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

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.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julia

NT$2,694

NT$5,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

William

NT$4,348

NT$5,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michael

NT$3,667

NT$4,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

4. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Liz

NT$7,688

NT$8,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Richard

NT$6,257

NT$7,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

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

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elyse

NT$6,903

NT$7,880 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

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

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

7. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joseph

NT$7,199

NT$9,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Devin

NT$10,104

NT$13,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

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

Elizabeth

NT$2,756

NT$3,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Russell

NT$3,929

NT$4,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

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

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

11. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Matthew

NT$6,141

NT$6,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A reception desk with two computer stations, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall-mounted sign indicating the hotel name.

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

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

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joel

NT$3,827

NT$4,429 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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.

13. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Ryan

NT$7,809

NT$11,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

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

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

NT$3,418

NT$3,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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.

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

15. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jiexin

NT$7,045

NT$8,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Rochelle

NT$3,099

NT$3,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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.

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

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

NT$4,074

NT$6,147 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a sink and counter.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

18. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

6.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Rich

NT$4,140

NT$4,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

19. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Myla

NT$4,314

NT$4,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.

An outdoor patio with a long table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola structure.

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.

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

20. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

John

NT$3,402

NT$3,952 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 18 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 637 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Immaculate surroundings, loved the various patios on diff levels with grand ocean views. Upgraded very clean rooms, lovely surroundings!"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"10 min walk to the boardwalk or to the downtown area. Clean rooms friendly staff"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is highly recommended."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great price and me and my family would definitely recommend my only complaint would be you can hear the trash people early in the morning but everything else was just what we wanted"

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained !"

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. 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. Edgewater Beach Inn

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

11. Monarch Cove Inn

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

15. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

18. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

19. Seaway Inn

20. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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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