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When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Santa Cruz has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Mystery Spot, and Capitola Beach.

When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and examples today can still be seen along historic U.S. Route 66.

Mission Inn: Stay within a quick 2-minute drive of Monterey Bay. Enjoy access to the spa tub, and freebies including breakfast and WiFi. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz: An outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Beachview Inn: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Fireside Inn Santa Cruz: It’s located within a quick 1-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk are available during your stay. Ocean Pacific Lodge: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Enjoy access to the outdoor pool and free WiFi, as well as room amenities like a microwave.

In this walkable area, you can enjoy the entertainment choices and scenic seaside while you’re sightseeing. Some popular places to visit include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Mystery Spot, and Capitola Beach. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Monterey Bay, Rio Del Mar Beach, and Big Basin Redwoods State Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Roaring Camp Railroads, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Some historical places you might want to see include Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Lighthouse Point Park, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Santa Cruz to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually August and September with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 31 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Santa Cruz to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is located 27.6 mi (44.3 km) away. You can also search for flights into San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), which is 48.4 mi (77.9 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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