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Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,354 reviews)
"Great room and location "
United States
Aditya
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Marea Sol Hotel
Suite

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (93 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff."
United States
Laura
The price is AU$501
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Business centre

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,245 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is AU$393
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (154 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Seaway Inn
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.8 km from Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,287 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Lobby lounge

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,190 reviews)
"Excellent location "
United States
George
The price is AU$201
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
Casablanca On The Beach
Terrace/patio

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Was a nice place to stay for my folks on vacation"
United States
Rosalie
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 km from Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms were excellent and staff as well. They locked our bikes up in storage so that we did not have to lug them upstairs. Rio Vista is a real find in Santa Cruz. Will stay there again. A really great value."
United States
David
Rio Vista Suites
Property amenity

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,068 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (895 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Pacific Blue Inn
Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (934 reviews)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites
Superior King + Beach View

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Scenic inn with great service in a great neighborhood."
United States
Andrea
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
One Queen Bed

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"staff was sooo nice, rooms were clean and the location was excellent."
United States
Maria
The price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Beachview Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect, very cute and clean, super nice staff and great location. Will stay here again."
United States
sophie
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Mission Inn
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (69 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Drift Inn
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,181 reviews)
"Love staying here"
United States
Michelle
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 km from Main Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"The staff members are wonderful. It is an affordable, pleasant place to stay with our dog when we visit relatives in Santa Cruz during Jan or Feb."
United States
Melissa
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Aqua Breeze Inn
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Main Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (860 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Top Main Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Yes was good "
Edward 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.3/5 (3,850 reviews)
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during your visit to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Santa Cruz Wharf

4.4/5 (790 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Main Beach?
Main 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, take a look at the 160 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Main Beach?
Adjacent to Main Beach, Casablanca On The Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels will I find close to Main Beach?
Expedia has 160 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Main Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Main Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked 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 dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Main Beach.
What can I see and do near Main Beach?
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History feature captivating exhibits. Lighthouse Point Park, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Main Beach. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.