The Best Hotels Closest to Lincoln Beach in Santa Cruz for 2026

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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, 0.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Julia

₩117,273

₩218,463 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 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.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.7 km from Lincoln Beach

William

₩181,136

₩208,502 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Lincoln Beach

Nova

₩111,131

₩131,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

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

2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Michael

₩157,226

₩181,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Frank

₩186,023

₩274,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

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.

6. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Roxanna

₩173,697

₩200,509 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Lincoln Beach

Grester

₩171,553

₩198,103 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

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

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.

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Sherlyn

₩155,604

₩180,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Jiexin

₩312,414

₩356,143 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

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

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

10. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Lincoln Beach

Sharon

₩119,283

₩142,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 3 km from Lincoln Beach

James

₩99,241

₩132,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Lincoln Beach

Brooke

₩180,935

₩208,629 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Richard

₩179,729

₩206,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.3 km from Lincoln Beach

Leslie

₩169,744

₩196,073 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Grant

₩107,355

₩124,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Molly

₩233,223

₩266,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

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

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

17. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Lincoln Beach

Johnnie

₩117,273

₩189,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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.

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

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

18. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Shawna

₩137,149

₩179,046 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

19. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Lincoln Beach

Aleksandr

₩90,468

₩118,681 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.5 km from Lincoln Beach

Curtis

₩91,138

₩106,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Lincoln Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 17 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 155 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Lincoln Beach

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz

₩179,729

₩206,925 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz

₩117,273

₩218,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

₩186,023

₩274,381 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz

₩420,976

₩547,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

₩155,604

₩180,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Top Lincoln Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Great Hotel with great staff"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice friendly staff. Loved our room 316 which faces main st and has a cute bench to sit and have your coffee in the morning"

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful time during our visit. The room was very clean and the staff was very helpful. I would definitely recommend it to my friends."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Pool in pics looks way bigger then the actual and not enough lounge chairs"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"Pretty convenient location and a decent price compared with the astronomical price of many other options. Adequate parking and walkable distance to the downtown and plenty of dining options. I would stay again but would make sure my room was not immediately adjacent to the ice machine ( foot traffic of people getting ice) and the pool ( kids birthday parties etc not great if you’re trying to rest). Air conditioning was a bit loud tbh at least in my room - but on the plus side their wasn’t any drama at night or noise and I think they keep a close eye on the place- it’s a motor court arrangement with rooms facing out so could be vulnerable to randoms wandering through but there was no problem."

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice staff, clean room, affordable. Will come again."

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."

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely little apartment in a great location. Well-appointed and perfect for our weekend exploring the area. Hosts were responsive to all communication. Recommend!"

Other attractions near Lincoln Beach

A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.

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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A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? 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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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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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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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 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 Lincoln Beach?

Lincoln 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 167 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Lincoln Beach?

Adjacent to Lincoln Beach, Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Another good choice is Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages, located just 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I find near Lincoln Beach?

Expedia has 167 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Lincoln Beach.

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

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Lincoln Beach.

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

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Lincoln Beach, click here.

What can I see and do near Lincoln Beach?

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 landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Lincoln Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Carousel Beach Inn

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

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Seaway Inn

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Marea Sol Hotel

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10. Pacific Blue Inn

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

12. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

13. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

17. Casablanca On The Beach

18. Rio Vista Suites

19. Beachview Inn

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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Hotels recommended for families near Lincoln Beach

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Marea Sol Hotel

Top Lincoln Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Casablanca On The Beach

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

East Cliff Nook

Other attractions near Lincoln Beach

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Sunny Cove Beach

Harbor Beach

Santa Maria's Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Moran Lake Beach

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

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