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8.2
Great183 reviews
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1600 yd from City Center300 yd from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 850 feet from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, the beachfront Dream Inn Santa Cruz features a Jacuzzi, a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
FromUS$ 222 /nightSelect
8.2
Great92 reviews
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3.1 mi from City Center1200 yd from Dominican Hospital
Set around 2.8 miles from Sunny Cove and a close to a highway, the comfortable Chaminade Resort & Spa includes yoga classes, massage therapy and entertainment activities.
FromUS$ 211 /nightSelect
8.4
Great47 reviews
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1600 yd from City Center300 yd from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the 3-star Sea & Sand Inn is around 8 minutes' stroll from Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz.
FromUS$ 454 /nightSelect
8.4
Great159 reviews
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4.3 mi from City Center
Located in a business area and 10 minutes by car from Zip Line, the smoke free Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Santa Cruz features 178 rooms plus an outdoor pool.
FromUS$ 75 /nightSelect
8.4
Great198 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center200 yd from Santa Cruz
The 3-star Beach Street Inn And Suites is set 700 feet from Santa Cruz Wharf and within 700 feet of Cowell's Beach Surf Shop.
FromUS$ 278 /nightSelect
8.2
Great101 reviews
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1200 yd from City Center700 yd from Pacific Avenue
Located a 17-minute stroll from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 3-star modern Hyatt Place offers 61 rooms, a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
FromUS$ 179 /nightSelect
8.2
Great74 reviews
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1200 yd from City Center600 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
10 minutes by foot from McPherson Center, the welcoming 4-star Paradox, Autograph Collection includes 170 rooms.
FromUS$ 192 /nightSelect
8.2
Great91 reviews
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1.8 mi from City Center800 yd from Pasatiempo Golf Club
With views of the garden, the Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz is situated 25 minutes by foot from The Mystery Spot and offers various recreational opportunities and barbeque grills.
FromUS$ 139 /nightSelect
8.6
Great217 reviews
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1200 yd from City Center800 yd from Pacific Avenue
With fitness classes and spa therapy this 77-room the 3-star luxury Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is approximately 18 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
FromUS$ 134 /nightSelect
8.2
Great210 reviews
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1700 yd from City Center200 yd from Sky Glider
Neary Lagoon Park is 0.9 miles from the Carousel Beach Inn, while Nickelodeon Theatre is 0.9 miles away.
FromUS$ 129 /nightSelect
8.4
Great63 reviews
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1.8 mi from City Center1.2 mi from UCSC Arboretum
About 19 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, the Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott features fitness classes, various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
FromUS$ 216 /nightSelect
8.2
Great203 reviews
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1300 yd from City Center800 yd from Pacific Avenue
The Continental Inn, located about 10 minutes' drive from Neary Lagoon Park, boasts an outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
FromUS$ 103 /nightSelect
8.6
Great49 reviews
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1200 yd from City Center300 yd from Santa Cruz
Offering 49 rooms with views of the garden, the Santa Cruz is set in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, a 5-minute drive from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach.
FromUS$ 40 /nightSelect
8.4
Great359 reviews
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1100 yd from City Center400 yd from Santa Cruz
Including a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool, the smoke free Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz offers an outdoor pool and boasts a location in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz 9 minutes' stroll from Museum of Art and History.
FromUS$ 109 /nightSelect
8.0
Great144 reviews
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1500 yd from City Center300 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Comprising 27 rooms in the heart of Santa Cruz, the Aqua Breeze Inn lies approximately 13 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
FromUS$ 149 /nightSelect
8.2
Great86 reviews
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1500 yd from City Center300 yd from Santa Cruz
Set merely 6 minutes by foot from Sky Glider and in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the lovely Casablanca Inn On The has 23 rooms.
FromUS$ 139 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good124 reviews
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1300 yd from City Center900 yd from Pacific Avenue
Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district within 0.9 miles of Laurel Park, the comfortable Motel offers various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
FromUS$ 65 /nightSelect
8.4
Great250 reviews
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1100 yd from City Center300 yd from Santa Cruz
Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz just 11 minutes' walk from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, the 2-star Bay Front Santa Cruz has 35 rooms and a swimming pool.
FromUS$ 100 /nightSelect
8.4
Great11 reviews
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1500 yd from City Center400 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Set near a metro station in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, the 3-star Courtyard By Marriott includes 151 rooms as well as fitness classes and massage therapy.
FromUS$ 259 /nightSelect
8.2
Great49 reviews
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1300 yd from City Center200 yd from Santa Cruz
The 2-star smoke free La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz is settled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 700 feet from Swimming Dolphins, and includes a snack bar.
