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

Elite Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Andrea

NT$3,628

NT$6,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Anna Christine

NT$4,532

NT$5,208 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$4,800

NT$5,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

4. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Mary

NT$8,171

NT$9,461 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Private kitchen

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Donald

NT$4,941

NT$5,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Richard

NT$5,324

NT$6,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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$8,206

NT$11,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

8. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julie

NT$4,196

NT$4,840 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

9. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Deborah

NT$6,023

NT$6,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Leonel

NT$3,855

NT$4,457 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$4,007

NT$4,628 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

NT$4,049

NT$4,639 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

13. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Daniella M

NT$7,659

NT$11,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michael

NT$3,337

NT$3,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

15. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

6.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Rich

NT$3,620

NT$4,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Steven

NT$3,459

NT$3,979 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

17. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Crystal

NT$2,616

NT$3,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

18. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Henry

NT$9,433

NT$10,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Antionette

NT$4,385

NT$5,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

20. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Mina

NT$3,805

NT$4,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 561 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 620 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff. Nice hotel right across from the beach and about 2 blocks from the Wharf. Very walkable location."

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

8/10 Good

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

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed one night during a holiday weekend. Staff was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I had expected this property to look and feel run down than it actually, but it's a beautifully maintained property with nice clean rooms. We were pleasantly surprised. We would definitely consider staying here again. We liked the little pool area and that out room had a balcony. Great value for the price."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"n/a"

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. Beach Street Inn and Suites

9. Monarch Cove Inn

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

17. Carousel Beach Inn

18. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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

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

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Seaside Inn & Suites

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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