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

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$3,804

NT$6,343 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Aprille

NT$5,146

NT$5,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Abby

NT$5,146

NT$5,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

4. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Trina

NT$9,899

NT$11,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jason

NT$5,812

NT$6,644 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Richard

NT$8,303

NT$9,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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$9,674

NT$12,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

8. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

daphanie

NT$2,938

NT$3,448 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

9. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

William

NT$6,116

NT$6,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 20 - Aug 21

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Leonel

NT$4,045

NT$4,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Viktoria

NT$4,068

NT$4,699 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

12. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Junko

NT$8,315

NT$11,889 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

13. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

NT$4,329

NT$4,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

14. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Marci

NT$6,343

NT$7,251 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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$10,539

NT$11,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Igor

NT$5,691

NT$6,519 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

17. 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

King Queen Combo | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Mina

NT$5,881

NT$6,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

19. 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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

20. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

6.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Rich

NT$4,613

NT$5,310 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 18 - Aug 19

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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 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 555 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 615 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Everything about the place was great I would definitely stay there again. I'm already planning my next trip the only drawback is the valet parking there's additional charge with the amount I pay for the room you would think that was covered my stay was definitely worth the cost but having to pay an additional amount for valet kind of wasn't what I was expecting"

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

8/10 Good

"convenient location off of HWY 1. good pricing during car week"

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"We were very happy with the staff and the condition of the room. Nice and close to the beach. Walked there in about 5 minutes. Best hotel we have stayed at considering the many times we have visited. The only negative thing about the hotel was no breakfast with my stay like most hotels."

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."

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. Carousel Beach Inn

9. Monarch Cove Inn

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

12. Seascape Beach Resort

13. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

14. Beach Street Inn and Suites

15. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

18. Seaway Inn

19. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

20. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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

Hotel Solares

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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