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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Devin

AED 1,154

AED 1,500 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Jiexin

AED 804

AED 918 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.4 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Frank

AED 465

AED 537 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

4. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Judy

AED 337

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

5. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Myla

AED 427

AED 495 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Philip

AED 419

AED 485 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Grester

AED 426

AED 493 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Anna

AED 434

AED 502 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Sofia

AED 426

AED 494 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

cindy

AED 485

AED 559 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Sharon

AED 327

AED 391 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.5 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Tasia

AED 272

AED 362 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

13. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Molly

AED 615

AED 704 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

jessika

AED 465

AED 537 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

15. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Johnnie

AED 321

AED 519 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

16. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Aleksandr

AED 245

AED 322 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

17. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Irinea

AED 248

AED 310 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Salvador

AED 230

AED 268 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

19. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Shawna

AED 400

AED 518 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

20. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Julio

AED 304

AED 351 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Top Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great spacious parking"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"!!!"

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location with a great view of the ocean, pier and boardwalk. We stayed in the tower section that always has a nice view. Staff was friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. So much is within walking distance. Downtown, pier, boardwalk, surfing, people watching. My number one place to stay when coming to Santa Cruz."

Edgewater Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and an even better jet bath tub."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had amazing family time! Short walk to the beach and many restaurants. Highly recommend!"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"a great find when visiting Santa Cruz!"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great price and me and my family would definitely recommend my only complaint would be you can hear the trash people early in the morning but everything else was just what we wanted"

Lighthouse Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"This is such a great place! Walking distance to the Santa Cruz boardwalk. Enjoy a walk to the ocean where you can watch the surfers catching waves and run along the coast. It felt so good to come "home" to this quiet, peaceful area."

Other attractions near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

A sign for the Surfing Museum at Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

8.0/10 (77 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Santa Cruz Surfing Museum during your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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A blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A beach scene with footprints, a sunset, and silhouettes of people and a dog.

Its Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Its Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Lighthouse Field State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lighthouse Field State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Mitchell Cove Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mitchell Cove Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse?

Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse is located in a family-friendly area of Santa Cruz known for its array of dining options and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 83 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. Other good options within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse?

Expedia has 83 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, or Lighthouse Point Park. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park highlight some of the local culture. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Neary Lagoon Park.

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Our top choices for Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse hotels

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

2. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Mission Inn

5. Seaway Inn

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

9. Marea Sol Hotel

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

11. Pacific Blue Inn

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

15. Casablanca On The Beach

16. Beachview Inn

17. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

19. Rio Vista Suites

20. Salt Air Lodge

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Top Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Edgewater Beach Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Seaside Inn & Suites

Lighthouse Beach House

Other attractions near Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Lighthouse Point Park

Its Beach

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Wharf

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Mitchell Cove Beach

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