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Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
Aqua Breeze Inn |
7.2 / 10 (1041 Reviews) |
From 89$ | |
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz |
7.5 / 10 (482 Reviews) |
From 109$ | |
Mission Inn |
8.3 / 10 (747 Reviews) |
From 139$ | |
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz |
8.5 / 10 (609 Reviews) |
From 79$ | |
Salt Air Lodge |
7.7 / 10 (313 Reviews) |
From 192$ |
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The unpretentious Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz is nestled not far from Main Beach and features a free carpark, a sunbathing terrace and a restaurant. The property is based 600 metres away from Mike Fox Skate Park and 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
The inn is set about 11 minutes’ walk from the free beach. The centre of Santa Cruz is nearly 1 km away. You can get to University of California at Santa Cruz in a few minutes by car.
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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
From 109$
Located in Westside Santa Cruz district, Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is approximately 1.9 km from the river.
L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery is 5 minutes' drive away, while San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center is 25 minutes' walk from the venue. Guests will find Santa Cruz city centre within a 20-minute walk from the property. You can get to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier in a few minutes by car.
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Mission Inn
From 139$
Offering complimentary parking, a picnic area and a sauna, Mission Inn Santa Cruz is set a 25-minute stroll of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Set 2.1 km away from University of California at Santa Cruz, it is a comfortable accommodation to stay in Westside Santa Cruz district of the city.
A comfortable location allows guests to explore the area and New Leaf Community Markets is located within walking distance. West End Studio Theatre is within 6 minutes' walk of the hotel, while Mineta San Jose International airport is 60 km from it.
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Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
From 79$
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers lovely accommodation near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and features complimentary private parking, a sunbathing terrace and a golf course. San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center is 300 metres away while Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is about 1.6 km away from the property.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, this inn is 10 minutes walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. The hotel is a walk from a beach. You can get to Ocean Street in a few minutes by car.
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Salt Air Lodge
From 192$
The 2-star Salt Air Lodge is set 1.6 km from Neary Lagoon Park and 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. There is WiFi provided throughout the venue.
The accommodation is 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Santa Cruz. Attractions within walking distance include Cocoanut Grove and The Satellite Workspace and Digital Media Studio. Salt Air Lodge is a short ride from University of California at Santa Cruz.
Hotels in Santa Cruz
Airport nearby ✈️ | Monterey Peninsula, Oakland International, Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International |
Average Price 💰 | 250$ |
Hotels in Santa Cruz 🏨 | 81 |
Hotel Reviews ⭐ | 3870 |
Landmarks nearby 📍 | University of California at Santa Cruz, Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Museum of Art and History, Cave Train |
Hotel with a view 🔍 | Aqua Breeze Inn |
Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | Comfort Inn Santa Cruz |
Family Hotel 👪 | Mission Inn |
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Comprising 16 rooms, the 2-star Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz is about 18 minutes' stroll from Museum of Art and History. Guests will have access to a free parking on site for added convenience.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set around a 13-minute stroll to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. This accommodation is located 2 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. You can get to the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach" in a few minutes by car.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
From 180$
This lovely Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz is located in the shopping district, at 3.5 km distance from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Boasting location close to moore creek preserve, the venue includes 82 rooms and a heated swimming pool.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set 2.4 km from University of California at Santa Cruz. The centre of Santa Cruz is 30 minutes' walk away. The surfing beach is located 16 minutes' walk away. Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz is a short ride from Fire Pit Fireplace Store.
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Beach Street Inn And Suites
From 155$
Beach Street Inn And Suites is placed in Westside Santa Cruz district, within a 5-minute walk of the soup reastaurant Ideal Bar & Grill. Guests will have access to a private parking garage onsite for added convenience.
The Wide Main Sandy Beach is 0.6 km from the venue, while Cowell's Beach Surf Shop is just around the corner. San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center is approximately a 13-minute walk away. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is also located near the hotel. You can get to Ocean View Park in a few minutes by car.
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Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz is a 2-star venue set approximately 11 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. It offers a free car park, an outdoor swimming pool and a Jacuzzi on the premises.
The accommodation is situated 1 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. Approximately a 9-minute walk separates guests from Laurel Park. Museum of Art and History is also located near the hotel. You can get to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum in a few minutes by car.
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Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
From 229$
Comprising 13 rooms, the 4-star Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages Santa Cruz is in a 10-minute ride from the arts theater "Rio Theatre". A free carpark, a picnic area and a golf course are available for guests' convenience.
The venue is situated 4 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 60 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. It’s easily reached within 0.5 km from East Cliff Village Shopping Center. Sunny Cove Sandy Swimming Beach is also located near the accommodation. You can get to Pleasure Point in a few minutes by car.
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The Inn At Pasatiempo
From 169$
Offering a free carpark, an outdoor swimming pool and a picnic area, The Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz is within 4.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. The property is situated 3 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 50 km from Mineta San Jose International airport.
Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is less than 4.3 km away. You can get to Pasatiempo Golf Club in a few minutes by car.
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Harbor Inn
From 167$
The 2-star Harbor Inn Santa Cruz is situated 25 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. You will find a free car park and a sun terrace at the venue.
