Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Photo by Susana Neri
Photo by Susana Neri
Photo by Brad and Wi-Wi
Photo by Brad and Wi-Wi
Photo by Adri VDM Photography
Photo by Adri VDM Photography
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Photo by naomi hardy
Photo by Rachel Gilman
Photo by Rachel Gilman

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Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

3 out of 5
Price was ￥216,586, price is now ￥182,448 per person
￥182,448
per person
Dec 27 - Jan 3
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tokyo (TYO) to San Jose (SJC)
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,348 reviews)
The room was spacious, and the bed was comfortable. The smell in the hallway was a bit bothersome.

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Reviews of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1064
5 - Excellent 53%
4 - Good
724
4 - Good 36%
3 - Okay
176
3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
34
2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
15
1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Can’t bring dogs on the beach walks.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Beautiful landscape, terrible smell of human waste from hundreds of homeless people

5/5 - Excellent

Sandra

We went on Tuesday, Sept 10; the rides were closed, but that's ok; it was early, foggy, empty, eerie,which was great for art photography! With the exception of the maintenance crew, we had the run of the place. Score! Probably not what most visitors want from a review, but for those who are into art photography, you get it!!

4/5 - Good

DonH

Parking is a mess. Maybe put a traffic officer or two out there to help out?

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good for family with young children who want to enjoy fun fair rides and tons of junk food

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Get there early!

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Best Lodging Options Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Surf City Inn and Suites
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2 out of 5
301 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
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Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
311 2nd Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
125 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St, Santa Cruz, CA
Casablanca On The Beach
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

2 out of 5
505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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