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

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

1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Jill Susanne

HK$1,127

HK$1,297 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

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

2. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

jessika

HK$1,129

HK$1,300 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

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

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Grester

HK$996

HK$1,151 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

4. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Crystal

HK$650

HK$767 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

5. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz

Steve

HK$1,020

HK$1,177 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

Anna Christine

HK$1,060

HK$1,220 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Lisa

HK$860

HK$998 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

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

8. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz

Brooke

HK$1,263

HK$1,450 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.

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

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

9. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Julie

HK$1,090

HK$1,256 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

10. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz

Bertha

HK$734

HK$849 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

11. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Jiexin

HK$2,345

HK$2,664 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

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

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

12. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz

Elizabeth

HK$2,112

HK$2,808 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

13. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Hoa

HK$793

HK$978 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a television, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A grand staircase with patterned tiles, wooden beams, and a skylight.

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and built-in bookshelves.

14. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

Erica

HK$1,374

HK$1,931 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A breakfast area with a large mural of a vineyard, wooden furniture, and a buffet with various food items.

15. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Santa Cruz

Maria

HK$929

HK$1,066 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

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.

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

Westside Santa Cruz

Natalya

HK$960

HK$1,110 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

A coffee station with four dispensers labeled 'Hot Water,' 'Decaf Roast,' 'Light Roast,' and 'Dark Roast.' There are cups and a small trash bin on the counter.

A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a television.

A dining area with a central table and chairs, a decorative wall with geometric patterns, and a ceiling light fixture.

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Arturo

HK$894

HK$1,037 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

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".

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

Anthony

HK$628

HK$826 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.

A spacious living area with a beige sectional sofa, a white armchair, and a patterned rug. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall, and a fireplace is visible in the background.

A modern office space with a large skylight, a Brother printer, two ergonomic chairs, a desk, and a blue upholstered armchair.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

19. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

YingFang

HK$927

HK$1,065 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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.

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

20. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz

Monika

HK$958

HK$1,108 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

A historic building with a distinctive corner turret, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a clear street.

Downtown Santa Cruz

City centre Santa Cruz buzzes with artistic energy along the pedestrian-friendly Pacific Avenue. Street musicians perform beneath towering redwoods while colourful murals decorate brick walls. Visitors can browse independent bookshops and surf boutiques or explore the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. The area offers easy access to the Beach Boardwalk just streets away. Victorian architecture creates a charming backdrop for the lively café scene. The bohemian atmosphere welcomes travellers looking for authentic California coastal culture without pretension.

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A marina with numerous sailboats docked, surrounded by buildings and trees.

A field of yellow and pink flowers under a clear blue sky.

A beach with people playing and walking.

A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.

A beach with a lighthouse and a rocky breakwater.

Seabright

Seabright offers a charming coastal retreat with golden sands and gentle waves. This laid-back Santa Cruz area blends residential charm with beachside beauty. Locals stroll along the shore while visitors explore the natural history museum and harbour. Discover both the energetic Seabright Beach and calmer Harbour Beach within walking distance. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk sits nearby for those seeking more excitement. Beach cottages in weathered wood and pastel colours create a genuine coastal atmosphere throughout this walkable community.

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A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.

A beach with a natural rock arch formation.

A coastal landscape with two prominent rock formations and a sandy beach.

A coastal landscape with a large rock arch formation and calm waves at the shore.

Westside Santa Cruz

The artsy Westside area brings Santa Cruz's laid-back coastal vibe to life with a creative twist. Beautiful beaches meet bohemian charm along streets lined with craft breweries, surf shops, and independent bookshops. The Santa Cruz Surfing Museum overlooks legendary breaks while Lighthouse Point offers dramatic coastal views. Colourful Victorian cottages and beach bungalows create an eclectic streetscape with ocean glimpses. Natural Bridges State Beach features stunning tide pools and monarch butterfly groves. Locals frequent the same cafes as visitors, preserving the authentic surf culture and artistic community feel.

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A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.

A lighthouse at dusk with a view of the water and distant city lights.

A rocky coastline with waves crashing against the rocks.

