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Our top choices for Santa Cruz LGBT-friendly hotels

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 beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

1. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Johnnie
P5,492
P8,875 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Casablanca On The Beach
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 hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.
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.

2. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Erin
P5,753
P7,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
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

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Grester
P8,222
P9,488 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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 lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

4. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Brooke
P8,473
P9,770 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.
A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.
A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Santa Cruz
United States
William
P8,484
P9,766 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.
A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.
A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

6. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Michael
P4,237
P5,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Beachview Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.
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.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

7. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Raquel
P5,995
P6,933 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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 reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.
A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz
United States
Ingrid
P7,154
P8,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.
A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.
A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
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.

9. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Santa Cruz
United States
Christopher
P7,572
P8,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.
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10. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Santa Cruz
United States
SERGIO
P9,992
P14,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Chaminade Resort & Spa
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Frequently asked questions

Looking for a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
Book a place where you can be yourself! You'll find Santa Cruz hotels that are members of the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association on Expedia. Staying in this seaside area will give you access to its beaches and entertainment.
What is the favorite LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Santa Cruz?
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel that features free WiFi and a 24-hour fitness center. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz and Mission Inn are two other good options for your trip.
How many LGBTQ-friendly accommodations are there in Santa Cruz?
There are currently 20 gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz.
What should I do while I'm visiting Santa Cruz?
During your vacation, get out and discover everything Santa Cruz is known for. You and your traveling companions may want to visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. While you're here, create some great memories of your trip with stops at Ocean Street, Pacific Avenue, and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
What is a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
LGBTQ-friendly hotels welcome all travelers who identify as LGBTQIA+. Expedia has compiled a selection of LGBTQ-friendly hotels worldwide. In Santa Cruz, these hotels will provide lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adventurers with the information needed to design the trip of a lifetime.
What can I expect from an LGBTQ-friendly Santa Cruz hotel?
Stay at a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz and you'll be around like-minded people, so you can relax and enjoy your trip. Many of our LGBTQ-friendly accommodations offer community-specific packages, exclusive tours, and opportunities for social interaction.

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