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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (598 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
$337 nightly
The price is $378
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

2. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,283 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
$154 nightly
The price is $177
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Casablanca On The Beach
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,364 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
$118 nightly
The price is $137
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi 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
$119 nightly
The price is $138
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Marea Sol Hotel
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

5. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,187 reviews)
"Great location."
United States
Anita
$110 nightly
The price is $127
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (206 reviews)
"Great place to stay !"
United States
Deina
Carousel Beach Inn
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

7. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,362 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
$118 nightly
The price is $137
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

8. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
$64 nightly
The price is $75
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,551 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
$81 nightly
The price is $95
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

10. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Corinne
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Terrace/patio

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
$134 nightly
The price is $155
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

12. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,039 reviews)
"Awesome view great staff clean facilities"
United States
Janet
$229 nightly
The price is $261
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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.

13. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Fun funky place would ask for attic room if you go and don’t mind stairs."
United States
Shawna
$103 nightly
The price is $119
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Rio Vista Suites
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
United States
Holly
$67 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Torch Lite Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

15. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,152 reviews)
"Great value. Clean and convenient! Will stay here again!"
United States
Joe
$70 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Seaside Inn & Suites
A hotel room with two beds, a striped carpet, and a wooden headboard.

16. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
$71 nightly
The price is $82
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Beachview Inn
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

17. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (74 reviews)
"Very convenient to the boardwalk and downtown."
United States
Marlene
Edgewater Beach Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

18. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was great from check in to the end of the stay. Location is great, the room was clean and worked out perfect."
United States
John
$89 nightly
The price is $103
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Aqua Breeze Inn
A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

19. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!! Great Location in relation to boardwalk!!"
United States
jennifer
$76 nightly
The price is $88
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
A two-story house with a gabled roof and a turret with a conical roof.

20. Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast

Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (92 reviews)
"Very unique hotel and friendly staff. Historic and great location."
United States
Austin
Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast
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Compare top hotels near Santa Cruz Main Beach

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
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An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
View
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
View
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
View
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
View
9.6
Exceptional
598 reviews
8.6
Excellent
1,283 reviews
9.2
Wonderful
1,364 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,650 reviews
8.6
Excellent
1,187 reviews
$337 nightly
The price is $378
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
$154 nightly
The price is $177
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
$118 nightly
The price is $137
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
$119 nightly
The price is $138
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
$110 nightly
The price is $127
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
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  • Yes, Pool
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  • No Pet friendly
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  • No Breakfast included
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  • No Pet friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel is old style, but it has been very well maintained. Breakfast was great, Room was clean. There was a water bottle station on the 2nd floor. Free Parking on the property. We would stay here again. Only complaint was bathroom light and fan on motion detector and didn't always want a loud fan."
Suzanne 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Carousel Beach 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.
Photo by Jie Ric
Open Photo by Jie Ric

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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
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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