FromUS$ 356 /nightSelect
8.2
Great355 reviews
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1200 yd from City Center800 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The 2-star Solares includes a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool, boasting a prime location within 0.5 miles of the lake.
FromUS$ 67 /nightSelect
8.4
Great129 reviews
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1300 yd from City Center500 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" and Giant Dipper are located 0.7 miles and 0.3 miles from the comfortable Rio Vista Inn & Suites respectively.
FromUS$ 79 /nightSelect
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8.2
Great94 reviews
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1500 yd from City Center200 yd from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the 2-star Seaway Inn is about 1.1 miles from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
FromUS$ 99 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good72 reviews
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1500 yd from City Center700 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Set 0.9 miles from Pacific Garden Mall, the 2-star Ocean Gate features 25 rooms with private bathrooms.
FromUS$ 200 /nightSelect
8.2
Great92 reviews
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1700 yd from City Center1200 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Offering 28 luxurious rooms as well as whirlpool baths and sauna facilities, the perfect Best Western Inn boasts an ideal setting not too far from Silicon Valley.
FromUS$ 101 /nightSelect
8.2
Great135 reviews
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1.2 mi from City Center1.1 mi from UCSC Arboretum
Located about 25 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, the Mission Inn entices guests with a hot tub and sauna facilities.
FromUS$ 114 /nightSelect
8.4
Great34 reviews
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1200 yd from City Center700 yd from Pacific Avenue
While staying at the Seaside Inn & Suites you are invited to discover Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, set 1.3 miles away, or DeLaveaga Park, which is about 1.2 miles away.
FromUS$ 547 /nightSelect
8.0
Great195 reviews
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1300 yd from City Center600 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Comprising 38 rooms in the very heart of Santa Cruz, the classic Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk lies a 15-minute walk from Seabright State Beach.
FromUS$ 87 /nightSelect
8.0
Great139 reviews
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1700 yd from City Center1200 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Offering the outdoor swimming pool, the 2-star National 9 Motel is located within 2 miles of Santa Cruz Wharf.
FromUS$ 89 /nightSelect
8.4
Great125 reviews
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900 yd from City Center600 yd from Santa Cruz
Situated approximately a 10-minute stroll from Santa Cruz Main Beach, the 4-star Pacific Blue Inn Santa Cruz offers 9 guest rooms.
FromUS$ 269 /nightSelect
8.0
Great134 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center500 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Set 16 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Wharf, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features 8 rooms with private bathrooms.
FromUS$ 98 /nightSelect
8.6
Great72 reviews
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700 yd from City Center900 yd from Nickelodeon Theatre
While staying at the 3-star Babbling Brook you are invited to discover Santa Cruz Wharf, set 0.8 miles away, or Museum of Art and History, which is merely 0.9 miles away.
FromUS$ 209 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good117 reviews
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1200 yd from City Center700 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
10 minutes by foot from San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center, the 2-star Surf City Inn & Suites features an indoor pool along with a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool.
FromUS$ 77 /nightSelect
8.2
Great89 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center400 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Set just 0.8 miles from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, the Salt Air Lodge offers 27 rooms and an outdoor pool.
FromUS$ 192 /nightSelect
8.0
Great162 reviews
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1200 yd from City Center800 yd from Pacific Avenue
The 2-star non-smoking Islander Motel Santa Cruz is placed a 17-minute walk from Pacific Garden Mall and near a metro station.
FromUS$ 115 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good49 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center800 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Boasting the opportunity to go on a picnic by San Lorenzo River, which runs merely 450 feet away, the Quality Inn offers to relax in a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
FromUS$ 72 /nightSelect
8.4
Great147 reviews
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1500 yd from City Center400 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The 2-star Comfort Inn Boardwalk Santa Cruz boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool and has 28 rooms, featuring a location a short walk from a bus stop.
FromUS$ 146 /nightSelect
8.6
Great330 reviews
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1700 yd from City Center1100 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Boasting a hot tub, sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool along with 62 rooms, the 2-star Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is set in the business Westside Santa Cruz district.
FromUS$ 94 /nightSelect
8.0
Great124 reviews
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1.7 mi from City Center900 yd from Rio Theatre
Boasting the opportunity to go on a picnic by Arana Wetland, which runs 0.4 miles away, the Hitching Post Studios Inn offers to relax in an outdoor heated pool.
FromUS$ 95 /nightSelect
8.2
Great298 reviews
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1300 yd from City Center600 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Riverside Inn & Suites is nestled in the very heart of Santa Cruz and about a 25-minute stroll from Neary Lagoon Park.
FromUS$ 127 /nightSelect
8.0
Great151 reviews
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1300 yd from City Center200 yd from Santa Cruz
Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, the smoke free Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 13 minutes' walk from Laurel Park.
FromUS$ 108 /nightSelect
8.2
Great95 reviews
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1600 yd from City Center1100 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Guests can enjoy sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool provided by the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, An Ihg Hotel Santa Cruz, located 0.8 miles from Branciforte Creek 2.
FromUS$ 100 /nightSelect
8.4
Great43 reviews
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1300 yd from City Center200 yd from Santa Cruz
Boasting location within 600 feet of Santa Cruz Wharf, the Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites features spa therapy and barbecue, as well as offers 11 rooms.
FromUS$ 209 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good165 reviews
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1200 yd from City Center700 yd from Pacific Avenue
Located within 1.3 miles of Arana Gulch Trail, the Oceana Inn features various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities for guests' convenience.
FromUS$ 59 /nightSelect
8.2
Great99 reviews
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2.4 mi from City Center1.1 mi from Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
Placed within walking distance of stores and a market, and within 2 miles of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, the Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages Santa Cruz offers 13 rooms 5 minutes by car from the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster.
FromUS$ 219 /nightSelect
8.0
Great145 reviews
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1300 yd from City Center100 yd from Santa Cruz
While staying at the Beachview Inn you are invited to discover Natural Bridges State Beach, set 2.2 miles away, or Santa Cruz Wharf, which is about 0.4 miles away.
FromUS$ 60 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good201 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center300 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz and approximately 16 minutes by foot from Museum of Art and History.
FromUS$ 59 /nightSelect
8.0
Great96 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center800 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, the 2-star Surestay Hotel By Best Western has a prime setting based in the heart of Santa Cruz.
FromUS$ 172 /nightSelect
8.0
Great21 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center900 yd from Pacific Avenue
The 4-star Aqua Pacific, located steps from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, is also at a proximity to San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center.
FromUS$ 199 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good3 reviews
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2.4 mi from City Center1.2 mi from Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
East Cliff Village Shopping Center is merely 5 minutes by foot from the Sunny Cove Motel, while Brommer Park is a 20-minute stroll away.
FromUS$ 150 /nightSelect
8.2
Great173 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center400 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Situated within 0.8 miles of Seabright Beach, the smoke-free Super 8 By Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East offers 23 guest rooms.
FromUS$ 128 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good32 reviews
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1.8 mi from City Center1400 yd from Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
Comprising 14 rooms in the heart of Santa Cruz, the quaint Harbor Inn lies a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
FromUS$ 167 /nightSelect
8.4
Great80 reviews
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1500 yd from City Center200 yd from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
While staying at the perfect 4-star West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Santa Cruz you are invited to discover Neary Lagoon Park, set 0.8 miles away, or McPherson Center, which is approximately 19 minutes' walk away.
FromUS$ 282 /nightSelect
7.8
Very good185 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center600 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is approximately 20 minutes' stroll from the 2-star Drift Inn, Llc, while Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is a 25-minute walk away.
FromUS$ 65 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good65 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center800 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Comprising 30 rooms, the 2-star Ocean Lodge - is set near the entertainment district of Santa Cruz, 10 minutes' drive from UCSC Arboretum.
FromUS$ 94 /nightSelect
8.6
Great93 reviews
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1600 yd from City Center1100 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
Comprising 46 rooms, the 3-star Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is set near the shopping district of Santa Cruz, within 0.9 miles of Museum of Art and History.
FromUS$ 159 /nightSelect
7.4
Very good27 reviews
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1500 yd from City Center300 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Situated nearly a 10-minute stroll from Seabright Beach, the 2-star Coastview Inn offers 32 guest rooms.
FromUS$ 90 /nightSelect
7.6
Very good20 reviews
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1.3 mi from City Center1.1 mi from UCSC Arboretum
Set within 1.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the newly built Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district.
FromUS$ 319 /nightSelect
8.2
Great280 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center900 yd from Pacific Avenue
Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the 2-star modern Pacific Inn Santa Cruz offers a swimming pool and a continental breakfast.
FromUS$ 209 /nightSelect
7.2
Very good22 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center400 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Situated within 0.5 miles of Seabright Beach, the 2-star budget Knights Inn Santa Cruz offers 27 guest rooms.
FromUS$ 145 /nightSelect
8.0
Great11 reviews
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1500 yd from City Center300 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Located within 200 feet of Santa Cruz Wharf and 1.1 miles from Nickelodeon Theatre, the Marea Sol features an outdoor pool and 17 rooms.
