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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (922 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
$89 nightly
The price is $104
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Blue Inn
Front of property

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, (1,401 reviews)
"Had a great stay."
United States
Nicole
$119 nightly
The price is $138
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Lobby lounge

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, (1,224 reviews)
"Great and just across from the beach"
United States
Kevin
$189 nightly
The price is $215
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Total with taxes and fees
Casablanca On The Beach
Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Rigoberto
$110 nightly
The price is $126
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Rio Vista Suites
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

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, (1,265 reviews)
"Great location, comfy beds and unique atmosphere, we loved our stay!"
United States
Alexis
$147 nightly
The price is $169
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (954 reviews)
"Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk"
United States
Michael
$71 nightly
The price is $83
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect little location for kids or adults"
United States
Kelli
$100 nightly
The price is $115
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Aqua Breeze Inn
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect location close to a lot of places and staff was very friendly. "
United States
Miguel
$86 nightly
The price is $98
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Beachview Inn
Free daily continental breakfast

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff great location "
United States
Ralph
$112 nightly
The price is $129
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Best motel in town"
United States
Adam B
$119 nightly
The price is $137
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (380 reviews)
"Good clean and secure"
United States
Delia
$85 nightly
The price is $98
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,204 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
joel
$131 nightly
The price is $151
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Property grounds

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"it was clean and close to the boardwalk"
United States
Sheliece
$84 nightly
The price is $97
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Continental Inn
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Always stay here Has a pool Walk to the Boardwalk Upstairs patio Not far from shop food gas And always clean!"
United States
Maria
$107 nightly
The price is $123
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
Indoor spa tub

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,058 reviews)
"Check in was effortless and customer service was excellent!"
United States
Robert G
$72 nightly
The price is $83
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Surf City Inn and Suites
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (217 reviews)
"Room and property grounds were clean. Great stay. Will stay again next time"
United States
Sonny
$72 nightly
The price is $83
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
National 9 Santa Cruz
Exterior

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Affordable and close to the beach."
United States
love
$69 nightly
The price is $80
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
Lobby

Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Cecilia
$104 nightly
The price is $120
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Inn
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,270 reviews)
"Very good love to stay in this location"
United States
Anna
$124 nightly
The price is $142
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room/ good breakfast "
United States
Gladys
$104 nightly
The price is $120
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
922 reviews
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Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,401 reviews
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Lobby lounge
Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,224 reviews
View
Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,000 reviews
View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,265 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Great place, very easy to walk to the beach, shops and bars. Clean and cozy."
Ariel 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hotels near other Santa Cruz Main Beach attractions

Aerial view of the Santa Cruz beach and the amusement park in California

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.4/5 (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 190 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 Dream Inn Santa Cruz and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 190 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?
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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 Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House 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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