Cowell's Beach Tours and Activities

Cowell's Beach
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The kids will sleep soundly after having fun in the sun at Cowells Beach. Hunt for fish and other marine life, dip a toe in the water or maybe even fly a kite!

This stretch of coastline is free to visit, so you can have a good time without reaching for your wallet. However, Cowells Beach isn't the only worthwhile sight in and around the picturesque neighborhood of Westside Santa Cruz. With Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Mystery Spot and Natural Bridges State Park within reach, you may be tempted to stay a little longer.

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The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel

4.5 out of 5
North Whisman
Price was $384, price is now $295 per person
per person
Sep 1 - Sep 3
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (389 reviews)
The staff at the front desk was super friendly and excellent!

Reviewed on May 31, 2023

Sheraton San Jose Hotel

Sheraton San Jose Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Price was $432, price is now $374 per person
per person
Aug 17 - Aug 20
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to San Jose (SJC)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Easy check in, comfortable, near airport.

Reviewed on May 29, 2023

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
Price was $313, price is now $274 per person
per person
Aug 18 - Aug 20
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC)
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Stayed to fly the next nice property

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2023

Popular places to visit

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Santa Cruz Wharf

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf
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Santa Cruz Main Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Main Beach
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(2,013 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.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Lighthouse Point Park

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

Lighthouse Point Park
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Main Beach

4.5/5(661 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Main Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Main Beach
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Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

4/5(69 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Cruz Surfing Museum during your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Cowell's Beach

Beachview Inn
Beachview Inn
2 out of 5
50 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
Beachview Inn
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Casablanca On The Beach
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 out of 5
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA
Casablanca On The Beach
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Ocean Pacific Lodge
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Continental Inn
Continental Inn
2 out of 5
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Continental Inn
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