The Best Hotels Closest to Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz for 2026

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

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

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Terry

NT$3,522

NT$4,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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 hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

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

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Monika

NT$4,514

NT$5,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

An indoor swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by tables and chairs under a covered area.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window with a view.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is part of the Howard Johnson network.

3. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Giana

NT$4,306

NT$4,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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 table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

4. Monarch Cove Inn

10.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Richard

NT$6,097

NT$6,934 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Aprille

NT$4,847

NT$5,563 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

6. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Nicole

NT$2,835

NT$3,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

7. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.8 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Monique Marie

NT$3,154

NT$3,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

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

8. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9.8 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Brend

NT$3,496

NT$4,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a sign reading 'Bella Notte'.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

9. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Andrea

NT$3,793

NT$6,324 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A spacious living area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

A Best Western Plus Inn with a modern design, including a covered entrance and a landscaped area in front.

10. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

13.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Tanya

NT$3,766

NT$4,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

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

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

11. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Michelle Renee

NT$3,011

NT$3,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

12. Inn At Pasatiempo

6.3 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Tabatha

NT$4,110

NT$4,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Brenda

NT$5,066

NT$5,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Cecelia

NT$3,458

NT$3,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a clear sky and a large tree in the background.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

A buffet with labeled containers of omelets and other food items.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Kristina

NT$4,142

NT$4,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

A breakfast area with a large mural of a vineyard, wooden furniture, and a buffet with various food items.

16. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Rachel

NT$4,426

NT$5,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

A motel sign with amenities including low rates, pool, HBO, free WiFi, and internet access.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

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

17. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

James

NT$2,517

NT$2,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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 hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

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

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Beatriz

NT$3,125

NT$3,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

19. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.8 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Sara

NT$3,226

NT$4,592 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Vanessa

NT$2,421

NT$2,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Natural Bridges State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,032 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 701 reviews	View
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz	7.2 Good 1,002 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View

Top Natural Bridges State Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, hot tub, pool"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The best!"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very satisfied"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Deluxe room worth the extra money if you’re staying 3 or more nights. King bed on the hard side and pillows were hard like sandbags, no cushion at all"

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Our stay was great however parking was horrible and the hot tub was dirt. I tried calling the front desk 4x I was hung up on then never answered. It was an easy walk to the boardwalk and the size of the room with 3 beds was surprisingly comfortable."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice, quick walk to the beach and boardwalk."

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8/10 Good

"Newish, and well located. A bit noisy."

Other attractions near Natural Bridges State Beach

A natural rock arch formation on a beach with calm waters reflecting the structure.

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A coastal landscape with a large rock formation featuring a natural arch over the ocean, surrounded by beachgoers and pine trees.

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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De Anza Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at De Anza Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory during your travels in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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Swift Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Swift Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Younger Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Younger Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Swift Street Courtyard during your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

You can take time to visit Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Natural Bridges State Beach?

Natural Bridges State Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 23 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Natural Bridges State Beach?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Natural Bridges State Beach. Another good option is Mission Inn, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Natural Bridges State Beach?

Expedia has 23 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Natural Bridges State Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Natural Bridges State Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Natural Bridges State Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Natural Bridges State Beach?

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What can I see and do near Natural Bridges State Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Lighthouse Point Park. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Natural Bridges State Beach. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Natural Bridges State Beach hotels

1. Mission Inn

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

3. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Monarch Cove Inn

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6. Pacific Blue Inn

7. Salt Air Lodge

8. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9. Bella Notte

10. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

11. Hitching Post Studios Inn

12. Inn At Pasatiempo

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

16. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

17. National 9 Santa Cruz

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

19. Rio Vista Suites

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Compare popular hotels close to Natural Bridges State Beach

Top Natural Bridges State Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Mission Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Surf City Inn and Suites

Beachview Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Other attractions near Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

De Anza Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Swift Beach

Younger Beach

Swift Street Courtyard

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

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