The 10 Best Hotels Near Sunset State Beach, Watsonville from CA $132

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A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

5.5 km from Sunset State Beach

Russell

CA $174

CA $201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A modern lobby with green chairs, a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with shelves of snacks.

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

2. Inn At Moss Landing Point

12.8 km from Sunset State Beach

Sheena

CA $144

CA $174 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

13.6 km from Sunset State 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 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.

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

13.7 km from Sunset State Beach

Michael

CA $168

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

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

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

5. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

13.7 km from Sunset State Beach

Steven

CA $137

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10.9 km from Sunset State Beach

Michael

CA $151

CA $175 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

7. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

7.3 km from Sunset State Beach

Syria

CA $156

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites sign with a clear view of the hotel building in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and framed artwork on the walls.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

5.7 km from Sunset State Beach

Joel

CA $168

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

15.3 km from Sunset State Beach

Julia

CA $127

CA $234 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.

A corner room with wicker chairs, a small table with candles and glasses, and a view of a fenced field through large windows.

A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.

10. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

12.3 km from Sunset State Beach

Wei

CA $206

CA $230 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

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.

11. Inn at Depot Hill

12.9 km from Sunset State Beach

Joseph

CA $247

CA $362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

12. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

19.8 km from Sunset State Beach

Ingrid

CA $163

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

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

13. Mission Inn

19.6 km from Sunset State Beach

KimLien

CA $131

CA $163 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

14. Seascape Beach Resort

6.6 km from Sunset State Beach

Haleh

CA $346

CA $502 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

17 km from Sunset State Beach

Grant

CA $114

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

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

16. Monarch Cove Inn

12.6 km from Sunset State Beach

Matthew

CA $272

CA $310 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

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 wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

18.8 km from Sunset State Beach

Alan

CA $128

CA $148 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

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

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

20.5 km from Sunset State Beach

Anna

CA $168

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

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

19. Inn At Pasatiempo

19.6 km from Sunset State Beach

Paul

CA $170

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

20. Carousel Beach Inn

17.4 km from Sunset State Beach

Nova

CA $118

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Sunset State Beach

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Inn At Moss Landing Point	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 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
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View

Top Sunset State Beach Hotel Reviews

Epic 180° Ocean Views: Monterey to Santa Cruz + Stunning Mural Interior

10/10 Excellent

"Anna's rental was exactly as described. The unit was very clean and had all the amenities we required. our family of 5 (2 adults and 3 teenagers) were very comfortable. We arrived earlier than expected and Anna was kind enough to let us check in a little early. Our favorite part of our stay was the close proximity to the beach, the amazing views, and falling asleep to the ocean waves each night. We would definitely book this rental again!"

Shorebirds 132 Top Floor! All New! Oceanfront w/180° Views - Immaculate/Private!

10/10 Excellent

"our stay was a 10/10. The host was so kind, had great communication & had a beautiful renovated condo. It was modern but still very cozy with amazing views of the ocean, we spotted dolphins everyday & a whale in the distance on our first day. Pajaro Dunes has a special place in my heart & childhood so it was really special to spend my honeymoon here with my husband. Cant wait to come back!"

Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home on Epic Private Beach for family or Romantic Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location."

Beach Condo, 3 Bedrooms/2 Bath, Sleeps 9 Private Corner Patio Views of Dunes

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing stay!! We hosted a small family dinner and it was the perfect space to do so! The beach being so close was wonderful! We will definitely be back!!"

Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+

10/10 Excellent

"Great Property, and Great Location! The property was just a short walk away from the beach, and a short drive to Sant Cruz beach board walk. We are a family of 6, and this property fit perfectly for our family and we had more than enough space. We will definitely stay here again."

Serene & Modern~ Ocean Front View~ 2 Bd 2 Bth~1st Fully Remodeled

10/10 Excellent

"The interior was clean and inviting! Very nicely decorated & steps to the ocean! Lovely!"

Modern Beach Front Pajaro Dunes 1st Floor Condo - Yards From Beach/Gated Entry

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful stay at Parajo. This bottom floor unit was clean, updated and very well stocked with the essentials. The beds were amazingly comfortable too. We would definitely stay at this condo again."

Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place! Stayed in many different units in Pajaro Dunes over the years, this was the cleanest, and most well stocked lovely accommodations. Felt like we were at a friend's house and not a rental Thank you!"

Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here many times. Can’t beat the view and the peace and quiet, beach is literally at your feet, place is adequately stocked, and there are some good places to eat nearby (Beach Street Cafe, couple miles to Main Street in Watsonville, Moss Landing Cafe). Krishen is easy to communicate with. We’ll be back."

Other attractions near Sunset State Beach

A sandy beach with waves, houses, and a clear sky.

Manresa State Beach

9.0/10 (27 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Manresa State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Watsonville. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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A coastal landscape with a grassy slope, a tree, and a beach.

La Selva Beach

8.6/10 (60 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at La Selva Beach during your travels in Watsonville? Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Watsonville. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Castro Adobe State Historic Park

You can take time to visit Castro Adobe State Historic Park during your travels to Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley.

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Watsonville Square Shopping Center

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Watsonville Square Shopping Center during your stay in Watsonville. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Zmudowski State Beach

9.0/10 (12 reviews)

You can take time to visit Zmudowski State Beach during your travels to Moss Landing. Stroll along this romantic area's beaches, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Ramsay Park

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Ramsay Park is just one of the places to see in Watsonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sunset State Beach?

Sunset State Beach is located in Watsonville. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches, restaurants, and sporting events. You'll find 306 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Sunset State Beach?

Located 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Sunset State Beach, Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Sunset State Beach?

Expedia has 306 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sunset State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sunset State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Sunset State Beach.

What can I see and do near Sunset State Beach?

Lounge by the water at Manresa State Beach and La Selva Beach. Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve, Pajaro River Mouth Nature Preserve, and Ramsay Park are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to Castro Adobe State Historic Park or Zmudowski State Beach while you're in the area.

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1. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2. Inn At Moss Landing Point

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

5. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

11. Inn at Depot Hill

12. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

13. Mission Inn

14. Seascape Beach Resort

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

16. Monarch Cove Inn

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

18. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

19. Inn At Pasatiempo

20. Carousel Beach Inn

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Top Sunset State Beach Hotel Reviews

Epic 180° Ocean Views: Monterey to Santa Cruz + Stunning Mural Interior

Shorebirds 132 Top Floor! All New! Oceanfront w/180° Views - Immaculate/Private!

Pajaro Dunes Vacation Home on Epic Private Beach for family or Romantic Getaway

Beach Condo, 3 Bedrooms/2 Bath, Sleeps 9 Private Corner Patio Views of Dunes

Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+

Serene & Modern~ Ocean Front View~ 2 Bd 2 Bth~1st Fully Remodeled

Modern Beach Front Pajaro Dunes 1st Floor Condo - Yards From Beach/Gated Entry

Cozy beach condo with ocean access. Easy drive to Santa Cruz or Monterey.

Top Floor Full Ocean View Pajaro Dunes Shorebirds Beach Condo-Watsonville, CA

Other attractions near Sunset State Beach

Manresa State Beach

La Selva Beach

Sunset Wetland Nature Preserve

Castro Adobe State Historic Park

Watsonville Square Shopping Center

Zmudowski State Beach

Ramsay Park

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