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Best Hotels in Santa Cruz On The Beach

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1. Beach Street Inn And Suites

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Beach Lodge

Santa Cruz Hotels on the Beach with Balcony

5. Seaway Inn

6. La Bahia Hotel & Spa

7. Casablanca Inn On The Beach

Cheap Hotels in Santa Cruz On The Beach

8. Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz

9. Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk

10. Maple Tree Inn

  • Beach access
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Beach Street Inn And Suites

125 Beach Street
1.2 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Car park
    US$ 20 per day
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Jacuzzi
  • Heated swimming pool

Centrally situated in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz, the hotel is just near Sanctuary Exploration Center. The Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz also lies just 1 km from the Cave Train.

Guests can reach the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, which is merely 9 minutes' walk away.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides such sport activities as diving and fishing.

8.9
1413 reviews
~ US$279 / night

Beach Street Inn And Suites

1.2 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Car park
    US$ 20 per day
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Jacuzzi
  • Heated swimming pool

Beach Street Inn And Suites

Centrally situated in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz, the hotel is just near Sanctuary Exploration Center. The Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz also lies just 1 km from the Cave Train.

Guests can reach the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, which is merely 9 minutes' walk away.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides such sport activities as diving and fishing.

8.9
1413 reviews
Average price US$ 279 / night
  • Eco-friendly stay
  • Beach access
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 West Cliff Drive
1.4 km (0.9 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Heated swimming pool

The hotel boasts beachfront location just moments from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. The Dream Inn Santa Cruz is 250 metres from Fluke and 3.1 km from the East Cliff Village Shopping Center.

Enjoy the proximity to the Museum of Art and History, which is approximately 20 minutes' walk away.

8.8
769 reviews
~ US$222 / night

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

1.4 km (0.9 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Live entertainment
  • Heated swimming pool

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

The hotel boasts beachfront location just moments from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. The Dream Inn Santa Cruz is 250 metres from Fluke and 3.1 km from the East Cliff Village Shopping Center.

Enjoy the proximity to the Museum of Art and History, which is approximately 20 minutes' walk away.

8.8
769 reviews
Average price US$ 222 / night
  • Top location
  • Beach access
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz

550 2Nd Street
1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • Car park
    US$ 25 per day
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Fitness centre
  • Heated swimming pool

This Santa Cruz hotel boasts a prime location in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, about 200 metres from the Cowell's Beach Surf Shop. The La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz provides easy access to Swimming Dolphins, which is a mere 5 minutes' walk away.

There is the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach 2.5 km away.

Thanks to a golf club, guests can stay fit at the hotel.

8.7
1240 reviews
~ US$324 / night

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz

1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • 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

This Santa Cruz hotel boasts a prime location in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, about 200 metres from the Cowell's Beach Surf Shop. The La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz provides easy access to Swimming Dolphins, which is a mere 5 minutes' walk away.

There is the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach 2.5 km away.

Thanks to a golf club, guests can stay fit at the hotel.

8.7
1240 reviews
Average price US$ 324 / night

Santa Cruz Hotels on the Beach with Balcony

  • Beach access
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Beach Lodge

21403 East Cliff Drive
3.7 km (2.3 mi) from city center
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  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Heating
  • Sun loungers
  • Patio

The holiday home is 2.5 km from the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery, while Five Branches University is a mere 1 km away. The property is also within reach of the Sunny Cove.

Beach Lodge is approximately a 25-minute walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

9.2
17 reviews
~ US$340 / night

Beach Lodge

3.7 km (2.3 mi) from city center
79
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Heating
  • Sun loungers
  • Patio

Beach Lodge

The holiday home is 2.5 km from the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery, while Five Branches University is a mere 1 km away. The property is also within reach of the Sunny Cove.

Beach Lodge is approximately a 25-minute walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

9.2
17 reviews
Average price US$ 340 / night
  • Beach access
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Seaway Inn

176 West Cliff Drive
1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sun loungers

This 3-star hotel is situated in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, in close proximity to the seafood restaurant Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge. The Seaway Inn is just 1.1 km from the Museum of Art and History and just 0.6 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Guests of the property can get to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, which is 20 minutes' walk away.

