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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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.

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

15.6 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Michael

฿3,933

฿4,546 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

15.6 km from Red White and Blue Beach

William

฿4,817

฿5,535 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

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.

3. Inn at Depot Hill

17 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Joseph

฿6,940

฿9,792 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

4. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

16.6 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Steven

฿3,394

฿3,912 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

5. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

12.3 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Christopher

฿4,071

฿4,668 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

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

6. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.5 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Erin

฿3,073

฿3,824 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 12.3 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Grant

฿2,686

฿3,107 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

8. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 10.6 km from Red White and Blue Beach

John

฿2,347

฿2,706 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

9. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 10.5 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Steve

฿4,272

฿4,935 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls and a fireplace. There is a sofa and a small table with a lamp.

A white RV with a large awning, parked in a forested area with a gravel path and a bench nearby.

A compact RV kitchen with a microwave, sink, and dining area.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, a wooden dresser, and a window with curtains.

10. Masood's Lodge

16.6 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Delma

฿4,716

฿6,842 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A Best Western Plus Inn with a modern design, including a covered entrance and a landscaped area in front.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A spacious living area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

11. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

15.5 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Robin

฿3,511

฿4,015 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

12. Inn At Pasatiempo

10.9 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Paul

฿3,990

฿4,587 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

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.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

13. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Ingrid

฿3,822

฿4,429 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

14. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 10.8 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Irinea

฿2,515

฿3,115 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.

15. Chaminade Resort & Spa

14 km from Red White and Blue Beach

SERGIO

฿5,070

฿7,355 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 7.5 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Anna

฿3,962

฿4,586 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

16.6 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Elyse

฿7,061

฿8,063 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 10.8 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Carlos

฿2,082

฿2,973 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

19. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 10.7 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Sherlyn

฿3,893

฿4,508 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

20. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 10.8 km from Red White and Blue Beach

Shawna

฿3,431

฿4,479 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Red White and Blue Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 769 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley	8.4 Very good 1,340 reviews	View

Top Red White and Blue Beach Hotel Reviews

Fern River Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Peaceful and wonderful stay. I have no idea about this place and I am so happy that we came here for my daughter’s birthday. She loved it and it is only 20 minutes from Santa Cruz. Definitely recommend."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Simple & adequate, very minimalist. Conveniently located. Keep expectations in check."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Easy, central, clean, quiet, and pool was nice touch. Sweet people at the front managing it."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff were outstanding! The hotel and my room were spotless. I was able to do laundry. The breakfast was the best hotel breakfast I've ever had. Valet was friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations for travel, dining, and entertainment. This location was a last minute decision and what a great decision it was. The hotel was very suitable for kids. I highly recommend this Hyatt location!"

Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"Best of the cheap motels in SC. It's further away from Ocean street and way less homeless people around. Clean."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Pool is amazing ! Staff amazing !! Food excellent Only thing was the ac was just ok so the room felt alittle humid, but we propped the door open for some fresh air and it went away !! Rooms are small but not to small and it’s the perfect location. Everything felt safe and secure"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

8/10 Good

"Breakfast is excellent. Beds are bit firm for my task. Didn't try pool or hot tub. Staff very friendly and professional. Parking is easy."

Other attractions near Red White and Blue Beach

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

Shark Fin Cove

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Shark Fin Cove during your trip to Davenport? Wander the seaside and beaches while you're in the area.

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A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and waves crashing against them.

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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A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear sky, and a dirt path.

Fern Grotto Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Fern Grotto Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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A railway track with gravel on either side, surrounded by grassy fields and hills.

Davenport Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Davenport Beach during your trip to Davenport? Wander the seaside and beaches while you're in the area.

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Four Mile Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Four Mile Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Three Mile Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Three Mile Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Cruz. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Sand Plant Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sand Plant Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Red White and Blue Beach?

Red White and Blue Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 5 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Red White and Blue 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 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Red White and Blue Beach. Other good choices in the area include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Mission Inn.

How many hotels are there close to Red White and Blue Beach?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Red White and Blue Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Red White and Blue Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to 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 cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Red White and Blue Beach.

What can I see and do near Red White and Blue Beach?

Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve or University Terrace Dog Park. Dip your toes in the water at Shark Fin Cove, Davenport Beach and Natural Bridges State Beach. Create some family memories at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center.

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Our top choices for Red White and Blue Beach hotels

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Inn at Depot Hill

4. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

5. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

6. Mission Inn

7. Hitching Post Studios Inn

8. National 9 Santa Cruz

9. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10. Masood's Lodge

11. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

12. Inn At Pasatiempo

13. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

14. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

15. Chaminade Resort & Spa

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

17. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

19. Marea Sol Hotel

20. Rio Vista Suites

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Top Red White and Blue Beach Hotel Reviews

Fern River Resort

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Surf City Inn and Suites

Beachview Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Other attractions near Red White and Blue Beach

Shark Fin Cove

Wilder Ranch State Park

Fern Grotto Beach

Davenport Beach

Four Mile Beach

Three Mile Beach

Sand Plant Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

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