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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 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.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.4 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Andrea

₩168,032

₩278,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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 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

2.8 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Aprille

₩210,854

₩241,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

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

3. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Nicole

₩123,339

₩147,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

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".

4. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Brenda

₩220,347

₩253,039 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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".

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.6 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Beatriz

₩135,949

₩173,896 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a clear sky and a large tree in the background.

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Kristina

₩180,158

₩207,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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

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 reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

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

7. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Cecelia

₩150,996

₩174,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

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.

8. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.1 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Sara

₩140,329

₩199,768 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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

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

9. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Michelle Renee

₩130,961

₩150,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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.

10. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Elizabeth

₩98,533

₩128,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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 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.

11. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Sean

₩86,060

₩122,855 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

12. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Vanessa

₩105,309

₩130,282 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 small bridge, and a bush.

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

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Gordon

₩100,126

₩116,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

14. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.1 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Monique Marie

₩137,197

₩157,749 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

15. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 1.9 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Falisha

₩106,016

₩118,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

16. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

virgil

₩89,026

₩123,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A wooden gazebo with a hot tub underneath, surrounded by a wooden fence and lattice panels.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.

17. Continental Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Rachel

₩90,065

₩120,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.

A patio with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

A modern kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

18. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Cheryll

₩122,507

₩141,781 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, an ATM, and a digital screen displaying a welcome message.

19. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Priscilla

₩188,244

₩216,690 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

A golf course with artificial green turf, a flagstick, and a stone wall.

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.

20. Surf City Inn and Suites

Lower Ocean, 2.2 km from Twin Lakes State Beach

Heather

₩99,905

₩123,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Twin Lakes State Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Pacific Blue Inn	9.0 Wonderful 942 reviews	View
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection	8.8 Excellent 1,334 reviews	View
Ocean Pacific Lodge	8.8 Excellent 1,523 reviews	View

Top Twin Lakes State Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"A+ access to the beach/boardwalk."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Parking fee of $23 per day wasn’t disclosed neither mentioned upon check in. Initially inquired about the parking system, the only reply I received from their front desk staff is “vallet only” and no fee was mentioned. The only time i realized it was on my check out. As a part of the customer service, i believe ALL possible charges must be disclosed…"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"This is my go to hotel every time I'm in Santa Cruz. The staff are all friendly and accommodating, the beds are comfortable, and the two hot tubs are amazing after a busy day."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Hospitality"

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"The person at the front desk was very helpful when we checked in. He told us about local grocery stores and gas stations and other places we might be interested in."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely helpful staff! Excellent location-convenient to everything"

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, hot tub, pool"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"The best!"

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Our stay was great however parking was horrible and the hot tub was dirt. I tried calling the front desk 4x I was hung up on then never answered. It was an easy walk to the boardwalk and the size of the room with 3 beds was surprisingly comfortable."

Other attractions near Twin Lakes State 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 pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Twin Lakes State Beach?

Twin Lakes State 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 175 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Twin Lakes State Beach?

Adjacent to Twin Lakes State Beach, Bella Notte is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers free parking and in-room kitchenettes. Other good options within 5 miles include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Seaside Inn & Suites.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Twin Lakes State Beach?

Expedia has 175 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Twin Lakes State Beach.

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

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully 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 booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Twin Lakes State Beach.

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

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Twin Lakes State Beach, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Twin Lakes State Beach?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Williams-Reynolds House. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Twin Lakes State Beach hotels

1. Bella Notte

2. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

3. Pacific Blue Inn

4. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

5. Ocean Pacific Lodge

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

7. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

8. Rio Vista Suites

9. Hitching Post Studios Inn

10. Beachview Inn

11. Seaside Inn & Suites

12. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

13. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

14. Salt Air Lodge

15. Drift Inn

16. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

17. Continental Inn

18. Torch Lite Inn

19. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

20. Surf City Inn and Suites

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Top Twin Lakes State Beach Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn

Casablanca On The Beach

Hotel Solares

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Surf City Inn and Suites

Other attractions near Twin Lakes State Beach

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Lincoln Beach

Harbor Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

Santa Maria's Beach

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Moran Lake Beach

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