The Best Hotels Closest to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum in Santa Cruz for 2026

Our top choices for Santa Cruz Surfing Museum hotels

1. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Kristen

￥25,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Stephanie

￥43,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Susana

￥34,325 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Monika

￥28,816 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

5. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

William Thomas

￥28,726 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Lawrence

￥22,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

7. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Clifford

￥40,942 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

8. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Jacqueline

￥18,336 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

9. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Charlene

￥21,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 27 - Jul 28

Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

10. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

TONY

￥22,534 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Vanessa

￥19,621 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

12. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Walter

￥41,799 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)

13. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Vicente

￥16,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

14. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Nireitha

￥28,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Joyce

￥14,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

16. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Ismael

￥19,819 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 2 - Aug 3

17. Continental Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Britney

￥15,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes

18. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Josh

￥17,540 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 17 - Aug 18

19. Surf City Inn and Suites

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Christina

￥20,778 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 30 - Jul 31

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), cribs (surcharge)

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Tatiana

￥19,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Mission Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 689 reviews	View
Pacific Blue Inn	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 937 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Surfing Museum Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

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Mission Inn

8/10 Good

"Overall it was a very solid place to stay. Comfy beds, clean rooms and clearly they made a real effort to make the best of their hotel. Even though the hotel is on a busy street that doesn’t appear to be in a tight knit neighborhood, it’s actually really close to a lot of cool hip restaurants and central to many destinations. The hot tub is cute but needs some love. The air conditioning unit, which I could manually turn on and off, would cool the room in cycles which didn’t really work well given the comforter was so hot. For two nights the covers were either too hot (when the air conditioner was not active), and just warm enough which I found was disruptive for sleep. Other than someone’s dog barking too early in the morning, rooms were quiet."

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The room was great. Excellent location to the Boardwalk. Less than a block away. Room was nice and clean. Comfortable for a family of 4. I’m not sure how other rooms are but I wish the body wash/shampoo dispenser was o note back wall of the shower. I knocked mine off twice with my elbow. After the boardwalk closes, there are taco trucks right across the street so you can grab a great meal before you head to your room for the night. Awesome stay."

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"I paid $507 for what was essentially a standard room with a great view. While the room itself was clean and comfortable, I don't feel it justified the price. The shower had some issues, and aside from the view, there wasn't much that made the room feel like a premium experience. The restaurant was great when I went for dinner, but nothing particularly memorable for breakfast. The service throughout my stay was also just okay, and at times the customer service felt below what I'd expect for a hotel at this price point. The pool looked a little dirty, although the jacuzzi was nice and enjoyable. I loved that it was not chlorine! One of the biggest frustrations during my stay was that I lost my car keys. (Of course, this is my fault and no one else's) But, unfortunately the front desk wasn't very helpful, and I didn't feel like they handled the situation with much urgency or empathy. That said, I do want to give credit where it's due. After my stay, I filled out the guest survey and was contacted by the manager, Dan. He listened to my concerns, treated me with professionalism, and refunded part of my stay. His willingness to make things right significantly improved my overall impression of the hotel. While my initial experience was disappointing, I really appreciated how he handled the situation afterward. He was amazing. Overall, I would consider staying here again, but only if the price were lower than what I paid for this visit. (originally)"

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Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Surfing Museum?

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 76 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz.

How many hotels are there close to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum?

Expedia has 76 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

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What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Neary Lagoon Park.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Surfing Museum hotels

1. Mission Inn

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

3. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

5. Pacific Blue Inn

6. Ocean Pacific Lodge

7. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8. Seaside Inn & Suites

9. Rio Vista Suites

10. Beachview Inn

11. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

12. Casablanca On The Beach

13. Drift Inn

14. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

15. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

16. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

17. Continental Inn

18. Torch Lite Inn

19. Surf City Inn and Suites

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

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