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Our top choices for Santa Cruz pet-friendly hotels

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (589 reviews)
"amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is ￥38,463
￥51,977 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A coastal building with a wooden door, numbered 118, adjacent to a beach with palm trees and a clear sky.

2. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (71 reviews)
"Very convenient to the boardwalk and downtown."
United States
Marlene
The price is ￥13,501
￥15,674 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Edgewater Beach Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,359 reviews)
"Always a great stay! Our second time staying here on our yearly Santa Cruz trip and it was great as always!"
United States
Rosio
The price is ￥18,762
￥21,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

4. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (325 reviews)
"Great location, clean perfect stay"
United States
Myla
The price is ￥17,482
￥20,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Seaway Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

5. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"This place is an absolute gem. Terrific location, charming and with so much attention to the guest’s experience. If I could rate higher than 10 I would."
United States
Molly
The price is ￥23,635
￥27,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

6. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,011 reviews)
"I will stay there again"
United States
Judy
The price is ￥14,442
￥17,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Mission Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (722 reviews)
"We stayed here for one night, the staff that we interacted with was very nice and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and hot. Room was spacious and clean, the only thing I would complain about is the shower. The shower was a bit dirty and stained, especially the shower floor and other areas within the shower."
United States
Adrian
The price is ￥15,504
￥18,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Terrace/patio

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Room was clean and the breakfast was great!"
United States
Alissa
The price is ￥21,113
￥24,351 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

9. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,641 reviews)
"The view was great and our stay was great."
United States
Jacqueline
The price is ￥16,875
￥19,594 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Marea Sol Hotel
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

10. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,360 reviews)
"a great find when visiting Santa Cruz!"
United States
cindy
The price is ￥19,392
￥22,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (959 reviews)
"We arrived after hours and self-checkin was super easy. The Inn was lovely and was a great location near downtown."
United States
Sharon
The price is ￥14,023
￥16,774 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Pacific Blue Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,553 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious , well appointed, clean rooms, professional friendly staff, nice pool and hot tubs, and fantastic location; will definitely be back!"
United States
Tasia
The price is ￥11,667
￥15,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Ocean Pacific Lodge
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"I loved the chicken!!"
United States
Julian
The price is ￥20,325
￥23,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Inn At Pasatiempo
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,349 reviews)
"Easy check in, friendly staff and the room was clean"
United States
Nikki
The price is ￥14,061
￥16,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location !! , friendly staff clean room"
United States
Christine
The price is ￥9,597
￥11,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

16. 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
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,297 reviews)
"Would stay again. Amazing staff."
United States
Sarika
The price is ￥19,695
￥22,758 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

17. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Islander Motel Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,026 reviews)
"Great place to staying!"
United States
LI
The price is ￥9,869
￥12,456 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Islander Motel Santa Cruz
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

18. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Fun funky place would ask for attic room if you go and don’t mind stairs."
United States
Shawna
The price is ￥13,883
￥18,540 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Rio Vista Suites
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,286 reviews)
"Good place to stay right next to the beach and food!!"
United States
Harjeet
The price is ￥13,787
￥22,279 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Casablanca On The Beach
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (493 reviews)
"Rooms clean, easy parking, and it’s 10 minutes from downtown. Perfect little spot"
United States
vincent
The price is ￥12,054
￥13,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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Top Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"My 1 night stay was great while I attended the Santa Cruz marathon. Very clean room, amazing sunset and sunrise views! Staff were very friendly, parking easy and cute decor at the property."
Kate 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo

10/10 Excellent
"I loved the chicken!!"
Julian 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Inn At Pasatiempo

Frequently asked questions

What's the best pet-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
La Bahia Hotel and Spa is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers 3 restaurants and a full-service spa for its human guests. Two other good options for you and your pet's trip include Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley and Casablanca On The Beach.
How many hotels that welcome pets should I expect to find in Santa Cruz?
Frolic with your furry friend at one of Expedia's 54 pet-friendly Santa Cruz hotels or accommodations.
What's the best time of year to travel to Santa Cruz with my pet?
When you travel with your pet, keeping tabs on the weather can make the trip safe and fun for everyone. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 27 inches.
What is there to see and do with your pet in Santa Cruz?
Known for its sports, Santa Cruz has lots to offer visitors including its seaside, entertainment, and hiking trails. See the local sights and visit top attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. While you're there, make sure you don't miss Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.