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Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Elite Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, highchair, eco-friendly cleaning products

Classic Studio, 1 King Bed, Microwave, Corner | Exterior

Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, highchair, eco-friendly cleaning products

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Andrea

NT$3,634

NT$6,170 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Aprille

NT$5,176

NT$5,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

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

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Patricia

NT$3,325

NT$3,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Kate

NT$5,176

NT$5,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services

5. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Clarissa

NT$4,321

NT$4,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Family Cottage - Pet Friendly | Pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, microwave, paper towels

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jason

NT$6,629

NT$7,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer (on request), towels

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Melanie

NT$3,335

NT$3,830 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Holly

NT$4,897

NT$5,630 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

9. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Charlene

NT$3,263

NT$4,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Riverfront Ground Floor 8 person Unit #113 | Beach/ocean view

10. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Richard

NT$8,409

NT$9,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 12 - Aug 13

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, microwave

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Gordon

NT$2,479

NT$2,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

12. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Vicente

NT$2,465

NT$2,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Classic 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

13. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

virgil

NT$2,523

NT$3,389 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

14. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Cheryll

NT$3,259

NT$3,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), rollaway beds (surcharge)

15. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Priscilla

NT$3,768

NT$4,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (surcharge)

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Kasey

NT$3,259

NT$3,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Standard King, View, Non-Smoking | Balcony view

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Balcony view

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

17. Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Hadi

NT$3,625

NT$4,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

18. Capri Motel

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Faraon

NT$2,255

NT$2,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Paris) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Kyoto) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

19. Inn at Depot Hill

3.6 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Brian

NT$10,371

NT$13,555 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

20. Monarch Cove Inn

4.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

William

NT$6,151

NT$6,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,015 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.4 Exceptional 33 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,009 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,608 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, quiet. Beds comfortable, wife and I slept well. Had a good breakfast, would stay here again."

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"Visited with a small group. Room was spacious. 2 blocks from the Santa Cruz boardwalk. Elevator was hot and tight - Stairs were easily accessible. Only complaint - They forgot to refill Toilet Paper. Other than that this room was great."

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"To. Room was clean, bed was comfortable. Bath towels weren’t great. Complimentary coffees were nice. Air conditioner worked great. Very quiet. Close to restaurants & shopping."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Good overnight only. The rooms could have better pillows and king size. The pillows were flat standard and 4 per king bed not enough. "

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"We booked our stay through Expedia, expecting a room with a balcony and an ocean view. Unfortunately, our dining experience at the High Tide restaurant was disappointing. From the hostess who seated us to the uncomfortable low seating at our table, everything felt subpar. The food had no flavor at all, especially when compared to their sister property, Bernardus, in Carmel Valley—there’s simply no comparison. On a positive note, the pool and staff at the hotel were excellent and very accommodating. However, while the room was decent, it did not justify the additional price we were charged for our two-night stay."

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"The room was clean yet needs more TP. I was not able to try pool or hot tub this visit."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We had an excellent time by the pool on a saturday. The burgers were out of this world. Staff was very friendly and helpful."

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"What a wonderful place! My husband and I and our two dogs truly enjoyed our time here. Walking distance to the beach. We enjoyed a nice beach bonfires every night. Can’t wait to go back."

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure 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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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Maria's Beach?

Santa Maria's Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 181 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Adjacent to Santa Maria's Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice is Bella Notte, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Expedia has 181 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Maria's Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Maria's Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Santa Maria's Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Maria's Beach?

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What can I see and do near Santa Maria's Beach?

Capitola Historical Museum, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Carousel Beach Inn

4. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

5. Marea Sol Hotel

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

9. Rio Vista Suites

10. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

12. Drift Inn

13. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

14. Torch Lite Inn

15. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

17. Ocean Gate Inn

18. Capri Motel

19. Inn at Depot Hill

20. Monarch Cove Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hotel Solares

Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Pacific Lodge

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Surf City Inn and Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

Seabright Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

Lincoln Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Harbor Beach

38th Avenue Beach Access

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