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Santa Cruz, California, is a vibrant coastal city known for its stunning beaches, surf culture, and rich history. As a popular tourist destination, it offers a variety of accommodations ranging from beachfront hotels to charming inns. The best neighborhoods to stay in include Downtown Santa Cruz, known for its lively atmosphere and proximity to shops and restaurants, and Westside, which offers a more laid-back vibe with easy access to Natural Bridges State Beach.
Top attractions in Santa Cruz include the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a classic seaside amusement park, and the historic Mission Santa Cruz. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the redwood forests at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park or visiting the Arboretum at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Whether you're looking to relax by the ocean or explore the local culture, Santa Cruz provides a perfect blend of activities for all types of travelers.
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Motel in Santa Cruz · 1.25 mi from centre
8.6
185 reviews
With a stay at Hitching Post Studios Inn, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Mystery Spot and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 2.28 mi from centre
8.8
956 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and University of California, Santa Cruz. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Mystery Spot.

Resort in Santa Cruz · 2.50 mi from centre
7.8
938 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Santa Cruz, Chaminade Resort & Spa is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Capitola Mercantile and Santa Cruz Wharf. This spa resort is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Mystery Spot.

Hotel in Santa Cruz · 3.31 mi from centre
9.2
973 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola in Santa Cruz, you'll be in a shopping district, a 5-minute drive from Capitola Beach and 8 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Monterey Bay and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Mystery Spot.

Hotel in Santa Cruz · 3.31 mi from centre
9.2
969 reviews
Breakfast available
When you stay at Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites in Santa Cruz, you'll be near the beach, a 5-minute drive from Capitola Beach and 8 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Mystery Spot.

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.70 mi from centre
7.4
969 reviews
With a stay at Torch Lite Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Mystery Spot.

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.69 mi from centre
8.8
916 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Mission Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This motel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Mystery Spot.

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.34 mi from centre
8.4
685 reviews
With a stay at Seaside Inn & Suites in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Mystery Spot.

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.35 mi from centre
8.0
970 reviews
A stay at Islander Motel Santa Cruz places you in the heart of Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Mission Santa Cruz and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. This motel is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Main Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.36 mi from centre
8.2
282 reviews
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking.
The air-conditioned guest rooms at The Islander Motel are equipped with a 40-inch flat-screen HDTV and free local calls. A microwave and a refrigerator are featured in all rooms.
A 24-hour reception is available to guests of the smoke-free Islander Motel.
The famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk is 0.7 mi from this motel. Cowell's Beach is 5 minutes' drive away. The University of California, Santa Cruz is 2.5 miles away.

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.58 mi from centre
7.6
519 reviews
In the heart of Santa Cruz, The Aqua Pacific Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Monterey Bay. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.68 mi from centre
7.8
657 reviews
With a stay at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Mystery Spot.

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.73 mi from centre
With a stay at Drift Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Mystery Spot.

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.81 mi from centre
8.4
126 reviews
With a stay at Salt Air Lodge in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Mystery Spot.

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.82 mi from centre
7.6
984 reviews
With a stay at Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Mystery Spot.

Bed & breakfast in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.82 mi from centre
8.0
66 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This bed & breakfast is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Mystery Spot.

Apartment in Santa Cruz · 0.84 mi from centre
Seabright Breeze offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach and 0.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This apartment provides air-conditioned accommodations with a patio. University of California Santa Cruz is 2.9 miles away and Pasatiempo Golf Club is 3.3 miles from the apartment.
With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom apartment offers a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 2 miles from the apartment, while Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 2.4 miles away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 32 miles from the property.

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.87 mi from centre
7.0
1,099 reviews
Located 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.
All rooms include a coffee machine, a refrigerator, a TV with satellite channels, hardwood floors, and an private bathroom which includes a shower.
Guests of Bay Front can hire bikes to explore the surrounding area. Fax and photocopying services are available.
Shopping and dining opportunities on Water Street in Santa Cruz town center are 5 minutes’ drive away from Inn Bay Front. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 0.9 mi away. University of California, Santa Cruz is 12 minutes’ drive from this hotel.

Bed & breakfast in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.95 mi from centre
8.0
3 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at The Boardwalk Beach House in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay. This bed & breakfast is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Mystery Spot.

Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.98 mi from centre
8.2
960 reviews
With a stay at Beachview Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Mystery Spot.