8.5
128 reviews
~ US$99 / night

Seaway Inn

1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Free parking
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Sun loungers

Seaway Inn

This 3-star hotel is situated in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, in close proximity to the seafood restaurant Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge. The Seaway Inn is just 1.1 km from the Museum of Art and History and just 0.6 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Guests of the property can get to the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, which is 20 minutes' walk away.

8.5
128 reviews
Average price US$ 99 / night
  • Beach access
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La Bahia Hotel & Spa

215 Beach Street
1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Steam room
  • Rooftop pool

Santa Cruz centre can be reached within 15 minutes' walk. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a short way from the La Bahia Hotel & Spa, and the Museum of Art and History is 1.5 km away.

This 5-star hotel also gives quick access to the Wide Main Sandy Beach, which is 10 minutes' walk away.

9
49 reviews
~ US$484 / night

La Bahia Hotel & Spa

1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Restaurant
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Steam room
  • Rooftop pool

La Bahia Hotel & Spa

Santa Cruz centre can be reached within 15 minutes' walk. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a short way from the La Bahia Hotel & Spa, and the Museum of Art and History is 1.5 km away.

This 5-star hotel also gives quick access to the Wide Main Sandy Beach, which is 10 minutes' walk away.

9
49 reviews
Average price US$ 484 / night

Cheap Hotels in Santa Cruz On The Beach

  • Popular choice
  • Beach access
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Casablanca Inn On The Beach

101 Main Street
1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Car park
    US$ 35 per stay
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Golf centre
  • Sun terrace

The hotel lies in an entertainment area, merely 600 metres from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Located just 5 minutes on foot from the Cowell's Beach Surf Shop, Casablanca Inn On The Beach Santa Cruz is not far from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster.

The Mission Santa Cruz is also 2.1 km away.

8.1
1933 reviews
~ US$125 / night

Casablanca Inn On The Beach

1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Car park
    US$ 35 per stay
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Golf centre
  • Sun terrace

Casablanca Inn On The Beach

The hotel lies in an entertainment area, merely 600 metres from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Located just 5 minutes on foot from the Cowell's Beach Surf Shop, Casablanca Inn On The Beach Santa Cruz is not far from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster.

The Mission Santa Cruz is also 2.1 km away.

8.1
1933 reviews
Average price US$ 125 / night
  • Beach access
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Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz

130 West Cliff Drive
1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Sun terrace

Conveniently nestled in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, the hotel offers proximity to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, which is a mere 9 minutes' walk away. The Pacific Garden Mall is in close proximity to the Howard Johnson By Wyndham, while Pacific Avenue & Viaduct Lane bus stop is around 100 metres away.

This accommodation is also within reach of Monterey Bay. Entertainment in the area includes the arts theater "Rio Theatre" within 30 minutes' walk of the hotel.

Business and leisure travellers can also make use of a xerox and complimentary wireless internet access.

7.7
985 reviews
~ US$108 / night

Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz

1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Sun terrace

Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz

Conveniently nestled in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, the hotel offers proximity to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, which is a mere 9 minutes' walk away. The Pacific Garden Mall is in close proximity to the Howard Johnson By Wyndham, while Pacific Avenue & Viaduct Lane bus stop is around 100 metres away.

This accommodation is also within reach of Monterey Bay. Entertainment in the area includes the arts theater "Rio Theatre" within 30 minutes' walk of the hotel.

Business and leisure travellers can also make use of a xerox and complimentary wireless internet access.

7.7
985 reviews
Average price US$ 108 / night
  • Beach access
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Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk

314 Riverside Ave
1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool

This 2-star hotel is located in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, within reach of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk is just 450 m from the Beach Flats Community Garden and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport.

Also, San Lorenzo Park is situated 1.1 km away. There is the Sunny Cove around 10 minutes away by car, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is a short way from this accommodation.

7.6
477 reviews
~ US$250 / night

Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk

1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Free parking
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk

This 2-star hotel is located in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, within reach of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk is just 450 m from the Beach Flats Community Garden and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport.

Also, San Lorenzo Park is situated 1.1 km away. There is the Sunny Cove around 10 minutes away by car, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is a short way from this accommodation.

7.6
477 reviews
Average price US$ 250 / night

Beach hotels near Santa Cruz

These options match your search but are within a one-hour drive of the city (up to 80 km / 50 mi).

