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Our top choices for Santa Cruz beach hotels

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.
฿4,786
฿5,510 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
฿2,669
฿3,508 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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.
฿3,654
฿4,239 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

4. 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.
฿4,809
฿5,535 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,498
฿5,187 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

6. 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.
฿4,432
฿5,112 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites

7. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
฿1,974
฿2,848 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Seaside Inn & Suites

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
  • Soak up the sun just steps from Hooper Beach, with an outdoor pool, whale watching, and kayaking adventures waiting at this coastal retreat.
฿4,503
฿5,184 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

9. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
฿2,549
฿3,286 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Beachview Inn

10. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,071
฿4,707 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,786
฿5,510 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,654
฿4,239 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
฿2,669
฿3,508 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,432
฿5,112 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,498
฿5,187 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,809
฿5,535 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,104
฿3,593 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
฿5,065
฿5,822 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
฿4,503
฿5,184 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
฿4,447
฿5,120 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,786
฿5,510 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,498
฿5,187 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,104
฿3,593 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
฿5,065
฿5,822 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Capitola
฿3,260
฿3,761 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,071
฿4,707 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,369
฿4,153 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Mission Inn

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,198
฿4,850 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,174
฿4,823 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz
฿4,447
฿5,120 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Mission Inn

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very convenient and good location!"
Eric 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Mission Inn
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"Decent experience, nothing special. Our kids appreciated the pool for sure and somewhat close walking distance to the boardwalk. There was hair in our shower drain, not a huge deal but a little ick. We also got called from the hotel staff that we were making too much noise the morning we were leaving, simply walking around to pack up when the night before there were several parties going on around us and our kids couldn't fall asleep and that went on until about 2am."
Victoria 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Conveniently located near the boardwalk, West Cliff walk and downtown restaurants and entertainment. Parking is tight, but we always got a space. The name is deceptive; it’s not a lodge, it’s a three story exterior corridor motel. It’s a bit pricey for what it is, but the location is very good."
Howard 2-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"I came here with my girlfriend because went to go see the growlers. Definitely hands-down one of the best resorts I’ve ever been to. Everything was really easy to get around. The pool is definitely warm for the cold nights. Aired in the room was exactly how I expected. I love the theme. Thankfully, they do have Wi-Fi because we are up in the mountain. Everything else around it beautiful."
Miguel 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"I initially wasn’t happy with having no one to check us in when we are first arrived however, once that situation was fixed were more than pleased with our room and we also had a great view of the beach from our balcony. Very big room only problem is they have no carpet on the floor it’s the fake plastic floor, which is noisy when you walk on it at night overall very good experience and will go back there again."
Anthony 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Great. Place people super nice sergio was great costumer service"
teresa 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent
"I would recommend this stay"
Sanmatie 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Hotel Solares

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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