Best Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz
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Great deal
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Beach access
Santa Cruz Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop is within a few blocks of the hostel, and natural sites like the Wide Main Sandy Beach are merely 650 metres away. The accommodation enjoys location approximately 5 minutes on foot from Santa Cruz Main Beach.
Cave Train is a short way from the 32-room property.
Santa Cruz Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Santa Cruz Hostel
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop is within a few blocks of the hostel, and natural sites like the Wide Main Sandy Beach are merely 650 metres away. The accommodation enjoys location approximately 5 minutes on foot from Santa Cruz Main Beach.
Cave Train is a short way from the 32-room property.
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Beach access
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Garden area
Located merely 500 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the hotel is also within a 2-km distance of entertainment venues like the performing arts theater "Rio Theatre". Natural attractions in the area include Neary Lagoon Park, approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, and a beach is approximately 5 minutes' drive away.
Guests might as well visit Riverside Gardens Park, which is a mere 600 metres away. There is Arana Gulch Trail 2.3 km away, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is in proximity to the property.
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Garden area
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Located merely 500 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the hotel is also within a 2-km distance of entertainment venues like the performing arts theater "Rio Theatre". Natural attractions in the area include Neary Lagoon Park, approximately 25 minutes' walk from the Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, and a beach is approximately 5 minutes' drive away.
Guests might as well visit Riverside Gardens Park, which is a mere 600 metres away. There is Arana Gulch Trail 2.3 km away, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is in proximity to the property.
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Popular choice
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Beach access
Casablanca Inn On The Beach
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Car park
US$ 35 per stay
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
This Santa Cruz hotel offers a view of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and is situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from Seabright Beach.
You can also easily reach Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, which is a mere 0.6 km away.
Casablanca Inn On The Beach
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Car park
US$ 35 per stay
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Casablanca Inn On The Beach
This Santa Cruz hotel offers a view of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and is situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from Seabright Beach.
You can also easily reach Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, which is a mere 0.6 km away.
Santa Cruz Hotels on the Beach with Balcony
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Best-rated
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Beach Street Inn And Suites
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Heated swimming pool
Located in the Cowell Beach district, this Santa Cruz hotel is not far from Pacific Garden Mall. Guests can reach the centre of Santa Cruz in 15 minutes' walk.
Swimming Dolphins is around 200 metres away, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park can be found a mere 0.7 km from the Beach Street Inn.
A swimming pool with a hot tub is available.
Beach Street Inn And Suites
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Car park
US$ 20 per day
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Heated swimming pool
Beach Street Inn And Suites
Located in the Cowell Beach district, this Santa Cruz hotel is not far from Pacific Garden Mall. Guests can reach the centre of Santa Cruz in 15 minutes' walk.
Swimming Dolphins is around 200 metres away, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park can be found a mere 0.7 km from the Beach Street Inn.
A swimming pool with a hot tub is available.
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Beach access
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Car park
US$ 25 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
The comfortable hotel is located approximately a 5-minute walk from Cowell Beach and is merely 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Car park
US$ 25 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz
The comfortable hotel is located approximately a 5-minute walk from Cowell Beach and is merely 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
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Beach access
Marea Sol Hotel
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Vending machines
- Outdoor swimming pool
The comfortable hotel is nestled in the Cowell Beach district, within easy reach of Swimming Dolphins. Sky Glider is within 1 km of the Marea.
Ocean View Park can also be found a 10-minute ride from this accommodation.
Marea Sol Hotel
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Vending machines
- Outdoor swimming pool
Marea Sol Hotel
The comfortable hotel is nestled in the Cowell Beach district, within easy reach of Swimming Dolphins. Sky Glider is within 1 km of the Marea.
Ocean View Park can also be found a 10-minute ride from this accommodation.
Cheap Hotels in Santa Cruz On The Beach
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Eco-friendly stay
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Beach access
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Due to a beachfront location of the 4-star hotel, guests have direct access to the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach, which is a 17-minute stroll away.
This upscale hotel is located 400 metres from Cowell's Beach Surf Shop, in Santa Cruz.
