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Santa Cruz – 69 hotels and places to stay
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,015 reviewsFromUS$9441 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,182 reviewsFromUS$1271 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 821 reviewsFromUS$1031 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 470 reviewsFromUS$1091 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 692 reviewsFromUS$1481 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 218 reviewsFromUS$1401 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 534 reviewsFromUS$1691 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviewsFromUS$1091 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 379 reviewsFromUS$2291 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 285 reviewsFromUS$1311 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 847 reviewsFromUS$1581 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 807 reviewsFromUS$2591 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 reviewsFromUS$1291 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 250 reviewsFromUS$1951 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 1,787 reviewsFromUS$1341 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 664 reviewsFromUS$991 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4Good - What previous guests thought, 502 reviewsFromUS$9991 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 831 reviewsFromUS$991 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5Good - What previous guests thought, 449 reviewsFromUS$931 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 243 reviewsFromUS$1611 night, 2 adults
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Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Cruz and nearby
Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk
This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 3.2 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.
SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
Located in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.
Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
Located 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area offers 2-star accommodation in Santa Cruz and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
Hotels located in the centre of Santa Cruz
La Bahia Hotel & Spa
Facing the beachfront, La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodation in Santa Cruz and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and terrace.
Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling
Located next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is less than 5 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi and free 1 car parking is included in the reservation.
Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.
Beachview Inn
Located less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, this hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes’ drive from University of California -Santa Cruz.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers free parking and easy access to a variety of local attractions.
Bay Front Inn
Situated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.
Budget hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby
Located within 10 minutes' walk of the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free WiFi. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hair dryer.
Drift Inn, LLC
This central Santa Cruz motel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.
Ocean Gate Inn
The Ocean Gate Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz! Each room includes a balcony with a view, a TV with cable channels, air conditioning, ironing facilities, a microwave, a...
Motel Santa Cruz
A short distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other popular area attractions, this California motel provides comfortable accommodations and 24-hour front desk service.
Continental Inn
Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.
National 9 Motel
This motel is off the Santa Cruz Highway One and is 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The motel offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Beach Hill Bungalow
Set in Santa Cruz, Beach Hill Bungalow offers a restaurant, 700 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 1.3 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.
Edgewater Beach Inn
Ideally situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, Edgewater Beach Inn features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive.
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Surfin’ USA in Bohemian CA
Santa Cruz was surf central California long before the Beach Boys sang about it. The Surfing Museum in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse tells stories of those who have braved some of the world’s best waves.
Overlooking the ocean rollers are the Coconut Grove Ballroom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the oldest amusement park in the state of CA, and the last original one on the West Coast. Its historic carousel, rollercoasters and rides are a colourful backdrop to Cowell’s Beach, best viewed from the Sky Glider cable cars.
Jutting into Monterey Bay is the wharf where sea lions bask and pelicans decide on their next meal. Seafood restaurants are abundant here and the bars provide lively nightlife. Pacific Avenue is the main shopping area and one street away is the Museum of Art & History.
Unsurprisingly for a surfer hotspot, the city has a liberal outlook and is known for political activism - a far cry from the era when the Santa Cruz Mission was established. The mission is now a state park alongside Natural Bridges Beach and the Big Basin Redwoods in forested hills behind the city, home to the gravity-defying Mystery Spot.
Booking.com’s Santa Cruz accommodation includes pet-friendly motels, hotels with hot tubs and cheap inns near UCSC.
