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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Jetted Bathtub | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge)

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Younger Beach

Terry

NT$2,977

NT$3,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Younger Beach

Natalya

NT$4,033

NT$4,658 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Younger Beach

Monika

NT$4,637

NT$5,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

4. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Younger Beach

Sean

NT$1,968

NT$2,810 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.7 km from Younger Beach

"Despite claims of a recent remodel, the bed was tough and felt like an outdated box-spring. We were stuck next to a loud ice machine that cycled on and off all night; the hotel was full so they couldn’t move us. Walls had unexplained stains running down them, and the bathroom had about five flies we had to swat. There was a mini fridge and microwave; however, there was a coffee maker— no cups, coffee, or tea. No ice bucket or bags either, and the lobby didn’t even have a fork. This was a real...

Isaac

NT$3,138

NT$3,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

6. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.2 km from Younger Beach

Vanessa

NT$2,258

NT$2,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer (on request), towels

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Younger Beach

Michelle Renee

NT$2,824

NT$3,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

14.3 km from Younger Beach

Lee

NT$4,809

NT$5,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

9.3 km from Younger Beach

Aprille

NT$4,419

NT$5,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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

10. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 4.8 km from Younger Beach

Gordon

NT$2,282

NT$2,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

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

11. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 4.9 km from Younger Beach

John

NT$2,425

NT$2,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.1 km from Younger Beach

Sandy

NT$2,824

NT$3,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Superior Villa, Multiple Beds, Ocean View (Two Bedroom Deluxe Villa Ocean View) | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

13. Seascape Beach Resort

16.9 km from Younger Beach

Emma

NT$9,026

NT$12,661 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10.6 km from Younger Beach

Loretta

NT$3,476

NT$3,997 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

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

15. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.8 km from Younger Beach

daphanie

NT$2,691

NT$3,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

16. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Younger Beach

Andrea

NT$3,342

NT$5,811 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

17. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

12.7 km from Younger Beach

Delores F

NT$3,867

NT$4,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

13.9 km from Younger Beach

Robin

NT$3,877

NT$4,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | WiFi (free), bed sheets

19. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Younger Beach

Brian

NT$2,004

NT$2,733 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

20. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 5.1 km from Younger Beach

virgil

NT$1,813

NT$2,583 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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Compare popular hotels close to Younger Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,037 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 702 reviews	View
Seaside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very Good 1,141 reviews	View
Salt Air Lodge	8.4 Very Good 127 reviews	View

Top Younger Beach Hotel Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was quick and simple. Staff was very friendly. Rooms were very spacious and clean and the view was PERFECT! Definitely will be returning. O and I highly recommend Jack O’Neil Restaurant. I ordered a steak and it was DELICIOUS!!"

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay for work would not recommend for families with children lots of unsavory traffic"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I like the location , the clean rooms, it was quiet, free parking, for the price you cant beat it, I will be going there in the near future"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"The hotel had a very quirky feel about it. From the outside of the building, it looks akin to a nightclub. The rooms were a decent size and tastefully decorated. Starbucks coffee pods were a nice treat. The pool & jacuzzi were first rate. The pool did get overtaken by children screeching and screaming from quite early in the day through til late afternoon, but that’s not a criticism of the hotel. But it would have been nice to have had a swim without the children dive bombing into the pool constantly. Perhaps an adult only swim time before 10am and after 5pm would be welcomed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were first rate. I enjoyed my stay very much. Recommended."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great time and the staff were beyond great. Carpet in room was dirty but other than that the bathroom and beds were very clean and our experience was so good that we are going back for a Thanksgiving weekend"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Gym very good Pool was not busy and well Maintained Velvet service for parking were helpful and always willing to offer advice on places to see/ eat"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"It was ok"

Beachview Inn

8/10 Good

"Parking lot is small but we easily found a space in lot in the morning where we could leave our car until 4pm check-in. Very friendly staff with easy check in, completed upon arrival in the morning. We just had to return later to pick up our key. The desk clerk offered us an early check in at 1 pm for $25, which we declined since we knew we'd be at the beach all afternoon. The room was small but very clean and pleasant, with some upgrades such as hard surface flooring, updated vanity area and rainfall-style showerhead. Shower was great with good water pressure. However, the bath towels were thin and very small. The soap bars were so small, I would describe them as single use, at best. The mattress and pillows could use upgrading. The mattress was springy, although not particularly uncomfortable and did not slope towards the center like some older mattresses can do. The pillows were lumpy, uncomfortable and and needed to be replaced. Hanging space for clothes was minimal, just a rack on the wall with 2 hangers. No closet. Also, there was no luggage rack. We put our suitcase on the only chair in the room. The A/C was powerful and worked well. It was perfectly fine for one night and the location was 10/10! Despite the drawbacks, I would stay here again, bringing my own pillow and soap next time. Worth it to be an easy 5 minute walk to the beach!"

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly front desk staff, nice hotel and as always great breakfast"

Other attractions near Younger Beach

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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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 natural rock arch formation on a beach with calm waters reflecting the structure.

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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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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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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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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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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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 Younger Beach?

Younger 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 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Younger Beach?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Younger Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

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

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Younger Beach.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Younger Beach.

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

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What can I see and do near Younger Beach?

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park to learn a bit about the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve, and University Terrace Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Younger Beach hotels

1. Mission Inn

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

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4. Seaside Inn & Suites

5. Salt Air Lodge

6. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

11. Drift Inn

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

15. Carousel Beach Inn

16. Bella Notte

17. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

18. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

19. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

20. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Compare popular hotels close to Younger Beach

Top Younger Beach Hotel Reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn and Suites

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Other attractions near Younger Beach

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

De Anza Beach

Wilder Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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