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Marea Sol Hotel

301 Beach Street
Rated 8.5 in 547 reviews

Marea Sol Hotel in Santa Cruz, United States, offers guests an inviting coastal retreat where modern comforts seamlessly blend with the relaxed charm of beachside living. Situated just a short stroll from the iconic shores of Santa Cruz, the hotel provides an ideal location for those looking to explore the picturesque beaches, lively boardwalk, and the vibrant culture that defines this popular destination.

As a boutique hotel, Marea Sol emphasizes personalized service and a cozy atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for couples, solo travelers, or small families seeking an intimate escape. Each room is thoughtfully designed with contemporary decor and accents that reflect the natural beauty of the surrounding coastline. Guests can expect to find plush bedding, well-appointed bathrooms, and all the necessary amenities to ensure a comfortable and restful stay.

The hotel features several inviting communal spaces, encouraging guests to unwind and socialize. With a focus on relaxation and enjoyment, Marea Sol Hotel offers a range of on-site services, including a charming cafe serving fresh local fare and a sun-drenched patio perfect for soaking in the warm California sun.

Its prime location ensures easy access to the vibrant local dining scene, eclectic shops, and an array of entertainment options. Additionally, outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the hotel's proximity to scenic trails and ocean adventures. Whether you're in town for leisure or just a tranquil getaway, Marea Sol Hotel in Santa Cruz provides a welcoming haven with its unique charm and dedication to guest satisfaction.

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Climate and Weather

January
 15°
 6°
 14°
 6
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
February
 16°
 7°
 13°
 7
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
March
 17°
 8°
 13°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 18°
 9°
 13°
 9
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
May
 19°
 10°
 14°
 10
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
June
 21°
 11°
 15°
 11
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
July
 23°
 12°
 16°
 12
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
August
 23°
 13°
 16°
 12
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
September
 23°
 13°
 16°
 10
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
October
 21°
 12°
 15°
 9
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
November
 18°
 9°
 14°
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Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
December
 15°
 7°
 13°
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Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Santa Cruz and near Marea Sol Hotel

Mission Santa Cruz
Mission Santa Cruz
Mission in Santa Cruz, California
1.5km / 0.96mi
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Surfing museum in Santa Cruz, California, USA
1.5km / 0.93mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Amusement park in Santa Cruz, California
50m / 60yd
Museum of Art and History
Museum of Art and History
Museum in Santa Cruz, California
1.2km / 0.74mi
Giant Dipper
Giant Dipper
Historic roller coaster in Santa Cruz, California, USA
430m / 470yd
Hinds House
Hinds House
Historic building in Santa Cruz, California, US
1.4km / 0.85mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Museum in Santa Cruz, California
1km / 0.63mi
Golden Gate Villa
Golden Gate Villa
Historic house in Santa Cruz, California, USA
340m / 370yd
Undertow
Undertow
Steel spinning roller coaster
250m / 270yd
Twin Lakes Beach
1.8km / 1.1mi
Cowell Beach
Cowell Beach
Beach in Santa Cruz, California
470m / 0.29mi
Tyrrell Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1km / 0.62mi
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Lighthouse Field State Beach
State beach in Santa Cruz, California
1.5km / 0.93mi
Seabright Beach
Seabright Beach
Beach in Santa Cruz, California
0.8km / 0.51mi
Mike Fox Park
Mike Fox Park
Park in the United States of America
490m / 0.3mi
Laurel Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
0.8km / 0.48mi
Downtown Neighborhood Historic District
Historic district in Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
1.2km / 0.76mi
Frederick Street Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.9km / 1.2mi
Garfield Park Branch Library
Garfield Park Branch Library
Public library in Santa Cruz, California, USA
1.7km / 1.1mi
Trescony Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.8km / 1.1mi
Garfield Park
Garfield Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2km / 1.2mi
Santa Cruz Looff Carousel
Santa Cruz Looff Carousel
Historic carousel in Santa Cruz, California, USA
320m / 350yd
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
Arboretum in Santa Cruz, California
3.6km / 2.2mi
Pasatiempo Golf Club
Golf club in Pasatiempo, California
3.2km / 2mi
Westlake Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.5km / 1.5mi
Sunny Cove Beach County Park
Sunny Cove Beach County Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.8km / 1.7mi
Sergeant Derby Park
Sergeant Derby Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.8km / 1.8mi
Moran Lake County Park
Park in the United States of America
3.9km / 2.4mi
DeLaveaga Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
3.2km / 2mi
Grant Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.3km / 1.4mi
Harvey West Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.2km / 1.4mi
Moran Lake Beach
Beach in Santa Cruz County, California, United States
3.9km / 2.4mi
California Powder Works Bridge
California Powder Works Bridge
5.5km / 3.4mi
Hooper Beach
5.8km / 3.6mi
Coffee Lane Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
4.5km / 2.8mi
Pleasure Point Beach County Park
Park in the United States of America
4.7km / 2.9mi
Anna Jean Cummings Park
Park in United States of America
5.7km / 3.5mi
Wilder Beach
Beach in Santa Cruz County, California, United States
5km / 3.1mi
DeLaveaga Disc Golf
DeLaveaga Disc Golf
Disc golf course in California
5km / 3.1mi
Jade Street Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
5.4km / 3.3mi
Six Sisters-Lawn Way Historic District
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
6.3km / 3.9mi
Soquel Creek Linear Parkway
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
6.2km / 3.9mi
Old Riverview Historic District
Park in the United States of America
6.1km / 3.8mi
Mystery Spot
Mystery Spot
Tourist attraction in Santa Cruz, California
6km / 3.8mi
Capitola Beach
6km / 3.8mi