FromUS$ 179 /nightSelect
8.6
Great18 reviews
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1300 yd from City Center500 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The 2-star Cliff Crest is nestled in the center of Santa Cruz and 0.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
FromUS$ 345 /nightSelect
9.0
Perfect1 review
6 adults
3 bedrooms
3 beds
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3.2 mi from City Center1200 yd from Sunny Cove Beach County Park
FromUS$ 983 /nightSelect
6.0
Guest rating5 reviews
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1400 yd from City Center400 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Lighthouse Field State Beach and Neary Lagoon Park are located 1.3 miles and 1.1 miles from the Super 8 Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk West Santa Cruz respectively.
FromUS$ 70 /nightSelect
4 adults
2 bedrooms
3 beds
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1300 yd from City Center500 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Boardwalk Dream Santa Cruz is situated in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 48 minutes' drive from Mineta San Jose International airport.
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1.3 mi from City Center800 yd from Rio Theatre
Set approximately 2.1 miles from Santa Cruz Wharf, the rooms in the Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And Views have views of mountain.
FromUS$ 128 /nightSelect
2 adults
1 bedroom
1 bed
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1.4 mi from City Center1.1 mi from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
While staying at the English Garden Studio Suite you are invited to discover University of California at Santa Cruz, set approximately 25 minutes' walk away, or Santa Cruz Wharf, which is approximately 25 minutes' walk away.
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3.5 mi from City Center
The Beach Haven is set approximately 2.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and around 2.8 miles from Santa Cruz Wharf.
FromUS$ 264 /nightSelect
Beach Hill BungalowVilla
3 adults
1 bedroom
2 beds
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1300 yd from City Center400 yd from Santa Cruz
The Beach Hill Bungalow is nestled in the center of Santa Cruz and a 16-minute walk from Neary Lagoon Park.
FromUS$ 198 /nightSelect
Westside BeautyVilla
8 adults
3 bedrooms
3 beds
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1.7 mi from City Center900 yd from MJA Vineyards
The Westside Beauty is set within 2.2 miles of Museum of Art and History and approximately 1.6 miles from Cowell Beach.
FromUS$ 509 /nightSelect
Tranquil Mountain Refuge Cabin In Santa CruzGuest house
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6.3 mi from City Center
Guests are welcome to try archery, hiking and cycling at the Tranquil Mountain Refuge Tiny Cabin in Santa Cruz, which is approximately 2.1 miles from Bigfoot Discovery Museum.
FromUS$ 259 /nightSelect
Fantastic 2 Bedroom Cottage, 5Min To BeachVilla
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2.8 mi from City Center500 yd from First Church-Religious Science
Seabright State Beach is 0.3 miles from this villa that offers 1 bedrooms along with an equipped kitchen.
FromUS$ 424 /nightSelect
Relaxing 3 Bedroom Santa Cruz House, 5Min To BeachVilla
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2.8 mi from City Center500 yd from First Church-Religious Science
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Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped ParadiseVilla
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3.0 mi from City Center1700 yd from Pasatiempo Golf Club
FromUS$ 490 /nightSelect
Pleasure Point RetreatVilla
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3.4 mi from City Center
The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery is 1.1 miles away and Capitola Beach can be reached within 5 minutes by car.
FromUS$ 984 /nightSelect
Opal Cliff Beach HouseVilla
8 adults
Situated 1 miles from Corcoran Lagoon, this property features a cable flat-screen, a garden and barbecue.
FromUS$ 799 /nightSelect
Beautiful 5 Bedroom Home Just Steps From The BeachVilla
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2.2 mi from City Center1700 yd from Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
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Santa Cruz Ocean FrontVilla
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1.8 mi from City Center1100 yd from MJA Vineyards
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SeabrightVilla
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1.4 mi from City Center200 yd from Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
Set within 1.2 miles of Lighthouse Field State Beach, the Seabright lies in the Eastside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz.
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2 Houses Together, 5 Min Walk To BeachVilla
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2.8 mi from City Center500 yd from First Church-Religious Science
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Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise With New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-FiVilla
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1.9 mi from City Center1400 yd from Santa Cruz City Museum of Natural History
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Monthly Only - Canyon Cottage In The Redwoods Near DowntownApartment
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300 yd from City Center600 yd from Nickelodeon Theatre
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Pelton ManorVilla
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1.3 mi from City Center1000 yd from Cowell's Beach
Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, the Pelton Manor Santa Cruz is 1.6 miles from Natural Bridges State Beach.
FromUS$ 926 /nightSelect
Saint Deyns DreamVilla
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3.5 mi from City Center
While staying at the Saint Deyns Dream you are invited to discover Esplanade Park, set about 25 minutes' walk away, or Santa Cruz Wharf, which is 2.8 miles away.
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Oceanview Family PlaygroundVilla
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3.4 mi from City Center
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FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz

We hope that the answers to these questions will help you plan your trip

What are the best centrally located Santa Cruz hotels?

Our Booked.net travel data based on 801 travelers' reviews show the top places in Santa Cruz city center. Providing a seasonal outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi, and a photocopier on site, Ocean Pacific Lodge rated 8.4/10 is set a 15-minute walk from the city center. Bay Front Inn with rating 8.4/10 and The Babbling Brook Inn rated 8.6/10 are other favorite hotels in the area. To see more central hotels click here.

What are the best cheap hotels in Santa Cruz?

There are more than 4 top budget properties in Santa Cruz. Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott rated 8.4/10 is great for your budget stay in Santa Cruz. This property has diving, a special menu, and canoeing. Mission Inn rated 8.2/10 is one more great hotel, offering a picnic area, concierge service, and a Jacuzzi, as well as prices from 99US$ per one night. Other budget options are Best Western Inn, Harbor Inn, and The Inn At Pasatiempo. To see more cheap hotels go here.

What are the top 5-star hotels in Santa Cruz?

The best one is Seaside Inn & Suites rated 8.4/10 at the cost of 547US$ per night with 24-hour reception, a photocopy machine, and free parking. See more 5-star options here.

Which boutique hotels in Santa Cruz would you recommend?

For travelers looking for a modern hotel in Santa Cruz, Booked.net has more than 5 boutique options. One of the finest boutique hotels is Hotel Solares rated 8.2/10 at the cost of 67US$ per night. Another popular 3-star stylish accommodation is Hilton Scotts Valley rated 8.4/10 with shopping service, a special menu, and hiking on site. The Inn At Pasatiempo with rating 8.2/10: a 3-star property for 139US$ per night. To see more boutique hotels click here.

What are the best romantic hotels in Santa Cruz?

According to Booked.net travel data, there are 30 deals for couples. West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn rated 8.4/10 is a favorite 4-star hotel for couples, featuring snorkeling, diving, and canoeing. Travelers can book a room at this property for about 282US$ per night. Other top options are Hitching Post Studios Inn, Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk, and Motel Santa Cruz. Go here to check more romantic accommodations.

What are the top family-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz?

According to 3599 travelers' reviews, there are 10 family deals to consider. Ocean Pacific Lodge (rating: 8.4/10): a family-hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi, and an outdoor pool for 109US$ per night. You also can book Hotel Solares (rating: 8.2/10) for about 67US$ per night. This kid-friendly property offers an outdoor swimming pool, a picnic area, and shopping service on site. To see more family accommodations click here.

