Main Beach Tours

Main Beach


Find a spot to sit, kick back and just enjoy the sound of the water hitting the shore at Main Beach. If you're craving some sun and sea, this is the place to get your fix.

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, this stretch of coastline is well worth a look. But you'll find tons more to discover in the area. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California, Santa Cruz, and Natural Bridges State Park aren't too far from Main Beach.

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Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton
@ Marbella Lane - 3BR Designer Near Valley Fair
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Reviews of Main Beach

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Ab

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Nice for walking but dress warm.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The beach would have been nicer if there had not been 2 dead seals and a dead bird on it.

5/5 - Excellent

Jukie

Jack’s Peak is a great hike but watch out for poison oak. Monterey Bay is always lovely and Phil’s Fish Market is the place to go for excellent seafood.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Crowded and travelers should know the water is COLD on the Northern California coast!

5/5 - Excellent

Anonymous

Beautiful.... just beautiful

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4 out of 5
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4 out of 5
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
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Marea Sol Hotel
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2 out of 5
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Ocean Pacific Lodge
2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Surf City Inn and Suites
Surf City Inn and Suites
2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Surf City Inn and Suites
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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