The Best Hotels Closest to De Anza Beach in Santa Cruz for 2026

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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

Erin

₩124,107

₩154,409 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from De Anza Beach

Ingrid

₩165,430

₩191,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from De Anza Beach

Natalya

₩163,738

₩189,393 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

4. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3.5 km from De Anza Beach

James

₩100,257

₩133,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

8.7 km from De Anza Beach

William

₩183,608

₩211,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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

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

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

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

13.7 km from De Anza Beach

Michael

₩143,225

₩166,378 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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.

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

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10 km from De Anza Beach

Steven

₩132,461

₩152,824 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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.

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

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

8.8 km from De Anza Beach

Nathan

₩181,298

₩208,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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.

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

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.5 km from De Anza Beach

Grester

₩182,789

₩210,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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.

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.8 km from De Anza Beach

Donna

₩148,465

₩172,255 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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 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.

11. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from De Anza Beach

Edwin

₩122,109

₩143,416 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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 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.

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.6 km from De Anza Beach

Justin

₩80,223

₩115,711 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 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.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.3 km from De Anza Beach

Andrea

₩130,322

₩233,970 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from De Anza Beach

Steve

₩171,957

₩198,614 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

15. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10.1 km from De Anza Beach

Christopher

₩158,850

₩182,320 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

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

16. Monarch Cove Inn

10.7 km from De Anza Beach

Deborah

₩258,490

₩293,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from De Anza Beach

Bertha

₩129,334

₩149,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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 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.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 3.6 km from De Anza Beach

Frank

₩182,992

₩210,994 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.

A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

19. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

12.3 km from De Anza Beach

Fabian

₩148,939

₩170,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

20. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from De Anza Beach

Michael

₩90,479

₩118,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Compare popular hotels close to De Anza Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,019 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 713 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,546 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View

Top De Anza Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great location across from the beach and near the boardwalk. The restaurant downstairs is great and the poolside service was a treat."

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Clean, cute, convenient, comfortable beds, flat pillows, and no luggage carts - which made it difficult for us traveling by motorcycle. We paid for a partial ocean view and to be fair you could see the ocean if went out on the balcony and looked real hard :)."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The location and view were awesome . All the front staff and valet guys were friendly and helpful . Loved it .. Cheers"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Love this place great location very clean . No weird smell and loved the room being inside the building made us feel safer"

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"The rooms are clean, comfortable, and well air-conditioned. Parking was difficult as expected from other reviews. I went into the office to check out, but there was no staff at the desk. I waited and even called the phone number, but got no answer. Otherwise, it’s a great location, and I highly recommend!"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"10 stars for the underground parking, and for the excellent valets!"

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast"

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"The kitchenette was"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I liked how big the room was, I did not like you have to pay for parking."

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 coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.

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 La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Mission Inn.

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?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse 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. Ocean Pacific Lodge

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Marea Sol Hotel

11. Carousel Beach Inn

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

13. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

14. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

15. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

16. Monarch Cove Inn

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

20. Beachview Inn

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Top De Anza Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Marea Sol Hotel

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Surf City Inn and Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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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