The Best Hotels Closest to Fern Grotto Beach in Santa Cruz for 2026

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1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Natalya

NT$4,574

NT$5,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Jetted Bathtub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

2. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Jerry

NT$3,821

NT$4,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Monika

NT$4,412

NT$5,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, desk

Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | TV, fireplace

4. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Nicole

NT$2,834

NT$3,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

5. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Elizabeth

NT$11,433

NT$14,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Igor

NT$5,115

NT$5,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Ocean View, Two Queen Beds, With Sunroom | WiFi (free), bed sheets

7. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Carol

NT$4,380

NT$6,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Patio | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

8. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Brenda

NT$5,381

NT$6,171 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

9. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Charlene

NT$3,224

NT$4,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

10. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Fern Grotto Beach

daphanie

NT$2,920

NT$3,427 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Dori

NT$4,553

NT$5,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King) | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

12. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Annette

NT$10,539

NT$11,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Superior King + Beach View | Premium bedding, WiFi (free), bed sheets

13. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Christine

NT$6,952

NT$7,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

14. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Monique Marie

NT$3,152

NT$3,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

15. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Holly

NT$5,126

NT$5,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

16. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach

William

NT$3,152

NT$3,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

17. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Elizabeth

NT$2,436

NT$3,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Beatriz

NT$2,837

NT$3,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Sean

NT$1,977

NT$2,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Cecelia

NT$3,541

NT$4,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,024 reviews	View
Salt Air Lodge	8.4 Very Good 126 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,516 reviews	View

Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The accommodations were wonderful. The staff was courteous, helpful. The rooms were great could not have asked for a better week than what we had at Ocean Pacific Hotel.! We definitely will be back"

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful time at this hotel, the place is conveniently across the street from the SC Beach boardwalk, arcades, sandy beach volleyball play area, many wharf restaurants just a half block away and very close to other extended beach towns, like Capitola. The pool area is small and could've been a bit warmer, but it was adequate for enjoyable swimming of the younger toddlers. The beds were very comfortable, and the property and room cleanliness was exceptional! We enjoyed the in and out parking privileges and enjoyed Roaring Camp train ride only 15 minutes away. One area of improvement would be to offer a bit more food options from the Cafe. We will visit again."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and very convenient to all that is Santa Cruz boardwalk and pier. We will definitely be staying again!"

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice"

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8/10 Good

"Newish, and well located. A bit noisy."

Other attractions near Fern Grotto Beach

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.

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Sand Plant Beach

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

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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Wilder Beach

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

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Younger Beach

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

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory during your travels in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Three Mile Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Three Mile Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Cruz. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fern Grotto Beach?

Fern Grotto Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 265 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Fern Grotto Beach?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Fern Grotto Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

How many hotels are there near Fern Grotto Beach?

Expedia has 265 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Fern Grotto Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fern Grotto Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Fern Grotto Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Fern Grotto Beach?

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What can I see and do near Fern Grotto Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Lighthouse Point Park. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, or University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Fern Grotto Beach hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

2. Mission Inn

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4. Pacific Blue Inn

5. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

7. Casablanca On The Beach

8. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

9. Rio Vista Suites

10. Carousel Beach Inn

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

12. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

13. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

14. Salt Air Lodge

15. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

16. Aqua Breeze Inn

17. Beachview Inn

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Compare popular hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach

Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Surf City Inn and Suites

Marea Sol Hotel

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Beachview Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Other attractions near Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Sand Plant Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach

Younger Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Three Mile Beach

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