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1. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.5 km from Sand Plant Beach

Monique Marie

NT$3,154

NT$3,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

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

2. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12.5 km from Sand Plant Beach

Brend

NT$3,502

NT$4,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

11.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Aprille

NT$4,859

NT$5,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

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

4. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.9 km from Sand Plant 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 hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large windows.

5. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

14.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Tanya

NT$3,766

NT$4,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Sean

NT$1,983

NT$2,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

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

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

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Michelle Renee

NT$3,011

NT$3,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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

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

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

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.

8. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Terry

NT$3,522

NT$4,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

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

9. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 7 km from Sand Plant Beach

James

NT$2,517

NT$2,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

10. Inn At Pasatiempo

7.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Tabatha

NT$4,120

NT$4,728 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Kristina

NT$4,152

NT$4,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

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.

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Cecelia

NT$3,458

NT$3,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

13. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Elizabeth

NT$2,265

NT$2,950 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

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.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Brenda

NT$5,078

NT$5,832 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Gordon

NT$2,302

NT$2,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

16. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Falisha

NT$2,443

NT$2,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

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.

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

17. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Sand Plant Beach

Nicole

NT$2,842

NT$3,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

A dining area with a central table and chairs, a decorative wall with geometric patterns, and a ceiling light fixture.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, benches around the perimeter, and a ladder leading into the water.

A coffee station with four dispensers labeled 'Hot Water,' 'Decaf Roast,' 'Light Roast,' and 'Dark Roast.' There are cups and a small trash bin on the counter.

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Latoya

NT$4,292

NT$4,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

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

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

19. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Beatriz

NT$3,125

NT$3,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

20. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Rachel

NT$4,426

NT$5,056 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Plant Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Salt Air Lodge	8.4 Very Good 126 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea	8.8 Excellent 1,019 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley	8.2 Very Good 1,012 reviews	View

Top Sand Plant 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 Sand Plant Beach

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear sky, and a dirt path.

Fern Grotto Beach

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

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A cave opening to a beach with two people standing in the middle.

Wilder Ranch State Park

Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities like surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Wilder Beach

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

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Three Mile Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Three Mile Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Cruz. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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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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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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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. 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 Sand Plant Beach?

Sand Plant Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 229 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Sand Plant 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 1.8 mi (3 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

How many hotels will I find close to Sand Plant Beach?

Expedia has 229 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Sand Plant Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sand Plant Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Sand Plant Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Sand Plant Beach?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Sand Plant Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Sand Plant Beach?

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, and University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Sand Plant Beach hotels

1. Salt Air Lodge

2. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

4. Bella Notte

5. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

8. Mission Inn

9. National 9 Santa Cruz

10. Inn At Pasatiempo

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

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

13. Beachview Inn

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

16. Drift Inn

17. Pacific Blue Inn

18. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

19. Ocean Pacific Lodge

20. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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Top Sand Plant 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 Sand Plant Beach

Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach

Three Mile Beach

Younger Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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