Top 10 Hotels Near Scandinavian Cultural Center in Santa Cruz for 2026

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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

paola

P16,373

P21,873 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.5 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Frank

P7,922

P9,151 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Jiexin

P15,707

P17,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

4. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Roxanna

P8,388

P9,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Nova

P5,187

P6,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

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.

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Grester

P8,069

P9,316 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Sonia

P6,859

P7,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

8. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Sharon

P5,567

P6,659 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.3 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

James

P4,632

P6,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

10. Inn At Pasatiempo

1.4 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Paul

P6,327

P7,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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".

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Brooke

P8,757

P10,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

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 bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Bertha

P6,030

P6,972 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Steve

P7,882

P9,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.2 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Leslie

P8,188

P9,449 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Grant

P5,010

P5,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Molly

P12,636

P14,415 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

17. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Johnnie

P5,473

P8,845 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

18. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 2.1 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Shawna

P6,820

P8,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

19. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Michael

P4,222

P5,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.1 km from Scandinavian Cultural Center

Michael

P4,379

P5,048 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Scandinavian Cultural Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 541 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,349 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,035 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 304 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.0 Wonderful 139 reviews	View

Top Scandinavian Cultural Center Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"

Best Western Inn

8/10 Good

"It was clean and close to everything."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"In the shower the shampoo, etc. were in dispensers with large letters so I could read without my glasses on."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"The room was clean, staff was ok. The spa wasn’t working temperature was not warm enough, disappointed."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Was an awesome experience. Was happy to see a small food items to order. Wish there was more kid friendly items for dinner to order. Besides that the place was fabulous"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"I Truly love it here. This place has help me get My R and R just how I need to. I love how it Is single level and your vehicle is close to you. They have an Ice machine and they accept Service Animals. The water is hot and the Cable works and is decent. It's very close to food places and the Beach is just rite there is works"

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

8/10 Good

"This hotel is very convenient to the Beach/Boardwalk and the pier."

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were all great!! The rooms were great!! Thanks again"

Other attractions near Scandinavian Cultural Center

A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.

Ocean Street

8.6/10 (1,332 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A church with a wooden door and a bell tower.

Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Pacific Avenue

8.6/10 (951 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Town Clock

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Town Clock. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History during your travels in Santa Cruz. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Williams-Reynolds House. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Pacific Garden Mall during your stay in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Scandinavian Cultural Center?

Scandinavian Cultural Center is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 30 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Scandinavian Cultural Center?

Adjacent to Scandinavian Cultural Center, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool. Other good options close by include Seaside Inn & Suites and Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Scandinavian Cultural Center?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Scandinavian Cultural Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Scandinavian Cultural Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals near Scandinavian Cultural Center.

What can I see and do near Scandinavian Cultural Center?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Explore landmarks like Roaring Camp Railroads, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. You can wander around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Branciforte Dog Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

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Our top choices for Scandinavian Cultural Center hotels

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4. Seaway Inn

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Pacific Blue Inn

9. Ocean Pacific Lodge

10. Inn At Pasatiempo

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

12. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

13. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

15. Hitching Post Studios Inn

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

17. Casablanca On The Beach

18. Rio Vista Suites

19. Beachview Inn

20. National 9 Santa Cruz

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Top Scandinavian Cultural Center Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Best Western Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Scandinavian Cultural Center

Ocean Street

Mission Santa Cruz

Pacific Avenue

Town Clock

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Williams-Reynolds House

Pacific Garden Mall

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