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Tonight
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Tomorrow
Aug 12 - Aug 13
This weekend
Aug 14 - Aug 16
Next weekend
Aug 21 - Aug 23

Our top choices for Santa Cruz beach hotels

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Unwind just steps from Santa Cruz Main Beach, where Mediterranean charm meets seaside bliss at this sun-drenched coastal retreat.
NT$5,724
NT$6,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$2,871
NT$3,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Ocean Pacific Lodge

3. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$3,583
NT$4,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Breathtaking white sand beach access with sun-soaked shoreline and rooftop terrace just steps from Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
NT$4,321
NT$4,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Marea Sol Hotel

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$4,575
NT$5,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

6. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Relax in paradise steps from Santa Cruz Main Beach, where sandy shores meet spa-quality pampering and the boardwalk beckons.
NT$4,897
NT$5,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

7. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$2,465
NT$3,178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Beachview Inn

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$5,104
NT$5,862 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

9. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
  • Relax with serene ocean views, sandy shores, and complimentary beach shuttle.
NT$4,080
NT$6,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Chaminade Resort & Spa

10. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Bask in the golden sunshine just steps from the sand at this beachfront retreat, where ocean views and boardwalk adventures await.
NT$4,432
NT$6,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Casablanca On The Beach
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Pool
Breakfast included
Adult-only
4 stars
Family-friendly

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$2,871
NT$3,718 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$4,321
NT$4,983 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Marea Sol Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$5,724
NT$6,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
NT$4,080
NT$6,181 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$3,583
NT$4,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$4,575
NT$5,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$6,396
NT$7,312 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$4,897
NT$5,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$2,323
NT$2,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Surf City Inn and Suites

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$2,037
NT$2,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$5,724
NT$6,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$3,583
NT$4,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$4,575
NT$5,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$4,897
NT$5,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Capitola
NT$3,535
NT$4,066 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$5,445
NT$6,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$5,104
NT$5,862 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$4,171
NT$5,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Mission Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$4,628
NT$5,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
NT$4,437
NT$5,084 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent
"Visited with a small group. Room was spacious. 2 blocks from the Santa Cruz boardwalk. Elevator was hot and tight - Stairs were easily accessible. Only complaint - They forgot to refill Toilet Paper. Other than that this room was great."
Josephine 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"Good overnight only. The rooms could have better pillows and king size. The pillows were flat standard and 4 per king bed not enough. "
Andrea 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean…however not quiet. Kids could be heard in the passageway."
Paul 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"The room was clean yet needs more TP. I was not able to try pool or hot tub this visit."
Debra 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I had no problem parking. Staff was very kind. Bring your own coffee/coffee pot if you want AM coffee. You only get 2 tiny bars of soap. Walking distance to the beach is just a few minutes walk! The room was very clean. Bed comfy. AC at night was perfect & kept the room cool. No noise from upper level which was nice! It was pricy for the weekend but overall I was very happy. "
Rita 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Beachview Inn
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Santa Cruz is a gem, so love to stay there. Mission Inn was a great base to operate from."
Jerry 3-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Mission Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean hotel - nice staff. Breakfast was great!"
Kristina 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"We had an excellent time by the pool on a saturday. The burgers were out of this world. Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Edgar 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Cruz like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its stunning beaches and surfing, Santa Cruz has a lot to offer the traveler dreaming of a beach holiday.
What's the best place for a beach vacation in Santa Cruz?
Casablanca On The Beach is a top beach hotel offering free WiFi and flat-screen TVs, located within a short 1-minute walk of Santa Cruz Main Beach. Other good choices to stay near the beach include Marea Sol Hotel and Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
How many beach hotels should I expect to find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 5 beach hotels in Santa Cruz that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Santa Cruz?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of the seasons in Santa Cruz: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 27 inches.
What is there to see and do around Santa Cruz?
After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Santa Cruz has to offer. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Santa Cruz Main Beach or Cowell's Beach. Experience the area's surfing and entertainment choices, and make time for local attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Ocean Street or Pacific Avenue.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Cruz?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Cruz with ease. To get to Santa Cruz, book a flight to Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), the closest major airport, which is located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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