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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 a pier, houses, and palm trees.

Aptos

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

Watsonville

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

Los Gatos

Los Gatos
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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Encore Inn Inglewood

Encore Inn Inglewood

Lockhaven
$259
per person
Oct 2 - Oct 4
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
6.6/10 (196 reviews)
SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

South of Wilshire
$420
per person
Oct 3 - Oct 7
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
The location, parking and staff are great. The AC was really the main issue this time, it just did not cool the room enough. Also, the fact that there is no coffee in the room and they charge $6 for it in the lobby is annoying.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

The LEEF Hotel

The LEEF Hotel

Citrus Grove
$291
per person
Nov 7 - Nov 13
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.6/10 Excellent! (809 reviews)
Great all around.

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Mission Bay
$647
per person
Oct 29 - Nov 1
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,774 reviews)
Glendale Hotel

Glendale Hotel

Somerset
$336
per person
Oct 26 - Oct 31
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,387 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on Aug 24, 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

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$172 nightly
$198 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Chaminade Resort & Spa
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$353 nightly
$396 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees
9.6/10 Exceptional! (446 reviews)
"Service was exceptional. Room was clean and comfortable. Great pool and hot tub. Location was perfect."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$75 nightly
$87 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
Seaside Inn & Suites
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Stay near popular Santa Cruz County attractions

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography

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 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 natural rock arch formation on a beach with calm waters reflecting the structure.

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
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

$185
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech 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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