Best Hotels in Santa Cruz On The Beach
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Beach access
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
Guests can access the Cowell's Beach Surf Shop 200 m from the hotel, while the Cave Train is merely 1 km away. The entertainment attractions in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz include the Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conference Center, which is a mere 7 minutes' walk away.
The Museum of Art and History can also be found within reach of the Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz.
The property features a hot tub, a courtyard, and a picnic area for guests. Diving and fishing can also be organised.
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
Guests can access the Cowell's Beach Surf Shop 200 m from the hotel, while the Cave Train is merely 1 km away. The entertainment attractions in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz include the Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conference Center, which is a mere 7 minutes' walk away.
The Museum of Art and History can also be found within reach of the Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz.
The property features a hot tub, a courtyard, and a picnic area for guests. Diving and fishing can also be organised.
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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
The hotel boasts a beachfront setting a few moments from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Attractions 3.1 km from the Dream Inn Santa Cruz include the East Cliff Village Shopping Center.
You can easily reach Fluke, situated approximately a 10-minute walk away.
There are live performances and a movie theatre on site and guests can enjoy diving, canoeing, and boating.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Heated swimming pool
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
The hotel boasts a beachfront setting a few moments from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Attractions 3.1 km from the Dream Inn Santa Cruz include the East Cliff Village Shopping Center.
You can easily reach Fluke, situated approximately a 10-minute walk away.
There are live performances and a movie theatre on site and guests can enjoy diving, canoeing, and boating.
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Top location
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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
Nestled about a 10-minute drive from Seabright State Sandy Beach, this Santa Cruz hotel is right around the corner from Swimming Dolphins. The La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz offers proximity to such natural sights as the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach (1.7 km) and the Wide Main Sandy Beach (0.8 km).
The friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach lies 2.5 km away.
The onsite leisure experience includes an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness studio. With a golf club, guests can stay fit at the hotel.
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
Nestled about a 10-minute drive from Seabright State Sandy Beach, this Santa Cruz hotel is right around the corner from Swimming Dolphins. The La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz offers proximity to such natural sights as the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach (1.7 km) and the Wide Main Sandy Beach (0.8 km).
The friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach lies 2.5 km away.
The onsite leisure experience includes an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness studio. With a golf club, guests can stay fit at the hotel.
Santa Cruz Hotels on the Beach with Balcony
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Beach access
Beach Lodge
- 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.
Beach Lodge
- 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.
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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 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.
Seaway Inn
- Car park
- 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.
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Best-rated
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Beach access
La Bahia Hotel & Spa
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Rooftop pool
Notable for its location in close proximity to the Museum of Art and History in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the hotel provides access to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is 350 metres away. You can reach the centre of Santa Cruz in 15 minutes on foot.
Located in Santa Cruz, the La Bahia Hotel & Spa lies 10 minutes on foot from the Wide Main Sandy Beach.
The presence of an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub ensures guests a great stay. Guests are invited to partake in fitness classes at a fitness club available on site. The 5-star La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers a spa salon along with a head massage and a back massage for guests' enjoyment.
La Bahia Hotel & Spa
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Steam room
- Rooftop pool
La Bahia Hotel & Spa
Notable for its location in close proximity to the Museum of Art and History in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the hotel provides access to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is 350 metres away. You can reach the centre of Santa Cruz in 15 minutes on foot.
Located in Santa Cruz, the La Bahia Hotel & Spa lies 10 minutes on foot from the Wide Main Sandy Beach.
The presence of an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub ensures guests a great stay. Guests are invited to partake in fitness classes at a fitness club available on site. The 5-star La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers a spa salon along with a head massage and a back massage for guests' enjoyment.
Cheap Hotels in Santa Cruz On The Beach
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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 centre
- Sun terrace
The Cave Train is approximately 900 metres from this Santa Cruz hotel, while in the vicinity of Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster this place. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is also just 0.6 km away.
Casablanca Inn On The Beach Santa Cruz is located nearly 5 minutes on foot from the Cowell's Beach Surf Shop.
Located in the popular area of Santa Cruz, the hotel features 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 centre
- Sun terrace
Casablanca Inn On The Beach
The Cave Train is approximately 900 metres from this Santa Cruz hotel, while in the vicinity of Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster this place. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is also just 0.6 km away.
Casablanca Inn On The Beach Santa Cruz is located nearly 5 minutes on foot from the Cowell's Beach Surf Shop.
Located in the popular area of Santa Cruz, the hotel features a sundeck, a lobby fireplace, and a golf course.
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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 centre
- Sun terrace
The hotel in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, within 25 minutes' walk of Seabright State Sandy Beach. The Howard Johnson By Wyndham is within 1 km of the Pacific Garden Mall and in proximity to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Also, visiting the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, which is 700 metres from this accommodation, can be great fun for the whole family.
Entertainment options, including temporary art galleries, are available on site.
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
- Picnic area/ Tables
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Golf centre
- Sun terrace
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz
The hotel in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, within 25 minutes' walk of Seabright State Sandy Beach. The Howard Johnson By Wyndham is within 1 km of the Pacific Garden Mall and in proximity to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Also, visiting the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, which is 700 metres from this accommodation, can be great fun for the whole family.
Entertainment options, including temporary art galleries, are available on site.
