The Best Hotels Closest to Fern Grotto Beach in Santa Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices

Our top choices for Fern Grotto Beach hotels

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Camila

฿4,934 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jun - 4 Jun

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Adam B

฿3,724 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Kelly

฿5,614 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Nicole

฿3,760 total

includes taxes & fees

27 May - 28 May

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Sunyoung

฿2,916 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Alexis

฿5,780 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Donna

฿2,581 total

includes taxes & fees

28 May - 29 May

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Allison

฿13,523 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

joel

฿4,791 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 6.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Michael

฿2,724 total

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Sonny

฿2,818 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Kevin

฿6,396 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Rigoberto

฿4,536 total

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 5.8 km from Fern Grotto Beach

William Thomas

฿3,477 total

includes taxes & fees

26 May - 27 May

Inn At Pasatiempo

7.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

suhani

฿5,568 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.1 km from Fern Grotto Beach

James

฿3,223 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Romualdo

฿2,927 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Miguel

฿3,909 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Best Western Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Cecilia

฿4,457 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Continental Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Sheliece

฿3,067 total

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

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Compare popular hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 663 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,395 reviews	View
Seaside Inn & Suites	2.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,042 reviews	View

Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

6/10 Okay

"Room was fine but no ac in bedroom and the window frame was covered in spider webs so couldn't open it. Found a roach in the bathroom."

Surf City Inn and Suites

6/10 Okay

"The staff were very nice, and the room was very clean. Theres plenty of parking, and the pool/ hottub is open until 10. I wasn't aware of the $100 deposit upon checking in, which you don't get back until 3 buisness days later, which felt sketchy especially because the room itself was $160. The phone in the room didn't turn on, which isn't much of an inconvenience, but we did have to walk to the office for more towels. One of our hand towels looked dirty (had a large black smudge). The AC worked great, and we had a nice view. Overall, I'd give the Surf City Inn a 6/10."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The location was great, and we were able to walk to the beach and into downtown Santa Cruz easily. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The only problem I experienced was that the person checking me in seemed kind of confused. He mixed up my room details with someone else's and gave me the wrong room number at first. Other than that it was a good experience."

Hotels near other Fern Grotto Beach attractions

Wilder Ranch State Park

Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities such as surfing in 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 Fern Grotto Beach?

Fern Grotto Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 253 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Fern Grotto Beach?

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this resort offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Fern Grotto Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.

How many hotels are there near Fern Grotto Beach?

Expedia has 253 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Fern Grotto Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fern Grotto Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Fern Grotto Beach.

What can I see and do near Fern Grotto Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Lighthouse Point Park, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve or University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Fern Grotto Beach hotels

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Mission Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Rio Vista Suites

Pacific Blue Inn

Inn At Pasatiempo

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Drift Inn

Beachview Inn

Best Western Inn

Continental Inn

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Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Hotels near other Fern Grotto Beach attractions

Wilder Ranch State Park

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