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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.
฿4,439
฿5,118 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,205
฿4,100 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge

3. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,557
฿4,099 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

4. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,612
฿4,419 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Mission Inn

5. 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.
฿3,810
฿4,413 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,138
฿4,779 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

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.
฿4,704
฿5,415 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,598
฿5,297 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

9. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
฿2,323
฿3,025 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Beachview Inn

10. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
฿2,029
฿2,896 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Seaside Inn & Suites
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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
฿4,439
฿5,118 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,205
฿4,100 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,810
฿4,413 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
฿4,137
฿6,267 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz
฿2,355
฿2,916 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Surf City Inn and Suites

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,557
฿4,099 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,598
฿5,297 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,138
฿4,779 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,704
฿5,415 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz
฿2,099
฿2,920 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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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
฿4,439
฿5,118 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,138
฿4,779 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,557
฿4,099 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,598
฿5,297 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,704
฿5,415 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
฿5,195
฿5,965 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,138
฿4,750 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Capitola
฿3,582
฿4,120 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
฿4,693
฿5,403 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
฿3,612
฿4,419 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Mission Inn
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, hot tub, pool"
Cherla 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

8/10 Good
"Wife and I stayed on Wednesday to Friday. Excellent everything But The Parking!!! The Parking lot is Marked with Narrrow spots (Compact only) . Not really suitable for a mid size or Full size pickups.. The Hot Tub and Pool were Perfect and the free Continental Breakfast was lacking eggs, but very Satisfying! Just off freeway and within minutes of the Boardwalk and eateries. We will stay here again!"
Tracy 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Very satisfied"
Munir 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Mission Inn
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good
"Deluxe room worth the extra money if you’re staying 3 or more nights. King bed on the hard side and pillows were hard like sandbags, no cushion at all"
Rudy 4-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"Our stay was great however parking was horrible and the hot tub was dirt. I tried calling the front desk 4x I was hung up on then never answered. It was an easy walk to the boardwalk and the size of the room with 3 beds was surprisingly comfortable."
Lindsey 2-night trip
Posted 19 hours 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 Pacific Avenue.
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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