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Our top choices for Twin Lakes State Beach hotels

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (608 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is Rp4.822.283
Rp6.421.832 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

2. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
"Very convenient to the boardwalk and downtown."
United States
Marlene
The price is Rp1.816.352
Rp2.098.453 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Edgewater Beach Inn
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is Rp1.633.410
Rp3.009.104 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,370 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is Rp1.835.771
Rp2.135.869 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.

5. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is Rp2.057.262
Rp2.384.005 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

6. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would."
United States
Molly
The price is Rp2.994.718
Rp3.430.310 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 2.6 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,554 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is Rp1.343.833
Rp1.952.718 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,659 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is Rp1.934.440
Rp2.246.190 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Marea Sol Hotel
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,363 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Oleg
The price is Rp2.131.316
Rp2.467.090 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,299 reviews)
"Great sized room."
United States
Josette
The price is Rp2.286.774
Rp2.641.872 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

11. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,358 reviews)
"Very clean rooms, helpful staff and good breakfast"
United States
Kathy
The price is Rp1.437.401
Rp1.672.584 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Decent place to stay. Good location."
United States
ben
The price is Rp1.234.132
Rp1.435.768 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

13. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.1 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Free parking, free refreshments in lobby, clean room, great smelling toiletries. Walking distance to beach and boardwalk, would definitely stay again."
United States
Reilly
The price is Rp1.599.108
Rp2.135.470 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Rio Vista Suites
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

14. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (499 reviews)
"Easy parking"
United States
Christian
The price is Rp1.381.743
Rp1.600.835 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

15. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,032 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
The price is Rp1.270.430
Rp1.584.408 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A hotel room with two beds, a striped carpet, and a wooden headboard.

16. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"This is one of my favorite places to stay at Santa Cruz very clean and quiet in the front desk gal is very kind and friendly"
United States
WILLIAM
The price is Rp1.219.185
Rp1.599.390 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Beachview Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,161 reviews)
"Clean room and helpful staff"
United States
Troy
The price is Rp1.094.385
Rp1.572.429 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Seaside Inn & Suites
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18. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.1 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (164 reviews)
"Clean , and close to Santa Cruz boardwalk"
United States
Julio
The price is Rp1.666.078
Rp1.919.548 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Salt Air Lodge
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,283 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
The price is Rp1.943.758
Rp2.964.639 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Casablanca On The Beach
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

20. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.1 km from Twin Lakes State Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Location location location"
United States
Marianne
The price is Rp1.486.040
Rp1.717.905 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Aqua Breeze Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Twin Lakes State Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
608 reviews
View
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.
Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
78 reviews
View
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
22 reviews
View
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,370 reviews
View
An outdoor seating area with fire pits and string lights, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a palm tree.
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,010 reviews
View

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A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.
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Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Top Twin Lakes State Beach Hotel Reviews

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful spacious room with fantastic amenities. Lovely welcoming staff on check in.
United Kingdom
Shirley
Reviewed February 19, 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Twin Lakes State Beach?

Twin Lakes State Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 172 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Twin Lakes State Beach?

Adjacent to Twin Lakes State Beach, Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this aparthotel offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Another good option is Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages, located just 0.5 mi (0.7 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Twin Lakes State Beach?

Expedia has 172 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Twin Lakes State Beach.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Twin Lakes State Beach.

What can I see and do near Twin Lakes State Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Mimi De Marta Dog Park.