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Hotels near Lighthouse Field State Beach Santa Cruz

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Where to stay near Lighthouse Field State Beach?

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Art
$269
$358 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Benjamin
$122
$141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

3. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Sherry
$75
$93 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Islander Motel Santa Cruz

4. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Matthew
$76
$88 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

5. Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn
Lower Ocean, 2.2 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Michelle
$113
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Ocean Gate Inn

6. Capri Motel

Capri Motel
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Eli
$61
$76 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Capri Motel

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Maximo
$127
$147 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
William Thomas
$89
$106 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Pacific Blue Inn

9. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Richard
$59
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Seaside Inn & Suites

10. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Chuck
$123
$149 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Mission Inn

11. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Monique Marie
$110
$126 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Salt Air Lodge

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1.6 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
erin
$80
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
samantha
$100
$131 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Rio Vista Suites

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Isidro
$144
$166 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

15. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Miguel
$77
$99 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Beachview Inn

16. Aqua Breeze Inn

Aqua Breeze Inn
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.7 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Jessica
$91
$105 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Aqua Breeze Inn

17. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Emere
$78
$87 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Drift Inn

18. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Scott newlin
$71
$94 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Continental Inn

19. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Lower Ocean, 2.5 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Alessandro
$60
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

20. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Lighthouse Field State Beach
United States
Elizabeth
$84
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Torch Lite Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Lighthouse Field State Beach

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
484 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
9.0
Wonderful
704 reviews
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
8.4
Very Good
1,024 reviews
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Exterior
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
8.4
Very Good
1,000 reviews
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Standard King, View, Non-Smoking | Balcony view
Ocean Gate Inn
7.0
Good
1,002 reviews
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Other landmarks near Lighthouse Field State Beach

A beach scene with footprints, a sunset, and silhouettes of people and a dog.
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Its Beach

Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Its Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.8 mi (3 km) from central Santa Cruz. Catch the sunset by the shore at Lighthouse Field State Beach, just a short walk away.
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A sign for the Surfing Museum at Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.
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Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

8.0/10 (77 reviews)
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Santa Cruz, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture Santa Cruz has to offer, head to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf, and Santa Cruz Main Beach.
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A blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Lighthouse Point Park in Westside Santa Cruz. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Pleasure Point Park, both nearby.
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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, Cowell's Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central Santa Cruz. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Santa Cruz Main Beach, Its Beach, and Lighthouse Field State Beach, located nearby.
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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
Westside Santa Cruz is home to Santa Cruz Wharf, so why not stop by during your stay in Santa Cruz. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.
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Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse— just one of the landmarks located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from central Santa Cruz. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
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Mitchell Cove Beach

If being by the water is a major draw, Mitchell Cove Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Santa Cruz. Catch the sunset by the shore at Swift Beach, just a short walk away.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is just one of the attractions in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz so you might want to stop by during your trip. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you want to experience more of the culture Santa Cruz has to offer, head to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf, and Santa Cruz Main Beach.
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