Title: Visit Nobel: 2026 Travel Guide for Nobel, Santa Cruz | Expedia.com

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# Nobel, CA

## Travel Guide

## Visit Nobel

Things to do

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- Nobel Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Nobel

![Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3700/3633/708ac094_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7500 Old Dominion Court Aptos CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$121 nightly

$140 total

Apr 1 - Apr 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aptos. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,086 reviews)

No. Room had spider net on ceiling and corners and dust on AC unit also had bad smell when unit started to run.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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![Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/11100/11056/bbbd3a94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA

$119 nightly

$138 total

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,224 reviews)

The rooms need a lot of help. The fact that they have pets allowed in the rooms, makes it feel dirty. They try to make it feel current and clean by having laminate floors, which in turn makes it feel old and dirty instead. The rooms are not cozy at all. The bed was comfortable, the staff was nice. ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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![Chaminade Resort & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/27600/27566/9f8bd72a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Chaminade Resort & Spa

1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA

$185 nightly

$208 total

Mar 5 - Mar 6

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)

It is a really great place to feel you're escaping the rigours of life.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Fern River Resort

5250 Highway 9 Felton CA

Book a stay at this beach cabin in Felton. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and a garden. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (479 reviews)

Nice grounds but you have to bring your own coffee and coffee filters if you want coffee in the morning. Wasn’t aware of that and would have liked to relax in the morning while having a cup in the patio area.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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![Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33120000/33112100/33112057/eea0b10f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Charming Romantic Yacht Harbor Beach Cottage 

 Santa Cruz CA

Stay at this cottage in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (312 reviews)

Well appointed in a desirable location. We really enjoyed the hot tub and outdoor space. Inside was a bit cramped and some minor repairs are needed but overall a nice stay.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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![Large Santa Cruz Beach Home. Walk to Ocean. Winter special rates. Pet friendly.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31760000/31758400/31758311/b67e3423_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Large Santa Cruz Beach Home. Walk to Ocean. Winter special rates. Pet friendly.

 Santa Cruz CA

Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (340 reviews)

Great place!

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Gotta ride this 100 year old wooden roller Coaster on the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/b45be7dc-b7ee-4e2f-913e-96687d20622a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065915.Vacation-Attraction)

![The place where you can't stay straight.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065921/d28cfec3-0a62-49c3-8c59-000ebb30e504.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mystery Spot

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots. 

[](https://expedia.com/Mystery-Spot-Santa-Cruz.d6065921.Vacation-Attraction)

![USA-Santa Cruz-Natural Bridges State Beach; Shutterstock ID 101070745](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6065917/43bea666-ed08-4f82-a646-075da65a2a91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Natural Bridges State Park

You can take time to visit Natural Bridges State Park during your travels to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails. 

[](https://expedia.com/Natural-Bridges-State-Park-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065917.Vacation-Attraction)

![Pier at Santa Cruz, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6209895/eb65cea1-184a-499c-ae20-633fad3592be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Santa Cruz Wharf

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots. 

[](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Wharf-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6209895.Vacation-Attraction)

![EN5XP1 Street scene in autumn with shops art galleries on Ocean Avenue Carmel Monterey County California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351808/ef056b2b-5188-40e2-985c-ead470ec0f72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ocean Street

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ocean-Street-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6351808.Vacation-Attraction)

![CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6327592/765dd2b7-8dc8-43e9-a63e-99581f2057c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Pacific Avenue

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Avenue-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6327592.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Capitola Private 2-Hour Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5204449/43dc9f95-f013-4b9a-b724-1190dca566bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Capitola Private Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

$5

per traveler

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/capitola-private-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a5204449.activity-details)

![Self Guided UC Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Unlock Secret Stories ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47178731/1548d3e5-e5e6-4438-b9c3-b01c5bb45f5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

$5

per traveler

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/uc-santa-cruz-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a47178731.activity-details)

![Santa Cruz Redwoods Forest Therapy ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4252920/81677566-18a6-4e11-abfe-6b1d4f48d69b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Redwoods Forest Bathing

$89

per adult

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![Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2262173/5e1c9c51-0e8d-438a-bf60-efbabfd1eb34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Beginner Surf Lesson in Santa Cruz

$139

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/beginner-surf-lesson-in-santa-cruz.a2262173.activity-details)

![5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4819328/705e4b93-b037-4d70-b76f-a95c1cc04db1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 5-Hour Wilderness Skills & Survival Clinic

$139

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/5-hour-wilderness-skills-survival-clinic.a4819328.activity-details)

![Mermaid family photoshoot Santa Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50896815/8d48ddf4-554f-4b26-a3b3-7340d6f859f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot

$220

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/mermaid-experience-photoshoot.a50896815.activity-details)

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## Cities near Nobel

![Santa Cruz featuring rugged coastline, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6666/0b206b03-8d0c-450f-9a89-e6b2f0f903f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Santa Cruz

- Cities near Nobel
- Places of interest

[Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.dx6666)

- [Moore Creek Wildlife Preserve ](https://expedia.com/Moore-Creek-Wildlife-Preserve-Santa-Cruz.d6328126.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Monterey Bay ](https://expedia.com/Monterey-Bay-California.d553248621532640233.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065915.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Capitola Beach ](https://expedia.com/Capitola-Beach-Capitola.d6068437.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Silicon Valley ](https://expedia.com/Silicon-Valley-California.d6023769.Vacation-Attraction)
- [University of California ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-California-California.d6065907.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mystery Spot ](https://expedia.com/Mystery-Spot-Santa-Cruz.d6065921.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Natural Bridges State Park ](https://expedia.com/Natural-Bridges-State-Park-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065917.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Roaring Camp Railroads ](https://expedia.com/Roaring-Camp-Railroads-Felton.d6208390.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Rio Del Mar Beach ](https://expedia.com/Rio-Del-Mar-Beach-Rio-del-Mar.d6220825.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Big Basin Redwoods State Park ](https://expedia.com/Big-Basin-Redwoods-State-Park-California.d6089191.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Santa Cruz Wharf ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Wharf-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6209895.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park ](https://expedia.com/Henry-Cowell-Redwoods-State-Park-California.d6065919.Vacation-Attraction)
- [La Selva Beach ](https://expedia.com/La-Selva-Beach-Watsonville.d6228379.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ocean Street ](https://expedia.com/Ocean-Street-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6351808.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Capitola Wharf ](https://expedia.com/Capitola-Wharf-Capitola.d6208378.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Seacliff State Beach ](https://expedia.com/Seacliff-State-Beach-Seacliff.d6151254.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pacific Avenue ](https://expedia.com/Pacific-Avenue-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6327592.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mount Madonna Center ](https://expedia.com/Mount-Madonna-Center-Watsonville.d553248621532640325.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Santa Cruz Harbor ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz-Harbor-Eastside-Santa-Cruz.d6153463.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Pasatiempo Golf Course ](https://expedia.com/Pasatiempo-Golf-Course-Santa-Cruz.d6139735.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Seascape Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Seascape-Golf-Club-Rio-del-Mar.d553248621558560622.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Main Beach ](https://expedia.com/Main-Beach-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d6065913.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Cowell's Beach ](https://expedia.com/Cowells-Beach-Westside-Santa-Cruz.d553248621557937450.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ano Nuevo State Park ](https://expedia.com/Ano-Nuevo-State-Park-Pescadero.d553248621532640258.Vacation-Attraction)
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