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

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Julia

CA $112

CA $219 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

William

CA $193

CA $222 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

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

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

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Michael

CA $168

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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 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.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Sherlyn

CA $166

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 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.

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Nova

CA $118

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

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

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

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Richard

CA $176

CA $203 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 multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Leslie

CA $181

CA $209 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

8. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

vincent

CA $114

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Elyse

CA $249

CA $285 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

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 modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

10. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Shawna

CA $155

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

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 small bridge, and a bush.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Salvador

CA $85

CA $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

12. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

CA $117

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Aaron

CA $127

CA $146 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

14. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

CA $100

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

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

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

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

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Herman

CA $89

CA $125 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a sign for the Torch Late Inn, and a building with a stone facade.

A patio with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.

16. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Holly

CA $108

CA $126 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, an ATM, and a digital screen displaying a welcome message.

17. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Deborah

CA $137

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A hotel room with two beds, a large painting, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A motel with a prominent 'Super 8' sign, a two-story structure with balconies, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and balconies with potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

jennifer

CA $109

CA $127 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A view from a balcony with a metal railing overlooking a road with a water body and distant buildings.

A sign for Ocean Gate Inn, a building with a balcony, and a road with directional arrows.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

19. Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jaedin

CA $130

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

A motel with a balcony on the second floor, located at a street corner with a clear sky.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel," a parking lot, and a covered walkway with railings.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel" and a parking lot with light trails from moving vehicles.

20. Capri Motel

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Karim

CA $86

CA $106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,630 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.0 Wonderful 160 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean room"

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."

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"

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet location. Walkable to breakfast joints and Deke's Market/Deli. Comfortable bed. Love the kitchenette. High ceilings so the room temperature stayed on the cool side. The Panasonic microwave/oven was high performance and allowed us many options for reheating some foods like our Hawaiian rice and crisp up our chicken katsu and leftover pizza. Perfect idea! The bathroom is also high ceiling and didn't get steamy from the shower; there's a window to open if that became a problem. Love the rainshower head, but we could have used more water pressue than the gentle rainfall it gave. We felt the room was too cool for us when we arrived but had a hard time figuring out the controls on the thermostat and ended up turning it off. The room never got stuffy even though we did that. We also had a small problem of ants crawling up from behind the bathroom sink one night after returning from our outing and contacted the staff right away. Great communication! They made plans immediately to come and cleaned out the problem area the very next day. Would recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone."

Luxury Ocean View w/ Hot Tub - Walk to Yacht Harbor, Beach & Dining

10/10 Excellent

"Great place!"

Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Nice clean and period correct surf shack experience. Lovely to open the window and hear the surf crashing in the distance. We had a great stay. Reasonable price for the area."

Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful house. 100 yards from beach. Close to everything. Very clean"

SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay here was wonderful. The house was clean, well maintained, and exactly as described in the listing. The host was very communicative, made check in very year, and sent helpful suggestions on what to do. The location is great, easy to step out the door in the morning and walk to the beach or along the coast. The grill worked well, the backyard patio was very nice, the hot tub was great. It was perfect. We'll be back!"

Sandy BEACHFRONT Surfside - at Corcoran Beach, Newly Remodeled w/ HOT TUB!

10/10 Excellent

"Spectacular views!! The house is lovely and well-equipped. Plenty of room and comfortable. The deck is absolutely incredible. Hot tub was fun too. And the hosts were great - very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Would definitely rent again!"

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

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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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Maria's Beach?

Santa Maria's Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 175 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Adjacent to Santa Maria's Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice is Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Expedia has 175 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Maria's Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Maria's Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Santa Maria's Beach.

What can I see and do near Santa Maria's Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

4. Marea Sol Hotel

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8. Hitching Post Studios Inn

9. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

10. Rio Vista Suites

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

12. Salt Air Lodge

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

14. Drift Inn

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

16. Torch Lite Inn

17. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

19. Ocean Gate Inn

20. Capri Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

Casablanca On The Beach

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Luxury Ocean View w/ Hot Tub - Walk to Yacht Harbor, Beach & Dining

Sunny Cove Cottage- Dog Friendly

Blacks Beach Retreat,Wi-Fi, near Harbor & Steps to Twin Lakes Beach!

SUMMERTIME FUN @ 26TH AVE BEACH HOUSE HOT TUB, GARDEN, FAMILY FRIENDLY

Sandy BEACHFRONT Surfside - at Corcoran Beach, Newly Remodeled w/ HOT TUB!

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

Seabright Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

Lincoln Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Harbor Beach

38th Avenue Beach Access

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