Santa Cruz, located on the central coast of California, offers a variety of beach hotels that cater to every traveler's needs. With its stunning coastline and year-round pleasant weather, it's no wonder that beach hotels in Santa Cruz are highly sought after.

Santa Cruz City Map

Airports Near Santa Cruz

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 45.5 km
Norman Y Mineta San Jose (SJC) 44.3 km
Metropolitan Oakland International (OAK) 83.2 km
San Francisco International (SFO) 77.8 km

In and around Santa Cruz

San Juan Bautista 55 Hotels
45.8 km
San Martin 44 Hotels
38.7 km
San Jose 96 Hotels
41.4 km
Watsonville 36 Hotels
25.0 km
Freedom 37 Hotels
22.4 km

Popular Hotels in Santa Cruz, California

All 58 hotels in Santa Cruz, California
  • Charming Santa Cruz Studio w/ Private Hot Tub
    Charming Santa Cruz Studio w/ Private Hot Tub
    540 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, California 95060, US
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    With a stay at Charming Santa Cruz Studio w/ Private Hot Tub in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and... Read more…

    Free Wifi
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  • Drift Inn
    Drift Inn
    110 San Lorenzo Blvd, Santa Cruz, California 95060, US
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    With a stay at Drift Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel... Read more…

    Free Wifi
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  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, California 95060, US
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    With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. ... Read more…

    4.5/5
    Excellent
    963 reviews
    Free Wifi
    From USD 304
    per room / per night
  • Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
    Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
    407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, California 95060, US
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    With a stay at Hyatt Place Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey... Read more…

    4.3/5
    Good
    919 reviews
    Free Wifi
    From USD 216
    per room / per night
  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, California 95060, US
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    In the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This hotel... Read more…

    4.3/5
    Good
    975 reviews
    Free Wifi
    From USD 222
    per room / per night
  • Chaminade Resort & Spa
    Chaminade Resort & Spa
    1 Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, California 95065, US
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    Located in Santa Cruz, Chaminade Resort & Spa is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Capitola Mercantile and Santa Cruz Wharf. This spa resort... Read more…

    3.8/5
    Good
    841 reviews
    Free Wifi
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  • Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
    Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
    6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, California 95060, US
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    Located in Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Pacific... Read more…

    4.2/5
    Good
    930 reviews
    Free Wifi
    From USD 194
    per room / per night
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
    Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
    2956 Mission St, Santa Cruz, California 95060, US
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    With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and... Read more…

    4.5/5
    Excellent
    641 reviews
    Free Wifi
    From USD 205
    per room / per night