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1. Santa Cruz Hostel

2. Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

3. Casablanca Inn On The Beach

4. Beach Street Inn And Suites

Santa Cruz Hotels on the Beach with Balcony

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Marea Sol Hotel

7. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Cheap Hotels in Santa Cruz On The Beach

8. Seaway Inn

9. Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz

10. Edgewater Beach Inn

Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz on The Beach

  • Great deal
  • Beach access
Santa Cruz Hostel Santa Cruz Hostel

Santa Cruz Hostel

321 Main St
1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Sun terrace
8.8
158 reviews
~ US$40 / night

Santa Cruz Hostel

1.1 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Sun terrace

Santa Cruz Hostel

8.8
158 reviews
From US$ 40 / night
  • Beach access
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

611 Third Street
1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Golf centre
  • Garden area

This 4-star hotel in the Cowell Beach district is a mere 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and 2.6 km from such shopping venues as East Cliff Village Shopping Center. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is in the vicinity of the Rio Vista Inn & Suites, and Pacific Garden Mall is 12 minutes' walk away.

Also, Depot Park is situated 950 metres away. The nearby cultural experience includes Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is 0.8 km away.

8.3
729 reviews
~ US$79 / night

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • Free parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Golf centre
  • Garden area

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

This 4-star hotel in the Cowell Beach district is a mere 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and 2.6 km from such shopping venues as East Cliff Village Shopping Center. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is in the vicinity of the Rio Vista Inn & Suites, and Pacific Garden Mall is 12 minutes' walk away.

Also, Depot Park is situated 950 metres away. The nearby cultural experience includes Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is 0.8 km away.

8.3
729 reviews
From US$ 79 / night
  • Popular choice
  • Beach access
Casablanca Inn On The Beach Casablanca Inn On The Beach

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 centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within a 15-minute walk, and natural attractions like the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach are 1.7 km away. The Casablanca Santa Cruz places you 450 metres from Cowell Beach.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park can be found a mere 7 minutes' walk away, and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is just a few steps from this smoke-free hotel.

For entertainment purposes, wedding services are provided on site.

8.1
1924 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 centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within a 15-minute walk, and natural attractions like the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach are 1.7 km away. The Casablanca Santa Cruz places you 450 metres from Cowell Beach.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park can be found a mere 7 minutes' walk away, and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is just a few steps from this smoke-free hotel.

For entertainment purposes, wedding services are provided on site.

8.1
1924 reviews
From US$ 125 / night

Santa Cruz Hotels on the Beach with Balcony

  • Best-rated
  • Beach access
Beach Street Inn And Suites Beach Street Inn And Suites

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

Swimming Dolphins is just 200 metres from the hotel, while To Honor Surfing Monument is in the vicinity of the location. The entertainment attractions in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz include Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf Event Venue, which is merely 0.6 km away.

Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Cowell's Cove, located approximately a 5-minute drive away. There is Museum of Art and History only 1.5 km away, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is within an 800-metre distance of the Beach Street Inn Santa Cruz.

A hot tub is provided in the pool area. Beach Street Inn And Suites is also convenient for going fishing.

8.9
1258 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

Swimming Dolphins is just 200 metres from the hotel, while To Honor Surfing Monument is in the vicinity of the location. The entertainment attractions in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz include Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf Event Venue, which is merely 0.6 km away.

Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Cowell's Cove, located approximately a 5-minute drive away. There is Museum of Art and History only 1.5 km away, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is within an 800-metre distance of the Beach Street Inn Santa Cruz.

A hot tub is provided in the pool area. Beach Street Inn And Suites is also convenient for going fishing.

8.9
1258 reviews
From US$ 279 / night
  • Beach access
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Guests may find Museum of Art and History within a few blocks of the comfortable hotel, while the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" is a 13-minute walk away. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is also 650 metres away.

The La Quinta Inn & Suites is also not far from Monterey Bay. A family vacation to Santa Cruz will become more exciting if you visit the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster lying within reach of this property.

The property offers an outdoor swimming pool.

8.6
1197 reviews
~ US$199 / 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

Guests may find Museum of Art and History within a few blocks of the comfortable hotel, while the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" is a 13-minute walk away. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is also 650 metres away.

The La Quinta Inn & Suites is also not far from Monterey Bay. A family vacation to Santa Cruz will become more exciting if you visit the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster lying within reach of this property.

The property offers an outdoor swimming pool.

8.6
1197 reviews
From US$ 199 / night
  • Beach access
Marea Sol Hotel Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

301 Beach Street
1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Vending machines
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Situated about 500 metres from Swimming Dolphins, the hotel is merely 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Guests can easily reach Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf Event Venue which is not far from the Marea Santa Cruz.

The property is also in proximity to Monterey Bay. There is Neary Lagoon Park 16 minutes' walk away, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is in the vicinity of this Santa Cruz hotel.

