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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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (101 reviews)
"Great amenities, very comfortable beds, and beautiful property!"
United States
Jessica
The price is ฿8,549
฿11,357 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful room, kind staff, and a gorgeous beach view."
United States
Alyssa
The price is ฿3,941
฿4,552 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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, (1,257 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is ฿3,491
฿4,049 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Main Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (157 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ฿3,944
฿4,733 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Seaway Inn

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

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 0.8 km from Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,298 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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, (1,081 reviews)
"Great property, great location, great staff"
Australia
Christopher
The price is ฿3,279
฿3,810 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 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 ฿2,525
฿3,185 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Mission Inn

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (70 reviews)
"Very courteous staff, excellent check in with ease! Walking distance from the boardwalk, highly recommend! "
United States
Carlo
The price is ฿2,270
฿2,542 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Drift 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, (1,208 reviews)
"Excellent hotel"
United States
Malcolm
The price is ฿3,909
฿4,517 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 km from Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 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 ฿2,515
฿2,909 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Aqua Breeze Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Main Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (633 reviews)
"Easy to book last minute, comfy and spacious room and pet friendly. The continental breakfast was great."
United States
Alexandra
The price is ฿3,394
฿3,940 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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, (861 reviews)
"Clean room, great staffs, good location."
United States
Samik
The price is ฿1,901
฿2,221 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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 ฿2,365
฿3,066 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Beachview Inn

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,200 reviews)
"Room was spacious and comfortable. Location made it easy to get to and from amazing sites, and breakfast fueled our day! Definitely would stay again! "
United States
Nicole
The price is ฿3,189
฿3,680 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great room Great staff"
United States
James
The price is ฿2,112
฿2,626 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Main Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,181 reviews)
"It was clean and front desk person was awesome. "
United States
Jesus
The price is ฿3,941
฿4,552 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Main Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Friendly and fast check in, room was clean. "
United States
Hector
The price is ฿2,264
฿2,639 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Torch Lite Inn

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Main Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Nice clean room close the beach."
United States
Thomas
The price is ฿1,762
฿2,251 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Surf City Inn and Suites

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Main Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great property "
United States
Lalitkumar
Continental Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to 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
9.4
Exceptional
101 reviews
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Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,004 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,257 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
157 reviews
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Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
943 reviews
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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 170 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, 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 choices within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.
How many hotels will I find close to Main Beach?
Expedia has 170 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. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 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.