Santa Cruz Hotels

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola is a favorite with Expedia customers. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Capitola Beach, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Traveler reviews also recommend Beach Street Inn and Suites and Seaway Inn as top choices for your stay. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

Westside Santa Cruz is a walkable neighborhood known for its beautiful beach. Other favorite areas in Santa Cruz include Downtown Santa Cruz and Eastside Santa Cruz.

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Based on our traveler reviews, Ocean Pacific Lodge is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other good choices for your budget-friendly stay include Beachview Inn and Torch Lite Inn. View all budget hotels in Santa Cruz.

With 67 hotels and other accommodations to choose from in this neighborhood, you should find the perfect place for your trip. Based on Expedia customer reviews, West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn is the highest ranked property in Westside Santa Cruz. This 3.5-star B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It is located a short 2-minute walk from Main Beach. Other favorite options in the area include Babbling Brook Inn and Pacific Blue Inn.

Pacific Blue Inn is a favorite with our customers staying in Downtown Santa Cruz. This 3-star B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It is located a short 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG is a hotel with free breakfast and laundry facilities, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your stay with the kids include Ocean Pacific Lodge and Continental Inn. Attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Santa Cruz.

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel that features free WiFi and a 24-hour fitness center. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Mission Inn are other good choices for your vacation. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Santa Cruz.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a top dog-friendly resort, and offers a full-service spa along with free WiFi for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet's trip include Ocean Pacific Lodge and Continental Inn. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Cruz.

Adjacent to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca On The Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3.5-star hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices close by include Dream Inn Santa Cruz and Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.

One of the top choices for your stay is Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Mystery Spot, and this 3.5-star hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Chaminade Resort & Spa are a couple of other good options within a few miles.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a top beachfront resort offering a full-service spa and free WiFi, located within a short 3-minute walk of Santa Cruz Main Beach. Other good options to stay near the beach include Marea Sol Hotel and Beach Street Inn and Suites. See more stays near the beach in Santa Cruz.

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is a luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and 3 bars, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travelers looking for an elegant place to stay. Find more luxury hotels in Santa Cruz.

Westside Santa Cruz is a popular part of the city for sightseeing with 13 places to visit and top sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach, and Natural Bridges State Park. Eastside Santa Cruz is another area known for sightseeing where you can visit Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Harbor, and DeLaveaga Golf Course.

There are about 5 properties that charge a resort fee out of the 434 hotels and other properties in Santa Cruz. The resort fee per accommodation averages USD 19.06 per night.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a top resort with a pool, a full-service spa, and free WiFi. Other choices that feature an onsite pool include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA. View all hotels with pools in Santa Cruz.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a top beach spa hotel featuring a heated pool, a bar, and a restaurant. Enjoy a massage at the on-site spa. Other popular spa hotels in Santa Cruz include Chaminade Resort & Spa and Surf City Inn and Suites. See all spa hotels in Santa Cruz.

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose is a popular 3.5-star hotel featuring 3 restaurants and 2 bars. It's located a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport. Other good options near the airport are La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport and Wyndham Garden San Jose Airport.

Travelers to Santa Cruz give high marks for the beaches, fun sporting events, and entertainment choices. Tourists to the city can also enjoy its walkable location. Top sights in the city include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. In Santa Cruz, there are 434 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Santa Cruz.

Cultural venues include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. Attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Boardwalk Bowl are fun for everyone. Landmarks like Mystery Spot, Mission Santa Cruz, and Lighthouse Point Park might be worth a visit. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Santa Cruz guide.

The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 27 inches.