A foggy beach with a lighthouse and rocky breakwater.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Explore Eastside Santa Cruz where tree-lined streets weave through a peaceful residential community near the university. Beach lovers can easily access Twin Lakes State Beach and Seabright Beach for sunny days by the water. The area offers a genuine glimpse into local Santa Cruz living away from tourist crowds. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate nearby DeLaveaga Park and Arana Gulch with their scenic hiking trails through coastal scrubland. UC Santa Cruz borders provide access to majestic redwood groves and striking architecture. The hilly terrain rewards walkers with occasional glimpses of beautiful Monterey Bay.

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A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

A coastal scene with rough waves, a rocky cliff, and a partly cloudy sky.

Two people on a rocky coastal area with a beach in the background.

A restaurant sign for 'Chill Out' with a beach theme.

Pleasure Point

Santa Cruz's Pleasure Point is a surfer's paradise where world-class breaks meet laid-back beach town vibes. Watch skilled surfers tackle legendary waves from the East Cliff Drive scenic overlook. The area breathes authentic California coastal culture through local surf shops, beachy cafes, and artistic character. Visitors can explore multiple beach access points including 38th Avenue and Santa Maria's Beach. The Hook draws spectators to clifftop benches while Pleasure Point Park offers grassy areas for picnicking with panoramic ocean views. The area maintains its genuine surf town atmosphere with minimal commercialization.

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Stay near popular Santa Cruz attractions

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)

Experience America's classic seaside fun at this historic amusement park, home to two National Historic Landmarks. Ride the 1924 Giant Dipper wooden coaster or enjoy carnival games before stepping onto the sandy beach.

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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)

The longest timber pile pier on the US coast, Santa Cruz Wharf extends half a mile into Monterey Bay. Dine at seafood restaurants while watching sea lions and otters play in the protected marine sanctuary below.

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Mystery Spot

8.4/10 (1,594 reviews)

The Mystery Spot bends perception with gravity-defying illusions in a redwood forest setting. Take the 45-minute guided tour to experience balls rolling uphill and people changing height before your eyes.

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A beach with a natural rock arch formation and a large boulder in the foreground.

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)

This coastal haven features a striking natural arch and tide pools teeming with marine life. From October to January, witness thousands of monarch butterflies clustering in the eucalyptus grove.

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A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.

Ocean Street

8.6/10 (1,332 reviews)

Ocean Street serves as Santa Cruz's main gateway, lined with hotels and eateries for travellers entering from Highway 17. Stay here for convenient access to the Beach Boardwalk and city centre attractions just minutes away.

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A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.

Santa Cruz Harbor

9.0/10 (587 reviews)

This bustling marina offers immediate access to Monterey Bay with over 1,000 boat slips. Enjoy waterfront dining, book a sailing charter, or catch the Wednesday Night Sailboat Races from April through October.

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University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

8.4/10 (103 reviews)

This living laboratory showcases rare plants from five Mediterranean climate zones worldwide. Wander through Australian, South African, and California native gardens while spotting hummingbirds among vibrant blooms.

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Pasatiempo Golf Course

7.4/10 (99 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Santa Cruz at Pasatiempo Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Santa Cruz and related destinations

Surfers catch perfect waves at Steamer Lane while sea lions bark along the wooden boardwalk of the historic Beach Boardwalk. Redwoods tower over hiking trails in nearby state parks, offering cool shade before you head back for sunset bonfires.

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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

10/10 Excellent

"Great place. Will come back"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"5 minute walk to the boardwalk. Very safe, quiet and clean"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"I think overall this hotel is fabulous. The food and drinks were delicious. Room was wonderful with gorgeous views. Our room was beautiful and small suggestions would be put in snacks people actually want to eat. Everything looked unappealing. Sugar loaded. As prediabetic I can’t eat anything they had for us. Also not everyone likes raisins so, offer things other than sugar bombs and things with raisins/cranberries! Offer better snacks! :)"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"For the price, it was fine. Clean and easy parking."

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Comfortable bed"

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean and cute property very close to the beach. Free parking is nice but spaces are tiny. Breakfast was good but bananas both days were overripe and nearly spoiled and staff knew this, they should have bought proper fruit to replace it instead of putting it out. This had nothing to do with the property but a domestic dispute involving police and emt made sleeping hard one night."

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay while working in the area, However I would not recommend for a family on vacation. Bad part of town with nairdowells."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Nice modern property. Good sized rooms. Outdoor pool + Jacuzzi. Great breakfast buffet."

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"I would recommend this stay"