Location: Aptos
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 87 reviews)
Price: $288 nightly, $325 total, Nov 13 - Nov 14, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Aptos cottages
Review: We loved the location, the kitchen and most of all the view and fire pit!! Celebrated our 30th anniversary. Joe was very friendly, accommodating and helpful., by Kimberly

2. Spruce Beach Cottage - Walk to beach

A single-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a brick driveway.

Location: Seacliff
Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 26 reviews)
Price: $597 nightly, $662 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Aptos cottages
Review: Overall, it was the perfect place for a quiet, restful weekend getaway. Walking distance to the beach, restaurants and shopping areas. , by Alex D.

3. 4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

A single-story building with a white picket fence, a garage, and a 'NO PARKING ANY TIME' sign.

Location: Eastside Santa Cruz
Guest rating: 10/10 (Exceptional, 273 reviews)
Price: $621 nightly, $697 total, Nov 16 - Nov 17, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Aptos cottages
Review: Great location, loved it!, by Alfonso C.

4. Large poolside King suite with private entrance-Villa Riposo Winery

A rustic building with a wooden door and steps leading up to it, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and flowering plants.

Location: Morgan Hill
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 14 reviews)
Price: $311 nightly, $334 total, Nov 15 - Nov 16, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Aptos cottages
Review: Beautiful property, comfortable room, and the host was very responsive and accommodating. Thank you!, by Sarah S.

5. Airy Modern 2BR/2BA - Parking + Laundry + Sleep 6

A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a sofa, dining table, and chairs.

Location: Shasta-Hanchett Park
Guest rating: 9.8/10 (Exceptional, 9 reviews)
Price: $241 nightly, $268 total, Nov 30 - Dec 1, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Aptos cottages
Review: Ideal location, walking distance from popular San Jose points of interest. House had a great layout and style. Would stay there again., by Liberato M.

6. Marbella Lane -siliconvalley 3BR Gem in SJ

A wooden staircase leading to a door with a small window, a wooden fence, and a clear sky.

Location: Willow Glen
Price: $818 nightly, $949 total, Nov 29 - Nov 30, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Aptos cottages

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Nestled along the Pacific, this coastal gem boasts pristine beaches perfect for surfing and beachcombing. Forest of Nisene Marks State Park invites hikers to explore redwood-lined trails, while nearby Santa Cruz offers family-friendly boardwalk attractions.

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A pier extending into calm waters with a sunset sky.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a stone facade, arched entrance, and landscaped garden.

Location: Santa Cruz
Review: Excellent service and really clean. I would book here again!, by Anonymous traveler, June 23, 2021, rated 10/10 Excellent

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

A hotel with a white facade, red-tiled roof, and a sign indicating it is the Best Western Plus.

Location: Santa Cruz
Review: Everything was great and the room had features that I can really appreciate. For instance, a sink in the bathroom and outside the bathroom door. Even something as thoughtful as having a card dropbox by the door next to the parking The only downside was the mattress. Both nights I woke up with my lower back and hips aching. I know it was the mattress because I could get up and walk around and it didn’t bother me, but when I laid down again, the ache returned. I ended up sleeping on the sofa in..., by Richard, February 20, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

Location: Westside Santa Cruz
Review: Lovely view!, by Oscar, November 7, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

Location: Gilroy
Review: We requested for some towels they didn’t bring any when we came back to the room in the pm we had to call again to get the towels.. it will be nice to have rooms cleaned how it used to be prior to Covid… we pay a lot for our stay to get no room service, by Romika, September 3, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Saratoga Oaks Lodge

A multi-level residential building with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture and lighting.

Location: Saratoga
Review: We have stayed here many times and always have enjoyed the stay and this was no exception!, by Steve, December 20, 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

Convention Center Inn and Suites

A courtyard with brick flooring, potted plants, and a central staircase leading to upper floors.

Location: Downtown San Jose
Review: My first time here I am very pleased with this convenient access to SJSU for my classes and events. Though there was cheaper motels much further away I was very happy to be able to park and the kind staff even allowed me to park earlier and stay later than my Stay at the in the room the saving me hassle of having to re-park on campus The room was very clean, quite safe though there was no coffee tea set up inside the room, but the next-door has “Academic” coffee house. And many restaurants..., by Margaret, December 6, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Edgewater Beach Inn

A coastal building with a blue exterior, a wooden door, and a landscaped garden with various plants.

Location: Westside Santa Cruz
Review: The Edgewater Beach Inn privides a fantastic stay in Santa Cruz for many reason including the well appointed kitchen, jacuzzi tub, gas fire place, location, view and friendly staff. Five stars all around, by Alan, November 9, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

Seascape Beach Resort

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by tall trees and overlooking a body of water during sunset.

Location: Rio del Mar
Review: Absolutly LOVE this place...we go as often as we can afford...staff is always super nice.., by Teresa, October 23, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

A building with a covered entrance, numbered 550, and outdoor planters with various plants.

Location: Westside Santa Cruz
Review: The stay is excellent! Friendly and very helpful manager and staff., by Gabriel, July 29, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Towneplace Suites By Marriott San Jose Downtown

A modern house with a balcony, a dining area, and a kitchen.

Location: Downtown San Jose
Review: Hotel was beautiful and very clean. Would recommend and definitely coming back! Only downfall is no pool and you have to pay for parking!!, by Mary, May 11, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

A lakeside hotel with outdoor seating and a bridge over the water.

Location: Aptos
Review: It was very clean and everyone was friendly., by Karen, April 26, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

Location: Capitola
Review: The photos on Expedia are outdated. This place had new paint on the outside of building, updated and the rooms and carpet looked like they remodeled it. So it didn’t look as outdated as the photos! Looked better! Parking lot is huge, the area is quiet. Walkable to the beach and loved all the locals and neighborhoods we walked through to get there. Community is safe. The staff was kind!, by Whitney, April 1, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

Location: Westside Santa Cruz
Review: The room and amenities were beautiful and clean! My one complaint was that it is so very noisy. We were woken up by staff and guests each day starting between 630-730. We stayed 4 nights and this was everyday. We were also on the 1st floor next to the staff only rooms, which was probably the reason for that., by Samantha, June 17, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Posada De San Juan

A wooden deck with a railing, a table, and chairs.

Location: San Juan Bautista
Review: The AC was quiet., by Mark, August 18, 2022, rated 10/10 Excellent

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Morgan Hill-San Jose South

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

Location: Morgan Hill
Review: The most pet-friendly hotel. Very clean. No crazy fees. Will be back at least 3-4 times this next year!, by Alma, December 10, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Inn At Moss Landing Point

A modern building with a curved entrance, large windows, and potted plants on the walkway.

Location: Moss Landing
Review: Clean and modern. Nice service, by Lisa, June 16, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

Location: Watsonville
Review: Super clean and great customer service and complimentary food/beverage options., by William, May 5, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

A hotel with a tiled roof, a parking lot, and a view of the surrounding area.

Location: Rio del Mar
Review: Best bang for your buck right off the Aptos beach, by Austin, September 29, 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

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