What are the most popular Santa Cruz properties not far from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

There are 19 deals to choose from. Select a hotel not far from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, such as Dream Inn, situated a 10-minute walk away. Featuring concierge service, shopping service, and canoeing, this property offers rooms from 67US$ per night. See more top accommodations here.

What are the top hotels to stay in Santa Cruz with outdoor pools?

According to 3183 reviews, there are 14 hotels featuring outdoor pools in Santa Cruz. Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi, and the outdoor swimming pool, Ocean Pacific Lodge (rating: 8.4/10) is a perfect accommodation with prices from 67US$ per night. It's set in Westside Santa Cruz district and has Yan Flower restaurant nearby. You may also like Super 8 By Wyndham/Beach Boardwalk East rated 8.2/10. This property will cost you 128US$ per night. Check other properties: Bay Front Inn, National 9 Motel, and Hyatt Place.

What Santa Cruz hotels allow pets?

Enjoy traveling with your furry pal at one of 10 pet-friendly properties on Booked.net. Also, check Chaminade Resort & Spa with rating 8.2/10, a perfect hotel offering yoga classes, meals, and a steam room. You may book this Santa Cruz property for 211US$ per night. Other top accommodations include Bay Front Inn, Ocean Pacific Lodge, and Surf City Inn & Suites. For more pet-friendly accommodations go here.

Which hotels are the best ones to stay at in Santa Cruz?

You may book Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages rated 8.2/10 with a picnic area, a golf course, and concierge service. It costs 219US$ per night. As an alternative, check Hampton Inn rated 8.6/10 with an indoor swimming pool, a business center, and a xerox on site.

What are the best luxury properties in Santa Cruz?

West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn, Pacific Blue Inn, and Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages are also great luxury options in the area. To check other luxury hotels click here.

Which spa hotels in Santa Cruz are the top?

You may book Mission Inn, a nice spa hotel featuring a picnic area, concierge service, and a Jacuzzi. It costs 99US$ per night. As an alternative, book Courtyard By Marriott (rating: 8.4/10), which costs 174US$ per night and offers foot massage, concierge service, and a spa lounge.

What is the average cost of a hotel room in Santa Cruz?

Of course, the prices change in Santa Cruz depending on the season, but on average:
A 3-star hotel room costs 278US$ per night, for instance, check Beach Street Inn And Suites with an outdoor swimming pool, concierge service, and a Jacuzzi.
A 4-star hotel room costs 211US$ per night. You may book Chaminade Resort & Spa with concierge service, a spa lounge, and yoga classes. A really special hotel can be found for 547US$ per night. We recommend Seaside Inn & Suites (rating: 8.4/10) with 24-hour reception, a photocopy machine, and free parking.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Santa Cruz for tonight?

According to Booked.net travel data, the average Santa Cruz prices for tonight are:
A cool hotel Continental Inn (rating: 8.2/10) offers hotel rooms for tonight from 67US$ per night.

What are the top beach hotels in Santa Cruz?

To make your stay pleasant, there are 8 options to consider. For instance, check Beach Street Inn And Suites rated 8.4/10 with rates from 67US$ per night. It provides an outdoor swimming pool, concierge service, and a Jacuzzi. Alternatively, book Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling (rating: 7.8/10) for 59US$ per night. It provides a golf course, bowling, and housekeeping service.

What are the top resorts in Santa Cruz?

To stay at the top Santa Cruz resort, check 3 properties on Booked.net. We recommend Coastview Inn rated 7.4/10 featuring a swimming pool and ironing on site. It's set a 5-minute walk from Main Beach and costs 90US$ per night. Alternatively, check Hampton Inn West, Ca (rating: 7.6/10) for 319US$ per night. It provides shopping service, a special menu, and fitness classes.

What are the best accommodations not far from Santa Cruz Wharf?

On Booked.net you will find 14 great accommodations not far from Santa Cruz Wharf in Santa Cruz. We recommend Bay Front Inn rated 8.4/10, a perfect hotel set 10 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf. It costs 67US$ per night and offers a picnic area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and ironing. Also, you may like Motel Santa Cruz rated 7.6/10 with shopping service, housekeeping service, and room services. It costs 65US$ per night. Other cool options include Pacific Inn, Ocean Gate Inn, and Riverside Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in Santa Cruz?

