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A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

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.

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

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

William

NT$4,586

NT$5,271 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

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

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

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

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Michael

NT$3,745

NT$4,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

3. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Grant

NT$2,557

NT$2,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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 balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

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

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Sherlyn

NT$3,707

NT$4,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Elyse

NT$6,724

NT$7,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

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

6. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Shawna

NT$3,267

NT$4,265 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

7. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Aaron

NT$2,841

NT$3,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

8. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Julio

NT$2,873

NT$3,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A patio with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.

A modern kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

9. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Holly

NT$2,415

NT$2,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

A hotel room with a bathroom, a desk, a bed, and a window.

10. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Herman

NT$2,051

NT$2,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with two beds, a large painting, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A motel with a prominent 'Super 8' sign, a two-story structure with balconies, and a well-maintained garden area.

A hotel with a pool, lounge chairs, and balconies with potted plants.

A modern kitchen with a built-in island, a window with a view of the street, and a bench by the window.

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

jennifer

NT$2,443

NT$2,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A reception area with a framed floral artwork, a bulletin board with various advertisements, a potted orchid, and a sign thanking guests.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel" and a parking lot with light trails from moving vehicles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, a microwave, and a shower area.

A motel with a sign reading "Capri Motel," a parking lot, and a covered walkway with railings.

12. Capri Motel

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Karim

NT$1,916

NT$2,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19.7 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Russell

NT$3,901

NT$4,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

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.

14. Inn at Depot Hill

3.6 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Joseph

NT$6,608

NT$9,323 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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.

15. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach

KimLien

NT$2,926

NT$3,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites sign with a clear view of the hotel building in the background.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and framed artwork on the walls.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Joel

NT$3,671

NT$4,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

17. Seascape Beach Resort

9.7 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Haleh

NT$7,750

NT$11,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

18. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.7 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Steven

NT$3,233

NT$3,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

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

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

19. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Michael

NT$3,379

NT$3,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.5 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Anna

NT$3,772

NT$4,366 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hitching Post Studios Inn	8.6 Excellent 481 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,623 reviews	View
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals	8.6 Excellent 896 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Do not pull in the driveway to check in, it's extremely small and hard to maneuver you car. I almost got stuck trying to leave because the driveway is so narrow. I stayed at Marea Sol and had a wonderful time, just park in the lot around the corner. Location is great, directly across from Main Beach."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff were outstanding! The hotel and my room were spotless. I was able to do laundry. The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I've ever had. Valet was friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations for travel, dining, and entertainment. This location was a last minute decision and what a great decision it was. The hotel was very suitable for kids. I highly recommend this Hyatt location!"

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Great find, super cute, tucked away, steps to a small beautiful beach. Room was perfect for the whole family including the dog. Space is clean and updated. Staff was super helpful. Definitely going again."

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet location. Walkable to breakfast joints and Deke's Market/Deli. Comfortable bed. Love the kitchenette. High ceilings so the room temperature stayed on the cool side. The Panasonic microwave/oven was high performance and allowed us many options for reheating some foods like our Hawaiian rice and crisp up our chicken katsu and leftover pizza. Perfect idea! The bathroom is also high ceiling and didn't get steamy from the shower; there's a window to open if that became a problem. Love the rainshower head, but we could have used more water pressue than the gentle rainfall it gave. We felt the room was too cool for us when we arrived but had a hard time figuring out the controls on the thermostat and ended up turning it off. The room never got stuffy even though we did that. We also had a small problem of ants crawling up from behind the bathroom sink one night after returning from our outing and contacted the staff right away. Great communication! They made plans immediately to come and cleaned out the problem area the very next day. Would recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained !"

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely little apartment in a great location. Well-appointed and perfect for our weekend exploring the area. Hosts were responsive to all communication. Recommend!"

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

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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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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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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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? 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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Maria's Beach?

Santa Maria's 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 175 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Adjacent to Santa Maria's Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice is Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Expedia has 175 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Maria's Beach.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Santa Maria's Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Maria's Beach?

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What can I see and do near Santa Maria's Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

3. Hitching Post Studios Inn

4. Marea Sol Hotel

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

6. Rio Vista Suites

7. Aqua Breeze Inn

8. Salt Air Lodge

9. Torch Lite Inn

10. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

11. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

12. Capri Motel

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

14. Inn at Depot Hill

15. Mission Inn

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

17. Seascape Beach Resort

18. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

19. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

East Cliff Nook

Other attractions near Santa Maria's Beach

Seabright Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

Lincoln Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Harbor Beach

38th Avenue Beach Access

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