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Aug 21 - Aug 23 Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels
1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa
La Bahia Hotel and SpaWestside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Toleen
$401 nightly
$450 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
2. Casablanca On The Beach
Casablanca On The BeachWestside Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Carol
$175 nightly
$201 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa CruzBeach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Igor
$178 nightly
$204 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
4. Carousel Beach Inn
Carousel Beach InnWestside Santa Cruz, 0.1 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
daphanie
$115 nightly
$129 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
5. Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol HotelWestside Santa Cruz, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Clarissa
$149 nightly
$171 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Courtyard by Marriott Santa CruzBeach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Holly
$152 nightly
$175 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
7. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Paradox, Autograph CollectionWestside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Brenda
$169 nightly
$194 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
8. Seaside Inn & Suites
Seaside Inn & SuitesWestside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Sean
$94 nightly
$108 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
9. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa CruzLower Ocean, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Gordon
$86 nightly
$99 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with taxes and fees
10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa CruzWestside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Annette
$284 nightly
$323 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
11. Beach Street Inn and Suites
Beach Street Inn and SuitesWestside Santa Cruz, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Marci
$198 nightly
$226 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
12. Torch Lite Inn
Torch Lite InnLower Ocean, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Cheryll
$98 nightly
$113 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
13. Beachview Inn
Beachview InnWestside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Jay
$79 nightly
$90 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
14. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa CruzWestside Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Susana
$143 nightly
$165 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
15. Rio Vista Suites
Rio Vista SuitesBeach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Charlene
$126 nightly
$144 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
16. Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific LodgeDowntown, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Lawrence
$99 nightly
$115 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
17. Drift Inn
Drift InnLower Ocean, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Vicente
$80 nightly
$90 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
18. Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze InnBeach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
William
$85 nightly
$98 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
19. Edgewater Beach Inn
Edgewater Beach InnWestside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Jessica
$142 nightly
$159 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Total with taxes and fees
20. Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast
Cliff Crest Bed & BreakfastBeach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
Debolina
Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach
Property | Star rating | Guest rating | Breakfast included | Pool | Spa | Pet friendly | WiFi included |
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 Bella Notte | 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews | View | |||||
 La Bahia Hotel and Spa | 9.6 Exceptional 429 reviews | View | |||||
 Carousel Beach Inn | 9.4 Exceptional 38 reviews | View | |||||
 Beach Street Inn and Suites | 9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews | View | |||||
 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz | 9.2 Wonderful 1,356 reviews | View |
Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
10/10 Excellent
"I loved this hotel, it was close to the boardwalk and the wharf, prime location. The staff were great and very friendly, and the actual look of the hotel was beautiful, so many stunning details to this hotel. The only downside was that we only stayed one night. I will definitely be back to enjoy the hotel for longer next time."
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful place to stay. Beautiful view, helpful staff, definitely recommend"
Ocean Pacific Lodge
10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was easy to find and close to both the Boardwalk and downtown Santa Cruz. Also we really liked that there is a small cafe right across the street."
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"Place was clean and spacious. Like the fact that it’s 7minute walk to the boardwalk. No need to worry about parking lot ."
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
10/10 Excellent
"Awesome hotel for families with young kids. Great location with playground nearby for morning/evening park time. Walking distance to downtown for retail shopping and local eateries. Eight minute drive to the boardwalk, close enough but still far enough from the crowds/congested traffic. Hotel staff and amenities were fantastic. Hot tub and pool was our highlight! Very comfortable temps for the entire family. Poolside service was great. Food was reasonably priced and delicious. Hotel staff was very accommodating to requests. Hotel provided free bottled water the entire duration of our stay and even offer s’mores kit for the kids to enjoy in the evening. Overall, one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever experience. Will definitely stay here again and highly recommend to all looking for a hotel with amazing hospitality and care."
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
10/10 Excellent
"This kids and I were on our way back home from our road trip and were stopping in Santa Cruz for the night. The arrival and check in was fast and easy. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Hotel was in a great location and a short walking distance to the boardwalk and restaurants. It was perfect for my kids and I short stay. The hotel also has a guest laundry room on site where you can do a couple loads of laundry if needed. I love getting back home and not have to do laundry so this was a big plus for me. I really enjoyed my stay here and will be staying here again soon."
Carousel Beach Inn
8/10 Good
"Great location, walkable to the boardwalk and the beach!"
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
8/10 Good
"Not enough parking spots for all guests. You leave to go to dinner or see a show or something and you come back and have to park in metered spots on the street."
Hotel Solares
10/10 Excellent
"We were very happy with the staff and the condition of the room. Nice and close to the beach. Walked there in about 5 minutes. Best hotel we have stayed at considering the many times we have visited. The only negative thing about the hotel was no breakfast with my stay like most hotels."
Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach
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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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