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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 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.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

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.
฿4,476
฿5,161 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 hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A rectangular swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
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
฿2,746
฿3,597 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a large mirror, and a picture of palm trees on the wall.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

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.
฿3,913
฿4,530 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a scenic view, a built-in seating area, and a kitchenette with a refrigerator.
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.

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.
฿4,847
฿5,578 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Beach Street Inn and Suites
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.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

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 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 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.

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
฿1,980
฿2,857 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

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.
฿4,530
฿5,223 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 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 balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

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.
฿4,935
฿5,676 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Seaway Inn
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.
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.

9. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,380
฿4,166 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 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 wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.
A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and vanity.

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,114
฿3,604 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 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.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,476
฿5,161 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
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.

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,913
฿4,530 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel
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.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

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 reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
฿2,746
฿3,597 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 pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.
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.

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,847
฿5,578 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 modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,530
฿5,223 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.
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.

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,114
฿3,604 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 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.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,813
฿5,541 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 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.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
฿4,517
฿5,200 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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.
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
฿4,461
฿5,136 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 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.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,476
฿5,161 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

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 bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.
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.

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,114
฿3,604 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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
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 wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,306
฿4,970 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 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.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,813
฿5,541 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 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.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
฿4,517
฿5,200 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 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 hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.
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.

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,380
฿4,166 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
฿4,084
฿4,722 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.
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.

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Capitola
฿3,384
฿3,900 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
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.
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
฿4,461
฿5,136 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
"Great location"
Emily 3-night trip
Posted 21 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 2 days ago
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"Room is clean"
Shalliemar 2-night trip
Posted 2 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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