Pet Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz on The Beach

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Maple Tree Inn

711 East El Camino Real
43.0 km (26.7 mi) from Santa Cruz
  • BBQ facilities
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Heated swimming pool
8.6
1672 reviews
~ US$101 / night

Maple Tree Inn

43.0 km (26.7 mi) from Santa Cruz
  • BBQ facilities
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Heated swimming pool

Maple Tree Inn

8.6
1672 reviews
Average price US$ 101 / night
  • Great deal
  • Private beach
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Hi Point Montara Lighthouse

16Th Street At Highway 1
76.0 km (47.2 mi) from Santa Cruz
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Sun terrace

Guests staying at this beachfront hotel will find themselves 4.9 km from the Mavericks Beach.

The property is within a 10-minute drive of the Gray Whale Cove Trail.

You can engage in hiking and cycling.

8.9
110 reviews
~ US$40 / night

Hi Point Montara Lighthouse

76.0 km (47.2 mi) from Santa Cruz
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Sun terrace

Hi Point Montara Lighthouse

Guests staying at this beachfront hotel will find themselves 4.9 km from the Mavericks Beach.

The property is within a 10-minute drive of the Gray Whale Cove Trail.

You can engage in hiking and cycling.

8.9
110 reviews
Average price US$ 40 / night
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The Monarch Resort

1111 Lighthouse Avenue
39.3 km (24.4 mi) from Santa Cruz
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Sauna
  • Outdoor swimming pool

The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is only 1.5 km from the hotel, while Steinbeck Plaza Shopping Mall is 3.1 km away. The nearby sports attractions include the public 18-hole Pacific Grove Golf Links, in close proximity to the Monarch Resort.

This accommodation lies 16 minutes' stroll from the Petite Lovers Point Beach Park.

The Monarch Resort features a sundeck and a golf course for a pleasant stay.

8.2
1777 reviews
~ US$90 / night

The Monarch Resort

39.3 km (24.4 mi) from Santa Cruz
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Sauna
  • Outdoor swimming pool

The Monarch Resort

The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is only 1.5 km from the hotel, while Steinbeck Plaza Shopping Mall is 3.1 km away. The nearby sports attractions include the public 18-hole Pacific Grove Golf Links, in close proximity to the Monarch Resort.

This accommodation lies 16 minutes' stroll from the Petite Lovers Point Beach Park.

The Monarch Resort features a sundeck and a golf course for a pleasant stay.

8.2
1777 reviews
Average price US$ 90 / night
  • Best-rated
  • Beach access
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Spindrift Inn

652 Cannery Row
41.5 km (25.8 mi) from Santa Cruz
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Terrace
8.9
1044 reviews
~ US$184 / night

Spindrift Inn

41.5 km (25.8 mi) from Santa Cruz
  • In-room breakfast
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Terrace

Spindrift Inn

8.9
1044 reviews
Average price US$ 184 / night
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Bay Landing Hotel

1550 Bayshore Highway
75.6 km (47.0 mi) from Santa Cruz
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Luggage storage
  • Fitness centre
  • Sun terrace

This Burlingame hotel offers location 2.3 km from the Paloma Playground.

The City of Burlingame Seabird Sanctuary is also just a few steps from the hotel.

8.5
1245 reviews
~ US$129 / night

Bay Landing Hotel

75.6 km (47.0 mi) from Santa Cruz
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Luggage storage
  • Fitness centre
  • Sun terrace

Bay Landing Hotel

This Burlingame hotel offers location 2.3 km from the Paloma Playground.

The City of Burlingame Seabird Sanctuary is also just a few steps from the hotel.

8.5
1245 reviews
Average price US$ 129 / night
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Dinah'S Garden Hotel

4261 El Camino Real
48.9 km (30.4 mi) from Santa Cruz
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Heated swimming pool
8.7
863 reviews
~ US$139 / night

Dinah'S Garden Hotel

48.9 km (30.4 mi) from Santa Cruz
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Heated swimming pool

Dinah'S Garden Hotel

8.7
863 reviews
Average price US$ 139 / night

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, $
Beach Street Inn And Suites

8.9 / 10

(1413 Reviews)

From 279$
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8.8 / 10

(769 Reviews)

From 222$
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz

8.7 / 10

(1240 Reviews)

From 324$
Beach Lodge

9.2 / 10

(17 Reviews)

From 340$
Seaway Inn

8.5 / 10

(128 Reviews)

From 99$

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