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

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
0.5 km from Pleasure Point
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Spacious and comfortable room, very helpful staff, great breakfast offered Bathroom very nice and clean"
United States
Aprille
The price is ￥22,215
￥25,550 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Pleasure Point
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Nathan
The price is ￥24,247
￥27,825 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

3. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
2 km from Pleasure Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Nice quiet location but convenient and close to restaurants and grocery shopping. Always a pleasant experience."
United States
Loretta
The price is ￥17,542
￥20,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

4. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from Pleasure Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (559 reviews)
"Walking distance to the beach and restaurants"
United States
Mary
The price is ￥41,324
￥47,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Capitola Hotel
A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Pleasure Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (881 reviews)
"It was a beautiful area to stay at, and the room is very spacious super close to the beach me and my family really liked it"
United States
Richard
The price is ￥43,027
￥48,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

6. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.3 km from Pleasure Point
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,338 reviews)
"The staff was friendly and the location was amazing!"
United States
Bethany
The price is ￥20,996
￥24,226 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A patio with two chairs and a table, a fire in the center, surrounded by greenery and a view of the landscape.

7. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
3.9 km from Pleasure Point
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,007 reviews)
"Our favorite hotel!"
United States
Erica
The price is ￥21,180
￥31,725 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.5 km from Pleasure Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,257 reviews)
"Perfect stay and clean place."
United States
Silvia
The price is ￥20,717
￥23,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

9. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
2.1 km from Pleasure Point
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"Staff was awesome great breakfast"
United States
Cheryl
The price is ￥30,423
￥34,600 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Monarch Cove Inn
A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

10. Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
1.7 km from Pleasure Point
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (761 reviews)
"Amazing stay!"
United States
Jeff
The price is ￥44,336
￥59,250 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Inn at Depot Hill

11. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Pleasure Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located so we could walk to attractions and restaurants. We would definitely stay again."
United States
Dori
The price is ￥21,772
￥25,099 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Pleasure Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (456 reviews)
"Stayed for 5 days, everything was perfect!"
United States
Michelle Renee
The price is ￥12,980
￥15,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

13. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
5 km from Pleasure Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,178 reviews)
"Sea Cliff Inn was a great stay. Quiet and clean, yet close to everything."
United States
Lee
The price is ￥21,940
￥25,287 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

14. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.3 km from Pleasure Point
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,045 reviews)
"Beautiful views, close to shops, restaurants, amusement park, easily walkable, pool and on the beach."
United States
Henry
The price is ￥45,752
￥52,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

15. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5 km from Pleasure Point
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,103 reviews)
"Had a great experience, room was clean and had all the basic amenities. Staff was super nice."
United States
Sean
The price is ￥9,146
￥13,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Seaside Inn & Suites
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

16. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Pleasure Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (617 reviews)
"Very comfy beds Hot water Full kitchen Very clean Nice TV channels Very close to beach access Cute lil' breakfast"
United States
Donald
The price is ￥28,542
￥32,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

17. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Pleasure Point
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (669 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. The place was clean and well maintenance. Would definitely stay here again."
United States
Latoya
The price is ￥19,560
￥22,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

18. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.7 km from Pleasure Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (58 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, super nice staff."
United States
daphanie
The price is ￥11,791
￥13,988 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Carousel Beach Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

19. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 7.5 km from Pleasure Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (702 reviews)
"Very quiet, great breakfast selections, and near walking distance to restaurants!"
United States
Monika
The price is ￥23,311
￥26,823 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

20. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Pleasure Point
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Great location and the room was very cute. Would stay again."
United States
Andrea
The price is ￥16,334
￥28,653 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Bella Notte
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Where to stay in Pleasure Point

Find the best Pleasure Point areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Pleasure Point
Learn more about Pleasure Point
A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
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Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Pleasure Point?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Santa Cruz's Pleasure Point neighborhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Pleasure Point? Consider a visit to Monterey Bay while you're in the neighborhood.
Where is the best place to stay in Pleasure Point?
For your stay in Pleasure Point, Romantic Retreat. Soak in the hot tub or lie on loft bed; listen to the surf. is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Pleasure Point area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Cruz, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 67 Pleasure Point hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Pleasure Point, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals in Pleasure Point.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Pleasure Point?
To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Pleasure Point, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighborhood?
Monterey Bay, Pleasure Point Park, and The Hook are just a few attractions to check out in Pleasure Point. You could also plan a visit to 38th Avenue Beach Access or Moran Lake Beach while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Pleasure Point include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Hooper Beach, and Capitola Wharf. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach are also worth a stop.