Hotels near The Hook Santa Cruz

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Hooper Beach, located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central Capitola. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Capitola Beach and Esplanade Park Beach, both within a short walk.

Imagine strolling along Capitola Wharf for some great waterfront pics when in the heart of Capitola. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is family-friendly and has lots of nice beaches. If you carry on walking you'll get to Capitola Beach, Esplanade Park Beach, and Hooper Beach for some more water views.

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Capitola Beach is a spot you might want to check out when visiting central Capitola. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Esplanade Park Beach and Hooper Beach, both within a short walk.

If being by the water is a major draw, 38th Avenue Beach Access is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from central Santa Cruz. Catch the sunset by the shore at The Hook, just a short walk away.

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Pleasure Point Park in Eastside Santa Cruz. Our travelers also like this walkable area for its beaches. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Lighthouse Point Park, both nearby.

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Moran Lake Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 3 mi (4.8 km) from central Santa Cruz. Catch the sunset by the shore at Santa Maria's Beach, just a short walk away.

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Capitola Mercantile when in Capitola. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Esplanade Park Beach in the heart of Capitola. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Capitola Beach and Hooper Beach, both within a short walk.