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Our top choices for Santa Cruz beach hotels

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A building with a covered entrance, numbered 550, and outdoor planters with various plants.
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.

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Unwind just steps from Santa Cruz Main Beach, where Mediterranean charm meets seaside bliss at this sun-drenched coastal retreat.
฿4,775
฿5,497 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

2. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
฿2,721
฿3,564 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror, and a picture of palm trees on the wall.

3. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Breathtaking white sand beach access with sun-soaked shoreline and rooftop terrace just steps from Santa Cruz Boardwalk.
฿3,645
฿4,229 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, a small table, a wicker chair, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink with a dark countertop, and a mirror with a decorative frame.

4. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Relax on pristine sands nearby, with beach towels provided and heated pool awaiting after surf.
฿4,438
฿5,119 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Beach Street Inn and Suites
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,471
฿5,156 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.
A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.
A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.
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.

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
฿1,962
฿2,831 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Seaside Inn & Suites
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Relax in paradise steps from Santa Cruz Main Beach, where sandy shores meet spa-quality pampering and the boardwalk beckons.
฿4,780
฿5,502 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
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 modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

8. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
  • Sun-kissed coastal getaway steps away from the sandy shore, with hiking trails nearby and easy access to Santa Cruz attractions.
฿3,994
฿4,621 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Seaway Inn
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 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 kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

9. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,349
฿4,128 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and vanity.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,086
฿3,571 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Santa Cruz

Pool
Breakfast included
Adult-only
4 stars
Family-friendly

Beach hotels with pools in Santa Cruz

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.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,775
฿5,497 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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 balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,645
฿4,229 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,471
฿5,156 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
฿2,721
฿3,564 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.
A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,438
฿5,119 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Beach Street Inn and Suites
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".
A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,780
฿5,502 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,086
฿3,571 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
฿5,034
฿5,787 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.
A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
฿4,476
฿5,153 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
฿4,420
฿5,090 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

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.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,775
฿5,497 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,471
฿5,156 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,086
฿3,571 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,173
฿4,821 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
฿5,034
฿5,787 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.
A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
฿4,476
฿5,153 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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 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 kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,349
฿4,128 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn
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 snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,047
฿4,679 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.
A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Capitola
฿3,240
฿3,738 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.
A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
฿4,420
฿5,090 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"..."
Sara 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

10/10 Excellent
"The location worked well for the activities that I planned. The breakfast was suitable for my needs. The staff very helpful. The room was spacious. The hotel is has two stories and no elevator. Fortunately they sent a message to make me aware of this and I got a needed first floor room."
Debra 2-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"Room is clean"
Shalliemar 2-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Have stayed multiple times here! Always clean and great location. Walking distance to the pier and boardwalk."
Amanda 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"It was excellent stay away from home."
Matt 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Surf City Inn and Suites

Frequently asked questions

What is Santa Cruz like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its stunning beaches and surfing, Santa Cruz has a lot to offer the traveller dreaming of a beach holiday.
What's the best hotel for a beach holiday in Santa Cruz?
Marea Sol Hotel is a top beach hotel offering free WiFi and a rooftop terrace, located within a short 3-minute walk of Santa Cruz Main Beach . Other good choices for your beach trip include Casablanca On The Beach and Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
How many beach hotels will I find in Santa Cruz?
Expedia has 5 beach hotels in Santa Cruz that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Santa Cruz?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of weather throughout the year in Santa Cruz: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 11°C. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 677 mm.
What is there to see and do around Santa Cruz?
After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Santa Cruz has to offer. If you're excited to scope out the beaches, spend a relaxing day by the water at Santa Cruz Main Beach or Cowell's Beach. Experience the area's surfing and entertainment choices, and make time for local attractions such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Ocean Street or Mission Santa Cruz.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Santa Cruz?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Santa Cruz with ease. To get to Santa Cruz, book a flight to Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), the closest major airport, which is located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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