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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Andrea

AED 340

AED 619 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

William

AED 496

AED 571 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

3. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nathan

AED 484

AED 557 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

4. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Liz

AED 740

AED 865 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Donald

AED 608

AED 697 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Laura

AED 716

AED 819 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

7. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joseph

AED 1,021

AED 1,365 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

8. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Matthew

AED 701

AED 797 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jiexin

AED 1,025

AED 1,165 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Russell

AED 464

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A mini-fridge stocked with beverages and a freezer with frozen desserts.

A breakfast bar with labeled sections for cereal and fruit, a blue oatmeal container, and a variety of condiments and utensils.

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

18.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joel

AED 419

AED 485 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

19.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Syria

AED 433

AED 497 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

13. Seascape Beach Resort

9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Haleh

AED 955

AED 1,365 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

6.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michael

AED 389

AED 451 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

15. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

6.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Rich

AED 394

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Steven

AED 359

AED 415 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with two counters, a sign reading "Comfort Inn", and a welcome mat.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a clear sign, a covered parking area, and a well-maintained exterior.

A Comfort Inn sign with a clear view of the building's entrance and a parking area.

17. Comfort Inn Watsonville

17.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

James

AED 340

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

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

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Frank

AED 512

AED 590 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

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.

19. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Roxanna

AED 442

AED 512 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

20. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Nova

AED 305

AED 359 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 15 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 632 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great place !"

Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Premier Surf Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, enjoyed our stay very much"

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely charming little cottage just a short walk up from the beach. The beach itself is great, though busy. Lots of places you can walk to, including a local beer garden, and Starbucks is less than a block away for morning coffee. Extremely clean, though the property is a little older. Very quaint. Parking is limited, but it wasn't a probelm during my stay. Would return."

Pleasure Point Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"We loved staying at Pleasure Point Cottage. We will return!"

Oceanview Family Playground

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and clean, comfortable house- great for a group."

Sandy BEACHFRONT Surfside - at Corcoran Beach, Newly Remodeled w/ HOT TUB!

10/10 Excellent

"Spectacular views!! The house is lovely and well-equipped. Plenty of room and comfortable. The deck is absolutely incredible. Hot tub was fun too. And the hosts were great - very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Would definitely rent again!"

Corcoran Beachhouse - Stunning ocean views!

10/10 Excellent

"Great access to beach. Loved the upstairs primary suite. Ocean views made the stay!"

Santa Cruz Oceanfront Escape with Panoramic Views!

10/10 Excellent

"Third year in a row celebrating my birthday at this magical location. The house and the deck outside being so close to the ocean is hard to beat. Walking distance to so many wonderful places, although we tend to just stay at the house and enjoy the beauty."

Wave House

10/10 Excellent

"Great visit"

Other attractions near Moran Lake Beach

Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure 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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Santa Maria's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Maria's Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

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The Hook

10.0/10 (1 review)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, The Hook might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Cruz.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Moran Lake Beach?

Moran Lake Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 122 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Moran Lake Beach?

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 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Moran Lake Beach. Another good option is Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages, located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Moran Lake Beach?

Expedia has 122 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Moran Lake Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Moran Lake Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Moran Lake Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Moran Lake Beach?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Moran Lake Beach, click here.

What can I see and do near Moran Lake Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Moran Lake Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

4. Capitola Hotel

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

7. Inn at Depot Hill

8. Monarch Cove Inn

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

11. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

12. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

13. Seascape Beach Resort

14. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

15. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

17. Comfort Inn Watsonville

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19. Seaway Inn

20. Carousel Beach Inn

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Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Dog-Friendly Cottage Near Premier Surf Beach

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Pleasure Point Cottage

Oceanview Family Playground

Sandy BEACHFRONT Surfside - at Corcoran Beach, Newly Remodeled w/ HOT TUB!

Corcoran Beachhouse - Stunning ocean views!

Santa Cruz Oceanfront Escape with Panoramic Views!

Wave House

Other attractions near Moran Lake Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Santa Maria's Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

38th Avenue Beach Access

The Hook

Lincoln Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Harbor Beach

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