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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 hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

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

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.6 km from Swift Beach

Frank

NT$4,288

NT$4,944 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

2. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Swift Beach

Roxanna

NT$4,727

NT$5,437 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

3. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Swift Beach

KimLien

NT$3,218

NT$3,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Swift Beach

Linda

NT$3,876

NT$4,482 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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.

5. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Swift Beach

Lisa

NT$3,748

NT$4,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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.

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Swift Beach

Natalya

NT$3,849

NT$4,452 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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.

7. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Swift Beach

Sharon

NT$3,141

NT$3,742 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

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

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

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.6 km from Swift Beach

Anthony

NT$2,550

NT$3,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

9. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Swift Beach

jessika

NT$4,300

NT$4,957 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

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

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

10. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Swift Beach

Madeline

NT$3,959

NT$5,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

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

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

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.

11. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Swift Beach

Shawna

NT$3,459

NT$4,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

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

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

12. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Swift Beach

Michael

NT$2,256

NT$2,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

13. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Swift Beach

Kyle

NT$3,151

NT$3,623 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A motel with outdoor seating and umbrellas, a sign indicating 'No Diving', and a view of a parking lot and distant buildings.

14. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Swift Beach

Rosa

NT$3,141

NT$3,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, an ATM, and a digital screen displaying a welcome message.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a large sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Swift Beach

Priscilla

NT$3,426

NT$3,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A poolside area with a lounge chair, a table, and a large umbrella.

A garden with various flowers and a pergola.

A spacious reception area with a wooden reception desk, a glass door leading outside, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

16. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Swift Beach

Zhenzhou

NT$2,259

NT$3,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A parking lot with several cars and people walking.

A parking lot with multiple cars, palm trees, and buildings in the background.

A hotel room with a microwave, a small refrigerator, a vanity with a mirror, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern reception desk with a marble counter, a computer, and a potted orchid.

17. Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.9 km from Swift Beach

Tiffiny

NT$2,149

NT$2,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window with a view.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is part of the Howard Johnson network.

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Swift Beach

Giana

NT$4,302

NT$4,923 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

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

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

19. Inn at Depot Hill

9.1 km from Swift Beach

Joseph

NT$8,823

NT$11,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

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

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

7.6 km from Swift Beach

Anna Christine

NT$4,288

NT$4,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Swift Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 301 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 710 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,627 reviews	View

Top Swift Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"It was a nice sized room and clean. Helpful staff. Location was good and walking distance to the pier. Would stay there again."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Improvement can be done to the shower head but everything else was great"

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Great place with super location! Loved the waffles and free breakfast"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8/10 Good

"The room was nice but the road noise was very loud. Check in was kind of annoying in that my vehicle license plate number was required to get a parking pass so that meant walking out once to get my plate number then a second time to put the pass in my car. The breakfast was ok too but cold cereal and yogurts would have been a nice addition."

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Room was great. I wish they would clean up the lobby. They use it as a storage space. Extra chairs, refrigerators, lamp shades, and the tv is never on. Can’t sit there and relax. Three days I went there in morning there was no coffee made or hot water for tea. Looks like counter space for snacks but it is cluttered. I love this little hotel but the lobby space has never been finished. 😞"

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed here every time I go to Santa Cruz. It's close to the boardwalk and it's very well maintained"

Other attractions near Swift Beach

A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.

Natural Bridges State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Natural Bridges State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A coastal landscape with a large rock formation featuring a natural arch over the ocean, surrounded by beachgoers and pine trees.

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Mitchell Cove Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mitchell Cove Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Swift Street Courtyard during your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

You can take time to visit Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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De Anza Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at De Anza Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Swift Beach?

Swift 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 37 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Swift Beach?

Located a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Swift Beach, Mission Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good choices within a few miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Swift Beach?

Expedia has 37 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Swift Beach.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Swift Beach.

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

For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Swift Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Swift Beach?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Lighthouse Point Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Swift Beach hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2. Seaway Inn

3. Mission Inn

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

5. Marea Sol Hotel

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

7. Pacific Blue Inn

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

9. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10. Casablanca On The Beach

11. Rio Vista Suites

12. Beachview Inn

13. Salt Air Lodge

14. Aqua Breeze Inn

15. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

16. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

17. Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

18. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19. Inn at Depot Hill

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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Top Swift Beach Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Seaway Inn

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Swift Beach

Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Mitchell Cove Beach

Swift Street Courtyard

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

De Anza Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

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