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A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

1. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Aptos

Michael

$106 nightly

$123 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A large ceramic pot with a rustic finish, placed on a circular stone base surrounded by small pebbles.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, a coffee maker, and a view of the outdoors.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a sink and counter.

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar

Rich

$130 nightly

$150 total

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Total with taxes and fees

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

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

3. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Capitola

Steven

$110 nightly

$126 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

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

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Watsonville

Leonel

$122 nightly

$141 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Santa Cruz

Anna Christine

$144 nightly

$165 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz

Crystal

$82 nightly

$92 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

Santa Cruz

Nathan

$152 nightly

$175 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining area.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites sign with a clear view of the hotel building in the background.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Watsonville

Joel

$127 nightly

$147 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

9. Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar

Daniella M

$313 nightly

$356 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz

Antionette

$149 nightly

$171 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

11. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Watsonville

Syria

$118 nightly

$136 total

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Total with taxes and fees

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz

Grant

$86 nightly

$99 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

A modern living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and built-in bookshelves.

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter with a television, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A grand staircase with patterned tiles, wooden beams, and a skylight.

13. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Santa Cruz

Erica

$215 nightly

$246 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

A living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

14. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley

Delores F

$122 nightly

$139 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

15. Inn At Pasatiempo

Santa Cruz

Paul

$127 nightly

$145 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

16. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Katharine

$110 nightly

$127 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A Best Western Plus Inn with a modern design, including a covered entrance and a landscaped area in front.

A spacious living area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

17. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley

Robin

$109 nightly

$125 total

Sep 14 - Sep 15

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz

Justin

$82 nightly

$94 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

19. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz

Joyce

$90 nightly

$105 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

20. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz

Salvador

$64 nightly

$72 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

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Stay near popular Day Valley attractions

Alfaro Family Vineyards

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Alfaro Family Vineyards during your travels to Corralitos. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the biking trails.

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Nicholson Vineyards

7.4/10 (11 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Nicholson Vineyards during your travels to Day Valley. You can seek out the biking trails and surfing spots in this walkable area.

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Learn more about Day Valley

Check out the local area in Day Valley—home to attractions like The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park and Nicholson Vineyards.

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Top Day Valley Hotel Reviews

Seascape Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"n/a"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great Labor Day Weekend staying at Hyatt Place, Santa Cruz! Staff was great. Helped us stash bags before check-in was available. The guys valet my car early as well, so we could take off for fun stuff. Room was flip'n Great too. Nice view, including Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Hotel's pool and hot tub as well. Perfect bed and living room sofa was really nice. We had a great full breakfast with lots of choices. Totally stuffed our faces, haaaa. We wanted just one more swim & tub, so asked for a later check out time. Desk said no problem. Hotels.com got us there and Hyatt Place has locked us in for next Santa Cruz or Capitola stay. We love the beach and Hyatt Place ! Thank You Sniders"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel stay couldn’t have been better! Staff is so helpful and attentive, hotel itself is magical, the scenery is amazing, overall the whole thing is top notch. I want to come back as soon as possible! Super dog friendly which was great for me. I don’t have anything bad to say, only great things! Anyone giving this place a bad review needs to get their head checked."

Signia by Hilton San Jose

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room ,huge building.nice staff"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and room was clean."

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff. Nice hotel right across from the beach and about 2 blocks from the Wharf. Very walkable location."

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

10/10 Excellent

"Enjoyed our stay. Helpful staff found 2 rooms nearby each other for our family."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"The stay was very enjoyable. Especially due to the friendliness of the staff. The hotel is well maintained and at a very convenient location. We had a wonderful time there."

More cheap stays in Day Valley

Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

6110 Monterey Road Gilroy CA

$69 nightly

$77 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA

$80 nightly

$94 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

Seaside Inn & Suites

525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA

$82 nightly

$94 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,121 reviews)

Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA

$90 nightly

$105 total

Oct 8 - Oct 9

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,528 reviews)

Marea Sol Hotel

301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA

$110 nightly

$127 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Total with taxes and fees

9/10 Wonderful! (1,623 reviews)

Clarion Inn Silicon Valley

3200 Monterey Rd. San Jose CA

$116 nightly

$132 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Day Valley?

The best area to stay in Day Valley for most visitors is the Aptos Village area, including properties along Soquel Drive and around the Aptos Village Square.This area serves as the central hub for Day Valley, offering a convenient blend of local amenities and access to natural attractions. Aptos Village Square is a focal point with shops and dining options, while properties along Soquel Drive provide easy access to the main thoroughfare. It's a great base for those looking to explore the region's natural beauty without being too far from conveniences.For couples seeking a relaxed and upscale experience, properties near Seacliff State Beach and Rio Del Mar are ideal. These neighborhoods offer direct access to the beach, scenic coastal walks, and a quieter environment.

When is the best time to go to Day Valley?

The best time to go to Day Valley is during the spring (April to June) and fall (September to October) months, when the weather is most pleasant for outdoor activities and exploring the region.Spring in Day Valley offers comfortable temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 70s Fahrenheit, with blooming wildflowers adding to the scenic beauty. This period is ideal for couples who enjoy hiking and wine tasting, as the vineyards are lush and many wineries host special events. The trails around Day Valley are particularly inviting during this season, offering mild conditions for exploration.Fall provides similarly agreeable weather, with temperatures typically in the high 60s and 70s. This season is superb for solo travelers looking to enjoy the harvest celebrations and vibrant autumn foliage. Many local farms offer opportunities for apple picking and pumpkin patches, and the cooler evenings make for a relaxing end to a day of exploring.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Day Valley.

How much is the nightly rate at a Day Valley hotel?

Prices for hotels in Day Valley often vary, but you can find a great deal from $77 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Day Valley hotels

1. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2. Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

3. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6. Carousel Beach Inn

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

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

9. Seascape Beach Resort

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

11. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

13. Chaminade Resort & Spa

14. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

15. Inn At Pasatiempo

16. Marea Sol Hotel

17. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

19. Ocean Pacific Lodge

20. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Stay near popular Day Valley attractions

Alfaro Family Vineyards

Nicholson Vineyards

Learn more about Day Valley

Top Day Valley Hotel Reviews

Seascape Beach Resort

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Signia by Hilton San Jose

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

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

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

More cheap stays in Day Valley

Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Marea Sol Hotel

Clarion Inn Silicon Valley

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