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1. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa CruzWestside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,363 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
Rosio
$126 nightly
The price is $145
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,295 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
Harjeet
$135 nightly
The price is $155
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
Grester
$117 nightly
The price is $135
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
4. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by HiltonAptos
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,195 reviews)
"It was nice having the restaurant and bar on site"
John
$98 nightly
The price is $114
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
5. The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz MountainsBoulder Creek
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"First timer and I loved everything about it! Would definitely stay here again."
Staphany
$122 nightly
The price is $140
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,184 reviews)
"Perfect location"
Ruth
$118 nightly
The price is $137
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
7. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts ValleyScotts Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice parking lot"
Stanley
$104 nightly
The price is $118
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
8. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - CapitolaSanta Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, convenient location with spacious rooms and good breakfast."
William
$110 nightly
The price is $127
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
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La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
$337 nightly
The price is $378 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$378 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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Santa Cruz and related destinations
Surfers catch perfect waves at Steamer Lane while sea lions bark along the wooden boardwalk of the historic Beach Boardwalk. Redwoods tower over hiking trails in nearby state parks, offering cool shade before you head back for sunset bonfires.
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Three Star Hotel Guide for Santa Cruz
There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Santa Cruz, California are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Santa Cruz, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.
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