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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 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.

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

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Andrea

₹9,450

₹16,726 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

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.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Elizabeth

₹24,425

₹32,695 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

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.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Henry

₹23,728

₹27,018 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

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

₹12,851

₹14,816 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

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.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Bethany

₹13,574

₹15,626 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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 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.

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

2.5 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Nathan

₹14,377

₹16,500 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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.

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

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Joe

₹12,568

₹14,497 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

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

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

8. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Mina

₹11,879

₹13,725 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 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.

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Danielle

₹10,361

₹12,022 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

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

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a 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.

10. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Donald

₹16,334

₹18,691 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

11. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

April

₹7,732

₹8,990 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Grant

₹7,837

₹9,056 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

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

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.7 km from Sunny Cove Beach

jessika

₹12,001

₹13,861 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

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.

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

14. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Michael

₹5,340

₹7,205 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

15. Rio Vista Suites

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

Sara

₹9,519

₹13,778 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

16. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.9 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Denny

₹5,847

₹6,828 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

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.

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Justin

₹4,548

₹6,898 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

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.

18. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Molly

₹17,860

₹20,400 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

19. 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

₹9,074

₹10,442 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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.

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Vanessa

₹7,016

₹8,699 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Sunny Cove Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 467 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,048 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,352 reviews	View

Top Sunny Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"Great location with beautiful beach views and patios"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"The location was ideal for visiting the boardwalk. The staff were very helpful and had great recommendations for great food."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay for business or pleasure"

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. A bit small but that’s ok. Attentive staff easy check in and out. Only issue was A/C did not work. Room was at 73-75 during our stay"

East Cliff Nook

10/10 Excellent

"n/a"

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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

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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)

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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sunny Cove Beach?

Sunny Cove Beach is located in Twin Lakes. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 170 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 will I find close to Sunny Cove Beach?

Expedia has 170 hotels and other accommodation options 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, the majority of 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 your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Sunny Cove Beach.

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. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4. Beach Street Inn and Suites

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Seaway Inn

9. Marea Sol Hotel

10. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

11. Edgewater Beach Inn

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

13. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

14. Beachview Inn

15. Rio Vista Suites

16. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

17. Seaside Inn & Suites

18. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

19. Salt Air Lodge

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

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Top Sunny Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Marea Sol Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

Chaminade Resort & Spa

East Cliff Nook

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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