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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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Best Western Inn
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.79 km from centre

7.8

 

965 reviews

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With a stay at Best Western Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay. This hotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Motel Santa Cruz
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.82 km from centre

4.6

 

984 reviews

With a stay at Motel Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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The Aqua Pacific Hotel
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.93 km 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.

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Surf City Inn and Suites
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.00 km from centre

7.0

 

910 reviews

With a stay at Surf City Inn and Suites, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This spa motel is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.09 km 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 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Drift Inn, LLC
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.17 km from centre

8.1

 

894 reviews

This central Santa Cruz hotel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.

A microwave and mini-fridge are furnished in all rooms at Drift Inn, LLC. A telephone and wake-up service are also available.

The University of California Santa Cruz and Lighthouse Field State Beach are each within 3 miles of Santa Cruz Budget Inn. Cooper Street Plaza Shopping Center is just a 3-minute drive away.

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Ocean Gate Inn
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.22 km from centre

6.8

 

995 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Ocean Gate Inn is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Natural Bridges State Park.

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Boardwalk Dream
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Holiday home in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.29 km from centre

6.0

 

5 reviews

Boardwalk Dream offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 6-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 0.9 miles from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. The vacation home has access to a restaurant. The property is a 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach and within 300 yards of the city center.

Providing access to a balcony, the vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms. Featuring a terrace with sea views, this vacation home also comes with a satellite TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Cruz, like cycling.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 1.4 miles from Boardwalk Dream, while University of California Santa Cruz is 2.7 miles from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 32 miles away.

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Salt Air Lodge
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.30 km 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 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views
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Holiday home in Santa Cruz · 1.30 km from centre

8.8

 

36 reviews

The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach and 1.8 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the vacation home free of charge. Outdoor seating is also available at The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views.

Featuring mountain views, the recently renovated vacation home is composed of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace.

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 2.7 miles from The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views, while University of California Santa Cruz is 2.7 miles from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 32 miles away.

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Cliff Crest Inn
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Inn in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.32 km from centre

8.4

 

9 reviews

Ideally located in the center of Santa Cruz, Cliff Crest Inn has free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a terrace, the inn is close to several noted attractions, around a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, 600 yards from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 17-minute walk from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 1.3 miles away and University of California Santa Cruz is 2.8 miles from the inn.

The private bathroom is equipped with a bath and free toiletries.

Pasatiempo Golf Club is 3.5 miles from the inn, while Winchester Mystery House is 30 miles from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 32 miles away.

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Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.32 km 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 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Beach Hill Bungalow
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Holiday home in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.37 km from centre

8.3

 

11 reviews

Beach Hill Bungalow is located in Santa Cruz, just 2.6 miles from University of California Santa Cruz and 3.8 miles from Pasatiempo Golf Club. The vacation home has access to a restaurant. The property is a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach and within 300 yards of the city center.

The vacation home consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Cruz, like cycling.

Popular points of interest near Beach Hill Bungalow include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 32 miles from the property.

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Babbling Brook Inn
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Guesthouse in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.40 km from centre

8.2

 

989 reviews

With a stay at Babbling Brook Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This guesthouse is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Capitola Beach and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Santa Cruz Hostel
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Hostel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.40 km from centre

8.9

 

179 reviews

Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 1640 feet from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Set in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, the hostel is within 0.9 mi of Pacific Avenue.

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 1.3 mi from the accommodations. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 34 mi from the property.

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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.43 km from centre

6.8

 

954 reviews

With a stay at Bay Front Inn 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 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from Capitola Beach and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Aqua Breeze Inn
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.43 km from centre

7.8

 

943 reviews

With a stay at Aqua Breeze Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay. This motel is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.45 km from centre

6.8

 

842 reviews

With a stay at Fireside Inn Santa Cruz 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 motel is 5 mi (8 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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The Boardwalk Beach House
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Bed & breakfast in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.53 km 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 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.53 km from centre

9.2

 

1,067 reviews

Breakfast available

With a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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 hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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