Top 10 Hotels Near Fern Grotto Beach in Santa Cruz for 2026

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

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.

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

1. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Aleksandr

RM276

RM362 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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.

2. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Julia

RM332

RM637 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

3. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

John

RM286

RM330 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

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

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

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Jiexin

RM894

RM1,020 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Tasia

RM302

RM402 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

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

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

6. Inn at Depot Hill

12.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Joseph

RM1,047

RM1,418 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

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

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

7. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Natalie

RM254

RM362 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

8. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Marlene

RM350

RM406 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

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

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

9. Monarch Cove Inn

12.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Matthew

RM780

RM887 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

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

10. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Harjeet

RM357

RM577 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.5 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Jorge

RM306

RM379 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

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

12. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Gail

RM392

RM452 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

A Best Western Plus Inn with a modern design, including a covered entrance and a landscaped area in front.

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

14.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach

RM428

RM489 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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

14. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Devin

RM1,319

RM1,709 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A modern living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

15. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

12.9 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Candace

RM447

RM511 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

16. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Judy

RM374

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Alan

RM389

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

18. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 6.4 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Armando

RM287

RM321 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.7 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Frank

RM486

RM562 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a wooden cabinet with a decorative handle, a chair, and a globe on the counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

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

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 6.2 km from Fern Grotto Beach

Christine

RM275

RM321 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Fern Grotto Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Beachview Inn	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
National 9 Santa Cruz	8.4 Very good 282 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,041 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,558 reviews	View

Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely excellent. I had a most wonderful stay. Thank you."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I wasn't there too long -- just one night. But it was perfect for just me: clean, comfortable, and quiet. (I was a little concerned when I saw packages of earplugs on the nightstands, but it was a peaceful night.) The person working the front desk was great! I asked her advice on a quick place to eat within walking distance and she suggested the perfect restaurant! A great place with great staff!"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Convinent location. Updated rooms"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place! I’ll be back"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay! We will be back."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We love The Paradox! It’s our staycation spot. The pool is great, the food is good, and the rooms are amazing and clean. Staff are very helpful, especially Blossom and Jay!! Jay is always so helpful!"

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome property right in the heart of it all!"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

Other attractions near Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Sand Plant Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sand Plant 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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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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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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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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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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Three Mile Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Three Mile Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Cruz. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fern Grotto Beach?

Fern Grotto Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 270 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Fern Grotto Beach?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Fern Grotto Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA and Mission Inn.

How many hotels are there near Fern Grotto Beach?

Expedia has 270 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Fern Grotto Beach.

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

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Fern Grotto Beach.

What can I see and do near Fern Grotto Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. 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, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve or University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Fern Grotto Beach hotels

1. Beachview Inn

2. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

3. National 9 Santa Cruz

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

6. Inn at Depot Hill

7. Seaside Inn & Suites

8. Edgewater Beach Inn

9. Monarch Cove Inn

10. Casablanca On The Beach

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

12. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

13. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

14. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

15. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

16. Mission Inn

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

18. Drift Inn

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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Top Fern Grotto Beach Hotel Reviews

Edgewater Beach Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Casablanca On The Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Beachview Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

Other attractions near Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Sand Plant Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach

Younger Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

Three Mile Beach

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