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A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

1. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Myla

NT$4,072

NT$4,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.5 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Frank

NT$3,873

NT$4,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Ingrid

NT$3,203

NT$3,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Sofia

NT$3,779

NT$4,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

5. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Judy

NT$2,983

NT$3,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Grester

NT$3,711

NT$4,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.6 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Tasia

NT$2,414

NT$3,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a wooden cabinet with a decorative handle, a chair, and a globe on the counter.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

8. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Christine

NT$2,197

NT$2,557 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

9. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Harjeet

NT$2,848

NT$4,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

10. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Aleksandr

NT$2,025

NT$2,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Jorge

NT$2,441

NT$3,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Natalie

NT$2,025

NT$2,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.7 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

John

NT$2,897

NT$3,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

14. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Armando

NT$2,285

NT$2,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

15. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Julio

NT$2,929

NT$3,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.

A modern kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A patio with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

16. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Holly

NT$2,545

NT$2,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A wooden gazebo with a hot tub underneath, surrounded by a wooden fence and lattice panels.

A hotel room with a white bed, two bedside lamps, a bedside phone, and a digital clock on the nightstand.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.

17. Continental Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Linh

NT$2,013

NT$2,720 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a large sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

18. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Gabriela

NT$2,864

NT$3,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

A golf course with artificial green turf, a flagstick, and a stone wall.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.

An outdoor patio with red umbrellas, wicker chairs, and a stone wall.

19. Surf City Inn and Suites

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Amra

NT$2,096

NT$2,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

20. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 2.5 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach

Herman

NT$1,862

NT$2,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Top Lighthouse Field State Beach Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely excellent. I had a most wonderful stay. Thank you."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I wasn't there too long -- just one night. But it was perfect for just me: clean, comfortable, and quiet. (I was a little concerned when I saw packages of earplugs on the nightstands, but it was a peaceful night.) The person working the front desk was great! I asked her advice on a quick place to eat within walking distance and she suggested the perfect restaurant! A great place with great staff!"

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay !"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Convinent location. Updated rooms"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place! I’ll be back"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay! We will be back."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome property right in the heart of it all!"

Lighthouse Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful house awesome location! I know that Santa Cruz isn't usually hot this time of year, but it was in the mid to high 80s and the AC was either broken or didn't work very well at all. Just take into consideration if you are staying during the super hot months! Other than that, it was a fabulous stay!"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

Other attractions near Lighthouse Field State Beach

A beach scene with footprints, a sunset, and silhouettes of people and a dog.

Its Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Its Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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A sign for the Surfing Museum at Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

8.0/10 (77 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Cruz Surfing Museum during your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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A blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

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.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.

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Mitchell Cove Beach

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

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lighthouse Field State Beach?

Lighthouse Field State Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 81 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lighthouse Field State Beach?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lighthouse Field State Beach. Other good options close by include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Lighthouse Field State Beach?

Expedia has 81 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lighthouse Field State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lighthouse Field State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals near Lighthouse Field State Beach.

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What can I see and do near Lighthouse Field State Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, or Lighthouse Point Park. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Neary Lagoon Park.

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Our top choices for Lighthouse Field State Beach hotels

1. Seaway Inn

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4. Marea Sol Hotel

5. Mission Inn

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

8. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

9. Casablanca On The Beach

10. Beachview Inn

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

14. Drift Inn

15. Salt Air Lodge

16. Torch Lite Inn

17. Continental Inn

18. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

19. Surf City Inn and Suites

20. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Compare top hotels near Lighthouse Field State Beach

Seaway Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Marea Sol Hotel

Mission Inn

Top Lighthouse Field State Beach Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Beach Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn

Mission Inn

Casablanca On The Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Lighthouse Beach House

Seaside Inn & Suites

Other attractions near Lighthouse Field State Beach

Its Beach

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Lighthouse Point Park

Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Wharf

Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Mitchell Cove Beach

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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