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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Natalya

RM542

RM625 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

2. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Crystal

RM336

RM396 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

3. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Katharine

RM444

RM515 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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 kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

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

4. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Terry

RM447

RM547 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

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.

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Justin

RM209

RM312 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 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.

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Joyce

RM361

RM467 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

11.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Anna Christine

RM581

RM668 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

8. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Sand Plant Beach

Julie

RM538

RM621 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Monika

RM494

RM571 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.7 km from Sand Plant Beach

Joe

RM538

RM621 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

11. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Javier

RM251

RM334 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

12. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Andrea

RM460

RM779 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

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.

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.

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

11.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Nathan

RM615

RM706 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6 km from Sand Plant Beach

Antionette

RM512

RM592 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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.

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Sand Plant Beach

Grant

RM346

RM399 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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 hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12.5 km from Sand Plant Beach

Steven

RM444

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

17. Inn At Pasatiempo

7.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Paul

RM444

RM511 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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

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."

18. Inn at Depot Hill

12.8 km from Sand Plant Beach

Jeff

RM1,052

RM1,422 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

19. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16.3 km from Sand Plant Beach

Michael

RM428

RM497 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

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

20. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Sand Plant Beach

Mina

RM506

RM585 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Sand Plant Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 77 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,621 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,010 reviews	View
Seaside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,120 reviews	View

Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"Loved it hotel was clean smell really good loved the room how clean the pool was amazing staff was nice and helpful can’t waite to stay there again"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The location of the Bay Front Inn was EXCELLENTLY located to walk to the Santa Cruz Wharf, Boardwalk and numerous restaurants. Although it was a little weathered in appearance, it met my basic needs."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely spectacular experience. Planning to return here many times in the future."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Much better experience than the last few times we stayed there. Property was much improved. Last time we stayed there the Jets in the hot tub were horrible. This time they were strong and useful. We have been staying at this property for at least five or six years two or three times a year and this was one of the best times."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, easy access to the beach, the staff is nice and helpful. Like the restaurant."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The room was extremely clean, staff was quick and friendly, only thing i will say the ac wasn’t working to well but enough to keep the room at a decent temperature but everything else was great and the view from the pool was great as well."

Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean, friendly staff, good location"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and super nice staff"

Other attractions near Sand Plant Beach

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear sky, and a dirt path.

Fern Grotto Beach

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

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A cave opening to a beach with two people standing in the middle.

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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sand Plant Beach?

Sand Plant Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 229 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Sand Plant 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 1.8 mi (3 km) from Sand Plant Beach. Other good choices within a few miles include Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

How many hotels will I find close to Sand Plant Beach?

Expedia has 229 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sand Plant Beach.

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

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Sand Plant Beach.

What can I see and do near Sand Plant Beach?

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and Lighthouse Point Park feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park to learn a bit about the area. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve and University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Sand Plant Beach hotels

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

2. Carousel Beach Inn

3. Marea Sol Hotel

4. Mission Inn

5. Seaside Inn & Suites

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8. Beach Street Inn and Suites

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

11. Beachview Inn

12. Bella Notte

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

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

16. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

17. Inn At Pasatiempo

18. Inn at Depot Hill

19. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

20. Seaway Inn

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Top Sand Plant Beach Hotel Reviews

Hotel Solares

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Other attractions near Sand Plant Beach

Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach

Three Mile Beach

Younger Beach

Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve

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