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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

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

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

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Andrea

NT$3,701

NT$6,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Aprille

NT$4,844

NT$5,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Abby

NT$5,115

NT$5,862 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

4. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Trina

NT$9,838

NT$11,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Donald

NT$4,874

NT$5,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

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

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Richard

NT$7,190

NT$8,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

7. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Helen

NT$9,302

NT$12,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elizabeth

NT$11,433

NT$14,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

9. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Marci

NT$6,103

NT$6,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, WiFi (free), bed sheets

10. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Monique Marie

NT$3,164

NT$3,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Leonel

NT$4,021

NT$4,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

12. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

William

NT$6,078

NT$6,913 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Superior Villa, Multiple Beds, Ocean View (Two Bedroom Deluxe Villa Ocean View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

13. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Junko

NT$8,294

NT$11,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Viktoria

NT$4,044

NT$4,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

15. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Annette

NT$10,793

NT$12,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

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

16. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

daphanie

NT$2,712

NT$3,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

17. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

NT$4,032

NT$4,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Igor

NT$5,148

NT$5,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

19. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Mina

NT$5,148

NT$5,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

20. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Brend

NT$3,491

NT$4,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 556 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 616 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This place is absolutely amazing. Very clean room that was right next to the beach. Staff was amazing too."

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"The staff is very helpful and very friendly. The room was clean, and it was quiet. It's located in a very convenient location which is a short walk to Capitola Village and the freeway is just a block away."

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

8/10 Good

"This has all of the makings of a great hotel - convenient location, nice pool, big rooms, friendly and helpful staff. However the bathroom was dated and could use a deep clean, there wasn’t hair or dirt but there was some rust in the shower and the worst part was the non-functioning bathroom fan - it was hot and unpleasant when sharing with famiiy. The red of property looked to be well maintained. My family and I really enjoyed the pool during our downtime."

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfy beds Hot water Full kitchen Very clean Nice TV channels Very close to beach access Cute lil' breakfast"

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. Capitola Hotel

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

7. Inn at Depot Hill

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

9. Beach Street Inn and Suites

10. Salt Air Lodge

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

12. Monarch Cove Inn

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

15. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

16. Carousel Beach Inn

17. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19. Seaway Inn

20. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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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