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Most Frequently Booked Santa Cruz Hotels
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa CruzLocated in Westside Santa Cruz, this beachfront resort is in the city center and within 6 mi (10 km) of Main Beach, Monterey Bay, and Capitola Beach. Natural Bridges State Park and The Hook are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St, Santa CruzLocated in Westside Santa Cruz, this romantic hotel is steps from Santa Cruz Wharf and Cocoanut Grove. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway, Santa CruzLocated in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz
1410 Ocean Street, Santa CruzLocated in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ocean Street and within 6 mi (10 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Mystery Spot and University of California Santa Cruz are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Beachview Inn
50 Front St, Santa CruzLocated in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is steps from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Wharf. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Continental Inn
414 Ocean Street, Santa CruzLocated in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ocean Street and within 6 mi (10 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Mystery Spot and University of California Santa Cruz are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Salt Air Lodge
510 Leibrandt Ave, Santa CruzLocated in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Cocoanut Grove, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Monterey Bay. Mystery Spot and University of California Santa Cruz are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
311 2nd Street, Santa CruzLocated in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Main Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Monterey Bay. Mystery Spot and University of California Santa Cruz are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Coastview Inn Santa Cruz
301 Beach St, Santa CruzOffering direct access to the beach, this Westside Santa Cruz motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay, and Capitola Beach. Main Beach and Natural Bridges State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave, Santa CruzLocated in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Ocean Street, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Monterey Bay. Mystery Spot and University of California Santa Cruz are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave, Santa CruzLocated in Westside Santa Cruz, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.
Beachview Inn
50 Front St, Santa CruzLocated in Westside Santa Cruz, this motel is steps from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and Santa Cruz Wharf. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Santa Cruz Hotel & Travel Guide
Welcome to Santa Cruz! Known for its surfing culture, lively boardwalk, and delicious eats, this California coastal city draws in visitors year-round. With soft, sandy beaches, a temperate climate, and museums dedicated to the city's wave-riding pastime, you'll need to plan more than a few days to take in Santa Cruz's sights. Book one of Travelocity's cheap hotels in Santa Cruz and experience all the fun and culture this beachy city has to offer.
Out and About in Santa Cruz
The liberal, relaxed feel of Santa Cruz will amplify your desire to sunbathe in a lounge chair for hours on end at Main Beach. When you start itching to see the best sights in and around Santa Cruz, you won't have to go far. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is just a few minutes away from hotels near Cocoanut Grove, and the mile-long amusement park is a fantastic stop for kids and adults alike. For the more investigative traveler, check out the nearby Monterey Bay Marine Park, or the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, likely close to one of the motels in Santa Cruz. When it's time to leave the sun, there are plenty of art galleries, shops, and theaters as well.
Eating and Drinking
Santa Cruz is world-renowned for its alternative culture, which you'll experience as soon as you set foot on Pacific Avenue. Restaurants at the Municipal Wharf serve delicious tacos, the catch of the day, or a fusion twist on Thai dishes. Local pubs and nightclubs feature signature drinks with the best tequilas, often paired with live music. Fortunately, you'll find tons of hotels near the beach in Santa Cruz if the nightlife gets the best of you.
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Recent Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews By Fellow Wanderers
This is the most relaxing atmosphere that is a short walk from all the action! Close to everything but miles away from the world- if you need it to be. We loved the cottage-the grounds- the views and the staff! Folks who comment on its age do not appreciate the uniqueness! Vintage Beauty! We will be back!
Location was perfect, surfers out in the water, wharf within walking distance
Comfortable, clean, attractive and convenient. Would definitely stay here again!
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