Top 10 Hotels Near Natural Bridges State Park in Santa Cruz for 2026

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

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.

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

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

1. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Jiexin

RM894

RM1,020 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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.

2. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Myla

RM474

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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.

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.

3. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Natural Bridges State Park

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

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

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Anna

RM482

RM558 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

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

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

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.1 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Tasia

RM302

RM402 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

6. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Molly

RM743

RM849 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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 conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

7. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Aleksandr

RM276

RM361 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A poolside area with a lounge chair, a table, and a large umbrella.

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A garden with various flowers and a pergola.

A kitchen with a tiled backsplash, wooden cabinets, and various kitchen appliances.

8. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Margot

RM385

RM494 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a street with palm trees and buildings.

An indoor swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by tables and chairs under a covered area.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is part of the Howard Johnson network.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window with a view.

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Rod

RM482

RM554 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

10. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.4 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Devin

RM1,282

RM1,667 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

11. Inn at Depot Hill

9.9 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Joseph

RM913

RM1,269 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.4 km from Natural Bridges State Park

William

RM552

RM635 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 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.

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

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Julia

RM332

RM637 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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.

14. Monarch Cove Inn

10.4 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Matthew

RM779

RM886 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

15. Seascape Beach Resort

16 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Ryan

RM768

RM1,188 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

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

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

8.5 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Michael

RM465

RM538 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

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

17. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Park

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 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'.

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

18. Capitola Hotel

9.6 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Liz

RM955

RM1,110 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 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.

19. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9.8 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Rochelle

RM393

RM454 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.2 km from Natural Bridges State Park

Frank

RM547

RM631 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Natural Bridges State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,043 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 310 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
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,560 reviews	View

Top Natural Bridges State Park Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Love love love this place!"

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."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Love the ocean Pacific Lodge that’s our go to place to stay in Santa Cruz. We go there quite often. The staff is very friendly. It’s super clean. Love the pool. Hopefully we’ll be back in December."

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 Natural Bridges State Park

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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De Anza Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at De Anza 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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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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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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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 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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Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

You can take time to visit Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing during your travels to 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 Natural Bridges State Park?

Natural Bridges State Park 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 25 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Natural Bridges State Park?

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 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Natural Bridges State Park. Another good choice is Mission Inn, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels are there close to Natural Bridges State Park?

Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Natural Bridges State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Natural Bridges State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Natural Bridges State Park.

What can I see and do near Natural Bridges State Park?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature captivating exhibits. Explore landmarks like Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve.

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Our top choices for Natural Bridges State Park hotels

1. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

2. Seaway Inn

3. Mission Inn

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

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

6. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

7. Beachview Inn

8. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

9. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

11. Inn at Depot Hill

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

14. Monarch Cove Inn

15. Seascape Beach Resort

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

17. Edgewater Beach Inn

18. Capitola Hotel

19. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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Top Natural Bridges State Park Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Pacific Lodge

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 Natural Bridges State Park

Moore Creek Wetland Nature Preserve

Natural Bridges State Beach

De Anza Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Swift Beach

Younger Beach

Swift Street Courtyard

Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

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