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

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

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Andrea

NT$3,664

NT$6,174 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Elizabeth

NT$10,580

NT$13,655 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Marci

NT$5,416

NT$6,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Igor

NT$4,559

NT$5,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

5. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Mina

NT$4,416

NT$5,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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 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.

6. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Terry

NT$3,522

NT$4,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

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.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Monika

NT$4,514

NT$5,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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 balcony with blue chairs and a small table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a casino building in the background.

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.

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

James

NT$3,696

NT$4,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Dori

NT$4,460

NT$5,138 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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 room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

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

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Nicole

NT$2,835

NT$3,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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.

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Sandy

NT$3,125

NT$3,998 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 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 building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Brenda

NT$5,066

NT$5,817 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Donald

NT$5,135

NT$5,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

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

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

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Cecelia

NT$3,427

NT$3,950 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 hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Kristina

NT$4,046

NT$4,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

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

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Michelle Renee

NT$3,011

NT$3,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

17. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Monique Marie

NT$3,154

NT$3,627 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

Robert

NT$4,588

NT$5,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

James William

NT$3,413

NT$5,027 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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 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.

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach

James

NT$2,517

NT$2,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 442 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,366 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 283 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Super spacious room, great views, great parking and easy access to the beach and the boardwalk."

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Excellent customer service"

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great time staying at carousel Inn! Very conveniently located, the staff was really nice, pretty good breakfast, although I would’ve liked to see more protein foods. Most likely will be back again."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for our family trip to Santa Cruz. Beautiful hotel. Close to the beach and boardwalk."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"The room was clean , showers was good with good flow of water .The toilet make a loud , weird sound when you flush (Rm 133 ), maybe the maintenance guy can look at what's wrong with it .I was hoping there's some trees or vegetation ( flowers of some sort ) as shown in your Ad . But overall , it was a nice stay and close to the boardwalk and restaurants .Thank you !"

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The location was perfect! Very close walk to the beach and the pier. We had a great evening walking to dinner, and watching the sea lions at the pier!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanliness of entire hotel was impeccable"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"A+ access to the beach/boardwalk."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

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

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History in Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Main Beach?

Santa Cruz Main 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 204 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach?

Adjacent to Santa Cruz Main Beach, Marea Sol Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Other good options within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Seaside Inn & Suites.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?

Expedia has 204 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Cruz Main Beach?

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What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Main Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and 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. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Main Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Seaway Inn

6. Mission Inn

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8. Marea Sol Hotel

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Pacific Blue Inn

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

17. Salt Air Lodge

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

19. Casablanca On The Beach

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

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Top Santa Cruz Main Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Surf City Inn and Suites

Carousel Beach Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Seaway Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Beachview Inn

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Main Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Wharf

Cowell's Beach

Seabright Beach

Sky Glider

Cocoanut Grove

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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