Hotels in Santa Cruz, CA
If you have trouble finding a vacancy, consider the Terrace Court (125 Beach St.; www.terracecourt.com; tel. 831/423-3031), a plain but practical motel on a hill overlooking the wharf, with ocean views and easy beach access. Santa Cruz has plenty of chain motels as well. Two Travelodges (www.travelodge.com; tel. 800/578-7878), two Best Westerns (www.bestwestern.com; tel. 800/780-7234), two Super 8s (www.super8.com; tel. 800/800-8000), and an Econo Lodge (www.choicehotels.com; tel. 877/424-6423) provide moderate- and budget-priced accommodations in addition to our nonchain recommendations.
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
This Santa Cruz motel is within a 7-minute walk of the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. The motel offers an on-site 24-hour manager and rooms with free Wi-Fi.Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Santa Cruz rooms include a private bathroom. The rooms are equipped with a hair dryer…around town
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Aqua Breeze Inn
Just across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this pet-friendly hotel offers a continental breakfast. Wi-Fi and parking are included.Aqua Breeze Inn rooms include a microwave and refrigerator. The rooms also include a coffee maker and a private bathroom.The Inn Aqua…around town - Hotel
Bay Front Inn
Only a 2-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this California hotel features an outdoor pool, serves a daily continental breakfast and has rooms with free Wi-Fi.A satellite TV with extended movie channels and a small refrigerator are included in all rooms at Bay Front Inn.…around town - Hotel
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a barbecue courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi.Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities…around town - Hotel
Beachview Inn
Less than a 5 minute walk from the beach, this hotel is also less than 10 minutes from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and a 10 minute drive from University of California - Santa Cruz. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms.Cable TV, a sitting area and a private bathroom are provided in…around town - Hotel
Bella Notte Inn
The spacious guest rooms at this Santa Cruz inn feature bathrobes, fireplaces and free Wi-Fi. Massage services and free guest parking are available. Twin Lakes State Beach is a 5-minute walk away.A flat-screen satellite TV with a DVD player, a minibar and a small refrigerator are…around town - Hotel
Best Western PLUS All Suites Inn
This Santa Cruz, California hotel is a 10-minute drive to the University of California Santa Cruz. The all-suite hotel features free Wi-Fi, an outdoor hot tub, a steam room and spacious suites.Guest suites at the All Suites Best Western PLUS have a microwave and refrigerator. A…around town - Hotel
Big Six Motel
This Central Santa Cruz motel is just a 6-minute walk from the beach and boardwalk. It features guest rooms with cable TV and free Wi-Fi.A microwave and fridge are furnished in all spacious rooms at the Big Six Motel. A clock radio and a work desk are included for guest…around town - Hotel
Boca Del Cielo Inn
Located just a short walk to the beach, this Santa Cruz inn features a fireplace and free Wi-Fi in each room. A free breakfast and a beach facing café are available.Select rooms feature an ocean view. Hardwood floors, fresh linens and towels are provided in all rooms at the Boca…around town - Hotel
Bucks Beach Bungalow
Located 120 metres from the Pacific Ocean and less than 5 minutes’ walk from Pleasure Point Beach Park, this Santa Cruz holiday home offers a private hot tub. Free bicycle rentals and Wi-Fi are included.A fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher is featured at Buck’s Beach Bungalow.…around town - Hotel
Budget Inn Santa Cruz
This central Santa Cruz hotel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.A microwave and mini-fridge are furnished in all rooms at Budget Inn Santa Cruz. A telephone and wake-up service are also…around town - Hotel
Capri Motel
Just a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this California motel features free parking and easy access to a variety of local attractions. All guest accommodations include free Wi-Fi.Featuring cable TV, all rooms with private bathrooms at the Capri Motel include a fridge…around town - Hotel
Carousel Beach Inn
Located a 2-minute walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this motel has rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi and a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.A cable TV is featured in each room at the Carousel Beach Inn. For convenience, the rooms include a microwave,…around town - Hotel
Casablanca Inn on The Beach
Located a 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Wharf, this Santa Cruz beachfront inn overlooks Monterey Bay. Free Wi-Fi and an ocean view are featured in all rooms. A continental breakfast is provided daily.Each room at Casablanca Inn includes a full kitchen. Free toiletries are provided…around town - Hotel
Coastview Inn
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is less than a 5 minute walk from this motel. Continental breakfast is offered and a seasonal swimming pool is available. Rooms feature satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.A microwave and small fridge are provided in each guest room at the Coastview Inn. A work…around town - Hotel
Comfort Inn Boardwalk
This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.Guest rooms at the Comfort Inn Boardwalk contain a microwave and a refrigerator for extra convenience. Free local…around town - Hotel
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz hotel is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Local attractions like Santa Cruz Beach, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Wharf, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Roaring Camp Railroads are…around town - Hotel
