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1. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.5 km from Sand Plant Beach

Monique Marie

NT$3,154

NT$3,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

2. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12.5 km from Sand Plant Beach

Brend

NT$3,502

NT$4,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

11.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Aprille

NT$4,859

NT$5,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed | Private kitchen

Elite Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen

4. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Andrea

NT$3,793

NT$6,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

5. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

14.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Veay

NT$3,766

NT$4,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Sean

NT$1,983

NT$2,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Michelle Renee

NT$3,011

NT$3,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Jetted Bathtub

8. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Jerry

NT$3,522

NT$4,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

9. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 7 km from Sand Plant Beach

James

NT$2,517

NT$2,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

10. Inn At Pasatiempo

7.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Tabatha

NT$4,120

NT$4,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Kristina

NT$4,152

NT$4,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Cecelia

NT$3,458

NT$3,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

13. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Elizabeth

NT$2,271

NT$2,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Katherine

NT$5,078

NT$5,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Gordon

NT$2,437

NT$2,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

16. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Falisha

NT$2,443

NT$2,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

17. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Sand Plant Beach

Nicole

NT$2,842

NT$3,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Latoya

NT$4,353

NT$5,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

19. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Beatriz

NT$3,125

NT$3,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

20. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Rachel

NT$4,426

NT$5,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Plant Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Salt Air Lodge	8.4 Very Good 126 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea	8.8 Excellent 1,018 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley	8.2 Very Good 1,012 reviews	View

Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Deluxe room worth the extra money if you’re staying 3 or more nights. King bed on the hard side and pillows were hard like sandbags, no cushion at all"

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Our stay was great however parking was horrible and the hot tub was dirt. I tried calling the front desk 4x I was hung up on then never answered. It was an easy walk to the boardwalk and the size of the room with 3 beds was surprisingly comfortable."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great value. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. The room was spacious. I would definitely stay again"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome"

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice, quick walk to the beach and boardwalk."

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8/10 Good

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

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A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear sky, and a dirt path.

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.

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A cave opening to a beach with two people standing in the middle.

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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sand Plant Beach?

Sand Plant Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 229 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Sand Plant 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 1.8 mi (3 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

How many hotels will I find close to Sand Plant Beach?

Expedia has 229 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sand Plant Beach.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Sand Plant Beach.

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

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Sand Plant Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Sand Plant Beach?

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, and University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Sand Plant Beach hotels

1. Salt Air Lodge

2. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

4. Bella Notte

5. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

8. Mission Inn

9. National 9 Santa Cruz

10. Inn At Pasatiempo

11. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

13. Beachview Inn

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

16. Drift Inn

17. Pacific Blue Inn

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

19. Ocean Pacific Lodge

20. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Surf City Inn and Suites

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Other attractions near Sand Plant Beach

Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach

Three Mile Beach

Younger Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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