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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 hotel with a central entrance, multiple balconies, and a sign reading 'Bella Notte'.

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Moran Lake Beach

Julia

₩133,963

₩236,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

1.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

William

₩178,816

₩205,831 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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.

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

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

2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michael

₩139,956

₩162,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

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

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

4. Capitola Hotel

3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jeff

₩260,781

₩305,041 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Brenda Lynn

₩225,058

₩257,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

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.

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

2.8 km from Moran Lake Beach

Elyse

₩235,775

₩270,084 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

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

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

7. Inn at Depot Hill

3.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Joseph

₩339,264

₩459,626 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

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

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.

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Devin

₩427,490

₩553,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Marlene

₩113,363

₩131,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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.

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

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jiexin

₩260,781

₩298,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

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

11. Monarch Cove Inn

3.7 km from Moran Lake Beach

Matthew

₩252,591

₩287,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Frank

₩157,448

₩182,206 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

13. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Moran Lake Beach

Myla

₩159,565

₩184,581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

A cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

A wooden deck with a view of a garden and a road.

A cabin surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage.

14. Fern River Resort

12.3 km from Moran Lake Beach

Shireen

₩125,958

₩161,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

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

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

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

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

19 km from Moran Lake Beach

Jig

₩136,702

₩158,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

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

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

16. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Judy

₩121,274

₩150,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

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

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 7.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Michelle

₩156,323

₩180,943 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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.

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

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.1 km from Moran Lake Beach

Grester

₩150,832

₩174,783 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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.

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 desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

19. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Moran Lake Beach

Sofia

₩153,611

₩177,903 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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 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.

20. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.6 km from Moran Lake Beach

Deina

₩109,707

₩129,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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Compare popular hotels close to Moran Lake Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Capitola Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 568 reviews	View
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages	8.8 Excellent 640 reviews	View

Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Communication is great, Everything went smoothly."

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 Moran Lake Beach

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 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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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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38th Avenue Beach Access

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 38th Avenue Beach Access during your trip to Santa Cruz?

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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Moran Lake Beach?

Moran Lake Beach is located in Santa Cruz. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 122 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Moran Lake Beach?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Moran Lake Beach. Another good option is Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages, located 0.7 mi (1.2 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Moran Lake Beach?

Expedia has 122 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Moran Lake Beach.

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

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Moran Lake Beach.

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

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Moran Lake Beach, click here.

What can I see and do near Moran Lake 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 Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks to visit in the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Moran Lake Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

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

4. Capitola Hotel

5. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

6. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

7. Inn at Depot Hill

8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

9. Edgewater Beach Inn

10. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

11. Monarch Cove Inn

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

13. Seaway Inn

14. Fern River Resort

15. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

16. Mission Inn

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

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

19. Marea Sol Hotel

20. Carousel Beach Inn

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Top Moran Lake Beach Hotel Reviews

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

East Cliff Nook

Other attractions near Moran Lake Beach

Pleasure Point Park

Santa Maria's Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

38th Avenue Beach Access

The Hook

Lincoln Beach

Twin Lakes State Beach

Harbor Beach

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