Beach facilities at this hotel include beach towels.

8.5
825 reviews
~ US$199 / night

Marea Sol Hotel

1.3 km (0.8 mi) from city center
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Vending machines
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Marea Sol Hotel

Situated about 500 metres from Swimming Dolphins, the hotel is merely 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Guests can easily reach Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf Event Venue which is not far from the Marea Santa Cruz.

The property is also in proximity to Monterey Bay. There is Neary Lagoon Park 16 minutes' walk away, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is in the vicinity of this Santa Cruz hotel.

Beach facilities at this hotel include beach towels.

8.5
825 reviews
From US$ 199 / night

Cheap Hotels in Santa Cruz On The Beach

  • Eco-friendly stay
  • Beach access
Dream Inn Santa Cruz Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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 lies merely 300 metres from Depot Park and only 250 metres from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Natural attractions in the area include Neary Lagoon Park, within reach of the Dream Inn Santa Cruz, and a beach is just a 5-minute walk away.

Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being 3.1 km from East Cliff Village Shopping Center.

A heated pool comes with a Jacuzzi and a paved poolside deck to ensure a more relaxing stay. The Dream Inn is a paradise for guests who love diving, boating, and archery.

8.7
673 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 lies merely 300 metres from Depot Park and only 250 metres from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Natural attractions in the area include Neary Lagoon Park, within reach of the Dream Inn Santa Cruz, and a beach is just a 5-minute walk away.

Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy being 3.1 km from East Cliff Village Shopping Center.

A heated pool comes with a Jacuzzi and a paved poolside deck to ensure a more relaxing stay. The Dream Inn is a paradise for guests who love diving, boating, and archery.

8.7
673 reviews
From US$ 222 / night
  • Beach access
Seaway Inn Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

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

Located merely 650 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, the hotel is also 2.4 km from entertainment venues like the performing arts theater "Rio Theatre". Natural attractions in the area include the 65-acre California Natural Bridges State Beach, about 10 minutes' drive from the Seaway Inn Santa Cruz, and a beach is about a 5-minute walk away.

Guests might as well visit Lighthouse Neighborhood Park, which is 0.8 km away. The location will allow you to be within 25 minutes' walk of the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach.

8.4
160 reviews
~ US$99 / night

Seaway Inn

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

Seaway Inn

Located merely 650 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, the hotel is also 2.4 km from entertainment venues like the performing arts theater "Rio Theatre". Natural attractions in the area include the 65-acre California Natural Bridges State Beach, about 10 minutes' drive from the Seaway Inn Santa Cruz, and a beach is about a 5-minute walk away.

Guests might as well visit Lighthouse Neighborhood Park, which is 0.8 km away. The location will allow you to be within 25 minutes' walk of the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach.

8.4
160 reviews
From US$ 99 / night
  • Beach access
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

The hotel lies merely 0.9 km from Poet's Park and around 700 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Natural attractions in the area include the sporty Harvey West Park, about a 10-minute ride from the Howard Johnson Santa Cruz, and a beach is nearly a 5-minute walk away.

Nature lovers will appreciate the vicinity of Santa Cruz Anchorage, which is just 1.1 km away. Standing approximately a 15-minute drive away, Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.

A hot tub is provided in the pool area. Those on a business trip will benefit from a photocopy machine and complimentary wireless internet access provided on site.

7.7
1057 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

The hotel lies merely 0.9 km from Poet's Park and around 700 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Natural attractions in the area include the sporty Harvey West Park, about a 10-minute ride from the Howard Johnson Santa Cruz, and a beach is nearly a 5-minute walk away.

Nature lovers will appreciate the vicinity of Santa Cruz Anchorage, which is just 1.1 km away. Standing approximately a 15-minute drive away, Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.

A hot tub is provided in the pool area. Those on a business trip will benefit from a photocopy machine and complimentary wireless internet access provided on site.

7.7
1057 reviews
From US$ 108 / night

Pet Friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz on The Beach

  • Beach access
Edgewater Beach Inn Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn

525 Second Street
1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Heated swimming pool

Situated 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the comfortable inn is right around the corner from Swimming Dolphins. The Edgewater also gives access to Museum of Art and History, which is a 30-minute walk away.

A family vacation to Santa Cruz will become more exciting if you visit Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster lying 1.2 km from this property.

Beach facilities at this accommodation include beach towels.

8.2
273 reviews
~ US$130 / night

Edgewater Beach Inn

1.2 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour security
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Heated swimming pool

Edgewater Beach Inn

Situated 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the comfortable inn is right around the corner from Swimming Dolphins. The Edgewater also gives access to Museum of Art and History, which is a 30-minute walk away.

A family vacation to Santa Cruz will become more exciting if you visit Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster lying 1.2 km from this property.

Beach facilities at this accommodation include beach towels.

