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An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Anna

NT$3,754

NT$4,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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, 3.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Ingrid

NT$3,624

NT$4,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

3. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Erin

NT$2,912

NT$3,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

11.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

William

NT$4,297

NT$4,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

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.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

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

11.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Nathan

NT$4,188

NT$4,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12.5 km from Sand Plant Beach

Steven

NT$3,110

NT$3,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Julia

NT$3,020

NT$5,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

8. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Nova

NT$2,636

NT$3,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Sherlyn

NT$3,484

NT$4,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

James

NT$2,353

NT$3,130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

11. Inn at Depot Hill

12.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Joseph

NT$8,836

NT$11,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 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

Bertha

NT$3,062

NT$3,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.

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

13. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

16.7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Rich

NT$3,408

NT$3,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

14. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

13.1 km from Sand Plant Beach

Fabian

NT$3,484

NT$3,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

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.

15. Inn At Pasatiempo

7.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Paul

NT$3,216

NT$3,713 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

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

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

16. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Michael

NT$3,363

NT$3,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

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.

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Carlos

NT$1,644

NT$2,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

18. Monarch Cove Inn

13.2 km from Sand Plant Beach

Matthew

NT$6,066

NT$6,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

19. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Christopher

NT$3,643

NT$4,185 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

20. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

14.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Robin

NT$3,329

NT$3,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Plant Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 714 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel, great location (short walk to the boardwalk). Also good onsite restaurant."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Good service at affordable price, staff very friendly."

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"Weds a good update of the property. Security gates on the property were all broken and taped so homeless individuals were sleeping inside the property gates at night. Great view however from the sun deck and they gave us blankets for sit with our fire pit at night."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly and helpful staff as always. Beach view is amazing (you’re on the beach). Love the pool/hot tub. Pool bar great (male bartender)."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoy staying here. Rooms are clean and spacious, staff is very friendly especially John at the front desk!! John is very sweet and helpful 😀 hotel feels safe and there is a farmers market around the corner on Saturdays!! The farmers market is walkable and it was big with lots of food, flowers and fresh vegetables. Really enjoy this hotel !!"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This property is beautifully landscaped with very nice, clean rooms. It offers a free breakfast with many choices. If you have mobility issues, be aware there is no elevator and the breakfast room is on the second floor. It is not extremely close to the wharf or boardwalk, so plan to drive or Uber there unless you’re an avid walker. Staff was very friendly & responsive."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"

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 coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and waves crashing against them.

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 234 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?

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 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.

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

Expedia has 234 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?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse 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. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

3. Mission Inn

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

8. Carousel Beach Inn

9. Marea Sol Hotel

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Inn at Depot Hill

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

13. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

14. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

15. Inn At Pasatiempo

16. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

18. Monarch Cove Inn

19. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

20. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

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Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Mission Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

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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