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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (133 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Sunayana
The price is AU$469
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,401 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is AU$189
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Marea Sol Hotel

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (161 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Seaway Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,273 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz 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$359
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, the staff was outstanding. "
United States
Wallace
The price is AU$206
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,304 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, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,181 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar
Casablanca On The Beach

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (900 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$149
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Pacific Blue Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,097 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is AU$198
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 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

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (960 reviews)
"Room was really nice and the location is perfect"
United States
Athena
Seaside Inn & Suites

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz 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

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (72 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Drift Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,220 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
shiana
The price is AU$119
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Beachview Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,023 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$163
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Mission Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (867 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is AU$105
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Main Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice people. Easy location. Comfy beds. "
United States
Kathryn
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Aqua Breeze Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Main Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
133 reviews
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Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,401 reviews
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Suite
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,000 reviews
View
Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
161 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,273 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Santa Cruz 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 186 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Adjacent to Santa Cruz Main Beach, Marea Sol Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Other good options within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
How many hotels should I expect to find near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
Expedia has 186 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Main Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Main Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Santa Cruz Main Beach.
What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Main Beach?
You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House are landmarks to visit in the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.