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

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Andrea

₩144,131

₩248,575 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

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

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.4 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Anna Christine

₩192,599

₩221,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

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

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

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

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Crystal

₩111,171

₩131,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

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

4. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Julie

₩175,638

₩202,694 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

5. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Katharine

₩147,013

₩170,570 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

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

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

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.

6. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Henry

₩360,796

₩410,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

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

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

2.5 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Nathan

₩203,995

₩234,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Antionette

₩199,772

₩229,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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.

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Joe

₩178,320

₩205,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

10. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Mina

₩185,828

₩214,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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

11. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Kurtis

₩115,283

₩133,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

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

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

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Donald

₩197,895

₩227,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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.

13. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Molly

₩254,309

₩290,477 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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 entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

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

14. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Grant

₩114,634

₩132,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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.

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

15. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Javier

₩83,261

₩110,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

16. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.8 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Sara

₩133,952

₩175,473 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

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

17. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Sunny Cove Beach

David

₩160,649

₩230,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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.

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Justin

₩79,439

₩114,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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 porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

19. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.9 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Denny

₩91,171

₩106,066 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

20. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.8 km from Sunny Cove 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

₩132,734

₩152,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Sunny Cove Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	10.0 Exceptional 11 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 78 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Marea Sol Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 1,623 reviews	View

Top Sunny Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Value for your money. Beautiful and very spacious rooms!"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great Labor Day Weekend staying at Hyatt Place, Santa Cruz! Staff was great. Helped us stash bags before check-in was available. The guys valet my car early as well, so we could take off for fun stuff. Room was flip'n Great too. Nice view, including Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Hotel's pool and hot tub as well. Perfect bed and living room sofa was really nice. We had a great full breakfast with lots of choices. Totally stuffed our faces, haaaa. We wanted just one more swim & tub, so asked for a later check out time. Desk said no problem. Hotels.com got us there and Hyatt Place has locked us in for next Santa Cruz or Capitola stay. We love the beach and Hyatt Place ! Thank You Sniders"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel stay couldn’t have been better! Staff is so helpful and attentive, hotel itself is magical, the scenery is amazing, overall the whole thing is top notch. I want to come back as soon as possible! Super dog friendly which was great for me. I don’t have anything bad to say, only great things! Anyone giving this place a bad review needs to get their head checked."

Bella Notte

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed at the Bella Notte several times before but the experience was new this time. Rooms and the property have received a refresh, with clean, contemporary decor. Beautiful large room with kitchenette, well appointed, large shower. My room was on the second floor, closest to the street, yet the noise was not noticeable. It was quiet and peaceful. This, as well as the incredibly comfortable bed, led to a very restful and comfortable night’s sleep. The new hostless check-in system worked just fine and communication from the property manager was complete and very clear. Price for the Monday night stay was incredibly reasonable for the high quality of the room. Easy walking distance to the beach. Highly recommend for a stay with easy access to amenities and local sights. Walking distance to coffee, restaurants as well."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and room was clean."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff. Nice hotel right across from the beach and about 2 blocks from the Wharf. Very walkable location."

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"

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."

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Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright 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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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

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

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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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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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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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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History in Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sunny Cove Beach?

Sunny Cove Beach is located in Twin Lakes. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 170 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Sunny Cove Beach?

Adjacent to Sunny Cove Beach, Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another good option is Bella Notte, located just 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Sunny Cove Beach?

Expedia has 170 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Sunny Cove Beach.

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

Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Sunny Cove Beach.

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

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What can I see and do near Sunny Cove Beach?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Sunny Cove Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Carousel Beach Inn

4. Beach Street Inn and Suites

5. Marea Sol Hotel

6. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Seaway Inn

11. Edgewater Beach Inn

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

13. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

14. Hitching Post Studios Inn

15. Beachview Inn

16. Rio Vista Suites

17. Casablanca On The Beach

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

19. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

20. Salt Air Lodge

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Top Sunny Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Bella Notte

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel Solares

Seaside Inn & Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Sunny Cove Beach

Seabright Beach

Santa Maria's Beach

Lincoln Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Harbor Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

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