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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, (188 reviews)
"This property has been beautifully revived! The pool was awesome, staff were friendly and attentive, the whole stay was great."
United States
Tricia
The price is ฿12,509
฿15,849 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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, (1,432 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is ฿5,219
฿5,990 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 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, (171 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ฿5,219
฿6,172 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
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, (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect location! Nice, clean and updated room with a great view. Very friendly and welcoming staff. We were able to park there before check in and for a few hours after check out which was very helpful. "
United States
Veronica
The price is ฿6,674
฿7,623 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 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, (1,249 reviews)
"Clean, spacious rooms and very friendly staff. "
United States
Sarojni
The price is ฿4,985
฿5,727 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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, (909 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
The price is ฿3,855
฿4,563 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Apr - 10 Apr
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Favorite out of the bunch we stayed at "
United States
Nancy
The price is ฿4,439
฿5,114 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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, (1,317 reviews)
"I loved my stay "
United States
Trice
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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)
"Great place for a one night stop. Friendly staff. Nice coffee setup in main level. Would happily stay again!"
United States
Anthony
Rio Vista Suites

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, (1,195 reviews)
"very nice room, nice staff "
United States
Neil
The price is ฿4,856
฿6,662 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Casablanca On The Beach

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, (1,114 reviews)
"Wonderful property and stay."
United States
Amy Ochi
The price is ฿4,115
฿4,751 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Main Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,228 reviews)
"Really nice hotel, would stay again !! "
United States
Reveca Jonothan
The price is ฿4,471
฿5,151 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (81 reviews)
"Really close to boardwalk"
United States
Carmina
The price is ฿2,560
฿2,867 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Drift Inn

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 ฿2,236
฿2,933 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Beachview Inn

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, very good room"
United States
Michael
The price is ฿2,884
฿3,323 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Aqua Breeze Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Main Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (982 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
Seaside Inn & Suites

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Main Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (882 reviews)
"A nice place at a great price "
United States
David
The price is ฿2,479
฿2,870 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Riverside Inn & Suites 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, (1,003 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
United States
Roxana
The price is ฿4,194
฿5,067 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Mission 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, (648 reviews)
"Great location, great staff and a really clean room. 10 out of 10 recommend. "
United States
Lane
The price is ฿4,149
฿4,789 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Great room Great staff"
United States
James
The price is ฿2,154
฿2,680 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
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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
9.6
Exceptional
188 reviews
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Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,432 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
171 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
1,249 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 168 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 168 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, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Lighthouse Point Park 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.