A sundeck, a patio, and a golf course are also provided on site.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Due to a beachfront location of the 4-star hotel, guests have direct access to the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach, which is a 17-minute stroll away.
This upscale hotel is located 400 metres from Cowell's Beach Surf Shop, in Santa Cruz.
A sundeck, a patio, and a golf course are also provided on site.
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Beach access
Seaway Inn
- Car park
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun loungers
This Santa Cruz motel is situated in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, in the vicinity of entertainment sites like the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre". Guests will also get to the hotel 2.1 km from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church.
Take benefit from the proximity to Ocean View Park, which is approximately a 25-minute stroll away.
Seaway Inn
- Car park
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun loungers
Seaway Inn
This Santa Cruz motel is situated in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, in the vicinity of entertainment sites like the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre". Guests will also get to the hotel 2.1 km from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church.
Take benefit from the proximity to Ocean View Park, which is approximately a 25-minute stroll away.
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Beach access
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Such city attractions as Pacific Garden Mall, which is within a few blocks of this Santa Cruz hotel, and Fluke, which is 9 minutes' stroll away, are well worth a visit. A 15-minute walk from Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel will get you to the heart of Santa Cruz.
Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is reachable within a 10-minute ride.
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
Such city attractions as Pacific Garden Mall, which is within a few blocks of this Santa Cruz hotel, and Fluke, which is 9 minutes' stroll away, are well worth a visit. A 15-minute walk from Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel will get you to the heart of Santa Cruz.
Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is reachable within a 10-minute ride.
Pet Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz on The Beach
Surf City Inn & Suites
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Heated swimming pool
The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Be sure to visit Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center approximately 20 minutes on foot from the Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz.
The nearby entertainment attractions of Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, which is only 1.6 km away.
The Surf City Inn & Suites invites guests to spend time by a heated pool.
Surf City Inn & Suites
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Heated swimming pool
Surf City Inn & Suites
The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Be sure to visit Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center approximately 20 minutes on foot from the Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz.
The nearby entertainment attractions of Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, which is only 1.6 km away.
The Surf City Inn & Suites invites guests to spend time by a heated pool.
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
This 3-star hotel in the shopping Westside Santa Cruz district, about 25 minutes' walk from University of California at Santa Cruz. The 65-acre California Natural Bridges State Beach is just 0.9 km away, while moore creek preserve is only steps away from the hotel.
Plus you'll find a heated pool. A fitness centre at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is open to guests for fitness classes.
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
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Car park
Charges may apply
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
This 3-star hotel in the shopping Westside Santa Cruz district, about 25 minutes' walk from University of California at Santa Cruz. The 65-acre California Natural Bridges State Beach is just 0.9 km away, while moore creek preserve is only steps away from the hotel.
Plus you'll find a heated pool. A fitness centre at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is open to guests for fitness classes.
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Beach access
Edgewater Beach Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Heated swimming pool
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop is approximately 600 metres from this hotel, while Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is approximately 20 minutes' walk away. Places of worship to visit a mere 1.9 km from the Edgewater Santa Cruz include Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church.
Swimming Dolphins is also near the property.
Edgewater Beach Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Heated swimming pool
Edgewater Beach Inn
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop is approximately 600 metres from this hotel, while Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is approximately 20 minutes' walk away. Places of worship to visit a mere 1.9 km from the Edgewater Santa Cruz include Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church.
Swimming Dolphins is also near the property.
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Beach access
Hotel Solares
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Heated swimming pool
The Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz grants access to cultural attractions like Museum of Art and History, which is only 1 km away.
Located approximately 25 minutes on foot from the smoke-free hotel, Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Along with offering a hot tub and a picnic area, the Solares Santa Cruz arranges whale watching to elevate your holiday experience.
Hotel Solares
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Heated swimming pool
Hotel Solares
The Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz grants access to cultural attractions like Museum of Art and History, which is only 1 km away.
Located approximately 25 minutes on foot from the smoke-free hotel, Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Along with offering a hot tub and a picnic area, the Solares Santa Cruz arranges whale watching to elevate your holiday experience.
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Beach access
Aqua Breeze Inn
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Santa Cruz centre can be reached within 10 minutes' walk. The Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz includes entertainment venues like Mike Fox Skate Park (0.6 km) and the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" (1.3 km).