Best cheap hotels in Santa Cruz

You should consider staying in Comfort Inn Santa Cruz, which is around 1.5 miles away from this landmark. National 9 Santa Cruz is a budget hotel that will place you in close proximity to Viking Hall, offering free self-parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a golf course.

Convenience of staying in hotels downtown

If you want to stay close to attractions, the centric Pacific Blue Inn and Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection are great options. If you're interested in staying in Eastside Santa Cruz district, consider booking a hotel such as Hitching Post Studios Inn.

Select a hotel next to Ocean Life Spiral, such as Best Western Plus All Suites Inn with a room rate 158US$ per night. Great choices close to Depot Park Freight Building include Carousel Beach Inn and The Islander Motel.

Luxury and boutique accommodation in Santa Cruz

If you're interested in luxury hotels in Santa Cruz, then Chaminade Resort & Spa is an excellent choice for those looking to splash out on a 4-star option with a tennis court, a health club and a patio. Inn At Pasatiempo is a boutique hotel situated near Kids on Broadway and Safeway.

Explore and find your best apartments, B&Bs and others

There are 8 B&B options in Santa Cruz, including English Garden Studio Suite and Fabulous Beach House. If you're in Santa Cruz on business, you might need a business hotel like Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area with free self-parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. Coastview Inn Santa Cruz will place you next to the beach and within close proximity of Fluke about 1150 feet from Santa Cruz city center.

City Guide: Discover the best of Santa Cruz

     There is a little something for everyone in Santa Cruz.

     Even though the main drawcard is the Beach Boardwalk, shopping, hiking, sailing, and kayaking, surfing and golfing all come together to shape Santa Cruz as one of the premier tourist destinations in California.

     This compact coastal city has much to offer including comfortable hotels to stay. From cheap hotels in Santa Cruz to luxury offers all available at Booked.net. Our listings include maps, photos and secure forms on every hotel in Santa Cruz.

     As a gateway to a truly Californian experience, Santa Cruz is very un-touristy. This is a unique place where forested slopes merge with miles of unspoiled coastline making it a city with a postcard-like backdrop. It is regarded as one of the world's major surfing destinations for both skilled surfers and beginners in this sport. Santa Cruz is a perfect playground for aquatic activities with everything laid on, yet leaving the area’s natural beauty untouched.

     Apart from the approach of modernity, Santa Cruz has a ‘60s vibe with beach parties with live music, the best breakfast still served at the shabby, but very historic Las Palmas Taco Bar and free parking is still available downtown. These set Santa Cruz apart from nearby San Francisco. The city is only 77 miles southeast from the pulsating metropolis, but its heart is world away from it.

     The road to Santa Cruz follows the Devil's Slide. Only a hundred years ago the road meant many travelers failed to reach Santa Cruz, the road was known for being dangerous and the rule was simple - "you fall, you die". Today Santa Cruz swapped has swapped this reputation with the construction of the Highway 1 to the city. Yet Santa Cruz is a city to soak up a dose of its mystic past and prosperous present on a sightseeing tour.

Attractions include;

- The Beach Boardwalk, a historical park from the 1900s with the oldest wooden rollercoasters in the US

Mystery Spot features anti-gravity cabin that gives the illusion of anti-gravity

Surf Museum traces the history of sport from its origins in California to the present day

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park has a nature center and little trail

Año Nuevo State Park with one of the largest populations of Elephant Seals

     With the Miss California Pagent hosted in the city, Santa Cruz was introduced to the world. After it has been chosen a campus for the University of California in the 1960's, Santa Cruz became a city with progressive outlook. In 1989 an earthquake devastated downtown Santa Cruz. Even though the loss was too much for the city at the time, Santa Cruz recovered within 10 years to become a chic tourist destination.

      Today it lures visitors with its natural and manmade mix of sun-baked beaches, sandstone cliffs set side by side with gourmet coffee houses, and amusement parks. You can make it all happen in Santa Cruz with a comfortable hotel - found and booked at Booked.net. 

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