Three Mile Beach Tours

Feel the wind through your hair, the water washing over your feet and the salt on your lips at Three Mile Beach. Hang around and watch the sun set to top off the perfect day out.

If you've got time to stop for a while in Santa Cruz, Three Mile Beach is a good place to start your exploring. This stretch of coastline is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you busy here. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California, Santa Cruz, and Natural Bridges State Park are also waiting to be explored nearby.

Things to do

Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

$45
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

$129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

$45
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

$129
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

$139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

$45
per adult
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
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Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 out of 5
Westside Santa Cruz
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $422, price is now $230 per person
$230
per person
Dec 4 - Dec 6
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to San Jose (SJC)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Everything was great from check in to the end of the stay. Location is great, the room was clean and worked out perfect.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
Westside Santa Cruz
Price was $1,328, price is now $909 per person
$909
per person
Jan 14 - Jan 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to San Jose (SJC)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (527 reviews)
Such a wonderful surprise! Wish we could have stayed longer.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Price was $1,061, price is now $727 per person
$727
per person
Jan 14 - Jan 19
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Seattle (SEA) to San Jose (SJC)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
We booked a Junior Suite (King + Sofabed) with a resort view for our stay. The “Resort View” is in reality a view of a road and general park g area and not of any part of the visible main hotel building and grounds. The room was large but dated and had a musty odor that was noticeable each time that we had returned to our room.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026

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Tours & day trips

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Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour

Santa Cruz Spooks & Shadows Ghost Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $32 per adult
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History & culture

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $139 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

Half Day Private Beach Tour in Santa Cruz

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per traveler*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Santa Cruz: Wine Tasting Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is $25 per adult
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Three Mile Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Three Mile Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Cruz. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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Best Lodging Options Near Three Mile Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3 out of 5
2956 Mission St Santa Cruz CA
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

2.5 out of 5
2250 Mission Street Santa Cruz CA
Mission Inn
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit

Santa Cruz CA
The BEST Location! 4 bedrooms Beach Retreat 1.5 blks to beach Hot tub, Firepit
Serenity at Natural Bridges - 5 min Walk to Beach

Serenity at Natural Bridges - 5 min Walk to Beach

Santa Cruz CA
Serenity at Natural Bridges - 5 min Walk to Beach
Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

Santa Cruz CA
Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2.5 out of 5
2424 Mission Street Santa Cruz CA
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
West Cliff Getaway

West Cliff Getaway

Santa Cruz CA
West Cliff Getaway
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
Marea Sol Hotel
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