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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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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.79 mi 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 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from Mystery Spot.

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Beachside retreat
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Holiday home in Santa Cruz · 2.08 mi from centre

Beachside retreat is a recently renovated vacation home in Santa Cruz, near Sunny Cove Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 2.5 miles away and Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 3.5 miles from the vacation home.

The vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. The accommodation is non-smoking.

For guests with children, the vacation home offers both an indoor and outdoor play area.

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 3.8 miles from Beachside retreat, while University of California Santa Cruz is 4.6 miles from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 34 miles away.

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Hotel Solares
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.58 mi from centre

6.4

 

977 reviews

With a stay at Hotel Solares 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 4 mi (6.4 km) from Mystery Spot.

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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.27 mi from centre

5.6

 

468 reviews

In the heart of Santa Cruz, Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This motel is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.29 mi from centre

6.4

 

990 reviews

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With a stay at SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 6 minutes from Monterey Bay. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Mystery Spot.

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Motel Santa Cruz
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.51 mi 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 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Mystery Spot.

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Ocean Gate Inn
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Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.76 mi 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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Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.89 mi 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 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Mystery Spot.

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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 0.90 mi 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 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Mystery Spot.

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Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
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Hotel in Santa Cruz County, Capitola · 3.85 mi from centre

8.6

 

929 reviews

When you stay at Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea in Capitola, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. This hotel is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from Mystery Spot.

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Capitola Venetian Hotel
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Hotel in Santa Cruz County, Capitola · 3.93 mi from centre

8.6

 

680 reviews

When you stay at Capitola Venetian Hotel in Capitola, you'll be on the beach, a 1-minute drive from Capitola Beach and 9 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This beach hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Monterey Bay and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Mystery Spot.

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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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Hotel in Santa Cruz · 3.98 mi from centre

8.0

 

977 reviews

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Located in Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Pacific Avenue. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Roaring Camp Railroads and 6 mi (9.7 km) from Santa Cruz Wharf.

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Capitola Hotel
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Hotel in Santa Cruz County, Capitola · 4.02 mi from centre

9.0

 

362 reviews

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When you stay at Capitola Hotel in Capitola, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach. This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Mystery Spot.

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Inn at Depot Hill
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Bed & breakfast in Santa Cruz County, Capitola · 4.12 mi from centre

9.4

 

686 reviews

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With a stay at Inn at Depot Hill in Capitola, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Capitola Beach and Capitola Wharf. This bed & breakfast is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Rio Del Mar Beach and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
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Hotel in Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley · 5.28 mi from centre

8.2

 

891 reviews

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When you stay at Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley in Scotts Valley, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This hotel is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Mystery Spot and 8.1 mi (13 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
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Hotel in Santa Cruz County, Scotts Valley · 6.00 mi from centre

8.0

 

964 reviews

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With a stay at Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley in Scotts Valley, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Mystery Spot and 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Hotel in Santa Cruz County, Aptos · 6.30 mi from centre

8.4

 

1,071 reviews

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When you stay at Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Aptos, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Capitola Beach and 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Mystery Spot.

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Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
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Hotel in Santa Cruz County, Ben Lomond · 8.65 mi from centre

8.0

 

805 reviews

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With a stay at Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains, you'll be centrally located in Ben Lomond, within a 10-minute drive of Luminescence Healing Haven and Felton Covered Bridge Park. This hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Monterey Bay.

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Capitola Beach Retreat
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Apartment in Santa Cruz County, Capitola · 4.08 mi from centre

10.0

 

1 review

Capitola Beach Retreat offers accommodations in Capitola, a few steps from Capitola Beach and 5.8 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.8 miles from the apartment and University of California Santa Cruz is 7.3 miles away.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Pasatiempo Golf Club is 6 miles from the apartment, while Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.5 miles from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 34 miles away.

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Redwood Nook - 8 min walk to redwood state park
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Holiday home in Santa Cruz County, Felton · 5.47 mi from centre

8.0

 

1 review

Redwood Nook - 8 min walk to redwood state park is located in Felton, just 8 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 30 miles from San Jose Convention Center. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 8.2 miles away and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 8.6 miles from the vacation home.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom vacation home provides a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and toaster. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Pasatiempo Golf Club is 7.7 miles from the vacation home, while University of California Santa Cruz is 8 miles away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 30 miles from the property.

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