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.

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The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

2 out of 5
Westside Santa Cruz
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$372
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Apr 23 - Apr 27
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Seattle (SEA) to San Jose (SJC)
7.8/10 Good! (791 reviews)
Close to everything we wanted to explore, great customer service.

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Marbella Lane Triplex San Jose

Marbella Lane Triplex San Jose

3.5 out of 5
Northside
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May 21 - May 24
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Las Vegas (LAS) to San Jose (SJC)
7.4/10 Good! (43 reviews)
It is very nice of a place. I just didnt get a kitchen to cook in. So the pictures lied and i couldnt get in just yet. Other then that great place, location and nice community.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Popular places to visit

Fern Grotto Beach off of California’s HWY1

Fern Grotto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fern Grotto Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Fern Grotto Beach
Fern Grotto Beach off of California’s HWY1

Wilder Ranch State Park

Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities like surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Wilder Ranch State Park
At the end of West Cliff drive and after a nice long hike you will come across this hidden gym. The natural bridges state beach is a great place to relax and enjoy nature after an invigorating hike.#TakeAHike

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve
USA-Santa Cruz-Natural Bridges State Beach; Shutterstock ID 101070745

Natural Bridges State Park

4.5/5(254 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Natural Bridges State Park
Lovely morning spent with my Canon 5D.

Natural Bridges State Beach

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

Natural Bridges State Beach

Four Mile Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Four Mile Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Four Mile Beach

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
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

2.5 out of 5
2250 Mission Street Santa Cruz CA
Mission Inn
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
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
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
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
Fantastic Location, steps to ocean, clean comfortable house...

Fantastic Location, steps to ocean, clean comfortable house...

Santa Cruz CA
Fantastic Location, steps to ocean, clean comfortable house...
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