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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julia

NT$2,889

NT$5,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

William

NT$4,122

NT$4,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

3. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jeff

NT$6,975

NT$8,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

4. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Brenda Lynn

NT$6,100

NT$6,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elyse

NT$5,253

NT$6,030 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jig

NT$3,363

NT$3,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

7. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joseph

NT$8,315

NT$11,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A gym with various exercise equipment including treadmills, an elliptical, and free weights.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining area.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julie

NT$3,287

NT$3,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Marlene

NT$2,778

NT$3,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

10. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Matthew

NT$6,191

NT$7,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

11. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jiexin

NT$7,102

NT$8,104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

12. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Devin

NT$10,477

NT$13,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

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

13. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Aleksandr

NT$2,189

NT$2,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

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

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

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.4 km from Moran Lake Beach

Tasia

NT$2,410

NT$3,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

15. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

John

NT$2,270

NT$2,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

16. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Carrie

NT$5,714

NT$9,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Gail

NT$3,121

NT$3,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

18. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

NT$3,458

NT$3,981 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

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

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

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

19. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Myla

NT$4,057

NT$4,688 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

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

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

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Frank

NT$3,859

NT$4,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 568 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 639 reviews	View
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals	8.6 Excellent 900 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Schubert I’llbceruvfrbvgrywxhiuj"

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."

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

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

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Communication is great, Everything went smoothly."

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely little apartment in a great location. Well-appointed and perfect for our weekend exploring the area. Hosts were responsive to all communication. Recommend!"

Other attractions near Moran Lake Beach

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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Santa Maria's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Maria's 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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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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The Hook

10.0/10 (1 review)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, The Hook might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Cruz.

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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Moran Lake Beach?

Moran Lake 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 122 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Moran Lake 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 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Moran Lake Beach. Another good option is Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages, located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Moran Lake Beach?

Expedia has 122 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Moran Lake Beach.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Moran Lake Beach.

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

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Moran Lake Beach, click here.

What can I see and do near Moran Lake Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Moran Lake Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Capitola Hotel

4. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

7. Inn at Depot Hill

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

10. Monarch Cove Inn

11. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

12. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

13. Beachview Inn

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

15. National 9 Santa Cruz

16. Seascape Beach Resort

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

18. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19. Seaway Inn

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Casablanca On The Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

East Cliff Nook

Other attractions near Moran Lake Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Santa Maria's Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

38th Avenue Beach Access

The Hook

Lincoln Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Harbor Beach

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