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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Elizabeth

HK$2,111

HK$2,808 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Julie

HK$1,012

HK$1,168 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Antionette

HK$1,060

HK$1,222 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

4. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Mina

HK$1,016

HK$1,173 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

5. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Terry

HK$867

HK$1,061 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Monika

HK$958

HK$1,108 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Margaret

HK$1,043

HK$1,203 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Natalya

HK$1,026

HK$1,185 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Katharine

HK$860

HK$998 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Carolyn

HK$628

HK$826 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

11. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

April

HK$756

HK$874 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

12. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Nicole

HK$698

HK$835 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Brooke

HK$1,263

HK$1,449 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Molly

HK$1,655

HK$1,886 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

15. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

jessika

HK$1,129

HK$1,300 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

16. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Sara

HK$783

HK$1,026 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

17. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

David

HK$780

HK$1,170 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

18. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

"Despite claims of a recent remodel, the bed was tough and felt like an outdated box-spring. We were stuck next to a loud ice machine that cycled on and off all night; the hotel was full so they couldn’t move us. Walls had unexplained stains running down them, and the bathroom had about five flies we had to swat. There was a mini fridge and microwave; however, there was a coffee maker— no cups, coffee, or tea. No ice bucket or bags either, and the lobby didn’t even have a fork. This was a real...

Isaac

HK$776

HK$893 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A kitchen with dark cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

19. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Denny

HK$533

HK$620 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Randi

HK$588

HK$729 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 483 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,358 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 294 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,013 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Surfing Museum Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"The property was a good value for the price. It was dated but comfortable and fairly conveniently located."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay"

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"Check-in is 4pm, on our reservation it stated 3pm and there wasn’t a room available. Otherwise great location, rooms were comfortable and clean."

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"The Beach view was awesome the room was good nothing great but the price for the beach view was great! It was a good enough place for the night and location awesome by the warf and boardwalk and free parking too!"

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Regular TV viewing"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"Staff and breakfast was great! I really was offended by the daily on premises parking fee of $25 per day. It was never clearly posted on any site. I would have paid for a higher reasonable room rate and had the parking as a amenity service like the advertised free morning breakfast."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is so close to the boardwalk , parking is a reasonable price"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was clean. Staff was helpful and polite. Balcony and balcony furniture needs a good cleaning."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"My biggest question would be why on earth are the towels grey…? They don’t look clean even if they are, but also they don’t look like the color is intentionally chosen… they’re pale grey and look as though they just don’t get washed properly."

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

A beach scene with footprints, a sunset, and silhouettes of people and a dog.

Its Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Its Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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A blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Lighthouse Field State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lighthouse Field State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.

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Mitchell Cove Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mitchell Cove Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Surfing Museum?

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 78 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum?

Expedia has 78 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum?

Study the collections at Lighthouse Point Park, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center or Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Surfing Museum hotels

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Seaway Inn

5. Mission Inn

6. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

9. Marea Sol Hotel

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Edgewater Beach Inn

12. Pacific Blue Inn

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

15. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

16. Rio Vista Suites

17. Casablanca On The Beach

18. Salt Air Lodge

19. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

20. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

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Top Santa Cruz Surfing Museum Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

Casablanca On The Beach

Carousel Beach Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Its Beach

Lighthouse Point Park

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Wharf

Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Mitchell Cove Beach

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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