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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, (1,340 reviews)
"Really great hotel."
United States
Gaelle
The price is ¥38,480
¥43,852 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 13 - Jul 14
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
Boulder Creek
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,028 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Sherice
The price is ¥18,771
¥23,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
Capitola
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"very helpful and friendly staff, clean room, and good location"
United States
Clarisse
The price is ¥26,692
¥30,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (420 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is ¥15,824
¥18,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,015 reviews)
"Perfect location close to a lot of places and staff was very friendly. "
United States
Miguel
The price is ¥15,684
¥19,660 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Beachview Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great place to stay and beds divine!"
United States
Catherine
The price is ¥22,349
¥26,886 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Mission Inn

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Always stay here Has a pool Walk to the Boardwalk Upstairs patio Not far from shop food gas And always clean!"
United States
Maria
The price is ¥18,278
¥20,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,476 reviews)
"A great stay close to the boardwalk and pier at a great value."
United States
Lawrence
The price is ¥21,773
¥26,932 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Fireside Inn Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (1,014 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and room location was great, everything near by."
United States
Javier
The price is ¥21,827
¥24,818 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,025 reviews)
"Great restful location, excellent property"
United States
Penelope
The price is ¥33,638
¥45,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"We loved our stay there. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent."
United States
Sofia
The price is ¥35,594
¥40,545 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
Capitola
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent location."
United States
Chris
The price is ¥30,866
¥35,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Monarch Cove Inn

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
2.5 star property
Ben Lomond
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (916 reviews)
"Very nice staff, in a beautiful location."
United States
Ed
The price is ¥16,894
¥19,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,317 reviews)
"The staff was very nice. The drinks at the bar were great."
United States
Bernice
The price is ¥29,167
¥33,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Brian
The price is ¥55,689
¥63,162 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Patricia
The price is ¥30,451
¥34,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Carousel Beach Inn

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Michael
The price is ¥34,940
¥39,815 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,036 reviews)
"Great experience and great staff. Cant beat the view and beach access."
United States
Austin
The price is ¥59,514
¥67,450 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (238 reviews)
"Room and property grounds were clean. Great stay. Will stay again next time"
United States
Sonny
The price is ¥14,390
¥16,489 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
National 9 Santa Cruz

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,069 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and have a balcony. Staff was great and will go back again."
United States
Thomas
The price is ¥13,685
¥18,415 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Seaside Inn & Suites
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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
¥16,489
Highest Price
¥67,450

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Santa Cruz?
You may be able to find reasonable prices at these Santa Cruz accommodations, which have good reviews from our travelers: La Bahia Hotel and Spa - Located within a 20-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. You can take advantage of free parking and a picnic area at this hotel. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz - Located within a 10-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool at this motel. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection - Located within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace at this hotel. Casablanca On The Beach - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Dream Inn Santa Cruz - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Santa Cruz?
Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here's a little information that might be helpful: 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 in Santa Cruz?
Generally, Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, sports, and surfing. Top attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Get out into nature with places like Santa Cruz Main Beach, University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, and Seabright Beach. Cultural attractions include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Lighthouse Point Park.
What's the best way to get to and around Santa Cruz while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Santa Cruz on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city center. An alternative is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) away.

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