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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

Beach House Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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)
"Perfect location! Nice, clean and updated room with a great view. Very friendly and welcoming staff. We were able to park there before check in and for a few hours after check out which was very helpful. "
United States
Veronica
$157 nightly
The price is $180
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Business center

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, (1,265 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
$144 nightly
The price is $165
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Exterior

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, (1,478 reviews)
"It was a very wonderful stay for my kids and I. "
United States
Joanna
$129 nightly
The price is $149
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Marea Sol Hotel
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (188 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
$120 nightly
The price is $139
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Seaway Inn
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, (914 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
$89 nightly
The price is $104
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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, (1,343 reviews)
"Clean, easy walking to food and beach, friendly staff. "
United States
Krista
$90 nightly
The price is $105
May 7 - May 8
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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, (1,004 reviews)
"This room was definitely good for its reasonable price! Room was clean, check in smooth, and close to both the boardwalk and downtown. Could use some upgrades like a window ac unit and some more insulation, or thicker curtains to block outside noise. "
United States
Rebecca
$102 nightly
The price is $117
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Rio Vista Suites
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, (1,195 reviews)
"clean room.. friendly staff"
United States
Joseph
$140 nightly
The price is $161
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Casablanca On The Beach
Superior King + Beach View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, clean/beautiful room, loved the view. Happy hour and breakfast a big plus"
United States
Olivia
$203 nightly
The price is $230
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
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, (917 reviews)
"10/10, will be booking here next time in Santa Cruz. "
United States
Lizeth
$63 nightly
The price is $73
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Property amenity

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
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,129 reviews)
"Wonderful property and stay."
United States
Amy Ochi
$122 nightly
The price is $141
May 17 - May 18
Total with taxes and fees
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

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, (1,229 reviews)
"Pool was great and plenty of lounge chairs available. "
United States
Bruce M
$130 nightly
The price is $150
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
$72 nightly
The price is $84
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Seaside Inn & Suites
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)
"Location was amazing! Parking was easy even though at an incline."
United States
Beverly
$73 nightly
The price is $84
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Beachview Inn
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, (1,000 reviews)
"The location is amazing. Parking is easy and convenient. AC was nice and cold and the bed was really comfortable. Unbeatable price! "
Canada
Kris
$84 nightly
The price is $97
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Aqua Breeze Inn
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.4 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (82 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!!"
United States
Romualdo
$80 nightly
The price is $90
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Drift Inn
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, (1,010 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Ines
$130 nightly
The price is $149
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location and the room was clean. Would stay there again."
United States
Conor
$70 nightly
The price is $81
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Exterior

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 mi from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (595 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
$188 nightly
The price is $215
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Total with taxes and fees
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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, (359 reviews)
"Clean and close to Capitola and Santa Cruz. Would stay here again. "
United States
Dan
$78 nightly
The price is $91
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Total with taxes and fees
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was clean. It was nice that there were a washer and dryer. I would have liked if breakfast was included, but other amenities like free parking and great location made up for it."
Jo 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hotels near other Santa Cruz Main Beach attractions

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.4/5 (6,086 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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Pier at Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Wharf

4.5/5 (2,068 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.
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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 188 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 Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 188 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 Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, 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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