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Classic Studio, 1 King Bed, Microwave, Corner | Private kitchen

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

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Andrea

NT$3,600

NT$6,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Anna Christine

NT$4,546

NT$5,224 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nathan

NT$4,223

NT$4,863 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

4. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Mary

NT$8,196

NT$9,489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Donald

NT$5,667

NT$6,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Richard

NT$6,171

NT$7,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Kyoto)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Paris)

7. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jeff

NT$7,376

NT$10,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

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

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

8. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Deborah

NT$6,041

NT$6,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

9. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julie

NT$4,430

NT$5,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jose

NT$3,866

NT$4,471 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joel

NT$3,987

NT$4,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

NT$3,739

NT$4,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Superior Villa, Multiple Beds, Ocean View (Two Bedroom Deluxe Villa Ocean View)

13. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Daniella M

NT$8,045

NT$11,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

14. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

6.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Rich

NT$3,631

NT$4,207 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michael

NT$5,319

NT$6,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nhu

NT$3,096

NT$3,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Ocean View Cathedral Executive - King)

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jiexin

NT$9,462

NT$10,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

18. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Crystal

NT$2,624

NT$3,094 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Jill Susanne

NT$4,277

NT$4,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

20. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Mina

NT$4,101

NT$4,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 561 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 621 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great Location"

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean and cute property very close to the beach. Free parking is nice but spaces are tiny. Breakfast was good but bananas both days were overripe and nearly spoiled and staff knew this, they should have bought proper fruit to replace it instead of putting it out. This had nothing to do with the property but a domestic dispute involving police and emt made sleeping hard one night."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Nice modern property. Good sized rooms. Outdoor pool + Jacuzzi. Great breakfast buffet."

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!"

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel has multiple buildings. Better taking out lugguages after checking-in."

Bella Notte

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at the Bella Notte several times before but the experience was new this time. Rooms and the property have received a refresh, with clean, contemporary decor. Beautiful large room with kitchenette, well appointed, large shower. My room was on the second floor, closest to the street, yet the noise was not noticeable. It was quiet and peaceful. This, as well as the incredibly comfortable bed, led to a very restful and comfortable night’s sleep. The new hostless check-in system worked just fine and communication from the property manager was complete and very clear. Price for the Monday night stay was incredibly reasonable for the high quality of the room. Easy walking distance to the beach. Highly recommend for a stay with easy access to amenities and local sights. Walking distance to coffee, restaurants as well."

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

8/10 Good

"Breakfast was excellent. Room was beautiful. Shower water pressure fabulous."

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 123 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. Other good options within a few miles include Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages and Chaminade Resort & Spa.

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

Expedia has 123 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 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. Capitola Hotel

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

7. Inn at Depot Hill

8. Monarch Cove Inn

9. Beach Street Inn and Suites

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

15. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

18. Carousel Beach Inn

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

20. Seaway Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Carousel Beach Inn

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

East Cliff Nook

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Bella Notte

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

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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