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Your Santa Cruz County Vacation

Book a vacation package to Santa Cruz County and make planning your adventure a cinch. With the finer details organized before you leave, you can focus on enjoying every second in this lively destination. During your trip to Santa Cruz County, you'll want to include a few of its top cities. What can't you miss? Santa Cruz. Expedia has flights, hotels and everything else you need to help you organize your own customized Santa Cruz County vacation today.

Top destinations in Santa Cruz County

A coastal town with colorful houses, a pier, and a beach.

Capitola

Capitola
A beach with clear water, palm trees, and a cruise ship in the background.

Los Gatos

Los Gatos
A beach with a pier, houses, and palm trees.

Aptos

Aptos
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and distant mountains.

Watsonville

Watsonville
A residential area with houses surrounded by dense forest and hills in the background.

Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley
A steam locomotive with a yellow passenger car traveling through a dense forest.

Felton

Felton
A rocky stream surrounded by dense forest.

Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek
A colorful coastal town with pastel-colored buildings, a sandy beach, and a calm sea.

Soquel

Soquel

The Latest Santa Cruz County Vacation Packages

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Le Bon Hotel Hollywood

Le Bon Hotel Hollywood

Hollywood
$249
per person
Dec 11 - Dec 14
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
7.4/10 Good! (507 reviews)
Big Bear Spa Suites

Big Bear Spa Suites

$2,685
per person
Dec 22 - Dec 29
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.2/10 Very Good! (350 reviews)
This place was so comfy and cozy, the bed was so comfortable and the spa in the room was amazing. We loved it and will definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2026

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

South of Wilshire
$288
per person
Dec 11 - Dec 14
found 7 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
Parking was a bit expensive but besides that excellent hotel for the price !

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

Avenue Motel

Avenue Motel

$581
per person
Nov 11 - Nov 17
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
7.6/10 Good! (8 reviews)
I loved everything about this place, really clean and helpful friendly staff. The price was great on top of it!! Will go back definitely.

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2026

Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel

Golden Gate
Save 100% on your flight
$1,049
per person
Nov 23 - Nov 27
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to San Francisco (SFO)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Perfect location. Staff were outstanding. Accommodations were comfortable. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

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Santa Cruz County Essential Information

Language
English
Currency
U.S dollars
Closest Airport
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)
Top Sights
Rio Del Mar Beach, Big Basin Redwoods State Park and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Santa Cruz County Hotel Deals

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$399 nightly
$448 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$67 nightly
$77 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,143 reviews)
"The room was clean and roomy. The parking was easy and safe. The walls were paper thin and we could hear conversations in the next room."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$127 nightly
$146 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Marea Sol Hotel
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Stay near popular Santa Cruz County attractions

A beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.
Photo by Jie Ric

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.

Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Capitola Beach during your travels in Capitola? While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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A steam locomotive emitting smoke in a forested area with tall trees and a clear sky.
Photo by Laura Galijan

Roaring Camp Railroads

8.8/10 (34 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Roaring Camp Railroads during your travels in Felton. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with the sun reflecting on the water.

Rio Del Mar Beach

9.2/10 (216 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Rio Del Mar Beach during your travels in Aptos? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
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A yellow sign with red and black text reading "ENTRANCE To MYSTERY SPOT Santa Cruz, Calif. U.S.A."
Photo by Arup Paul

Mystery Spot

8.4/10 (1,594 reviews)
Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.
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A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
Photo by rabbit.Hole

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)
You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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What to do in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz Beach Hill to Mission Hill Loop Via Downtown

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

$45
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

$129
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

$45
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
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