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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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Carousel Beach Inn
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.58 km from centre

8.2

 

1,774 reviews

Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured in each room as well as a private patio, a microwave, a refrigerator, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Free WiFi is available in every room. Select rooms offer a spa bath for two or views of the amusement park.

Guests are greeted by a 24-hour front desk at the Carousel Beach Inn. Free guest parking is available. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are offered on-site.

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is less than 2 mi away. A variety of activities are nearby, such as golf, water sports, fishing, sailing, and state parks. The University of Santa Cruz is 5 mi away. Shopping and dining opportunities in Santa Cruz town center are 6 minutes’ drive away.

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Edgewater Beach Inn
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Inn in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.58 km from centre

7.9

 

80 reviews

Ideally located in the center of Santa Cruz, Edgewater Beach Inn has free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around a 19-minute walk from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, 2.4 miles from University of California Santa Cruz and 3.7 miles from Pasatiempo Golf Club. The inn provides an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.

All rooms at the inn come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The rooms include a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms also feature a kitchen equipped with a fridge. All guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave.

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

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Beachview Inn
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.58 km 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 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Capitola Beach and 3 mi (4.8 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Casablanca On The Beach
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.64 km from centre

8.6

 

1,098 reviews

With a stay at Casablanca On The Beach 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 beach hotel is 5 mi (8 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Seaway Inn
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.79 km from centre

8.6

 

15 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Seaway Inn is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf and Main Beach. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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Resort in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.85 km from centre

9.0

 

921 reviews

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With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This beach resort is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Capitola Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Sea & Sand Inn
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.88 km from centre

8.9

 

202 reviews

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.

Each room offers a sea view, fireplace, TV, mini fridge and microwave.

Guests of Inn Sea & Sand can enjoy a hot breakfast with fresh baked goods, boiled eggs, yogurt parfaits, coffee, tea and juice.

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is 5 minutes’ walk away from Sea & Sand Inn. The University of California Santa Cruz is 2 miles away.

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Hitching Post Studios Inn
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Motel in Santa Cruz · 2.01 km 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 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Mystery Spot.

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Charming Santa Cruz Studio with Private Hot Tub
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Apartment in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 2.43 km from centre

A 19-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, Charming Santa Cruz Studio with Private Hot Tub provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. The air-conditioned accommodation is a 5-minute walk from Cowell's Beach. University of California Santa Cruz is 2.5 miles from the apartment and Pasatiempo Golf Club is 4.2 miles away.

With free Wifi, this apartment features a flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is a 4-minute walk from the apartment, while Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 0.4 miles from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 32 miles away.

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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 2.88 km from centre

9.0

 

485 reviews

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With a stay at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This hotel is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Capitola Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Sunny Cove Motel
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Motel in Santa Cruz · 3.59 km from centre

9.1

 

292 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, within a few steps of Sunny Cove Beach and 2.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. University of California Santa Cruz is 4.8 miles from the motel and Pasatiempo Golf Club is 5.6 miles away.

Guest rooms at the motel are equipped with a seating area and a TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms include a kitchen with a fridge. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave.

Sunny Cove Motel has a grill.

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 3.6 miles from the accommodation, while Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 4 miles away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 34 miles from the property.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 3.67 km from centre

8.8

 

956 reviews

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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 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Capitola Beach.

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Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Resort in Santa Cruz · 4.02 km from centre

7.8

 

938 reviews

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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.

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Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach
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Holiday home in Santa Cruz · 4.10 km from centre

9.7

 

4 reviews

Providing a garden, Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach offers accommodations in Santa Cruz. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Sunny Cove Beach is a 10-minute walk from the vacation home and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 3.1 miles away.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom vacation home provides a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 4.1 miles from the vacation home, while Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 4.5 miles away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 34 miles from the property.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
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Hotel in Santa Cruz · 5.33 km from centre

9.2

 

973 reviews

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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.

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Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Hotel in Santa Cruz · 5.33 km from centre

9.2

 

969 reviews

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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.

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Casablanca Inn on The Beach
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Inn in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.64 km from centre

8.0

 

1,638 reviews

Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

Each room includes a TV with cable channels, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and an private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Linens and towels are also provided.

Offering ocean view outdoor dining options, Sawasdee by the Sea features Thai cuisine for lunch or dinner daily. To-go menus are also offered at Casablanca Inn.

Concierge services are also available to guests.

Marine Discovery Center Museum is 3.1 mi away. San Jose International Airport is 40 minutes’ drive away from Casablanca Inn on the Beach.

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Quality Inn
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Inn in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.45 km from centre

6.9

 

150 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, 1.4 miles from Santa Cruz Beach, Quality Inn provides air-conditioned rooms and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. The property is around 1.4 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 31 miles from San Jose Convention Center and 2 miles from Pasatiempo Golf Club. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 2.4 miles away and Winchester Mystery House is 29 miles from the inn.

Guests at the inn can enjoy a buffet or a continental breakfast.

Quality Inn has a sun terrace.

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 2.1 miles from the accommodation, while University of California Santa Cruz is 2.1 miles away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 30 miles from the property.

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SeaSide Inn & Suites
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.53 km from centre

8.2

 

835 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 1.6 miles from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 2 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. University of California Santa Cruz is 2.3 miles from the hotel and Pasatiempo Golf Club is 2.7 miles away.

All guest rooms comes with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, while some units at the hotel also have a balcony.

SeaSide Inn & Suites can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.

Winchester Mystery House is 29 miles from the accommodation, while San Jose Diridon Amtrak Station is 31 miles away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 31 miles from the property.

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Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.58 km from centre

8.1

 

337 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.

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