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Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Exclusive Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Pets Allowed | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, highchair, eco-friendly cleaning products

Classic Studio, 1 King Bed, Microwave, Corner | Exterior

Elite Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, highchair, eco-friendly cleaning products

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Andrea

NT$3,876

NT$6,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

2. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Patricia

NT$4,327

NT$5,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Aprille

NT$5,464

NT$6,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Kate

NT$5,189

NT$5,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, streaming services

Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

5. Marea Sol Hotel

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

Clarissa

NT$4,913

NT$5,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Family Cottage - Pet Friendly | Pillowtop beds, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Beachcomber Cottage (6), Deluxe Family Cottage - Dog Friendly | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, microwave, paper towels

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jason

NT$7,300

NT$8,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

Holly

NT$5,201

NT$5,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)

8. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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

Melanie

NT$3,634

NT$4,165 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

9. Rio Vista Suites

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

Charlene

NT$3,271

NT$4,656 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Riverfront Ground Floor 8 person Unit #113 | Beach/ocean view

10. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Richard

NT$8,896

NT$10,117 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, microwave

Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Gordon

NT$2,355

NT$2,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave

12. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Vicente

NT$2,587

NT$2,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

13. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Ismael

NT$2,917

NT$3,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

14. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Cheryll

NT$2,993

NT$3,459 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), rollaway beds (surcharge)

15. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

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

Lucia

NT$3,779

NT$4,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (surcharge)

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

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

Kasey

NT$3,267

NT$3,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Standard King, View, Non-Smoking | Balcony view

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

17. Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Ramon

NT$3,634

NT$4,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

18. Capri Motel

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

Faraon

NT$2,261

NT$2,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Paris) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Kyoto) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

19. Inn at Depot Hill

3.6 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Brian

NT$10,398

NT$13,590 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Rose Garden Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

Ocean Mist Suite (Pets Not Allowed) | View from room

20. Monarch Cove Inn

4.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

William

NT$6,167

NT$7,014 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.4 Exceptional 29 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,592 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and nice hotel. Conveniently located near boardwalk "

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place but need some maintenance."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"The rooms were nice but had a funky smell that just didn’t go away."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"The property is in excellent condition, great location, walking distance to the beach"

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The pool, hot tub and deck area were great for relaxing, walking distance to downtown shops and rest as well as the boardwalk. Trader Joe’s and CVS near by for all the at once needs"

Bella Notte

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"We were very pleased with our stay and enjoyed the unexpected distant view of the beach from our window! Our only disappointment is the inaccessibility to the beach."

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 181 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, 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 181 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?

Capitola Historical Museum, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House 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. Bella Notte

2. Carousel Beach Inn

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

5. Marea Sol Hotel

6. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8. Hitching Post Studios Inn

9. Rio Vista Suites

10. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

11. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

12. Drift Inn

13. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

14. Torch Lite Inn

15. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

17. Ocean Gate Inn

18. Capri Motel

19. Inn at Depot Hill

20. Monarch Cove Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Surf City Inn and Suites

Bella Notte

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

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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