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Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola is a favorite with Expedia customers. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Capitola Beach, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Traveler reviews also recommend Beach Street Inn and Suites and Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites as top choices for your stay. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

Westside Santa Cruz is a walkable neighborhood known for its beautiful beach. Other favorite areas in Santa Cruz include Downtown Santa Cruz and Eastside Santa Cruz.

2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk: This Santa Cruz vacation home rental offers a patio, a garden, and cable TV to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities like a fridge and a microwave can make your vacation run smoothly. Other favorite homes for rent in Santa Cruz are 2 Room Suite - Indoor Pool and Spa - Walk to the Boardwalk - No Cleaning Fee! and Vintage Santa Cruz Cottage, Steps From The Beach. See all vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Cruz.

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Based on our traveler reviews, Beachview Inn is a top choice for a less expensive stay. Other good choices for your budget-friendly stay include Ocean Pacific Lodge and Torch Lite Inn. View all budget hotels in Santa Cruz.

With 67 hotels and other accommodations to choose from in this neighborhood, you should find the perfect place for your trip. Based on Expedia customer reviews, West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn is the highest ranked property in Westside Santa Cruz. This 3.5-star B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It is located a short 2-minute walk from Main Beach. Other favorite options in the area include Babbling Brook Inn and Pacific Blue Inn.

Pacific Blue Inn is a favorite with our customers staying in Downtown Santa Cruz. This 3-star B&B offers free breakfast and free WiFi. It is located a short 9-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is a hotel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your stay with the kids include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG and Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley. Attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Santa Cruz.

Sweet 1 BDRM Cottage, FAST WIFI, near ocean, W&D, Full kitchen and bath, BBQ! is a favorite guesthouse for couples, and features in-room kitchens and free WiFi. See all romantic hotels in Santa Cruz.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free WiFi and free internet. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG and Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley are other good choices for your vacation. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Santa Cruz.

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers a restaurant along with free WiFi for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet's trip include Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley and Surf City Inn and Suites. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Santa Cruz.

Adjacent to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca On The Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 3.5-star hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good choices close by include Dream Inn Santa Cruz and Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.

One of the top choices for your stay is Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, located 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Mystery Spot, and this 3.5-star hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Chaminade Resort & Spa are a couple of other good options within a few miles.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a top beachfront resort offering a full-service spa and free WiFi, located within a short 3-minute walk of Santa Cruz Main Beach. Other good options to stay near the beach include Casablanca On The Beach and Marea Sol Hotel. See more stays near the beach in Santa Cruz.

Chaminade Resort & Spa is a 4-star resort with a full-service spa and free valet parking, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travelers looking for a pampering stay. Another upscale choice for your stay is Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection. Find more luxury hotels in Santa Cruz.

Babbling Brook Inn is a favorite 3-star B&B with our travelers looking for a stylish accommodation, featuring 13 guestrooms, free parking, and a garden. Beach Street Inn and Suites and Pacific Blue Inn are two other options for a boutique stay.

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is a hotel featuring free breakfast and free WiFi, and it's a top choice for playing a round of golf. Another good choice is The Islander Motel if you'd like to be close to a golf course while in town. Visit Pasatiempo Golf Course or DeLaveaga Golf Course to perfect your golf swing. See more golf hotels in Santa Cruz.

Westside Santa Cruz is a popular part of the city for sightseeing with 13 places to visit and top sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach, and Natural Bridges State Park. Eastside Santa Cruz is another area known for sightseeing where you can visit Monterey Bay, Santa Cruz Harbor, and DeLaveaga Golf Course.

There are about 5 properties that charge a resort fee out of the 432 hotels and other properties in Santa Cruz. The resort fee per accommodation averages USD 19.06 per night.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a top resort with a pool, a full-service spa, and free WiFi. Other choices that feature an onsite pool include Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA. View all hotels with pools in Santa Cruz.

Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a top beach spa hotel featuring a heated pool, a bar, and a restaurant. Enjoy a massage at the on-site spa. Other popular spa hotels in Santa Cruz include Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz and Surf City Inn and Suites. See all spa hotels in Santa Cruz.

Clean, Seabright Home Steps to Beach, High end HOT Tub, Large Deck W/ocean Peek is a popular vacation home featuring sofa beds and water park access. Another top water park hotel you might want to consider is Quail Hollow Ben Lomond, Untouched by Fire, Socially Distant, Politepets Welcome.

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose is a popular 3.5-star hotel featuring 3 restaurants and 2 bars. It's located a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport. Other good options near the airport are La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Jose Airport and Wyndham Garden San Jose Airport.

Travelers to Santa Cruz give high marks for the beaches, fun sporting events, and entertainment choices. Tourists to the city can also enjoy its walkable location. Top sights in the city include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. In Santa Cruz, there are 432 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Santa Cruz.

Cultural venues include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory, and Lighthouse Point Park. Attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Boardwalk Bowl, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are fun for kids of all ages. Landmarks like Mystery Spot, Mission Santa Cruz, and Town Clock might be worth a visit. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Santa Cruz guide.

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.