You'll soon learn why this Westside Santa Cruz waterside attraction is visited by many travelers. If you're looking for other things to keep you busy, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, University of California, Santa Cruz, and Natural Bridges State Park are in this area as well. They won't take long to get to from Santa Cruz Wharf.

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Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

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Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)

Me and my cousin stayed here for a concert at a nearby venue. The staff was amazing! Very nice pool and hot tub. The

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Aqua Breeze Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

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Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose (SJC)

8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)

Clean and very close to the boardwalk

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

North San Jose

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Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose (SJC)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,403 reviews)

The hotel property was ok. We had booked our stay because it offered airport shuttle transportation. Much to our dismay, when we checked in at 4pm every time slot was full, and they would not accommodate us. We had to pay $25 for an Uber ride. Also there was confusion about feathers and down in the rooms, I had called in advance and was told that only hypoallergenic pillows and comforters were used. Not true. Based on this stay, we will be avoiding Hyatt properties in the future.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Santa Cruz Wharf

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Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

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Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

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Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz

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Santa Cruz Family Friendly Guided Electric Bike Tour (eBike)

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Cowell's Beach

Explore the waterfront of Cowell's Beach and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Santa Cruz of all its wealth along coastline has more than boardwalk, surfing and wharf.

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Its Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Its Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.