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

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Julia

₩108,453

₩208,230 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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."

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

2. Inn at Depot Hill

2.3 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Joseph

₩300,694

₩417,671 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

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.

3. Monarch Cove Inn

2.6 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Matthew

₩254,827

₩289,812 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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.

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

1.3 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Michael

₩157,707

₩182,237 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

5. Capitola Hotel

1.9 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Liz

₩319,017

₩370,380 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.8 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Steven

₩128,608

₩148,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Richard

₩216,478

₩248,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

1.7 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Elyse

₩277,552

₩317,044 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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.

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

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 5 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Josh

₩422,072

₩548,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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.

10. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.3 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Roxanna

₩175,360

₩202,388 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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.

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.2 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Frank

₩181,608

₩269,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

A snack and treat display area with shelves of various snacks and a chalkboard sign.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

18.1 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Russell

₩163,086

₩188,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and framed artwork on the walls.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

17.1 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Joel

₩158,563

₩183,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

A hotel with a central entrance, a covered driveway, and a parking area.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

18.8 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Syria

₩147,342

₩169,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

15. Seascape Beach Resort

7.9 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Haleh

₩330,724

₩478,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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.

16. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

5.4 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

John

₩141,195

₩164,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a sink and counter.

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a fireplace, and a painting.

17. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

5.6 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Rich

₩171,788

₩198,344 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with two counters, a sign reading "Comfort Inn", and a welcome mat.

A breakfast area with tables and chairs, a waffle maker, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a clear sign, a covered parking area, and a well-maintained exterior.

18. Comfort Inn Watsonville

16.8 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

James

₩123,669

₩144,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Grester

₩172,000

₩198,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

20. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.7 km from 38th Avenue Beach Access

Nova

₩111,421

₩131,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to 38th Avenue Beach Access

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 769 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 565 reviews	View

Top 38th Avenue Beach Access Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

8/10 Good

"Room is very clean with clean towels too. Lot of parking space and very convenient. Only that our room is right next to the entrance door and stairs, so every-time we hear steps and doors. Definitely if there’s a chance of coming back to visit, i would stay again here."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great price and me and my family would definitely recommend my only complaint would be you can hear the trash people early in the morning but everything else was just what we wanted"

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

8/10 Good

"The hotel was nice and had beautiful views of the ocean. The room was much bigger than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise! It was within walking distance of local restaurants, and the beach was just a short walk away, making it easy to get down to the sand and enjoy the ocean. Overall, it was a great location!"

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, quiet location. Walkable to breakfast joints and Deke's Market/Deli. Comfortable bed. Love the kitchenette. High ceilings so the room temperature stayed on the cool side. The Panasonic microwave/oven was high performance and allowed us many options for reheating some foods like our Hawaiian rice and crisp up our chicken katsu and leftover pizza. Perfect idea! The bathroom is also high ceiling and didn't get steamy from the shower; there's a window to open if that became a problem. Love the rainshower head, but we could have used more water pressue than the gentle rainfall it gave. We felt the room was too cool for us when we arrived but had a hard time figuring out the controls on the thermostat and ended up turning it off. The room never got stuffy even though we did that. We also had a small problem of ants crawling up from behind the bathroom sink one night after returning from our outing and contacted the staff right away. Great communication! They made plans immediately to come and cleaned out the problem area the very next day. Would recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone."

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10/10 Excellent

"Well maintained !"

Capitola Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A quaint hotel right smack dab in the middle of town…the free taxi to Shadowbrook was a plus! We walked everywhere which we appreciated as we enjoy a cocktail every now and then."

Other attractions near 38th Avenue Beach Access

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Hooper Beach

8.2/10 (49 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hooper Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Capitola Wharf

9.0/10 (241 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Capitola Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Capitola. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the biking trails.

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A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.

Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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The Hook

10.0/10 (1 review)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, The Hook might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Cruz.

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Pleasure Point Park

8.2/10 (37 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Moran Lake Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moran Lake Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Maria's Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Maria's Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Capitola Mercantile

8.8/10 (140 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Capitola Mercantile during your visit to Capitola. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around 38th Avenue Beach Access?

38th Avenue Beach Access is located in Santa Cruz. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 75 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to 38th Avenue Beach Access?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from 38th Avenue Beach Access. Another good option is Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites, located just 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to 38th Avenue Beach Access?

Expedia has 75 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from 38th Avenue Beach Access.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near 38th Avenue Beach Access, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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What can I see and do near 38th Avenue Beach Access?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are must-sees while exploring the area. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Mimi De Marta Dog Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for 38th Avenue Beach Access hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Inn at Depot Hill

3. Monarch Cove Inn

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

5. Capitola Hotel

6. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

7. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

8. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

9. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10. Seaway Inn

11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

14. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

15. Seascape Beach Resort

16. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

17. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

18. Comfort Inn Watsonville

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

20. Carousel Beach Inn

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Top 38th Avenue Beach Access Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Seaside Inn & Suites

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Capitola Hotel

Other attractions near 38th Avenue Beach Access

Hooper Beach

Capitola Wharf

Capitola Beach

The Hook

Pleasure Point Park

Moran Lake Beach

Santa Maria's Beach

Capitola Mercantile

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