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

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Julia

₹7,912

₹15,002 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

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

2. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Marlene

₹8,094

₹9,396 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

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

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

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

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2.4 km from Sunny Cove Beach

William

₹11,964

₹13,797 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

Frank

₹11,884

₹13,730 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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.

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

2.5 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Michael

₹10,041

₹11,645 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

6. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Myla

₹11,377

₹13,162 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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.

7. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Nova

₹7,871

₹9,280 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Grester

₹11,011

₹12,753 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

Sofia

₹10,968

₹12,702 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

Brenda Lynn

₹16,248

₹18,594 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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.

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

jessika

₹11,161

₹12,919 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 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

vincent

₹7,567

₹8,754 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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 room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

13. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Molly

₹16,533

₹18,914 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

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

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

14. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Harjeet

₹8,266

₹13,358 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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 conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

15. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Aleksandr

₹6,235

₹8,207 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

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.

16. Rio Vista Suites

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

Shawna

₹10,300

₹13,329 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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 hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

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

17. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Marie

₹5,952

₹7,506 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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 porch, and a small wooden bridge.

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2.9 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Christine

₹5,846

₹6,826 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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 balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Sunny Cove Beach

Natalie

₹5,246

₹7,689 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

20. Aqua Breeze Inn

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

John

₹8,408

₹9,695 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Sunny Cove Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
Edgewater Beach Inn	9.4 Exceptional 65 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View

Top Sunny Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Such a wonderful surprise! Wish we could have stayed longer."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place! I’ll be back"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay! We will be back."

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had an amazing time. Will be back!"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We love The Paradox! It’s our staycation spot. The pool is great, the food is good, and the rooms are amazing and clean. Staff are very helpful, especially Blossom and Jay!! Jay is always so helpful!"

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was nice and clean with what felt like high-quality bedding. Shower was nice, they had very unique lighting, which was cool. We unfortunately had a bad neighbor, slamming doors and fighting all night, but it was not the hotel’s fault. All hardwood floors, which is a must."

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

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 Sunny Cove Beach

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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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

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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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)

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 cycling trails.

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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 during your trip to 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 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 168 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, a ZenStay Hotel, located just 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

How many hotels will I find close to Sunny Cove Beach?

Expedia has 168 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 Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse 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, a ZenStay Hotel

2. Edgewater Beach Inn

3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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

6. Seaway Inn

7. Carousel Beach Inn

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

9. Marea Sol Hotel

10. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

11. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

13. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

14. Casablanca On The Beach

15. Beachview Inn

16. Rio Vista Suites

17. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

18. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

20. Aqua Breeze Inn

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Top Sunny Cove Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Casablanca On The Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Carousel Beach Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

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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