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

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

13.1 km from Three Mile Beach

William

₹13,016

₹14,983 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

2. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

14.2 km from Three Mile Beach

Steven

₹9,422

₹10,870 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

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

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 10.7 km from Three Mile Beach

Andrea

₹9,992

₹17,451 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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 Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

4. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Three Mile Beach

Justin

₹4,635

₹7,031 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.

5. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

13.6 km from Three Mile Beach

Fabian

₹10,594

₹12,107 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

6. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

11.4 km from Three Mile Beach

Christopher

₹10,870

₹12,492 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

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

7. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Three Mile Beach

Erin

₹8,828

₹10,983 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

18 km from Three Mile Beach

Michael

₹10,188

₹11,834 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

9. Monarch Cove Inn

15 km from Three Mile Beach

Matthew

₹18,386

₹20,911 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A Best Western Plus Inn with a modern design, including a covered entrance and a landscaped area in front.

10. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

14.9 km from Three Mile Beach

Robin

₹10,085

₹11,532 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

11. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 8.3 km from Three Mile Beach

Monica

₹7,974

₹9,215 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 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.

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 10.1 km from Three Mile Beach

Grant

₹7,714

₹8,924 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A wooden deck with a table and two wicker chairs, overlooking a forested area.

A hotel room with a television, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, and a cabinet with drawers.

13. Chaminade Resort & Spa

12 km from Three Mile Beach

SERGIO

₹14,766

₹21,354 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

14. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Three Mile Beach

Michael

₹6,742

₹7,772 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Three Mile Beach

Steve

₹12,520

₹14,451 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

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.

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Three Mile Beach

Bertha

₹9,288

₹10,739 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A bathroom with a shower, a soap dispenser, and a towel rack.

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.

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

17. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 8.3 km from Three Mile Beach

Curtis

₹5,710

₹6,679 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

18. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

14.2 km from Three Mile Beach

Delores

₹18,202

₹20,827 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

19. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 8.4 km from Three Mile Beach

Irinea

₹6,573

₹8,219 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

20. Inn At Pasatiempo

9.1 km from Three Mile Beach

Paul

₹9,742

₹11,248 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Three Mile Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
Seaside Inn & Suites	8.2 Very good 1,126 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Three Mile Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous location. Delicious food. Room cleaning was immaculately done. Great lobby for coffee and the woman who made coffee in the am was a joy! Delicious breakfast treats. Has an amazing dinner also"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel!"

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean room, daily room cleaning."

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay at Carousel Beach! Literally next door to the Boardwalk. Rooms were well maintained and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was simple but more than enough for our need. Would happily recommend this hotel to anyone planning a visit to Santa Cruz."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and great customer service"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"We really enjoyed out time at this hotel. We had a room with a great balcony and view of the beach and the ocean. Very relaxing and enjoyable time. If I had a couple minor complaints, it would be: 1.) the Wifi is terrible. I had to use my phone instead. Fortunately I have unlimited data on my phone, but if that were not true it might have been an issue, 2.) the coffee in the lobby is not good. Coffee pods in the rooms are better, but they don't give you enough, and (like many hotels) they don't give you enough water bottles. We had to bring our own. Otherwise, great stay. We will likely be back!"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay here. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, everything was great and we really enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay here again!"

Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"Very good and well-run lodging. Very clean and well maintained. Downstairs room was dark and not well lighted. Shower water volume was less than ideal--water saving to excess? Upstairs breakfast room (no elevator, not accessible) is bright and cheerful. Breakfast somewhat better than average--waffle machines, fresh apples, bananas, and oranges, cold peeled hard-boiled eggs, but too much bread and not enough protein. And weekdays breakfast ends at 9 a.m., too early for vacationers but just fine for business travelers."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The location and view were awesome . All the front staff and valet guys were friendly and helpful . Loved it .. Cheers"

Other attractions near Three Mile Beach

A coastal landscape with cliffs, a clear sky, and a dirt path.

Fern Grotto Beach

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A beach with a cave entrance, rocky cliffs, and the ocean.

Wilder Ranch State Park

Enjoy a trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and popular activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Four Mile Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Four Mile Beach during your travels in Santa Cruz? Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Sand Plant Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sand Plant Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Red White and Blue Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Red White and Blue Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Wilder Beach Nature Preserve during your travels to Santa Cruz. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Wilder Beach

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Younger Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Younger Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Three Mile Beach?

Three Mile Beach is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 114 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Three Mile Beach?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Three Mile Beach. Other good choices within 5 miles include Mission Inn and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.

How many hotels are there close to Three Mile Beach?

Expedia has 114 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Three Mile Beach.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Three Mile Beach.

What can I see and do near Three Mile Beach?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature captivating exhibits. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Lighthouse Point Park, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve or University Terrace Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Three Mile Beach hotels

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

3. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

4. Seaside Inn & Suites

5. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

6. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

7. Mission Inn

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Monarch Cove Inn

10. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

11. Salt Air Lodge

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

13. Chaminade Resort & Spa

14. National 9 Santa Cruz

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

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

17. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

18. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

19. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

20. Inn At Pasatiempo

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Top Three Mile Beach Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Marea Sol Hotel

Surf City Inn and Suites

Carousel Beach Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Casablanca On The Beach

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Three Mile Beach

Fern Grotto Beach

Wilder Ranch State Park

Four Mile Beach

Sand Plant Beach

Red White and Blue Beach

Wilder Beach Nature Preserve

Wilder Beach

Younger Beach

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