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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 modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Julia
CA $112
CA $219 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.
A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

2. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Roxanna
CA $173
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Seaway Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

3. 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
Frank
CA $193
CA $287 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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.

4. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
KimLien
CA $131
CA $163 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Mission Inn
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 modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

5. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Sherlyn
CA $166
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Marea Sol Hotel
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.
A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

6. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Jiexin
CA $332
CA $379 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.
A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Philip
CA $163
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Grester
CA $184
CA $213 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.
A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

9. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Nova
CA $118
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Carousel Beach Inn
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.
A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Sharon
CA $127
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Pacific Blue Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
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.

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
James
CA $106
CA $140 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.
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".

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Brooke
CA $192
CA $222 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

13. 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
CA $261
CA $298 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

14. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Richard
CA $176
CA $203 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
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 bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.
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.

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Alan
CA $133
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Leslie
CA $181
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

17. 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
Jacob
CA $181
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.
A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.
A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

18. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Johnnie
CA $125
CA $202 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Casablanca On The Beach
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.
A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
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.

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
vincent
CA $114
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.
A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.
A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

20. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
United States
Shawna
CA $155
CA $201 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Rio Vista Suites
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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
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
9.8
Exceptional
17 reviews
View
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
306 reviews
View
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,351 reviews
View
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
Mission Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
View
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
Marea Sol Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
1,630 reviews
View

Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room"
pareshkumar 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"Close to the boardwalk"
Josue 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good
"You pay for the location. The rooms are fine, the amenities are fine but being a hop, skip, and a jump to the Boardwalk is really where it is at."
Marisa 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"The attendant at the desk was very polite and efficient checking us in, as well as bringing a pillows to us. The pillows were alil flat so i needed more. I really like how the deluxe room had 2 TVs and how the wall kinda separated the 2 groups of ppl ( esp during sleeping hours) Coffee hours in lobby were not available during the evening only morning Parking was available and we felt our cars were safe and secure. My friends sat out on balcony and said it was pleasant, to people watch. We would stay there again, prices for the room was average."
Cynthia 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room close by to the beach"
Salvador 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great service. Very clean!"
Kristi 3-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Nice friendly staff. Loved our room 316 which faces main st and has a cute bench to sit and have your coffee in the morning"
Lorena 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay !!"
Evelyn 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"It seemed like it should be nicer. Like everything was just poorly maintained. Cracks in the tiles, chips in the paint, everything was just a little “broken”"
Melissa 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Solares

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
Photo by Jie Ric

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (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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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 biking 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 in 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 studying 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, check out the 205 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 La Bahia Hotel and Spa and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 205 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 Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, 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.

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