The Best Hotels Closest to Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices

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

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.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

1. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Roxanna

฿4,345

฿5,016 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Jiexin

฿8,684

฿9,884 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

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

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

3. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

KimLien

฿3,073

฿3,824 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Ingrid

฿3,822

฿4,429 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Anna

฿3,962

฿4,586 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

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

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

6. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Molly

฿6,136

฿7,014 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

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.

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Giana

฿3,962

฿4,548 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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.

8. Inn at Depot Hill

9.9 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Joseph

฿7,694

฿10,636 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

William

฿4,532

฿5,216 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

10. Monarch Cove Inn

10.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Matthew

฿6,401

฿7,280 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

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

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

11. Seascape Beach Resort

16 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Haleh

฿8,140

฿11,812 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

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

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

12. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Julia

฿2,934

฿5,465 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

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

8.5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Michael

฿3,962

฿4,578 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13.4 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Michael

฿3,547

฿4,120 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

15. Capitola Hotel

9.7 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Liz

฿8,014

฿9,304 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

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

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

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9.8 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Steven

฿3,231

฿3,729 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

17. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

9.5 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Elyse

฿6,926

฿7,911 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

฿4,654

฿6,864 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A cabin surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.

A row of cabins with a dirt path leading to them, surrounded by tall trees.

19. Fern River Resort

9.9 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Shireen

฿3,192

฿4,091 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Natural Bridges State Beach

Grester

฿4,292

฿4,956 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Top Natural Bridges State Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great Hotel with great staff"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The property is beautiful. The location is great., so close to the entrance of Highway one and also so easy to get down to West Cliff Drive. The room was so nice and they do house cleaning every day and that’s just such a nice treat. Rebecca is awesome. It was really quite an enjoyable trip."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice friendly staff. Loved our room 316 which faces main st and has a cute bench to sit and have your coffee in the morning"

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay !!"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Pool in pics looks way bigger then the actual and not enough lounge chairs"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Pretty convenient location and a decent price compared with the astronomical price of many other options. Adequate parking and walkable distance to the downtown and plenty of dining options. I would stay again but would make sure my room was not immediately adjacent to the ice machine ( foot traffic of people getting ice) and the pool ( kids birthday parties etc not great if you’re trying to rest). Air conditioning was a bit loud tbh at least in my room - but on the plus side their wasn’t any drama at night or noise and I think they keep a close eye on the place- it’s a motor court arrangement with rooms facing out so could be vulnerable to randoms wandering through but there was no problem."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice staff, clean room, affordable. Will come again."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"So close to everything in Santa Cruz.. especially the beach. Eateries are walkable too. Good view from the room."

Edgewater Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful room, great location. Very friendly staff. Only thing I’d mention is that it had a huge deep tub that was challenging to get into and out of as a shorter person but I imagine it would be dangerous for someone older or less abled. We’d definitely go back!"

Other attractions near Natural Bridges State Beach

A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse 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.

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Our top choices for Natural Bridges State Beach hotels

1. Seaway Inn

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

3. Mission Inn

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

6. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

7. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8. Inn at Depot Hill

9. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10. Monarch Cove Inn

11. Seascape Beach Resort

12. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

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

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15. Capitola Hotel

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

17. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19. Fern River Resort

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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Top Natural Bridges State Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Mission Inn

Casablanca On The Beach

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn

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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