Best Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Sanctuary Exploration Center is 450 metres from this Santa Cruz hostel, and natural sites like Seabright State Sandy Beach are 5 minutes away by car. The Wide Main Sandy Beach is within reach of the Santa Cruz accommodation.
This hostel is situated a mere 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and 750 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
Santa Cruz Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Santa Cruz Hostel
Sanctuary Exploration Center is 450 metres from this Santa Cruz hostel, and natural sites like Seabright State Sandy Beach are 5 minutes away by car. The Wide Main Sandy Beach is within reach of the Santa Cruz accommodation.
This hostel is situated a mere 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and 750 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
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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 450 metres from Beach Flats Community Garden, this inn is within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Take benefit from the proximity to Pacific Garden Mall, which is 12 minutes' walk away.
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is 1.4 km from the Rio Vista Inn & Suites.
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 450 metres from Beach Flats Community Garden, this inn is within easy reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Take benefit from the proximity to Pacific Garden Mall, which is 12 minutes' walk away.
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is 1.4 km from the Rio Vista Inn & Suites.
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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
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop lies 250 metres away.
Other attractions nearby include the Wide Main Sandy Beach, which is 6 minutes' walk away.
This 4-star hotel pampers guests with a sundeck, a lobby fireplace, and a golf course.
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
Cowell's Beach Surf Shop lies 250 metres away.
Other attractions nearby include the Wide Main Sandy Beach, which is 6 minutes' walk away.
This 4-star hotel pampers guests with a sundeck, a lobby fireplace, and a golf course.
Santa Cruz Hotels on the Beach with Balcony
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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
To Honor Surfing Monument is just 1.2 km from the hotel, while in proximity to Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz this place. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz includes entertainment venues like Mike Fox Skate Park (1 km) and the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" (1.1 km).
The La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is situated around a 10-minute ride from the 65 - acre California Natural Bridges State Beach.
Such leisure options as an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre will ensure a more relaxing stay.
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
To Honor Surfing Monument is just 1.2 km from the hotel, while in proximity to Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz this place. The Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz includes entertainment venues like Mike Fox Skate Park (1 km) and the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" (1.1 km).
The La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is situated around a 10-minute ride from the 65 - acre California Natural Bridges State Beach.
Such leisure options as an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre will ensure a more relaxing stay.
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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
The inn lies in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz, in proximity to Well Within Spa. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is also merely a 9-minute walk away.
Guests might as well visit Mike Fox Park, which is a mere 1.1 km away. The Beach Street Inn Santa Cruz is situated around a 10-minute drive from the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach.
Guests also have access to a swimming pool complete with a hot tub.
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
The inn lies in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz, in proximity to Well Within Spa. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is also merely a 9-minute walk away.
Guests might as well visit Mike Fox Park, which is a mere 1.1 km away. The Beach Street Inn Santa Cruz is situated around a 10-minute drive from the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach.
Guests also have access to a swimming pool complete with a hot tub.
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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
Swimming Dolphins is located a short way from the hotel, and such natural sites as the Wide Main Sandy Beach are only 12 minutes' walk away. You'll find Neary Lagoon Park merely 1.3 km from the Marea Santa Cruz.
The property has a prime location in Santa Cruz, in close proximity to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.
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
Swimming Dolphins is located a short way from the hotel, and such natural sites as the Wide Main Sandy Beach are only 12 minutes' walk away. You'll find Neary Lagoon Park merely 1.3 km from the Marea Santa Cruz.
The property has a prime location in Santa Cruz, in close proximity to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.
Cheap Hotels in Santa Cruz On The Beach
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Beach access
Seaway Inn
- Car park
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun loungers
The motel is located in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, 2.1 km from a sacred site like Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Guests can get to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center that is a short way from the Seaway Inn Santa Cruz.
The accommodation is also merely 650 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
Seaway Inn
- Car park
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun loungers
Seaway Inn
The motel is located in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, 2.1 km from a sacred site like Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Guests can get to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center that is a short way from the Seaway Inn Santa Cruz.
The accommodation is also merely 650 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
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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
Located just 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, the 4-star beachfront hotel is also within 5 minutes' walk of Cowell's Beach Surf Shop.
This Santa Cruz hotel offers a sundeck, a patio, and a golf course for guests' use.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Located just 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, the 4-star beachfront hotel is also within 5 minutes' walk of Cowell's Beach Surf Shop.
This Santa Cruz hotel offers a sundeck, a patio, and a golf course for guests' use.
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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
Guests can find Pacific Garden Mall in proximity to this Santa Cruz hotel.
The nearby entertainment attractions of Santa Cruz include the performing arts theater "Rio Theatre", which is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.