Continental Inn
Just a 5 minute drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub, has spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi and serves a daily continental breakfast. It offers free on site parking.A satellite TV with HBO movie channels, a microwave and a fridge are…around town - Hotel
Days Inn and Suites Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a 10-minute walk from this California hotel. An outdoor pool is on site along with rooms that provide free Wi-Fi and cable TV.Guest rooms at Days Inn and Suites Santa Cruz include coffee facilities. The rooms are also furnished with a minibar, a…around town - Hotel
Econo Lodge Inn and Suites
This Central Santa Cruz motel is just a 10-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. It features an indoor pool and hot tub. All guest rooms have free Wi-Fi.The guest rooms at Econo Lodge Inn and Suites include include a cable TV and safe. A coffee machine and wake-up…around town - Hotel
Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites
A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this California motel features panoramic ocean views and an outdoor heated pool. Free Wi-Fi and a continental breakfast are included.Featuring high wood-beam ceilings, all rooms at the Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites include a…around town - Hotel
Fireside Inn
Located next to Boardwalk Bowl, this motel is less than a 5-minute walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. It features free Wi-Fi and serves a daily free continental breakfast. Free parking is included.A flat-screen TV with DirecTV cable service is included in each guest room at the Fireside…around town - Hotel
Harbor Inn
Within a 10 minute drive of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pleasure Point, this Santa Cruz inn offers accommodations with charming décor and free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Kayaking, boating and fishing opportunities are available nearby.Equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, every…around town - Hotel
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley features guestrooms and suites that are filled with unique…around town - Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, California, 10 minutes from Lighthouse Field State Beach, this hotel features an outdoor pool, a sauna, and bright, contemporary rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV.The Santa Cruz East Holiday Inn Express offers rooms with hardwood furniture, including a work…around town - Hotel
Hotel Paradox
This Santa Cruz hotel features an outdoor pool with cabanas available and fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature an iPod docking station and a cable TV.All rooms are soundproof at Hotel Paradox, and bathrobes are provided for each guest.…around town - Hotel
Howard Johnson Inn - Fisherman's Wharf-Santa Cruz
Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this California hotel features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub. Free Wi-Fi and a continental breakfast are included in all guest rooms.All rooms at the Howard Johnson Inn-Fisherman's Wharf-Santa Cruz include a…around town - Hotel
Lanai Lodge Santa Cruz
Featuring an outdoor pool, this lodge is just an 8 minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms.Offering a balcony, rooms include a flat-screen cable TV and a private entrance. Select rooms feature kitchenettes at Lanai Lodge Santa Cruz.Guests…around town - Hotel
Mission Inn
Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and bikes are available for rent. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi.A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn. A microwave, small fridge, and coffee-making essentials are…around town - Hotel
Motel Santa Cruz
A short distance from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and other popular area attractions, this California motel provides comfortable accommodations and 24-hour front desk service.Motel Santa Cruz is located only a short stroll from the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. Guests…around town - Hotel
National 9 Motel Plymouth Street
This motel is off the Santa Cruz Highway One and is 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The motel features an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi.National 9 Motel rooms include a private bathroom and an alarm clock. The rooms also have cable TV with HBO.The National 9…around town - Hotel
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
Just an 8 minute drive to Capitola, this Santa Cruz accommodation features access to a private beach and a daily continental breakfast. All guest cottages have free Wi-Fi.A cable TV is included in each cottage at Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages. A microwave and refrigerator are…around town - Hotel
Ocean Gate Inn
The Ocean Gate Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz.This hotel is just a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, as well as downtown shops and restaurants. This affordable hotel has large spacious rooms, each with its own private balcony where you can enjoy…around town - Hotel
Ocean Lodge - Santa Cruz
In the heart of Santa Cruz, this motel has pet-friendly accommodations that are just 1 mile from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk are also available.Decorated in cool tones, the rooms at Ocean Lodge-Santa Cruz are fitted with…around town - Hotel
Ocean Pacific Lodge
This 100% non-smoking motel is only 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. The motel offers a daily continental breakfast and guest rooms with free Wi-Fi.Ocean Pacific Lodge features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Free on-site parking is available at this…around town - Hotel