Santa Cruz centre can be reached within 30 minutes' walk. Sunny Cove Beach County Park is about 25 minutes away by foot. Harbor Inn is a short ride from the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach".
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Pacific Inn Santa Cruz
From 209$
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, Pacific Inn Santa Cruz provides free self parking, an indoor swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. The venue is 2 km from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, while Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is 2.1 km away.
Located off San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center, the inn is about 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz city centre. You can get to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park in a few minutes by car.
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Sea & Sand Inn
From 279$
Located off Sanctuary Exploration Center, this 3-star Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz is 1.1 km of Abbott Square. Guests will have access to a parking on site for added convenience.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the venue is set a 5-minute walk from Cowell Beach. The centre of Santa Cruz is reachable within 15 minutes' walk. Santa Cruz Wharf is also located near the accommodation. You can get to University of California at Santa Cruz in a few minutes by car.
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Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a picnic area and a sun deck onsite, Bay Front Inn is situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, 900 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. University of California at Santa Cruz is less than 2.7 km away.
Set close to a magnificent beach, the venue is 1 km to the centre of Santa Cruz. The free beach is placed about 500 metres away. You can get to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum in a few minutes by car.
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Coastview Inn
From 90$
The 2-star Coastview Inn Santa Cruz is set around a 10-minute stroll of Cowell Beach. Boasting location close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the venue includes 32 rooms and a swimming pool.
Sky Glider is located near the accommodation, and Mineta San Jose International airport is approximately a 50-minute drive away. The inn is also 10 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Holiday Train. Coastview Inn is a short ride from Museum of Art and History.
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The Babbling Brook Inn
From 209$
Comprising 13 rooms, the 3-star Babbling Brook Inn Santa Cruz is at 1.8 km distance from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. There is also parking spaces.
Situated in Westside Santa Cruz district, the inn is set in a 10-minute ride from Natural Bridges State Sandy Beach. The centre of Santa Cruz is 1 km away. You can get to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum in a few minutes by car.
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The 2-star Seaway Inn lies in Westside Santa Cruz district within a walking distance to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Guests can use 24 hour front desk assistance and concierge service at the venue.
The Mystery Spot is about 7 km from the accommodation, while Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 1.6 km away. It is located 2 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. Seaway Inn is a short ride from Steamer Lane.
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Hotel Solares
From 101$
Hotel Solares is set in a tourist area of Santa Cruz and gives access to Pacific Garden Mall, which is about 13 minutes' walk away. High-speed Internet access is offered in public areas as well as an outdoor swimming pool, a picnic area and a patio are available on site.
The venue is set in Westside Santa Cruz district, a few steps from Cocoanut Grove. Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is within 20 minutes’ walk. Hotel Solares is a short ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
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Surf City Inn & Suites
From 77$
Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is a 2-star accommodation with a Jacuzzi and a swimming pool. Museum of Art and History is about 1 km away, while Beach Flats Community Garden is within walking distance from the venue.
The hotel is located in Westside Santa Cruz district, 1 km from the centre of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is 1.6 km from the motel. Surf City Inn & Suites is a short ride from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.
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Ocean Gate Inn
From 104$
Located just off Art League Inc-Santa Cruz, this 2-star Ocean Gate Inn is a 5-minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Guests will have access to a parking on site for added convenience.
The property is situated 1 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport. The venue is also 18-minutes walk from Museum of Art and History. Ocean Gate Inn is a short ride from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach.
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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
From 134$
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn Santa Cruz is a 3-star accommodation 12 minutes' walk to Kiva Retreat House. Guests will have access to a parking on site for added convenience.
Shopper's Corner is located near the property, and Mineta San Jose International airport is approximately a 47-minute drive away. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center can be reached in a 20-minute walk. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is a short ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
From 239$
Situated 2.4 km from Ocean View Park in Santa Cruz, The Dream Inn Hotel Santa Cruz features a patio, a sundeck and a year-round outdoor pool throughout the venue. The accommodation is located off Santa Cruz Wharf, just 15 minutes' walk from the city centre.
The inn is set about 5 minutes’ walk from the free beach. It is set in a 10-minute drive from Museum of Art and History. The hotel is situated close by Swimming Dolphins.
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Super 8 By Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
From 124$
The 2-star Super 8 By Wyndham Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East Hotel offers 23 rooms in 16 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
This accommodation is in a 20-minute walk from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. The venue is set a 10-minute walk from Santa Cruz city centre. You will find Art League Inc-Santa Cruz nearby.
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
From 149$
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Hotel offers accommodation within 0.5 km from Ocean Street. The venue is situated 1 km from Santa Cruz city centre and 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is less than 1.3 km away. The hotel is located in Westside Santa Cruz district. You can get to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center in a few minutes by car.
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Drift Inn, Llc
From 91$
Budget Inn Santa Cruz is a 2-star venue situated around 17 minutes' walk of Museum of Art and History. There is also parking spaces.
Located off Art League Inc-Santa Cruz, the inn is about 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz city centre. You'll find Pacific Garden Mall within a 17-minute stroll of the accommodation. Budget Inn Santa Cruz is a short ride from Santa Cruz Wharf.