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

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A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

1. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Myla

￥18,418

￥21,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Frank

￥18,668

￥21,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

3. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Sofia

￥18,213

￥21,093 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

4. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Judy

￥14,366

￥17,874 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Ingrid

￥15,519

￥18,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Grester

￥17,867

￥20,703 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Tasia

￥11,605

￥15,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a wooden cabinet with a decorative handle, a chair, and a globe on the counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

8. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Christine

￥9,454

￥11,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A motel with a swimming pool, a sign indicating vacancy, and amenities like cable TV, HBO, AC in rooms, and free WiFi.

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

9. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Jorge

￥10,000

￥12,596 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.

10. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Aleksandr

￥9,733

￥12,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

11. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Harjeet

￥13,726

￥22,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Natalie

￥9,052

￥13,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

John

￥13,962

￥16,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

14. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Armando

￥11,012

￥12,334 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

15. Salt Air Lodge

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

Julio

￥13,130

￥15,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A room with two teal chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a potted plant on a wooden side table.

A modern kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A patio with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and potted plants.

16. Torch Lite Inn

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Holly

￥12,267

￥14,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

A two-story house with a balcony, a staircase, and a garden with various plants.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There is a painting of a beach scene on the wall, a potted plant, and a door leading to another room.

A hotel room with a white bed, two bedside lamps, a bedside phone, and a digital clock on the nightstand.

17. Continental Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.6 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Linh

￥9,702

￥13,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a fireplace.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a large sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a kitchenette, and a dining area.

18. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

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

Gabriela

￥13,805

￥16,121 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with three beds, a desk, and a chair.

A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave, and wooden cabinets.

A golf course with artificial green turf, a flagstick, and a stone wall.

A rectangular swimming pool with clear water, marked lanes, and a metal ladder.

19. Surf City Inn and Suites

Lower Ocean, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Amra

￥10,153

￥12,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a yellow color scheme, a double staircase, and a person pushing a luggage cart.

A yellow building with a pergola, a statue, and a parking lot.

20. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Lower Ocean, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Herman

￥8,965

￥12,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Top Santa Cruz Surfing Museum Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent staff, fun rooms and delicious included breakfast!"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I wasn't there too long -- just one night. But it was perfect for just me: clean, comfortable, and quiet. (I was a little concerned when I saw packages of earplugs on the nightstands, but it was a peaceful night.) The person working the front desk was great! I asked her advice on a quick place to eat within walking distance and she suggested the perfect restaurant! A great place with great staff!"

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Convinent location. Updated rooms"

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Loved this place! I’ll be back"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay! We will be back."

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome property right in the heart of it all!"

Lighthouse Beach House

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful house awesome location! I know that Santa Cruz isn't usually hot this time of year, but it was in the mid to high 80s and the AC was either broken or didn't work very well at all. Just take into consideration if you are staying during the super hot months! Other than that, it was a fabulous stay!"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!

8/10 Good

"Great view and location."

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

A beach scene with footprints, a sunset, and silhouettes of people and a dog.

Its Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Its Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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A blue door with a metal latch and lock.

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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Lighthouse Field State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lighthouse Field State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)

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.

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Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.

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Mitchell Cove Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mitchell Cove Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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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 79 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 Marea Sol Hotel.

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

Expedia has 79 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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area 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. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, 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. Seaway Inn

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Marea Sol Hotel

4. Mission Inn

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7. Ocean Pacific Lodge

8. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

9. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

10. Beachview Inn

11. Casablanca On The Beach

12. Seaside Inn & Suites

13. Aqua Breeze Inn

14. Drift Inn

15. Salt Air Lodge

16. Torch Lite Inn

17. Continental Inn

18. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

19. Surf City Inn and Suites

20. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Compare top hotels near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Seaway Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Mission Inn

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Top Santa Cruz Surfing Museum Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

Casablanca On The Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Lighthouse Beach House

Seaside Inn & Suites

OCEANFRONT! BEST LOCATION! EXTRAORDINARY VIEWS! HOT TUB! FIRE PIT!

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Its Beach

Lighthouse Point Park

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Wharf

Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

Mitchell Cove Beach

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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