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

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Julia

CA $130

CA $238 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

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

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Josh

CA $384

CA $510 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Elizabeth

CA $122

CA $142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Jiexin

CA $332

CA $378 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Frank

CA $203

CA $298 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

6. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Roxanna

CA $186

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Ingrid

CA $162

CA $188 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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 kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

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

8. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

KimLien

CA $130

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

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.

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Grester

CA $183

CA $212 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Sherlyn

CA $156

CA $181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Sharon

CA $155

CA $184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Donald

CA $214

CA $245 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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".

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Brooke

CA $192

CA $222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

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

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

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

James

CA $105

CA $140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Simon

CA $136

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Molly

CA $302

CA $344 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Grant

CA $114

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

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.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Leslie

CA $181

CA $209 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Steve

CA $181

CA $209 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

20. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Johnnie

CA $124

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 549 reviews	View
Edgewater Beach Inn	9.4 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,039 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,355 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Not exactly seaside at all, but I would say a step up from the average motel, room key required to access hallway with your rooms so a little extra safety and friendly staff. Bcycle station right down the road to bike around!"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"We have stayed there many times. The place is always accommodating. The stairs from the room to the street was pretty dirty. Other than that… the place looked the same."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Courteous, friendly, helpful staff from parking valet to front desk reception. Conveniently situated location. Room was clean, comfortable, well-appointed. Excellent, hearty, substantial complimentary breakfast."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"Quiet room on back side of building with great beds! There is not much room to store luggage though, and could use a love seat or something for more seating. Also the tub floor was 8" taller than the bathroom floor so getting out of the shower or bath is a fall risk - there were no hand rails to grab on to1"

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It was a great stay with all the basic needs provided. From clean bathroom, towels, toiletries, coffee and a lot more with an affordable price. The hotel is not as fancy but just enough to provide your basic needs and it’s clean. I’m not rich and with a hotel like this, it’s more than enough. Please don’t raise your price even if you guys have a great review. Hotel like you is what we’ve got for a simple traveler like me. I appreciate your management for thinking about people who can’t afford clean and fancy hotels. Please continue to keep it clean and affordable."

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, great location (short walk to the boardwalk). Also good onsite restaurant."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Good service at affordable price, staff very friendly."

Edgewater Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Nice clean room, great shower. Nice location."

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.

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.

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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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Seaway Inn

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8. Mission Inn

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Marea Sol Hotel

11. Pacific Blue Inn

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

20. Casablanca On The Beach

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

Casablanca On The Beach

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Carousel Beach Inn

Surf City Inn and Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Edgewater Beach Inn

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Wharf

Cowell's Beach

Seabright Beach

Sky Glider

Cocoanut Grove

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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