What to do in Santa Cruz and near Marea Sol Hotel

Mission Santa Cruz
Mission Santa Cruz
Mission in Santa Cruz, California
1.5km / 0.96mi
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
Surfing museum in Santa Cruz, California, USA
1.5km / 0.93mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Amusement park in Santa Cruz, California
50m / 60yd
Museum of Art and History
Museum of Art and History
Museum in Santa Cruz, California
1.2km / 0.74mi
Giant Dipper
Giant Dipper
Historic roller coaster in Santa Cruz, California, USA
430m / 470yd
Hinds House
Hinds House
Historic building in Santa Cruz, California, US
1.4km / 0.85mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Museum in Santa Cruz, California
1km / 0.63mi
Golden Gate Villa
Golden Gate Villa
Historic house in Santa Cruz, California, USA
340m / 370yd
Undertow
Undertow
Steel spinning roller coaster
250m / 270yd
Twin Lakes Beach
1.8km / 1.1mi
Cowell Beach
Cowell Beach
Beach in Santa Cruz, California
470m / 0.29mi
Tyrrell Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1km / 0.62mi
Lighthouse Field State Beach
Lighthouse Field State Beach
State beach in Santa Cruz, California
1.5km / 0.93mi
Seabright Beach
Seabright Beach
Beach in Santa Cruz, California
0.8km / 0.51mi
Mike Fox Park
Mike Fox Park
Park in the United States of America
490m / 0.3mi
Laurel Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
0.8km / 0.48mi
Downtown Neighborhood Historic District
Historic district in Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
1.2km / 0.76mi
Frederick Street Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.9km / 1.2mi
Garfield Park Branch Library
Garfield Park Branch Library
Public library in Santa Cruz, California, USA
1.7km / 1.1mi
Trescony Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
1.8km / 1.1mi
Garfield Park
Garfield Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2km / 1.2mi
Santa Cruz Looff Carousel
Santa Cruz Looff Carousel
Historic carousel in Santa Cruz, California, USA
320m / 350yd
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz
Arboretum in Santa Cruz, California
3.6km / 2.2mi
Pasatiempo Golf Club
Golf club in Pasatiempo, California
3.2km / 2mi
Westlake Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.5km / 1.5mi
Sunny Cove Beach County Park
Sunny Cove Beach County Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.8km / 1.7mi
Sergeant Derby Park
Sergeant Derby Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.8km / 1.8mi
Moran Lake County Park
Park in the United States of America
3.9km / 2.4mi
DeLaveaga Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
3.2km / 2mi
Grant Park
Park in Santa Cruz County, California, United States of America
2.3km / 1.4mi

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, located on the central coast of California, offers a variety of activities and attractions that cater to different interests. One of the most popular draws is the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a classic seaside amusement park featuring rides, games, and eateries. The boardwalk provides a nostalgic atmosphere and is a great spot for families and visitors looking to enjoy a sunny day by the ocean.

Another highlight is Natural Bridges State Beach, known for its stunning natural rock formations and tide pools. This area is ideal for beachgoers seeking a quieter experience and is particularly famous for its monarch butterfly migrations in the fall. The beach also offers opportunities for picnicking and exploring coastal trails.

For those interested in wildlife, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is nearby and offers various activities such as kayaking, whale watching, and guided boat tours, allowing visitors to experience the rich marine life of the region.

Santa Cruz is also home to several hiking and biking trails. The Wilder Ranch State Park features scenic coastal views and diverse landscapes, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park provides a chance to walk among towering redwoods, with trails suitable for all skill levels.

In addition to natural attractions, the downtown area presents a vibrant scene with unique shops, cafes, and restaurants. Visitors can explore local art galleries, craft breweries, and farmer's markets that showcase the region's agricultural bounty.

For those interested in culture and education, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History offers exhibits focusing on local history and contemporary art. The museum often hosts events and workshops, providing a deeper understanding of the area's heritage.

Finally, the University of California, Santa Cruz campus is worth a visit for its beautiful gardens and stunning views of the Monterey Bay. The campus often has events open to the public, including lectures and cultural performances.

Overall, Santa Cruz provides a range of activities that highlight its natural beauty, cultural richness, and recreational opportunities.




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