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Santa Cruz – 71 hotels and places to stay

Hotels with parking in Santa Cruz

Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews
From US$181.61 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,017 reviews
From US$90.94 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
From US$157.42 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 329 reviews
From US$215.73 per night
Free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
From US$576.87 per night
Private parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
From US$114.93 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 811 reviews
From US$406.90 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews
From US$218.45 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
From US$152.59 per night
Parking on site
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews
From US$227.23 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 743 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 534 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,017 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,183 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 830 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 811 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews

Hotels located in the centre of Santa Cruz

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Facing the beachfront, La Bahia Hotel & Spa offers 5-star accommodation in Santa Cruz and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and terrace.

From US$501.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 343 reviews

Located next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is less than 5 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi and free 1 car parking is included in the reservation.

From US$92.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 935 reviews

Aqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.

From US$202.26 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 466 reviews

Located less than 5 minutes’ walk from the beach, this hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes’ drive from University of California -Santa Cruz.

From US$119.65 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

From US$152.59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews

This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.

From US$114.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 797 reviews

Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.

From US$92.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews

Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.

From US$172.66 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Santa Cruz and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews

Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach...

From US$576.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.

From US$106.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews

Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.

From US$218.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 3.2 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes' drive to the University of California Santa Cruz.

From US$165.33 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 534 reviews

Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.

From US$182.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 416 reviews

Located in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.

From US$102.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 116 reviews

Located 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area offers 2-star accommodation in Santa Cruz and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

From US$100.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 852 reviews

Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.

From US$182.55 per night

Budget hotels in Santa Cruz and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 301 reviews

Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers free parking and easy access to a variety of local attractions.

From US$86.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,123 reviews

Situated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.

From US$105.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews

Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.

From US$114.93 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 584 reviews

Located within 10 minutes' walk of the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free WiFi. All rooms include a private bathroom with a hair dryer.

From US$81.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,422 reviews

Located within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.

From US$170.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 857 reviews

This central Santa Cruz motel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.

From US$81.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,572 reviews

Surf City Inn & Suites is just 10 minutes' walk away from Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. It features an indoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.

From US$90.01 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews

The Ocean Gate Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz! Each room includes a balcony with a view, a TV with cable channels, air conditioning, ironing facilities, a microwave, a...

From US$87.20 per night

FAQs about hotels in Santa Cruz

Surfin’ USA in Bohemian CA

Santa Cruz was surf central California long before the Beach Boys sang about it. The Surfing Museum in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse tells stories of those who have braved some of the world’s best waves.

Overlooking the ocean rollers are the Coconut Grove Ballroom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the oldest amusement park in the state of CA, and the last original one on the West Coast. Its historic carousel, rollercoasters and rides are a colourful backdrop to Cowell’s Beach, best viewed from the Sky Glider cable cars.

Jutting into Monterey Bay is the wharf where sea lions bask and pelicans decide on their next meal. Seafood restaurants are abundant here and the bars provide lively nightlife. Pacific Avenue is the main shopping area and one street away is the Museum of Art & History.

Unsurprisingly for a surfer hotspot, the city has a liberal outlook and is known for political activism - a far cry from the era when the Santa Cruz Mission was established. The mission is now a state park alongside Natural Bridges Beach and the Big Basin Redwoods in forested hills behind the city, home to the gravity-defying Mystery Spot.

Booking.com’s Santa Cruz accommodation includes pet-friendly motels, hotels with hot tubs and cheap inns near UCSC.

What guests said about Santa Cruz:

6.0

Although we had passed through Santa Cruz previously, this...

Although we had passed through Santa Cruz previously, this was our first stay. Candidly, the town felt quite run down and in some places downright shabby. We were staying principally to visit the Roaring Camp Railroad and Scotts Valley, ultimately on our way to San Francisco. If we were staying in the area again, we would stay in the much more attractive town of Capitola, just a few minutes South of Santa Cruz.
Guest review by
Anthony
United Kingdom
8.0

Ebikes along the ocean was amazing.

Ebikes along the ocean was amazing. Boardwalk had lots of great rides and food options. Beautiful wharf to walk on and visit many shops/restaurants. Don't miss out on Gayle's Bakery or the Mystery Spot that is nearby.
Guest review by
Tammy
United States
10

When I was young I lived in San Jose and our mom would bring...

When I was young I lived in San Jose and our mom would bring us to Santa Cruz all summer long. Coming again as an adult brought back so many fond memories. The boardwalk was so different then then. Santa Cruz is such a fun place and so many rides and shops. Every child needs to experience it at least once in their lifetime.
Guest review by
Wanda Papineau
United States
10

We, unfortunately, chose to visit during the busiest part of...

We, unfortunately, chose to visit during the busiest part of the season, but aside from traffic and the Murray Bridge being out, we didn't feel inconvenienced by the larger crowds. The beaches were clean, the warf was a blast, the Seymour Marine Discovery Center was amazing, food was great and the locals were kind!
Guest review by
Anonymous
United States
10

The Santa Cruz vibe is real: diverse (happy) people,...

The Santa Cruz vibe is real: diverse (happy) people, terrific beaches, lots of eateries, beach boardwalk and arcade fun. Walking around the boardwalk area feels safe, if crowded, on weekends. There is definitely a broad range of fun activities for families.
Guest review by
Marian
United States
10

We enjoy going to the beaches, the Boardwalk and the local...

We enjoy going to the beaches, the Boardwalk and the local restaurants. We found that breakfast at Zachary's was excellent. Their potatoes are really tasty and the have homemade bread. We had dinner at Bedda Mia. Their Spaghetti alle vongole and Carbonara is good. We would go back to both of those places.
Guest review by
Ann

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From US$576.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 248 reviews
Fantastic breakfast. We enjoyed the afternoon "tea" as well. Very helpful staff. Beautiful room with a tile bathroom and a view of the Santa Cruz Wharf. Short walk to the Boardwalk and Lighthouse.
Guest review by
William
United States
From US$140.58 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 746 reviews
Standard 2-star American hotel. Very adequate for a short stay to see Santa Cruz. Breakfast was good. Staff were pleasant. Bed was comfortable. Adequate parking right outside the room.
Guest review by
Lucy
Ireland
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,432 reviews
If you’re coming to see Santa Cruz this is the perfect place. Fresh, clean, safe and fun. Perfect for families or a couple. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Guest review by
Carrie
United States
From US$114.87 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
The hotel was what I expected for the value, and staff were very friendly and helpful. Easy walking distance to the boardwalk, wharf, and downtown Santa Cruz.
Guest review by
Sarah
New Zealand
From US$106.67 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 377 reviews
Great location, rooms were great, clean, family friendly, accessible to Santa Cruz boardwalk
Guest review by
Nicolle
Australia