Oceana Inn Santa Cruz
Oceana Inn Santa Cruz offers a heated outdoor pool and spacious guest rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. It is located one mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.Rooms feature sofas, refrigerators and microwaves. They also provide coffee makers and ironing facilities.Santa Cruz…around town - Hotel
Opal Cliff Beach House
A 4-minute drive from Capitola Village, this Santa Cruz beach house offers beautiful views of Monterey Bay. With landscaped gardens and a hot tub, this property includes free Wi-Fi.In the comfortably-furnished living room, a solarium offers ocean views. A 60-inch flat-screen TV and…around town - Hotel
Pacific Blue Inn
A 10-minute walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel has rooms with private bathrooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.Free Wi-Fi is available in all of the rooms at the 100% non-smoking Pacific Blue Inn. The brightly-colored rooms are…around town - Hotel
Pacific Inn Santa Cruz
This Mediterranean style hotel is within walking distance of the Santa Cruz beach and boardwalk. It features free Wi-Fi and an indoor heated pool.Pacific Inn Santa Cruz has guest rooms with a microwave, a refrigerator and cable TV with premium channels. A spa tub is available in…around town - Hotel
Quality Inn Santa Cruz
In Santa Cruz town center, this hotel is one mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a deck and seasonal outdoor pool. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi.A flat-screen satellite TV with HBO movie channels and a large work desk are included in all of the classically furnished…around town - Hotel
Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street
In Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is a 15-minute walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel provides a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.Ramada Limited Santa Cruz rooms include a microwave and refrigerator, for midnight snacks and…around town - Hotel
Rio Vista Suites Santa Cruz
Built in 1890, this historic building is currently being restored to offer luxurious suites. A continental breakfast is served daily at this seaside bed and breakfast and free WiFi is included.Offering a city or ocean view, each suite at Rio Vista Suites Santa Cruz features a…around town - Hotel
Santa Cruz Dream Inn, a Joie de Vivre Hotel
This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the center of the city, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family vacation or romantic getaway.The Dream Inn features a natural, laid back atmosphere inspired by…around town - Hotel
Sea & Sand Inn
Within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It has a 24-hour front desk and free guest parking.A TV and a DVD player are featured in each room at Sea & Sand Inn. All rooms provide a sitting area and a private bathroom.…around town - Hotel
Seaway Inn
A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, this hotel offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free Wi-Fi.Featuring cable TV with extended channels, each room at the Seaway Inn comes with tea and coffee-making…around town - Hotel
Sunset Inn - Santa Cruz
Conveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Sunset Inn Santa Cruz offers an outdoor heated hot tub and sauna. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.A fridge, microwave and coffee facilities are provided in all rooms. Cable TV with in-room movies and a work desk…around town - Hotel
Super 8 Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.Guest rooms at the Super 8 Santa Cruz all feature flat-screen TVs with cable and a coffee maker. Microwaves…around town - Hotel
Super 8 Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk West
Located one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 10 minutes from the University of California, this motel offers an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi in guest rooms.The accommodations at this Santa Cruz motel include a seating area and cable TV. Local calls are free.A…around town - Hotel
The Babbling Brook Inn
Just a 5 minute drive from Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this charming B&B offers an evening wine reception complete with hors d'oeurves. A buffet breakfast is available daily. All rooms feature a fireplace.Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite is included in each guest room…around town - Hotel
The Hitching Post Motel
This Santa Cruz, California hotel features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and free Wi-Fi. It is 5.3-miles from the University of California Santa Cruz and guest rooms provide cable TV.The rooms at The Hitching Post Motel offer free local telephone calls. They are furnished with…around town - Hotel
The Inn at Pasatiempo
Featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie. Free Wi-Fi is accessible in all rooms at this boutique inn.Cable TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and a private bathroom are standard…around town - Hotel
The Islander Motel
This motel is a 5-minute walk from downtown Santa Cruz and 1 mile from the Boardwalk. The motel has free Wi-Fi, a seasonal heated outdoor pool and free on-site parking.The Islander Motel features a continental breakfast. A 24-hour front desk is also available at this smoke-free…around town - Hotel
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
Located within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, this Santa Cruz inn features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.Cable TV, free toiletries and coffee-making facilities are available in all rooms at Torch Lite Inn at the Beach…around town - Hotel
West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk.West Cliff Inn features luxurious rooms with fireplaces and…around town
