Where to stay

in Santa Cruz

Love beaches, sports, and surfing? Get away to Santa Cruz!

Explore the walkable city of Santa Cruz—amazing beaches, sports teams, and popular sights from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to Monterey Bay.

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Best places to stay for couples

Sweet 1 BDRM Cottage, FAST WIFI, near ocean, W&D, Full kitchen and bath, BBQ! is a guesthouse featuring in-room kitchens and free WiFi.

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Top rated places to stay in Santa Cruz for families

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is a hotel featuring an outdoor pool and a restaurant that guests like for its comfy beds and central location. Your family will be well placed to visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Boardwalk Bowl, located close by. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz is a hotel featuring an outdoor pool and free breakfast that guests like for its helpful staff and comfortable rooms. It's located steps from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is a hotel featuring an outdoor pool and a restaurant that guests like for its central location and clean rooms. It's located a short 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and also walkable to Santa Cruz Main Beach.

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Top rated places to stay for luxury travelers

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is luxury a hotel featuring 3 restaurants and 3 bars.

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Best places to stay with pools

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a resort featuring an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Guests like its prime location and helpful staff. You'll be well placed to visit Santa Cruz Main Beach and Cowell's Beach, both steps away. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is a hotel featuring an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Guests like its prime location and helpful staff. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is a hotel featuring an outdoor pool and free breakfast. Guests like its prime location and convenient parking.

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Top places to stay near the airport in Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa is a resort featuring an airport shuttle and a full-service spa. It gets positive reviews for its helpful staff and dining options.

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