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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Aqua Breeze Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

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Sep 11 - Sep 15

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Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)

8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)

Awesome stay. No issues from check-in to check-out. Definitely will be back again

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2025

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

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Oct 11 - Oct 18

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Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)

Would be 10/10 but not having a way to block out the street lights at night and morning sun really messed up our sleep. That’s the only flaw we found, we loved this hotel!

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

Sonesta San Jose - Milpitas

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Oct 11 - Oct 18

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Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,014 reviews)

Decent food options in the hotel and nearby.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Main Beach

Tours & day trips

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Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

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Water activities

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

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Classes & workshops

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

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Adventure & outdoor

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Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups

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Popular places to visit

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Cowell's Beach

Explore the waterfront of Cowell's Beach and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Santa Cruz with a trip to Santa Cruz Harbor. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Lighthouse Point Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.