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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Andrea

Rp1.991.709

Rp3.394.409 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

paola

Rp4.686.110

Rp6.260.149 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.8 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

William

Rp2.419.590

Rp2.785.133 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

4. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Maggie

Rp1.533.929

Rp1.780.733 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

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.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.4 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Frank

Rp2.703.353

Rp3.108.140 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

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

2.9 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Nathan

Rp2.389.155

Rp2.751.046 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

7. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Roxanna

Rp2.488.517

Rp2.867.184 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

8. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Jiexin

Rp4.817.697

Rp5.480.407 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

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.

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Donna

Rp1.963.064

Rp2.277.620 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

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

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Grester

Rp2.416.905

Rp2.786.840 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

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

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Sharon

Rp1.772.397

Rp2.111.480 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

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

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.6 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Anthony

Rp1.325.649

Rp1.763.368 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Brooke

Rp2.578.032

Rp2.967.616 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Bertha

Rp1.667.843

Rp1.930.317 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

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

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Steve

Rp2.273.681

Rp2.626.191 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Leslie

Rp2.426.215

Rp2.797.284 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

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

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Grant

Rp1.434.030

Rp1.658.928 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

18. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Madeline

Rp1.994.716

Rp3.011.073 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

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.

19. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.1 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Shawna

Rp1.951.964

Rp2.525.934 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

20. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Donald

Rp3.045.300

Rp3.485.929 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Twin Lakes State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 523 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Edgewater Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 43 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,353 reviews	View

Top Twin Lakes State Beach Hotel Reviews

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The beds are comfy, bedding clean, love the pool and spa, I feel safe and everything is clean. The man at the front desk is very kind and should get a raise. He goes out of his way to make sure you have a good stay. I recommend it anyone in the area"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"The room we had facing the beach was amazing. Fantastic views and great location. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Wish we could have stayed longer, and would definately stay there again."

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"It was a lovely stay, very welcoming and gracious hosts. Beautiful room. Beautiful beach view and right on a great beach. Ask for the bonfire package!"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and welcoming. Loved the pool and the beds were really comfortable."

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, spacious. Bed was the best one of our trip thus far. Right across the street from the boardwalk. Breakfast was pretty good, wish they had more protein options however. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Never disappoint. Will see you soon."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great value clean room Great Price. Friendly staff"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"It was a nice sized room and clean. Helpful staff. Location was good and walking distance to the pier. Would stay there again."

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"Room is clean"

Other attractions near Twin Lakes State Beach

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

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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A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)

Enjoy the exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Maria's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Maria's Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during your trip to Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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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 173 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. Other good options within 5 miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Seaside Inn & Suites.

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

Expedia has 173 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 Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House 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.

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Our top choices for Twin Lakes State Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

4. Edgewater Beach Inn

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

7. Seaway Inn

8. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

9. Marea Sol Hotel

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

11. Pacific Blue Inn

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

18. Casablanca On The Beach

19. Rio Vista Suites

20. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Compare popular hotels close to Twin Lakes State Beach

Top Twin Lakes State Beach Hotel Reviews

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Casablanca On The Beach

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Carousel Beach Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

Other attractions near Twin Lakes State Beach

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Lincoln Beach

Harbor Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

Santa Maria's Beach

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Moran Lake Beach

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