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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...
Swell House Santa Cruz
Featuring 3-star accommodation, Swell House Santa Cruz is situated in Santa Cruz, 4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5.5 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Well situated in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness centre.
SeaSide Inn & Suites
Set in Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel is well set in the centre of Santa Cruz, and provides an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.
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.
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.
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.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 743 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 517 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 719 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 636 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 1,755 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 827 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 794 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very good - What previous guests thought, 960 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 817 reviewsPopular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,121 reviews
Hotels located in the centre of Santa Cruz
La Bahia Hotel & Spa
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationAttractively set in Santa Cruz, La Bahia Hotel & Spa features 5-star accommodation close to Santa Cruz Beach and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviewsLocated 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
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 959 reviewsAqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.
Beachview Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 500 reviewsLocated 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
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 457 reviewsLocated 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.
Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 437 reviewsThis 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.
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviewsStyled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 794 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.
Budget hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2Good - What previous guests thought, 420 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.
Bay Front Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 1,092 reviewsSituated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 625 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.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 1,506 reviews
Located within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
Drift Inn, LLC
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very good - What previous guests thought, 878 reviewsThis 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.
Surf City Inn & Suites
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.3Good - What previous guests thought, 1,588 reviewsSurf City Inn & Suites is just 10 minutes' walk away from Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. It features an indoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.
Ocean Gate Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviewsThe 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...
Hotel Solares
Hotel in Santa CruzCheap hotelScored out of 10, guest rating 7.1Good - What previous guests thought, 1,755 reviewsHotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 719 reviewsSituated 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
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 248 reviewsBest 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
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 517 reviewsFeaturing 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
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 6.2Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 455 reviewsLocated 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
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviewsLocated 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.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9Good - What previous guests thought, 817 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.
Mission Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 920 reviewsSeymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi. A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn.
Comfort Inn
Hotel in Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very good - What previous guests thought, 743 reviewsThe Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
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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.
What guests said about Santa Cruz:
- 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 byTammyUnited States - 10.0
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 byWanda PapineauUnited States - 10.0
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 byAnonymousUnited States - 10.0
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 byMarianUnited States - 10.0
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 byAnn - 10.0
But I most like the beaches I would like to just sit out...
But I most like the beaches I would like to just sit out there for half a day towards the evening a watch the sunset. It’s just beautiful and everything else is fine. I like the food places. I recommend them to check out some of the food places just wanted a little more time at this wonderful little place to stay or live.Guest review byRebeccaUnited States
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- From £136.30 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.8Good - What previous guests thought, 743 reviewsGreat hotel in a lovely location. Close to Santa Cruz, but far enough away for it to be a peaceful break. I liked the bar area, it was very relaxing by the fire on an evening.Guest review byJadeUnited Kingdom
- From £84.37 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 1,506 reviewsSuper friendly staff and so close to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk! It was really great value and would highly recommend to other families.Guest review byRebeccaNew Zealand
- From £93.44 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,730 reviewsThe location for the Santa Cruz Boardwalk is excellent. The room are huge! Not fancy but everything you need. Friendly staff.Guest review byCarolUnited Kingdom
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 175 reviewsClose to the beach, shops and Santa Cruz fair. You can choose to cook or go into town for eats.Guest review byPaulAustralia
- From £267.74 per nightScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 827 reviewsI loved this hotel and I really recommend it if you want to stay in Santa CruzGuest review byMouradUnited States
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