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Tonight
21 Sep - 22 Sep
Tomorrow
22 Sep - 23 Sep
This weekend
25 Sep - 27 Sep
Next weekend
2 Oct - 4 Oct

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
฿2,969
฿3,845 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
21 Oct - 22 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.
฿4,365
฿5,037 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
฿2,369
฿3,085 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 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
฿2,969
฿3,845 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,365
฿5,037 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
21 Oct - 22 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

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

8/10 Good
"The hiking trail, bucolic setting, and proximity to Santa Cruz distinguish this resort from other vacation accommodations."
Leonard 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"This was a nice hotel for one night, it was quiet, comfy beds, and nice staff. I forgot my pillow on the bed, and they were kind enough to hold onto it until I can get my son over to pick it up. They had a nice breakfast in the morning."
Dawne Narducy 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Mission Inn
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"Nice big room with two balconies, pool, two hot tubs, and a big outdoor seating area. Very happy with the facility, but the night check in staff needs customer service training. We had a late check-in at 9 pm, but no one was at the front. It took 15 minutes of our looking for someone to get us checked in even though we had already paid full price online for our room."
Alicia 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"This location was amazing!"
Madeline 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"Location"
FRANK 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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 1 day ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
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 3 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

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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