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The 10 Best Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz, USA

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Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 350 feet from beach

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities are also provided along with cable TV. it is great location and clean

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9.1
Wonderful
1,278 reviews

Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 100 feet from beach

Built in the early 1900s, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that ends at Monterey Bay's unique Sunny Cove Beach. The inn's cul-de-sac location minimizes traffic and provides for a relaxing and safe beach stay. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 10 minutes’ drive away. A wonderful and heartful place, lovely decorated. You will love it.

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8.4
Very Good
331 reviews

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 100 feet from beach

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic getaway. Amazing location right on the beach. The staff couldn't have been better- you could tell they enjoyed working at the hotel. Very clean and good taste in decoration. 10/10 Stars!!

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8.7
Excellent
964 reviews

Casablanca Inn on The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 100 feet from beach

Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

Marine Discovery Center Museum is 5 km away. San Jose International Airport is 40 minutes’ drive away from Casablanca Inn on the Beach. ocean view room was excellent

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7.9
Good
1,223 reviews

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 250 feet from beach

A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.

Featuring cable TV with extended channels, each room at the Seaway Inn is equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, a fridge and microwave. All air-conditioned rooms boast beach inspired décor. Second room floor was good with great view from patio..

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7.8
Good
347 reviews

Comfort Inn Boardwalk

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 950 feet from beach

This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.

Local bus stops are a short walk from the Boardwalk Comfort Inn Santa Cruz. Cowell Beach is within a 10 minute walk away. Great location close to the boardwalk. Motel manager was really friendly and patient (our car broke down when it was check out and he let us stay longer to sort ourselves out!)

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7.1
Good
396 reviews

Villa Vista

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 100 feet from beach

Located in Santa Cruz in the California region and Moran Lake Park Beach reachable within a few steps, Villa Vista provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a terrace and free private parking.

Snorkelling and cycling are possible within the area, and the holiday home offers a private beach area.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews

Looking for a beach resort?

There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of crashing waves and the sea air floating into your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodations come in a variety of forms, from all-inclusive resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea, and outdoor pools with attached bars.

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