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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

1. 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, (610 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is CA $381
CA $507 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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.

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,040 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
The price is CA $281
CA $322 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view through a glass door.

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is CA $118
CA $225 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

4. 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, (1,363 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is CA $138
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

5. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (81 reviews)
"Very convenient to the boardwalk and downtown."
United States
Marlene
The price is CA $143
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Edgewater Beach Inn
A coastal residential area with houses along the shoreline, a grassy hillside, and a clear view of the ocean.

6. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (328 reviews)
"Great location, clean perfect stay"
United States
Myla
The price is CA $168
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Seaway Inn
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

7. 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, (1,013 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is CA $163
CA $188 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

8. 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)
"I have stayed at this property multiple times, and the room size, amenities and location were great. The restaurant across Chloe’s Kitchen was awesome, as well as the Companion Bakery within walking distance. Good hotel choice for solo travel and families."
United States
Maisie
The price is CA $127
CA $158 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Mission Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (727 reviews)
"Overall it was nice but I was in the street side and it was very loud, had to use white noise to sleep. Otherwise it was a nice room."
United States
Nicole
The price is CA $151
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

10. 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, (1,650 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is CA $153
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Marea Sol Hotel
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

11. 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
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would."
United States
Molly
The price is CA $234
CA $268 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

12. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (209 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
United States
Deina
The price is CA $159
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Carousel Beach Inn
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,555 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is CA $95
CA $143 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A courtyard with stone flooring, wooden benches, potted plants, and a fire pit.

14. 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, (964 reviews)
"We arrived after hours and self-checkin was super easy. The Inn was lovely and was a great location near downtown."
United States
Sharon
The price is CA $127
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Pacific Blue Inn
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15. 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, (1,364 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is CA $168
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,362 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"
United States
Kathy
The price is CA $113
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

17. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (647 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Buffet breakfast was amazing. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Tonya
The price is CA $153
CA $177 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

18. 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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,186 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
The price is CA $156
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a bed, a desk, and a chair.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,301 reviews)
"Great sized room."
United States
Josette
The price is CA $180
CA $208 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Good place for traveler"
United States
Aldo
The price is CA $91
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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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 modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
610 reviews
View
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.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,040 reviews
View
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a view through a glass door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
23 reviews
View
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,363 reviews
View
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
81 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"My only problem, and it is not a deal breaker, was the quality of the wifi was just OK at best. Had a lot of times the connection would drop etc. Again, it will not affect my decision to stay there on my next trip to Santa Cruz, but wanted to put this out there."
Richard 3-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Beachview Inn

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.
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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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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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