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Beach access
Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
This 4-star hotel in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district is 2.6 km from the Sunny Cove and 2.5 km from such shopping venues as the East Cliff Village Shopping Center. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk can be reached within reach of the Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk.
Also, San Lorenzo Park is situated approximately 5 minutes away by car. The Beach Flats Community Garden is 450 metres away.
An outdoor swimming pool is provided onsite this hotel.
Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk
This 4-star hotel in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district is 2.6 km from the Sunny Cove and 2.5 km from such shopping venues as the East Cliff Village Shopping Center. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk can be reached within reach of the Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk.
Also, San Lorenzo Park is situated approximately 5 minutes away by car. The Beach Flats Community Garden is 450 metres away.
An outdoor swimming pool is provided onsite this hotel.
Pet Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz on The Beach
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Guest favorite
Maple Tree Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Apple Park Visitor Center and Baylands Park are each 10 and in the vicinity of this Sunnyvale hotel.
Guests will also find La Hacienda Shopping Center 450 metres from the accommodation.
Amenities of this accommodation include a summer terrace and a golf course on site.
Maple Tree Inn
- BBQ facilities
- Car park
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Heated swimming pool
Maple Tree Inn
Apple Park Visitor Center and Baylands Park are each 10 and in the vicinity of this Sunnyvale hotel.
Guests will also find La Hacienda Shopping Center 450 metres from the accommodation.
Amenities of this accommodation include a summer terrace and a golf course on site.
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Great deal
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Private beach
Hi Point Montara Lighthouse
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
The Mavericks Beach is also 4.9 km away.
The hotel includes a summer terrace, a picnic area, and barbecue grills on site. Guests can also enjoy hiking and cycling.
Hi Point Montara Lighthouse
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Hi Point Montara Lighthouse
The Mavericks Beach is also 4.9 km away.
The hotel includes a summer terrace, a picnic area, and barbecue grills on site. Guests can also enjoy hiking and cycling.
The Monarch Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
Steinbeck Plaza Shopping Mall and the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History are each 10 and only 1.5 km from the hotel. The nearby sports attractions include the public 18-hole Pacific Grove Golf Links, in close proximity to the Monarch Resort.
Take benefit from the proximity to the Petite Lovers Point Beach Park, which is a 16-minute walk away.
This accommodation also has a sundeck and a golf course.
The Monarch Resort
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Monarch Resort
Steinbeck Plaza Shopping Mall and the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History are each 10 and only 1.5 km from the hotel. The nearby sports attractions include the public 18-hole Pacific Grove Golf Links, in close proximity to the Monarch Resort.
Take benefit from the proximity to the Petite Lovers Point Beach Park, which is a 16-minute walk away.
This accommodation also has a sundeck and a golf course.
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Beach access
Spindrift Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
This inn is nestled in Cannery Row with exciting glimpses of a seafarers life in addition to shopping and fine dining, in close proximity to the Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum. 550 metres from the Spindrift Inn Monterey you will reach the Play Palace.
The area attractions also include the nonprofit public Monterey Bay Aquarium, situated approximately a 5-minute walk away.
Spindrift Inn
- In-room breakfast
- Valet parking
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Terrace
Spindrift Inn
This inn is nestled in Cannery Row with exciting glimpses of a seafarers life in addition to shopping and fine dining, in close proximity to the Steinbeck's Spirit of Monterey Wax Museum. 550 metres from the Spindrift Inn Monterey you will reach the Play Palace.
The area attractions also include the nonprofit public Monterey Bay Aquarium, situated approximately a 5-minute walk away.
Bay Landing Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
You can visit the Paloma Playground that is 2.3 km from this Burlingame hotel.
The Mills Canyon Park is also approximately a 10-minute drive away.
Bay Landing Hotel
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Luggage storage
- Fitness centre
- Sun terrace
Bay Landing Hotel
You can visit the Paloma Playground that is 2.3 km from this Burlingame hotel.
The Mills Canyon Park is also approximately a 10-minute drive away.
Dinah'S Garden Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Heated swimming pool
The hotel is 3.5 km from the Shoup Park in Palo Alto.
Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Monroe Park, located just 550 metres away. The Rengstorff Park & Pool is nearly a 25-minute walk away, and California Ave Caltrain train station is situated 2.9 km from the Dinah'S Garden Palo Alto.
This Palo Alto hotel has a heated swimming pool for your convenience.
Dinah'S Garden Hotel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Heated swimming pool
Dinah'S Garden Hotel
The hotel is 3.5 km from the Shoup Park in Palo Alto.
Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Monroe Park, located just 550 metres away. The Rengstorff Park & Pool is nearly a 25-minute walk away, and California Ave Caltrain train station is situated 2.9 km from the Dinah'S Garden Palo Alto.
This Palo Alto hotel has a heated swimming pool for your convenience.
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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 |
9.0 / 10 (1339 Reviews) |
From 279$ | |
| Dream Inn Santa Cruz |
8.7 / 10 (741 Reviews) |
From 222$ | |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz |
8.7 / 10 (1238 Reviews) |
From 255$ | |
| Beach Lodge |
9.2 / 10 (24 Reviews) |
From 340$ | |
| Seaway Inn |
8.5 / 10 (144 Reviews) |
From 99$ |
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