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
Guests can find Pacific Garden Mall in proximity to this Santa Cruz hotel.
The nearby entertainment attractions of Santa Cruz include the performing arts theater "Rio Theatre", which is nearly 25 minutes' walk away.
Pet Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz on The Beach
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Beach access
Aqua Breeze Inn
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Located within a few blocks of family attractions like the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, this 2-star hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz city centre. The historic Looff Carousel is a popular place to visit a mere 1.1 km from the Aqua Breeze.
Take benefit from the proximity to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, which is an 18-minute walk away.
Aqua Breeze Inn
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Aqua Breeze Inn
Located within a few blocks of family attractions like the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, this 2-star hotel is 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz city centre. The historic Looff Carousel is a popular place to visit a mere 1.1 km from the Aqua Breeze.
Take benefit from the proximity to Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, which is an 18-minute walk away.
Surf City Inn & Suites
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Heated swimming pool
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a mere 1.4 km from the motel, while the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster is a mere 1.6 km away. Cultural sights in the area include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is about 20 minutes' walk away.
The Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is situated in proximity to Museum of Art and History.
Boasting a swimming pool, this hotel also provides spa therapy, a picnic area, and a golf course.
Surf City Inn & Suites
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Golf course
- Heated swimming pool
Surf City Inn & Suites
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a mere 1.4 km from the motel, while the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster is a mere 1.6 km away. Cultural sights in the area include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is about 20 minutes' walk away.
The Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is situated in proximity to Museum of Art and History.
Boasting a swimming pool, this hotel also provides spa therapy, a picnic area, and a golf course.
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
The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached in 30 minutes' walk of the hotel, and such cultural venues as Museum of Art and History are 3.4 km away. The Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is merely 5 minutes' stroll from Natural Bridges Drive & Mission Street bus stop and in close proximity to moore creek preserve.
Also, Westside Pump Track is situated only 300 metres away. There is Santa Cruz Wharf Pier approximately a 15-minute ride away.
The accommodation entices guests to participate in film nights provided for their enjoyment. This Santa Cruz hotel is a perfect place to practise surfing and hiking.
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
The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached in 30 minutes' walk of the hotel, and such cultural venues as Museum of Art and History are 3.4 km away. The Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is merely 5 minutes' stroll from Natural Bridges Drive & Mission Street bus stop and in close proximity to moore creek preserve.
Also, Westside Pump Track is situated only 300 metres away. There is Santa Cruz Wharf Pier approximately a 15-minute ride away.
The accommodation entices guests to participate in film nights provided for their enjoyment. This Santa Cruz hotel is a perfect place to practise surfing and hiking.
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Beach access
Edgewater Beach Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Heated swimming pool
The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within a 15-minute walk, and natural attractions like the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach are nearly a 25-minute walk away. Standing merely 100 metres from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, the Edgewater is only 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Guests may also get to Museum of Art and History, which is approximately a 30-minute stroll away.
Edgewater Beach Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Heated swimming pool
Edgewater Beach Inn
The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within a 15-minute walk, and natural attractions like the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach are nearly a 25-minute walk away. Standing merely 100 metres from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, the Edgewater is only 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Guests may also get to Museum of Art and History, which is approximately a 30-minute stroll away.
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Beach access
Hotel Solares
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Heated swimming pool
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park can be reached a mere 1.7 km from the affordable hotel.
The Solares welcomes guests to enjoy a hot tub and a picnic area provided on-site.
Hotel Solares
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Jacuzzi
- Heated swimming pool
Hotel Solares
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park can be reached a mere 1.7 km from the affordable hotel.
The Solares welcomes guests to enjoy a hot tub and a picnic area provided on-site.
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Beach access
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Jacuzzi
- Indoor swimming pool
You'll be just 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and within reach of Mike Fox Skate Park. The city centre is 10 minutes away on foot.
The Aqua Pacific Santa Cruz also grants access to family attractions like Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, which are approximately a 15-minute walk away.
There is a heated pool that comes with a hot tub.
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Jacuzzi
- Indoor swimming pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
You'll be just 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and within reach of Mike Fox Skate Park. The city centre is 10 minutes away on foot.
The Aqua Pacific Santa Cruz also grants access to family attractions like Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, which are approximately a 15-minute walk away.
There is a heated pool that comes with a hot tub.
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 (737 Reviews) |
From 79$ | |
| Casablanca Inn On The Beach |
8.1 / 10 (1934 Reviews) |
From 125$ | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz |
8.7 / 10 (1193 Reviews) |
From 151$ | |
| Beach Street Inn And Suites |
8.9 / 10 (1258 Reviews) |
From 279$ |