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.

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

Expedia has 234 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?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse 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. Seaside Inn & Suites

4. Monarch Cove Inn

5. Inn at Depot Hill

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

8. National 9 Santa Cruz

9. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Beachview Inn

12. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

14. Salt Air Lodge

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

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

18. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

19. Marea Sol Hotel

20. Inn At Pasatiempo

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Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Pacific Lodge

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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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