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

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, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Andrea

NT$3,684

NT$6,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Aprille

NT$4,874

NT$5,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Rose

NT$5,146

NT$5,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

4. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jason

NT$6,072

NT$6,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

5. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Toleen

NT$12,657

NT$15,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

6. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Marci

NT$6,311

NT$7,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Bethany

NT$5,691

NT$6,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Martha

NT$4,045

NT$4,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

9. Comfort Inn Watsonville

17.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Delbert

NT$3,513

NT$4,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Stephanie Moeata

NT$4,860

NT$5,587 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jose

NT$3,513

NT$4,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

12. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

17.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

KENNETH

NT$2,602

NT$3,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer (on request), towels

13. Valley Inn

19.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

joseph

NT$3,171

NT$3,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

14. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

12.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Veay

NT$3,918

NT$4,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

15. Chaminade Resort & Spa

4.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Iram

NT$4,056

NT$6,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Melanie

NT$3,316

NT$3,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | 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

17. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Clarissa

NT$4,296

NT$4,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Cottage 2) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi

Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Cottage 1) | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi

Classic Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, River View (Cottage 3) | Balcony

18. Fern River Resort

12.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Iris

NT$3,947

NT$4,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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

19. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 4.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nicole

NT$3,171

NT$3,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

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

20. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Moran Lake Beach

Brenda

NT$5,414

NT$6,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 615 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 434 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"It was a pick for our one-night stay in Santa Cruz."

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"The room was comfortable and quiet. The hotel is basic but fine for one or two nights. It’s centrally located with free parking and a nice perk was the self-serve station to make coffee drinks in the front office."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, great location, good breakfast and comfortable beds!"

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."

Bella Notte

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was pleasant. Thank you for our stay"

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 126 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Moran Lake Beach?

Chaminade Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. It's located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Moran Lake Beach. Other good options within a few miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Seaside Inn & Suites.

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

Expedia has 126 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 Capitola Historical Museum, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, or Lighthouse Point Park. Sights like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, 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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

4. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

5. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

6. Beach Street Inn and Suites

7. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

9. Comfort Inn Watsonville

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

11. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

13. Valley Inn

14. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

15. Chaminade Resort & Spa

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

17. Marea Sol Hotel

18. Fern River Resort

19. Pacific Blue Inn

20. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaside Inn & Suites

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

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Bella Notte

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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