10 Best Hotels & Accommodation Closest to Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz from AU$162

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A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

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.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

1. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Mina

AU$187

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 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.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

2. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Terry

AU$162

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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."

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Monika

AU$235

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

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.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Natalya

AU$204

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

5. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Molly

AU$301

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

An indoor swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by tables and chairs under a covered area.

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

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

6. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Giana

AU$189

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

7. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Elizabeth

AU$566

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

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

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

8. Inn at Depot Hill

9.9 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Jeff

AU$541

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

9. Monarch Cove Inn

10.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Cheryl

AU$303

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A hotel named 'Bella Notte' with a sign displaying the address '21305.'

10. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Andrea

AU$243

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Aprille

AU$224

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

12. Seascape Beach Resort

16 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Emma

AU$558

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

13. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

8.5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Nathan

AU$238

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

14. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Marci

AU$242

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

15. Capitola Hotel

9.7 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Mary

AU$416

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

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.

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.3 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Bethany

AU$218

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9.8 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Loretta

AU$176

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

18. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Lee

AU$212

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a sink and counter.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.

19. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

13.8 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Rich

AU$231

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

A cabin surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.

A cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

A wooden deck with a view of a garden and a road.

20. Fern River Resort

9.9 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

CarriLin

AU$214

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Natural Bridges State Beach

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Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 287 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 702 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View

Top Natural Bridges State Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Liked the big queen bedroom with a foto of Capitola covering the wall. Liked the quiet location. Room was very clean and had everything you need. We were not aware that we had to pay $20 extra for parking, but we were lucky to get a free parking spot right in front of the hotel (on the street) with a handicap placard."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely family-friendly and clean/maintained property. The staff was friendly and engaging and there was always someone available to assist with questions and requests. Super close to the beach and boardwalk with an added bonus of having a cute cafe there!"

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

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."

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely home. All the amenities we needed. Host easy to communicate with. Beautiful beach view. Loved sitting on front lawn and people watching. Beach walk right across the street. Close to many great restaurants. Would definitely book again"

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10/10 Excellent

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

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"excellent stay"

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful quiet property with a great location to enjoy all things Santa Cruz. The neighborhood is very quiet and just a short walk to the beach, coffee shops, restaurants, and boutique stores. The cottage was clean, well appointed and the bed was extremely comfortable.Would highly recommend and will be looking forward to booking this property again in the future."

West Cliff Getaway

10/10 Excellent

"The house was clean and very spacious. We loved the Keurig and different coffee choices. It was very relaxing sitting in the backyard with a fire pit to warm you in the cool evening. Parking was very ample. It’s located just a few doors down from a most beautiful view of the ocean.Four of us stayed there with our mountain bikes secured in the garage. We plan on returning and booking the same home sometime in the near future.Would highly recommend this house to anyone who wants to enjoy a visit to Santa Cruz."

Other attractions near Natural Bridges State Beach

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 cycling 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 cycling 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 cycling trails.

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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Swift Beach

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

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Younger Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Younger Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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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 stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling 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 cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Natural Bridges State Beach?

Natural Bridges State 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 24 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Natural Bridges State Beach?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Natural Bridges State Beach. Another good choice is Mission Inn, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Natural Bridges State Beach?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Natural Bridges State Beach.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Natural Bridges State Beach.

What can I see and do near Natural Bridges State Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Lighthouse Point Park. 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 Natural Bridges State Beach. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

Top Hotels Near Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz from AU$162

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Our top choices for Natural Bridges State Beach hotels

1. Seaway Inn

2. Mission Inn

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

5. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

6. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

7. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8. Inn at Depot Hill

9. Monarch Cove Inn

10. Bella Notte

11. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

12. Seascape Beach Resort

13. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

14. Beach Street Inn and Suites

15. Capitola Hotel

16. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

17. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

18. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

19. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

20. Fern River Resort

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Top Natural Bridges State Beach Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Ocean Front/Family house Santa Cruz on West Cliff

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Mitchell's Cove Beach House

Sunny, Modern Cottage w/ Stunning Views, Steps from Beach & Natural Bridges

West Cliff Getaway

Other attractions near Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

De Anza Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Swift Beach

Younger Beach

Swift Street Courtyard

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

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