Hotels near Main Beach Santa Cruz

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What are the best hotels near Main Beach?
  • Guests enjoy staying at Carousel Beach Inn, which is an inn close to Main Beach.
  • Another highly rated inn is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz, which is 3 minutes away on foot.
  • In fact, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from with 3,981 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodation options in the area.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Main Beach?
You can find different room prices based on when and where you want to go. Simply sort by price on the search results and filter by your preferred criteria to find the best options for you and your budget.
  • Take a look at the lowest price per night $88
What cheap hotels are close to Main Beach?
Can I find hotels close to Main Beach that are fully refundable?
Yes, you’ll find many hotels that offer refundable room rates as long as you cancel by the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the “Fully refundable” filter when you search for hotels.
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What are the best hotels near Main Beach with free parking?
  • If you’re traveling by car, Carousel Beach Inn offers free parking and you’ll be steps from Main Beach.
  • Another property that offers free parking is Aqua Breeze Inn, which is 3 minutes away on foot.
What are the best hotels near Main Beach with a pool?
What cheap motels can I book close to Main Beach?
  • To stay economically near Main Beach, you can book Harbor Inn, which offers parking and a terrace.
  • Rio Sands Hotel is another affordable motel to consider in the area.
What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Main Beach?
  • You can spend the day relaxing by the water at Main Beach, though you might also want to see top sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
  • Other popular places in the area are Levi’s Stadium, Santana Row Shopping Center, and SAP Center at San Jose.
What are the best lodges close to Main Beach?
What are the best cabins close to Main Beach?
  • Log Cabin By The Sea: Enjoy serenity and a kayak when you stay at this cabin, which is a short 3-minute drive from Main Beach.
  • Fern River Resort: 13 minutes away by car, here’s a second cabin to consider.
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