Q: 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 4,009 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodation options in the area.

Q: Which hotels near Main Beach have rooms with great views?

At Rio Vista Suites , there are rooms where you can take in the lake view. The hotel is a short walk from Main Beach. Also recommended is Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz , which offers rooms with views.

Q: What are the best luxury hotels near Main Beach?

Pamper yourself with a stay at Costanoa Lodge and Camp , which is a 36-minute drive from Main Beach and has 2 restaurants including Cascade Restaurant + Bar where you can enjoy a convenient meal. Another luxe option is Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa , which is in the larger area.

Question 1

What are the best hotels near Main Beach?

Accepted Answer

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 4,009 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodation options in the area.

Question 2

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Main Beach?

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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 $78 total

Question 3

What cheap hotels are close to Main Beach?

Accepted Answer

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz is a budget-friendly hotel near Main Beach and offers a free continental breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and an outdoor pool.
Rio Vista Suites is another low-cost option 5 minutes away on foot.

Question 4

Can I find hotels close to Main Beach that are fully refundable?

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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.

A couple of highly rated hotels close to Main Beach that offer these rates are Dream Inn Santa Cruz and Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.

Question 5

What are the best romantic hotels near Main Beach?

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For a romantic stay, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz offers a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. It's a short walk from Main Beach.
Sweet 1 BDRM Cottage, FAST WIFI, near ocean, W&D, Full kitchen and bath, BBQ! is another great choice, and it's 20 minutes away on foot.

Question 6

What are the best hotels close to Main Beach with free breakfast?

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Start your day nourished with a free continental breakfast at Carousel Beach Inn, which is steps from Main Beach.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz is also a recommended place to stay with a free continental breakfast. It's 3 minutes away on foot.

Question 7

Which hotels near Main Beach have rooms with great views?

Accepted Answer

At Rio Vista Suites, there are rooms where you can take in the lake view. The hotel is a short walk from Main Beach.
Also recommended is Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, which offers rooms with views.

Question 8

What are the best family hotels close to Main Beach?

Accepted Answer

Keep the family happy with a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz which offers free cribs, an outdoor pool, and a free continental breakfast. Main Beach is 3 minutes away on foot.
Also consider Continental Inn as another great choice for your family's trip.

Question 9

What are the best luxury hotels near Main Beach?

Accepted Answer

Pamper yourself with a stay at Costanoa Lodge and Camp, which is a 36-minute drive from Main Beach and has 2 restaurants including Cascade Restaurant + Bar where you can enjoy a convenient meal.
Another luxe option is Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, which is in the larger area.

Question 10

What are the best hotels near Main Beach with free parking?

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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.

Question 11

What are the best hotels near Main Beach with a pool?

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If swimming is at the top of your list, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection has an outdoor pool. Main Beach is a 19-minute walk from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Hampton Inn Santa Cruz.

Question 12

What cheap motels can I book close to Main Beach?

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To stay economically near Main Beach, you can book Rio Sands Hotel, which offers an outdoor pool and parking.
Another inexpensive motel nearby to consider is Beach Street Inn and Suites.

Question 13

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Main Beach?

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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.
Levi's Stadium, Santana Row Shopping Center, and SAP Center at San Jose are other popular places in the area.

Question 14

What are the best lodges close to Main Beach?

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Appreciate the natural setting around The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains, which is a 26-minute drive from Main Beach, and enjoy amenities such as a bar/lounge and parking.
Masood's Lodge is a second option that is located 30 minutes away by car.

Question 15

What are the best cabins close to Main Beach?

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Log Cabin By The Sea: Enjoy peace and quiet and a kayak when you stay at this cabin, which is a short 3-minute drive from Main Beach.
Fern River Resort: Here's another cozy cabin to consider, which is 13 minutes away by car.

Question 16

What are the best campsites near Main Beach?

Accepted Answer

Campsite #11 Enchanted Forest Redwood Mountain Retreat: Experience the quiet of a rural setting when you stay a 27-minute drive from Main Beach.
Campsite #8 with hot water shower in 45acre Redwood Mountain Retreat: Here is another place to camp 27 minutes away by car.

Question 17

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Main Beach?

Accepted Answer

Your pet companion can join you at Aqua Breeze Inn, which is a short walk from Main Beach.
Another pet-friendly spot is Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz.

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Surf City Inn and Suites

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