The Aqua Breeze Santa Cruz allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park nearly a 25-minute walk away.
Aqua Breeze Inn
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Aqua Breeze Inn
Santa Cruz centre can be reached within 10 minutes' walk. The Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz includes entertainment venues like Mike Fox Skate Park (0.6 km) and the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" (1.3 km).
The Aqua Breeze Santa Cruz allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park nearly a 25-minute walk away.
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Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
This Santa Cruz hotel offers an ideal location near the beach district of Santa Cruz. You can visit the Wide Main Sandy Beach that is only 400 metres from the Courtyard Santa Cruz.
Guests may also get to Cowell Beach, which is just 1 km away.
The spa of Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz Hotel consists of a sauna and a foot bath.
Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz
This Santa Cruz hotel offers an ideal location near the beach district of Santa Cruz. You can visit the Wide Main Sandy Beach that is only 400 metres from the Courtyard Santa Cruz.
Guests may also get to Cowell Beach, which is just 1 km away.
The spa of Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz Hotel consists of a sauna and a foot bath.
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Beach access
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Jacuzzi
- Indoor swimming pool
This 4-star hotel is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 1.7 km from a sacred site like Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is set 19 minutes' walk away.
Just a few steps from The Aqua Pacific, guests will find attractions, such as Art League Inc-Santa Cruz.
A hot tub near a seasonal outdoor swimming pool are provided for an enjoyable stay.
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Jacuzzi
- Indoor swimming pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
This 4-star hotel is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 1.7 km from a sacred site like Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is set 19 minutes' walk away.
Just a few steps from The Aqua Pacific, guests will find attractions, such as Art League Inc-Santa Cruz.
A hot tub near a seasonal outdoor swimming pool are provided for an enjoyable stay.
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Beach access
Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa Cruz
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Vending machines
- Outdoor heated swimming pool
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is a few moments from the 2-star hotel, and Kiva Retreat House is located a 5-minute walk away. You'll be within 800 metres of Duck Island Pond.
Also, SCOPE Park is situated a 10-minute stroll away. 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is a perk for guests staying at the Surestay.
Guests can chill out in a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa Cruz
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Vending machines
- Outdoor heated swimming pool
Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa Cruz
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is a few moments from the 2-star hotel, and Kiva Retreat House is located a 5-minute walk away. You'll be within 800 metres of Duck Island Pond.
Also, SCOPE Park is situated a 10-minute stroll away. 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is a perk for guests staying at the Surestay.
Guests can chill out in a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
Chaminade Resort & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Heated swimming pool
The distance to The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery is about a 15-minute drive away.
Guests may also get to The Mystery Spot, which is 2.6 km away.
The resort provides guests with hiking, lawn tennis, and badminton, along with cars for rent.
Chaminade Resort & Spa
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Heated swimming pool
Chaminade Resort & Spa
The distance to The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery is about a 15-minute drive away.
Guests may also get to The Mystery Spot, which is 2.6 km away.
The resort provides guests with hiking, lawn tennis, and badminton, along with cars for rent.
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
This hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and about a 25-minute walk from Neary Lagoon Park. The Westside Santa Cruz district, where the newly built hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Museum of Art and History, which is 2.6 km away.
The Hampton Inn is located right around the corner from Swift Street Courtyard Shopping Mall, in Santa Cruz.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
This hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and about a 25-minute walk from Neary Lagoon Park. The Westside Santa Cruz district, where the newly built hotel sits, grants access to cultural attractions like Museum of Art and History, which is 2.6 km away.
The Hampton Inn is located right around the corner from Swift Street Courtyard Shopping Mall, in Santa Cruz.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Santa Cruz Hostel |
8.8 / 10 (155 Reviews) |
From 40$ | |
| Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz |
8.3 / 10 (732 Reviews) |
From 79$ | |
| Casablanca Inn On The Beach |
8.1 / 10 (1928 Reviews) |
From 125$ | |
| Beach Street Inn And Suites |
8.9 / 10 (1258 Reviews) |
From 279$ | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz |
8.7 / 10 (1196 Reviews) |
From 209$ |