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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 multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

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

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$2,929

NT$5,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

William

NT$4,406

NT$5,072 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

3. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jeff

NT$6,708

NT$7,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

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$5,830

NT$6,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elyse

NT$5,810

NT$6,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

6. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joseph

NT$8,359

NT$11,325 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 hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

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

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jig

NT$3,368

NT$3,916 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

8. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Myla

NT$4,072

NT$4,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

NT$3,880

NT$4,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

10. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Carrie

NT$5,723

NT$9,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

11. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Sofia

NT$3,779

NT$4,377 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

12. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Judy

NT$2,983

NT$3,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Grester

NT$3,711

NT$4,300 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

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

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

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.4 km from Moran Lake Beach

Tasia

NT$2,414

NT$3,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

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

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Gail

NT$3,126

NT$3,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A breakfast bar with a variety of food options including cereal, fruit, yogurt, eggs, and milk.

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

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

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julie

NT$3,880

NT$4,490 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Ingrid

NT$3,227

NT$3,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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

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

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

18. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

John

NT$2,282

NT$2,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious bar area with multiple seating arrangements, a long counter, and hanging pendant lights.

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

A spacious living area with a black sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden sideboard. The room features a large window, a wall adorned with framed artwork, and a mirror.

19. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

John

NT$3,449

NT$4,006 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

vincent

NT$2,607

NT$3,016 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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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 1,002 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

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"The entire property was very clean and welcoming. The General Manager, the receptionist at check in, and the servers in the breakfast mezzanine were all friendly and engaging. The breakfast was good and the area was well kept. There was coffee in the lobby every morning in case you didn’t want to go up to the breakfast room. We used the hot tub and it too was clean and at a good temperature. We will definitely stay here again."

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. Inn at Depot Hill

7. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

8. Seaway Inn

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10. Seascape Beach Resort

11. Marea Sol Hotel

12. Mission Inn

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

15. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

18. National 9 Santa Cruz

19. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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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