Where to stay

in Santa Cruz

Famous for the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this is a destination that truly embraces fun in the sun. No matter where you choose to stay, outdoor adventures of surfing, hiking, and riding a roller coaster are always options. Away from the stunning beaches, journey into coastal redwood forests or take a steam train ride across historic railroads. Diverse neighborhoods feature a wide range of hotels for every budget, whether they're within steps of the sand or in the heart of lively shopping districts. Booking a great hotel is all part of the fun that never stops in Santa Cruz.

Top places to stay near the water

Beach Street Inn and Suites is a resort featuring a full-service spa and free WiFi that gets good reviews by beach travelers for its prime location and helpful staff. If you're looking forward to some time by the water, the property is located a 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and also within a 15-minute walk of Main Beach. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola is a hotel featuring free WiFi and flat-screen TVs that gets good reviews by beach travelers for its prime location and helpful staff. If you're excited to spend some time by the water, the property is located just steps from Santa Cruz Main Beach and Main Beach. Seaway Inn is a hotel featuring free WiFi and a rooftop terrace that gets good reviews by beach travelers for its prime location and helpful staff. If you're looking forward to some time by the water, the property is located a 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach and also within a 15-minute walk of Main Beach.

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Best places to stay offering breakfast

Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast is a B&B with free full breakfast and free WiFi. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, an IHG Hotel is a hotel that offers free full breakfast and free WiFi that's well-liked for its prime location and helpful staff. Ocean Street is located just steps from the property. Babbling Brook Inn is a guesthouse with free parking that guests like for its prime location.

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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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 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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Best places to stay with pools

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. Ocean Street is located just steps from the property. Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a resort featuring an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. 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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Best places to stay for travelers on a budget

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz is a hotel featuring free buffet breakfast and free WiFi that guests like for its prime location and helpful staff. You'll be located just steps from Ocean Street. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is a hotel featuring free breakfast and free WiFi that guests like for its helpful staff.

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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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