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A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Younger Beach

Terry

Rp1.950.367

Rp2.385.782 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Younger Beach

Natalya

Rp2.363.407

Rp2.725.713 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Younger Beach

Monika

Rp2.155.500

Rp2.492.460 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

4. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.4 km from Younger Beach

Katharine

Rp1.934.226

Rp2.244.161 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

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

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

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

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.8 km from Younger Beach

Crystal

Rp1.462.665

Rp1.724.516 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Younger Beach

Justin

Rp912.870

Rp1.359.339 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 4.1 km from Younger Beach

Joyce

Rp1.571.724

Rp2.035.396 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

8. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Younger Beach

Javier

Rp1.095.568

Rp1.455.501 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

9. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Younger Beach

Julie

Rp2.346.386

Rp2.706.636 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5 km from Younger Beach

Joe

Rp2.346.120

Rp2.706.317 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.2 km from Younger Beach

Antionette

Rp2.234.359

Rp2.580.935 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

9.3 km from Younger Beach

Anna Christine

Rp2.533.986

Rp2.912.153 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

13. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 4.3 km from Younger Beach

Nicole

Rp1.746.360

Rp2.080.462 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

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

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

9.4 km from Younger Beach

Nathan

Rp2.683.926

Rp3.080.085 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.5 km from Younger Beach

Steve

Rp2.434.320

Rp2.805.273 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

16. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.7 km from Younger Beach

"Despite claims of a recent remodel, the bed was tough and felt like an outdated box-spring. We were stuck next to a loud ice machine that cycled on and off all night; the hotel was full so they couldn’t move us. Walls had unexplained stains running down them, and the bathroom had about five flies we had to swat. There was a mini fridge and microwave; however, there was a coffee maker— no cups, coffee, or tea. No ice bucket or bags either, and the lobby didn’t even have a fork. This was a real...

Isaac

Rp1.746.360

Rp2.007.962 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

17. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 5.1 km from Younger Beach

Salvador

Rp945.857

Rp1.366.394 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 4.8 km from Younger Beach

Denny

Rp1.199.520

Rp1.395.501 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

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

19. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10.6 km from Younger Beach

Steven

Rp1.934.226

Rp2.224.545 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Younger Beach

Grant

Rp1.508.220

Rp1.741.244 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Younger Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 704 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,621 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 77 reviews	View

Top Younger Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Velvet parking was terrible; I gave the card to one of the short guys, and he asked me to check out, and I said yes. It took 30 minutes before we got our car; people came after us, and they had already left. I texted them before we left the room, but it didn't make any difference. Finally, an Asian guy in a blue uniform came up to us and asked for our last name, and he was very helpful."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"Overall we enjoyed our stay but we weren’t happy with the fact that our room was hardly cleaned once (or half) during our 3 nights stay. Only one bed out of the two was done, weird. Besides that the heated pool was lovely and clean. Pool service was good, food and drink were also very good. The lobby and bar design was beautiful. I would stay there again but maybe get a day pass only."

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it hotel was clean smell really good loved the room how clean the pool was amazing staff was nice and helpful can’t waite to stay there again"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The location of the Bay Front Inn was EXCELLENTLY located to walk to the Santa Cruz Wharf, Boardwalk and numerous restaurants. Although it was a little weathered in appearance, it met my basic needs."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, easy access to the beach, the staff is nice and helpful. Like the restaurant."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The room was extremely clean, staff was quick and friendly, only thing i will say the ac wasn’t working to well but enough to keep the room at a decent temperature but everything else was great and the view from the pool was great as well."

Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean, friendly staff, good location"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and super nice staff"

Other attractions near Younger Beach

A coastal landscape with a large rock formation featuring a natural arch over the ocean, surrounded by beachgoers and pine trees.

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.

Natural Bridges State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Natural Bridges State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A natural rock arch formation on a beach with calm waters reflecting the structure.

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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De Anza Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at De Anza Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Wilder Beach

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

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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and enjoy the surfing in Nobel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Younger Beach?

Younger Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Younger 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 just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Younger Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Younger Beach?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Younger Beach.

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

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Younger Beach.

What can I see and do near Younger Beach?

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park to learn a bit about the area. Local parks like University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and University Terrace Dog Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for Younger Beach hotels

1. Mission Inn

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

3. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

4. Marea Sol Hotel

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Seaside Inn & Suites

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

8. Beachview Inn

9. Beach Street Inn and Suites

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

13. Pacific Blue Inn

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

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

16. Salt Air Lodge

17. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

19. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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Top Younger Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Solares

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Other attractions near Younger Beach

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

De Anza Beach

Wilder Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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