8.2
273 reviews
From US$ 130 / night
  • Top location
Surf City Inn & Suites Surf City Inn & Suites

Surf City Inn & Suites

619 Riverside Avenue
1.0 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Heated swimming pool

The hotel lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, merely 1.6 km from such family-friendly attractions as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. The Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz places you within 15 minutes' walk of Seabright Beach.

Guests might as well visit Raymond Street Park, which is 0.6 km away. Museum of Art and History is also situated just 13 minutes' walk away.

The Surf City Inn & Suites also has a swimming pool. You can play mini golf at this Santa Cruz hotel.

6.9
1512 reviews
~ US$77 / night

Surf City Inn & Suites

1.0 km (0.7 mi) from city center
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Free parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Golf centre
  • Heated swimming pool

Surf City Inn & Suites

The hotel lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, merely 1.6 km from such family-friendly attractions as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. The Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz places you within 15 minutes' walk of Seabright Beach.

Guests might as well visit Raymond Street Park, which is 0.6 km away. Museum of Art and History is also situated just 13 minutes' walk away.

The Surf City Inn & Suites also has a swimming pool. You can play mini golf at this Santa Cruz hotel.

6.9
1512 reviews
From US$ 77 / night
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz

2956 Mission Street
2.9 km (1.8 mi) from city center
  • Car park
    Charges may apply
  • 24-hour reception
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Live entertainment
  • Heated swimming pool
8.5
187 reviews
~ US$134 / night

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz

2.9 km (1.8 mi) from city center
  • 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

8.5
187 reviews
From US$ 134 / night

This hotel is a great place to stay due to its central location in Santa Cruz. At the Solares Santa Cruz you'll be 800 metres from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Also, Riverside Gardens Community Garden is situated a mere 5 minutes' stroll away. Families travelling to Santa Cruz will enjoy being a mere 1.8 km from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster.

Hotel Solares features a hot tub near an outdoor swimming pool. Guests are welcome to join whale watching arranged by this Santa Cruz hotel.

This hotel is a great place to stay due to its central location in Santa Cruz. At the Solares Santa Cruz you'll be 800 metres from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Also, Riverside Gardens Community Garden is situated a mere 5 minutes' stroll away. Families travelling to Santa Cruz will enjoy being a mere 1.8 km from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster.

Hotel Solares features a hot tub near an outdoor swimming pool. Guests are welcome to join whale watching arranged by this Santa Cruz hotel.

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, while 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue bus stop is around 100 metres away. Santa Cruz Holiday Train is in the vicinity of the Aqua Breeze in Santa Cruz.

Also, Raymond Street Park is situated nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Santa Cruz Wharf Pier lies merely 1.1 km from the property.

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, while 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue bus stop is around 100 metres away. Santa Cruz Holiday Train is in the vicinity of the Aqua Breeze in Santa Cruz.

Also, Raymond Street Park is situated nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Santa Cruz Wharf Pier lies merely 1.1 km from the property.

At this hotel, you'll be merely 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and merely 1.6 km from Ocean View Park. The Courtyard is also within 20 minutes' walk of such natural sights as Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Occupying a prime location, the property lies near a mountain. Museum of Art and History is situated within reach of this Santa Cruz hotel.

Access to a cinema ensures utmost entertainment. Guests staying at the hotel are welcome to join fitness classes at a fitness centre.

At this hotel, you'll be merely 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and merely 1.6 km from Ocean View Park. The Courtyard is also within 20 minutes' walk of such natural sights as Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

Occupying a prime location, the property lies near a mountain. Museum of Art and History is situated within reach of this Santa Cruz hotel.

Access to a cinema ensures utmost entertainment. Guests staying at the hotel are welcome to join fitness classes at a fitness centre.

The hotel has a prime location nearly a 10-minute drive from the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach, while shopping venues like East Cliff Village Shopping Center are nearly a 15-minute drive away. The Aqua Pacific is within a few blocks of Beach Flats Community Garden in Santa Cruz.

The nearby entertainment attractions of Santa Cruz include the performing arts theater "Rio Theatre", which is just 1.3 km away.

A hot tub is provided in the pool area.

The hotel has a prime location nearly a 10-minute drive from the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach, while shopping venues like East Cliff Village Shopping Center are nearly a 15-minute drive away. The Aqua Pacific is within a few blocks of Beach Flats Community Garden in Santa Cruz.

The nearby entertainment attractions of Santa Cruz include the performing arts theater "Rio Theatre", which is just 1.3 km away.

A hot tub is provided in the pool area.

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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, $
Santa Cruz Hostel

8.8 / 10

(158 Reviews)

From 40$
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8.3 / 10

(729 Reviews)

From 79$
Casablanca Inn On The Beach

8.1 / 10

(1924 Reviews)

From 125$
Beach Street Inn And Suites

8.9 / 10

(1258 Reviews)

From 279$
La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz

8.6 / 10

(1197 Reviews)

From 199$

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