The Best Hotels Closest to Sand Plant Beach in Santa Cruz - 2026 Updated Prices

Our top choices for Sand Plant Beach hotels

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sand Plant Beach

heather

Rp3.801.191 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Roxana

Rp3.207.101 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Kelly

Rp3.547.534 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Nicole

Rp2.994.432 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Richard

Rp2.521.800 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Alexia

Rp5.271.675 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jun - 24 Jun

Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Miguel

Rp2.566.041 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Claudia

Rp5.081.230 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jun - 12 Jun

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Erin

Rp8.079.735 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Anna

Rp3.280.756 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jul - 9 Jul

Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Sand Plant Beach

William Thomas

Rp3.492.778 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jun - 17 Jun

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Larissa

Rp4.370.098 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Michael

Rp2.054.639 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Mike

Rp2.327.676 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Emere

Rp1.984.032 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jun - 19 Jun

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Richard

Rp2.023.941 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Jul - 11 Jul

Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Sand Plant Beach

Kevin

Rp5.578.340 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jun - 30 Jun

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.5 km from Sand Plant Beach

Jan

Rp2.121.273 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

joel

Rp4.067.023 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jul - 7 Jul

Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Nicole

Rp4.710.249 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 669 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	2.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,426 reviews	View
Seaside Inn & Suites	2.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,059 reviews	View

Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"nothing to add to the scores"

Beachview Inn

8/10 Good

"The television did not work properly. There was no phone connection. It was a dead phone. There is no security for the first floor window to be allowed to be open. The screen was broken. The floor of the room had a lot of dirt and sand on it The best thing was the shower. I was pleasantly surprised with great pressure and lots of hot water that was a plus. The walls are pretty thin because I can hear the person next to me snoring like he was in my bed pretty bad"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location & within walking distance to beach. Room was clean & spacious. Pool & spa was as near our room & was perfect to end the day. Check in was very quick & parking lot and was large enough that I was never worried if there would be enough spots left-unlike our stays @ other hotels in area."

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4/10 Poor

"Some how they were stingy with towels. Had to use my own. Next the shower advisement between hot and cold water was all messed up! Whoever installed it did something wrong and the daily crew who should have checked it on a daily basis should have bought that issue long time ago already! My desire to switch to a different room was denied; so we took showers that was weather too hot or cold!… Not impressed this visit at all with the conditions of the maintenance of the hotel but also not very impressed with the staff’s helpfulness. On top everything the room keys we were issued stoped working we noticed about 2 hours after we checked in. Normal we figured things happen! So went to the front where they were adjusted, let’s call it. Right after I went to my car to retrieve something. Tried both keys but couldn’t get the side door open! As if I have never used a key card before front desk assistant asked me if I used it correctly! And tried it at the door and told me it was the door that had an issue!… As I said, I don’t know what the administration, management or maintenance staff are getting paid for here! It sure looks like something is off! In the room; I never had to sleep on pillows as this! They were the same kind you will find in a cheap motel! Last time we were there we clearly remember being impressed by the comfort and quality of the pillows! It was very very disappointing for a Hilton chain to have reduced quality as they have raised their prices!"

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Fern Grotto Beach

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

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sand Plant Beach?

Sand Plant Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 221 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Sand Plant Beach?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.8 mi (3 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Dream Inn Santa Cruz and Mission Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Sand Plant Beach?

Expedia has 221 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sand Plant Beach.

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

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Sand Plant Beach.

What can I see and do near Sand Plant Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Lighthouse Point Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Williams-Reynolds House to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Sand Plant Beach hotels

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Mission Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Seaside Inn & Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Seaway Inn

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Pacific Blue Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Drift Inn

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Casablanca On The Beach

Rio Vista Suites

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Marea Sol Hotel

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Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotels near other Sand Plant Beach attractions

Fern Grotto Beach

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