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

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

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.

1. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from De Anza Beach

Philip

RM465

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

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

2. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from De Anza Beach

Judy

RM374

RM465 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from De Anza Beach

Anna

RM482

RM558 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.7 km from De Anza Beach

William

RM552

RM635 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bathroom with a granite countertop sink, a mirror, a toilet, and towel racks.

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

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

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

8.8 km from De Anza Beach

Michael

RM465

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A gym with a treadmill, dumbbells, and a TV on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

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

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

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.6 km from De Anza Beach

Frank

RM547

RM631 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from De Anza Beach

Julia

RM332

RM637 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

An outdoor patio with a long table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola structure.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13.7 km from De Anza Beach

John

RM432

RM502 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

9. Seascape Beach Resort

16.3 km from De Anza Beach

Ryan

RM768

RM1,188 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

10. Monarch Cove Inn

10.7 km from De Anza Beach

Matthew

RM779

RM886 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

11. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10.1 km from De Anza Beach

Rochelle

RM393

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

12. Inn at Depot Hill

10.2 km from De Anza Beach

Joseph

RM913

RM1,269 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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

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

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.5 km from De Anza Beach

Grester

RM473

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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

14. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from De Anza Beach

Sofia

RM474

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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.

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

15. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.5 km from De Anza Beach

Tasia

RM302

RM402 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

16. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from De Anza Beach

Scott

RM350

RM406 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

17. Capitola Hotel

10 km from De Anza Beach

Liz

RM955

RM1,110 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

18. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from De Anza Beach

Devin

RM1,282

RM1,667 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

19. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10.1 km from De Anza Beach

Brandall

RM465

RM534 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

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

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from De Anza Beach

Alan

RM389

RM449 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to De Anza Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 719 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top De Anza Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Overall a great stay. Close to where I needed to be for a concert nearby."

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location of this hotel, across from the Santa Cruz beach, is ideal. The walk ability to the Boardwalk is great. Our room was clean, quiet & comfortable. Would recommend staying here."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, great spacious parking"

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location with a great view of the ocean, pier and boardwalk. We stayed in the tower section that always has a nice view. Staff was friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. So much is within walking distance. Downtown, pier, boardwalk, surfing, people watching. My number one place to stay when coming to Santa Cruz."

Edgewater Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and an even better jet bath tub."

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

8/10 Good

"Breakfast is excellent. Beds are bit firm for my task. Didn't try pool or hot tub. Staff very friendly and professional. Parking is easy."

Other attractions near De Anza 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 coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.

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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Younger Beach

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

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Swift Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Swift 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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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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Swift Street Courtyard

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Swift Street Courtyard during your stay in Santa Cruz. 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 De Anza Beach?

De Anza 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 18 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to De Anza 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 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from De Anza Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Mission Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to De Anza Beach?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from De Anza Beach.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near De Anza Beach.

What can I see and do near De Anza 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. Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve.

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Our top choices for De Anza Beach hotels

1. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

2. Mission Inn

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

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Seascape Beach Resort

10. Monarch Cove Inn

11. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12. Inn at Depot Hill

13. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

14. Marea Sol Hotel

15. Ocean Pacific Lodge

16. Edgewater Beach Inn

17. Capitola Hotel

18. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

19. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

20. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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Top De Anza Beach Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Edgewater Beach Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Other attractions near De Anza Beach

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Beach

Natural Bridges State Park

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Younger Beach

Swift Beach

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Swift Street Courtyard

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