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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Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn

2.5 out of 5
Westside Santa Cruz
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Price was $773, price is now $453 per person
$453
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Jan 15 - Jan 19
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Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
AC was good! Loved the family style room

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
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$866
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Jan 15 - Jan 19
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Rooms are nice, the trails are great. Pool area and Joanne very nice. Only issue is the restaurant food wasn’t great and the service was really bad.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

2 out of 5
Westside Santa Cruz
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Price was $1,275, price is now $862 per person
$862
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Jan 15 - Jan 19
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)
6/10 (563 reviews)
Room was clean and updated. Service was great. I only stayed one night to attend a local music event. Not a place I'd bring a lady but fir a guy, no sweat. The surrounding area us a bit sketchy after dark. My stay was fine.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Popular places to visit

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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
Natural Bridges State Park

Natural Bridges State Park

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
Natural Bridges State Beach

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

Strawberry Beach

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

Strawberry 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
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

2.5 out of 5
2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Mission Inn
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 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
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Dream Inn 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
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
Serenity at Natural Bridges - 5 min Walk to Beach
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