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

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

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.

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from De Anza Beach

Terry

₩128,757

₩159,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from De Anza Beach

Monika

₩201,331

₩231,664 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from De Anza Beach

Natalya

₩174,410

₩201,460 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

4. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from De Anza Beach

Elizabeth

₩434,029

₩564,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

5. Monarch Cove Inn

10.7 km from De Anza Beach

Cheryl

₩262,757

₩298,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

6. Inn at Depot Hill

10.2 km from De Anza Beach

Jeff

₩443,032

₩579,052 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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.

A hotel named 'Bella Notte' with a sign displaying the address '21305.'

7. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from De Anza Beach

Andrea

₩134,193

₩239,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.7 km from De Anza Beach

Aprille

₩191,862

₩220,666 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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.

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

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

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

8.8 km from De Anza Beach

Nathan

₩204,731

₩235,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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.

10. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10 km from De Anza Beach

Loretta

₩150,916

₩173,568 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

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

11. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13.7 km from De Anza Beach

Lee

₩180,879

₩208,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

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

12. Seascape Beach Resort

16.3 km from De Anza Beach

Emma

₩391,926

₩549,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

13. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from De Anza Beach

Nicole

₩163,784

₩193,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

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

14. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.6 km from De Anza Beach

Sean

₩85,470

₩122,015 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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.

15. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

14 km from De Anza Beach

Rich

₩198,193

₩228,142 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from De Anza Beach

Michelle Renee

₩122,632

₩141,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

17. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from De Anza Beach

Danielle

₩159,793

₩185,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

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

18. Inn At Pasatiempo

6.5 km from De Anza Beach

Paul

₩163,784

₩188,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

19. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.1 km from De Anza Beach

"Despite claims of a recent remodel, the bed was tough and felt like an outdated box-spring. We were stuck next to a loud ice machine that cycled on and off all night; the hotel was full so they couldn’t move us. Walls had unexplained stains running down them, and the bathroom had about five flies we had to swat. There was a mini fridge and microwave; however, there was a coffee maker— no cups, coffee, or tea. No ice bucket or bags either, and the lobby didn’t even have a fork. This was a real...

Isaac

₩136,257

₩156,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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 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, 3.6 km from De Anza Beach

Bethany

₩197,711

₩227,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Compare popular hotels close to De Anza Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 702 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 456 reviews	View
Monarch Cove Inn	9.4 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View

Top De Anza Beach Hotel Reviews

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"We actually surprised. For the price it was really decent and the family room was just what we usually need when we come to SC. The walk to the beach wasn’t horrible. Parking was a bit rough, got full by about 5pm. One thing that really has to be fixed is the shower. They tried to remodel but the stones on the bottom of the shower are not the right kind and it hurts to stand in there and take a shower. At least provide a matt or add more grout to make it more flush please!"

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed from a Monday to a Friday. It was our first time at Dream Inn and we booked an ADA room as my husband uses a walker to get around. Our room was on the lobby floor and the restaurant and pool were on different floors. But there are a couple of elevators which made it easy for us to get to both of these locations. We had breakfast every morning and a couple of dinners at the restaurant which we really enjoyed. There are also many restaurants in the wharf area so lots of options. I loved sitting out by the pool. There were some children swimming but for the most part they were reasonably quiet. We found the staff very helpful in answering any of our questions. The room was always clean and fit our needs perfectly. We had great weather and a great time! I am looking forward to coming back again next summer."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The inn was close to the boardwalk and pier. Many things were in walking distance. There is an ebike rental shop about a minutewalk away, if you didn't want to walk nor drive everywhere. With the inn being in a busy area, it was pretty quiet and peaceful. The room, for the most part, was clean. I did find a long hair strand that clearly wasn't mine, other than that everything was decent."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great! Staff was very friendly and helpful."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Liked the big queen bedroom with a foto of Capitola covering the wall. Liked the quiet location. Room was very clean and had everything you need. We were not aware that we had to pay $20 extra for parking, but we were lucky to get a free parking spot right in front of the hotel (on the street) with a handicap placard."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely family-friendly and clean/maintained property. The staff was friendly and engaging and there was always someone available to assist with questions and requests. Super close to the beach and boardwalk with an added bonus of having a cute cafe there!"

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay for work would not recommend for families with children lots of unsavory traffic"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"The hotel had a very quirky feel about it. From the outside of the building, it looks akin to a nightclub. The rooms were a decent size and tastefully decorated. Starbucks coffee pods were a nice treat. The pool & jacuzzi were first rate. The pool did get overtaken by children screeching and screaming from quite early in the day through til late afternoon, but that’s not a criticism of the hotel. But it would have been nice to have had a swim without the children dive bombing into the pool constantly. Perhaps an adult only swim time before 10am and after 5pm would be welcomed. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They were first rate. I enjoyed my stay very much. Recommended."

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Super friendly front desk staff, nice hotel and as always great breakfast"

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 biking 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 biking trails.

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A natural rock arch formation on a beach with calm waters reflecting the structure.

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 biking trails.

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Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory during your travels in Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking 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 biking 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 biking 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 trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking 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, check out the 18 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 Mission Inn and La Bahia Hotel and Spa.

How many hotels are there close to De Anza Beach?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodations 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 most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to De Anza Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near De Anza Beach?

For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near De Anza Beach, click here.

What can I see and do near De Anza 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. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 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. Mission Inn

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

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

4. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

5. Monarch Cove Inn

6. Inn at Depot Hill

7. Bella Notte

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

10. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

11. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

12. Seascape Beach Resort

13. Pacific Blue Inn

14. Seaside Inn & Suites

15. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

17. Marea Sol Hotel

18. Inn At Pasatiempo

19. Salt Air Lodge

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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Top De Anza Beach Hotel Reviews

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Surf City Inn and Suites

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, 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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