Hotels in Santa Cruz, CA

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Popular hotels in Santa Cruz

Discover well-known properties in Santa Cruz that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 365 hotels in Santa Cruz and price data was last updated on 28 March 2024. The average price for a hotel in Santa Cruz is $248/night.
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101 Main Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Casablanca Inn on the Beach provides 3-star accommodation in Santa Cruz. It is steps from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, restaurants and nightlife options.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
7.9
Good
1402 reviews
Location
1.4 km from city centre
611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection provides comfortable 4-star accommodation in Santa Cruz. It has a fitness centre, as well as meeting rooms, an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi
8.2
Excellent
64 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Located less than a 10-minute stroll from Santa Cruz Metro Bus Station, the hotel offers guests an ideal base when visiting Santa Cruz. It also offers an outdoor pool and a Jacuzzi.
Free Wi-Fi
8.4
Excellent
881 reviews
Location
1.0 km from city centre
1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Conveniently based and offering an outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi and outdoor tennis courts, this award-winning resort is within easy driving distance of Santa Cruz. It also provides an express check-in and check-out feature, a sauna and valet parking.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
403 reviews
Location
4.7 km from city centre
204 Second Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Aqua Breeze Inn provides cosy accommodation in Santa Cruz and is within a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Metro Bus Station. It is situated in the area's popular nightlife district, just a short walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.3
Good
1073 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
National 9 Motel is situated in Santa Cruz and offers complimentary Wi-Fi. It also features a vending machine and an outdoor pool.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
7.6
Good
788 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
500 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is a comfortable setting when visiting Santa Cruz and is close to everything the area has to offer. It also offers a Jacuzzi, an outdoor pool and a sauna.
Free Wi-Fi
7.0
Good
337 reviews
Location
1.1 km from city centre
130 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Located a short stroll from Santa Cruz Metro Bus Station, the hotel provides guests with a convenient base when visiting Santa Cruz. It also offers a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi.
Free Wi-Fi
6.4
Good
972 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
525 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Oceana Inn Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz and is close to the area's popular attractions. It also offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and an express check-in and check-out feature.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Location
1.0 km from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Santa Cruz. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:July
Average price in Santa Cruz:$248/night
Cheapest price found:$95/night
Cheapest day:Wednesday
Most expensive day:Saturday
$150 - $441
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$150 - $285
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Santa Cruz hotels

Browse through properties in Santa Cruz that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 365 properties in Santa Cruz and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Some of the best Santa Cruz hotel options as decided by our users. Take a look at user reviews to learn why these properties were rated the best.
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201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$503
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645 Seventh Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$173
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1505 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$266
Avg. per night
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$195
Avg. per night
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$524
Avg. per night
401 Johans Beach Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
3.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$400
Avg. per night
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$221
Avg. per night
2250 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
2.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
$228
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Santa Cruz

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Santa Cruz to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Santa Cruz at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
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2 stars and under
1505 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
3 stars
3 stars
101 Main Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
4 stars
4 stars +
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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About Santa Cruz

The Californian city of Santa Cruz is famous for its moderate climate, redwood forests and beautiful coastline. Sitting just below San Francisco, on the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, the sunshine city is a beach goers paradise.

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is home to one of the oldest beachfront amusement parks on the west coast, located on the Beach Boardwalk. After loading up on sugar-coated doughnuts, take a ride on the Giant Dipper for an old-school American adrenaline rush.

For an action-packed day of sun, sand and sports, head to Twin Lakes State Beach where you can enjoy surfing, kayaking and sunset stand-up paddleboard classes. Afterwards, retire to the Crow’s Nest Restaurant to dine on fresh seafood fettuccine and delicious grilled dishes.

Downtown Santa Cruz is perfect for strolling around at a leisurely place. Hop from boutique shop to quirky cafe in search of the perfect souvenir or hire a bike to zip around the area like a local. For a sweet treat, head to the Santa Cruz Farmers Market to pick up some baked goods.

Seymour Marine Discovery Centre is an educational centre located next to Natural Bridges State Beach. Children and adults alike can wander around the interactive science exhibits and dip an arm into the aquarium’s touch pools. Make sure to get a picture in front of the large blue whale skeleton outside.

Getting around Santa Cruz

Mineta San Jose International Airport is under one hour north of Santa Cruz, and Monterey Regional Airport is the same distance to the south. Once in town, the downtown district is pedestrian-friendly, though the metro bus service runs regularly for longer trips.

Facts about staying in Santa Cruz

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Santa Cruz to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Santa Cruz?

    Surf City Inn & Suites (7.7/10 from 914 reviews), Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk (7.1/10 from 1,641 reviews), and Drift Inn, Llc (7.7/10 from 891 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Santa Cruz.

  • What is a good hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

    Reviews of Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection recommend it as a good place to stay near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, scoring 8.2/10 from 64 ratings.

  • What is a good hotel in Santa Cruz near Santa Cruz Harbor?

    The most popular hotel near Santa Cruz Harbor is Casablanca Inn on The Beach, with 1,402 HotelsCombined users scoring it 7.9/10.

  • Is there a good hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf?

    1,034 HotelsCombined reviews of Dream Inn Santa Cruz score it 8.7/10, making it a highly recommended hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf.

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