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- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 247 reviewsFrom$2311 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 862 reviewsFrom$1121 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,192 reviewsFrom$1311 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 855 reviewsFrom$1271 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,673 reviewsFrom$1191 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 9 reviewsFrom$3981 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 806 reviewsFrom$2381 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 240 reviewsFrom$2891 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,428 reviewsFrom$1571 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 469 reviewsFrom$1191 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 278 reviewsFrom$1271 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 688 reviewsFrom$1341 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 531 reviewsFrom$1391 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 752 reviewsFrom$1171 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 799 reviewsFrom$1111 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviewsFrom$1271 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 403 reviewsFrom$1051 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 898 reviewsFrom$1261 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 756 reviewsFrom$1161 night, 2 adults
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 217 reviewsFrom$1221 night, 2 adults
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La Bahia Hotel & Spa
Facing the beachfront, La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodations in Santa Cruz and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and terrace.
SeaSide Inn & Suites
Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
In a prime location in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center.
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared...
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, a 15-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.
Sea & Sand Inn
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.
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.
The Inn at Pasatiempo
Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie.
Pacific Blue Inn
Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers rooms with attached bathroom with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.
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La Bahia Hotel & Spa
Facing the beachfront, La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodations in Santa Cruz and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and terrace.
SeaSide Inn & Suites
Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
In a prime location in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center.
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared...
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, a 15-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.
Sea & Sand Inn
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.
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.
The Inn at Pasatiempo
Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie.
Pacific Blue Inn
Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers rooms with attached bathroom with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared...
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.
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
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...
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
Located in Santa Cruz, a 15-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared lounge.
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 2 mi 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.
Budget hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby
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.
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.
Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.
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
Located 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% nonsmoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.
Pacific Blue Inn
Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers rooms with attached bathroom with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.
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.
Hotels located in the center of Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.
Aqua Breeze Inn
Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.
Seaway Inn
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.
Charming 5 BD Victorian House by Beach Boardwalk is located in Santa Cruz, just 31 miles from San Jose Convention Center and 2.4 miles from University of California Santa Cruz.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the center of the city, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family vacation or...
Sea & Sand Inn
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.
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
Located within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
6BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk
Just a 10-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach and 0.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 6BD Downtown House Walk to Beach Boardwalk features accommodations in Santa Cruz with a garden.
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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.
