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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Main Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (151 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Sunayana
The price is AU$782
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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, (1,417 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Marea Sol Hotel

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Seaway Inn

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Beach Street Inn and Suites

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, (1,260 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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, (1,015 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is AU$361
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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, (906 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$150
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Pacific Blue Inn

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, (1,011 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding. "
United States
Wallace
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.8 km from Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,311 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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, (1,188 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is AU$221
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Casablanca On The Beach

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, clean/beautiful room, loved the view. Happy hour and breakfast a big plus"
United States
Olivia
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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, (1,001 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

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, (1,102 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is AU$242
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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, (965 reviews)
"Room was really nice and the location is perfect"
United States
Athena
Seaside Inn & Suites

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)
"Great location!"
United States
shiana
The price is AU$120
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Beachview Inn

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, (1,222 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is AU$239
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (76 reviews)
"The room was clean, staff very friendly, nice place to stay."
United States
Bartlomiej
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Drift Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 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$194
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Mission Inn

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, (871 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice people. Easy location. Comfy beds. "
United States
Kathryn
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Aqua Breeze Inn
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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 169 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, La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good choices within a short distance include Dream Inn Santa Cruz and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.
How many hotels will I find close to Main Beach?
Expedia has 169 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, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature captivating exhibits. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House 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.