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Santa Cruz – 72 hotels and places to stay

Hotels with parking in Santa Cruz

Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
From US$124.63 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
From US$283.38 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviews
From US$101.52 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews
From US$123.15 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews
From US$159.73 per night
Private parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews
From US$103.73 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 814 reviews
From US$272.26 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 689 reviews
From US$136.55 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
From US$132.40 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 837 reviews
From US$126.43 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 689 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 743 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 535 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,185 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 814 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 837 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews

Budget hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews

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.

From US$92.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 467 reviews

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.

From US$90.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews

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.

From US$114.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 795 reviews

Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

From US$92.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews

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.

From US$116.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

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.

From US$87.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 302 reviews

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.

From US$63.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,124 reviews

Situated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.

From US$94.69 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Cruz and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews

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.

From US$132.40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 249 reviews

Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach...

From US$349.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 689 reviews

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.

From US$136.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

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.

From US$123.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 535 reviews

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.

From US$137.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews

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.

From US$92.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews

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.

From US$100.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

From US$148.89 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Facing the beachfront, La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodation in Santa Cruz and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and terrace.

From US$462.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 935 reviews

Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.

From US$202.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews

A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.

From US$166.24 per night

Set in Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 50 km from San Jose Convention Center and 1.2 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk offers...

From US$1,234.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 814 reviews

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic...

From US$272.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews

Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle.

From US$283.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

From US$103.73 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 581 reviews

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.

From US$81.30 per night

FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz

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.

What guests said about Santa Cruz:

6.0

Although we had passed through Santa Cruz previously, this...

Although we had passed through Santa Cruz previously, this was our first stay. Candidly, the town felt quite run down and in some places downright shabby. We were staying principally to visit the Roaring Camp Railroad and Scotts Valley, ultimately on our way to San Francisco. If we were staying in the area again, we would stay in the much more attractive town of Capitola, just a few minutes South of Santa Cruz.
Guest review by
Anthony
United Kingdom
8.0

Ebikes along the ocean was amazing.

Ebikes along the ocean was amazing. Boardwalk had lots of great rides and food options. Beautiful wharf to walk on and visit many shops/restaurants. Don't miss out on Gayle's Bakery or the Mystery Spot that is nearby.
Guest review by
Tammy
United States
10

When I was young I lived in San Jose and our mom would bring...

When I was young I lived in San Jose and our mom would bring us to Santa Cruz all summer long. Coming again as an adult brought back so many fond memories. The boardwalk was so different then then. Santa Cruz is such a fun place and so many rides and shops. Every child needs to experience it at least once in their lifetime.
Guest review by
Wanda Papineau
United States
10

We, unfortunately, chose to visit during the busiest part of...

We, unfortunately, chose to visit during the busiest part of the season, but aside from traffic and the Murray Bridge being out, we didn't feel inconvenienced by the larger crowds. The beaches were clean, the warf was a blast, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center was amazing, food was great and the locals were kind!
Guest review by
Anonymous
United States
10

The Santa Cruz vibe is real: diverse (happy) people,...

The Santa Cruz vibe is real: diverse (happy) people, terrific beaches, lots of eateries, beach boardwalk and arcade fun. Walking around the boardwalk area feels safe, if crowded, on weekends. There is definitely a broad range of fun activities for families.
Guest review by
Marian
United States
10

We enjoy going to the beaches, the Boardwalk and the local...

We enjoy going to the beaches, the Boardwalk and the local restaurants. We found that breakfast at Zachary's was excellent. Their potatoes are really tasty and the have homemade bread. We had dinner at Bedda Mia. Their Spaghetti alle vongole and Carbonara is good. We would go back to both of those places.
Guest review by
Ann

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From US$92.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 795 reviews
Booked 2 rooms but as they were originally in different areas of the building the hotel very kindly moved us next to each other at no cost. Location is excellent close to Santa Cruz broad walk and downtown in equal measure. TV's come with Amazon prime included (which we hadn't expected and was a welcome surprise) and WIFI speed was excellent in both rooms.
Guest review by
Andrew
United Kingdom
From US$97.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews
Location was perfect, close to all the things I wanted to see in Santa Cruz. Perfect bathroom and bed. People workinf there were super friendly especially Islam (Front Desk) Overall an 9/10 experience
Guest review by
Tjerk
Netherlands
From US$121.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 900 reviews
Location, super close to Santa Cruze just minutes away, wood floors, comfy beds, nice staff ( Jennifer @ the front desk was super nice! ) easy check in & Out!
Guest review by
Jennifer
United States
From US$114.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 454 reviews
The hotel was what I expected for the value, and staff were very friendly and helpful. Easy walking distance to the boardwalk, wharf, and downtown Santa Cruz.
Guest review by
Sarah
New Zealand
From US$101.52 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,018 reviews
Location was close to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and multiple markets and restaurants within walking distance. Was about a 15 minute walk to the beach.
Guest review by
Lonnie
United States