The Best Hotels Closest to Santa Maria's Beach in Santa Cruz for 2026

Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jason

AED 974 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Family Studio | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Andrew

AED 931 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

John

AED 886 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

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

2.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Michael

AED 907 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Mike

AED 466 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Nicole

AED 1,000 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Emere

AED 360 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Monique

AED 992 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jul - 13 Jul

Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Jan

AED 798 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Richard

AED 1,239 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Michael

AED 390 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Carlos

AED 317 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Lucia

AED 589 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Yesenia

AED 527 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Maria

AED 525 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Standard King, View, Non-Smoking | Balcony view

Ocean Gate Inn

Lower Ocean, 3 km from Santa Maria's Beach

allen

AED 556 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Capri Motel

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Eli

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Lucia

AED 1,834 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Inn at Depot Hill

3.6 km from Santa Maria's Beach

ron santa

AED 1,455 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Santa Maria's Beach

Brian

AED 1,404 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Maria's Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	3.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 609 reviews	View
Bella Notte	4.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	3.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Hitching Post Studios Inn	2.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 402 reviews	View

Top Santa Maria's Beach Hotel Reviews

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"we come here everytime we stay in santa cruz and will continue coming here everytime. everything is so clean and all the staff are very kind and helpful!"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"The courtyard wasn’t maintained, there was green water in the fountains. The room was decent, but for the price I would’ve expected wash clothes and clean floors. The staff was super responsive to our requests. Love that we had a 2 bed/2 bath for the family. Sadly there was no ocean view. But would definitely stay here again!"

Panoramic Ocean View in a Beachfront Luxury Home

10/10 Excellent

"Had 8 people in the house for a college graduation weekend. Marty was super easy to work with and really cared about our experience. The home itself is in a great location with a beautiful view right on the water. The place really has everything in stock. We cooked quite a few meals in. Listening to the crashing waves was a highlight. Hope you all enjoy it as much as we did."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"I've frequent this establishment several times and absolutely love it. The view from the rooms are amazing. It is conveniently located near restarants and stores/shops. It's beach access is lovely. You can go out on the beach, people watch, or enjoy room service/drinks from your balcony which beats any view at any restaurant on the boardwalk (provided you have an ocean view room). The only downside is that my room this time had an annoyingly loud leaky shower and a very noisy aircondition unit."

Spacious Santa Cruz Beach Home, Walk to the Ocean, Game Room, Pet Friendly!

10/10 Excellent

"We spent five nights at the house in June 2026. We had previously stayed at the house in 2024 and enjoyed it enough to make a return trip. We are three generations of a Bay Area family (16 humans including an infant and toddler along with two canines) and do an annual retreat to relax and socialize. The house has what some might find a funky layout that actually works wonderfully for large groups. It is basically a duplex with no dividing wall. This means you have two spacious living rooms (folks were talking and reading in one while watching World Cup in the other) as well as two full kitchens (great to use one for coffee while the other is being used for breakfast prep) and dining rooms (great to use larger table for meals of the whole group of 14 while using the slightly smaller table for puzzles).There six bedrooms and two full baths downstairs (actually nice to not have any baths in suite so they are both fully available). Upstairs has two half baths.Kitchens were nicely stocked and there were sufficient linens for everyone. The house is spacious and comfortable, just what we remembered, needed, and enjoyed."

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

8/10 Good

"We had a very enjoyable stay overall and would definitely consider visiting again. The property was clean, comfortable, and offered plenty of space for our family. The staff was friendly and welcoming throughout our stay, and the location was excellent—close to several beautiful beaches and convenient to local attractions. There were a few drawbacks. Our cottage was located up quite a few stairs, which made carrying luggage and navigating with children a bit challenging. The breakfast options were fairly limited, and the parking spaces were quite tight. Families with young children should also note that our bathroom did not have a bathtub, which made bath time a little more difficult. While the hotel is on the pricier side, the overall experience, cleanliness, comfort, and location helped justify the cost. With a few minor improvements, it would be even better. Overall rating: 8.5/10."

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Maria's Beach?

Santa Maria's 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 182 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Adjacent to Santa Maria's Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good choice is Bella Notte, located just 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Maria's Beach?

Expedia has 182 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Maria's Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Maria's Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the best deals available near Santa Maria's Beach.

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What can I see and do near Santa Maria's Beach?

Capitola Historical Museum, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Get outside and spend some time strolling around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Santa Maria's Beach hotels

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Bella Notte

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Drift Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Rio Vista Suites

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Torch Lite Inn

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Ocean Gate Inn

Capri Motel

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Inn at Depot Hill

Beach Street Inn and Suites

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