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Sunny Cove Motel
Located in Santa Cruz, within a few steps of Sunny Cove Beach and 2.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well...
Swell House Santa Cruz
Featuring 3-star accommodations, Swell House Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, a 6-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 2.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
In a prime location in Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz provides air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a fitness center.
Carousel Beach Inn
Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Located 3 blocks from the historic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Ocean Pacific Lodge is 100% nonsmoking and offers guest rooms with free WiFi.
SeaSide Inn & Suites
Located in Santa Cruz, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites provides accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.
Marea Sol Hotel
Marea Sol Hotel is conveniently set in the center of Santa Cruz, and provides an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a shared...
Santa Cruz Hostel
Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 1640 feet from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace.
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Styled in modern decor, this restored historic mansion offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites. Free WiFi is included daily.
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Aqua Breeze Inn
Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.6Good - What previous guests thought, 958 reviewsAqua Breeze Inn is located across the street from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free WiFi and parking are included.
Seaway Inn
Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 72 reviewsA short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf in California, the Seaway Inn offers easy beach access and comfortably furnished rooms with free WiFi.
Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,509 reviewsLocated within 5 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf.
Drift Inn, LLC
Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 883 reviewsThis central Santa Cruz hotel is just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features guest rooms with free Wi-Fi access and a cable TV.
Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA
Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 295 reviewsOffering a seasonal outdoor pool, this motel is 5 minutes' walk from downtown Santa Cruz. It offers free WiFi and free parking.
Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi
Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 10.0Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 4 reviewsGorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi is a well-rounded recently renovated villa in Santa Cruz.
National 9 Motel
Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviewsThis motel is off the Santa Cruz Highway One and is 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The motel offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Santa CruzCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 8.6Excellent - What previous guests thought, 326 reviewsThis Newly renovated Santa Cruz, California Inn features free Wi-Fi. It is 5.3 mi from the University of California Santa Cruz and guest rooms provide a flat-screen HD TV with HBO channels.
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Santa Cruz Hostel
Santa CruzFree WifiScored out of 10, guest rating 8.8Excellent - What previous guests thought, 176 reviewsFeaturing barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 1640 feet from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace.
Carousel Beach Inn
Santa CruzFree WifiScored out of 10, guest rating 8.3Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,735 reviewsLocated 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.
Sea & Sand Inn
Santa CruzFree WifiScored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 233 reviewsLocated within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle.
Harbor Inn
Santa CruzFree WifiScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviewsWithin 10 minutes’ drive of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pleasure Point, this Santa Cruz inn offers accommodations with charming décor and free WiFi in all rooms.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9Excellent - What previous guests thought, 41 reviews
The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach and 1.8 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
Providing a garden, Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach features accommodations in Santa Cruz. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.
- Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
Offering a garden, Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise provides accommodations in Santa Cruz. This property offers access to a pool table, table tennis, and free private parking.
Fern River Resort
FeltonFree WifiScored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 282 reviewsFeaturing access to the private River Beach, this Felton resort is 8 miles away from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. A campfire and game areas are featured.
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Beach Hill Bungalow
Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 12 reviewsBeach Hill Bungalow is located in Santa Cruz, just 2.6 miles from University of California Santa Cruz and 3.8 miles from Pasatiempo Golf Club. The vacation home has access to a restaurant.
Swell House Santa Cruz
Santa CruzBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 11 reviewsFeaturing 3-star accommodations, Swell House Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, a 6-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 2.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Aptos Home with Decks and Hot Tub - 2 Mi to Beach!
AptosBreakfast optionsScored out of 10, guest rating 8.0Very Good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews7.5 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Aptos, Aptos Home with Decks and Hot Tub - 2 Mi to Beach! features accommodations with access to a hot tub.
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- Avg. price/night: $190.76Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,122 reviewsThe room was a good size with good facilities. The hotel was in a great location. The room was very clean.Guest review byCatherineFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: $190.76Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,122 reviewsThe hotel is very clean and modern. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the breakfast was good. Our room was very spacious and clean with two queen beds and a sofa seating area. We enjoyed having a balcony too. The hotel is in a nice quiet location but only a short walk from all the fun. The hotel has secure parking. I would recommend this hotel.Guest review byBiancaFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: $99.99Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2Very Good - What previous guests thought, 295 reviewsLovely owners - very friendly and helpful. Good quality mattresses and very clean rooms. Perfect location for exploring Santa Cruz and within walking distance of everything you need. Highly recommend!Guest review byHelenGroup
- Avg. price/night: $114.08Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7Good - What previous guests thought, 1,509 reviewsVery clean, spacious room, location near the beach and broadwalk. The owner was very nice, I booked the wrong date but he was kind enough to let me changed the date & gave us the better room even though there hotel was fully booked, that was “first class” service. put the customer needs before profits.Guest review byTammyGroup
- Avg. price/night: $126.13Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 819 reviewsFrom the minute we arrived, I was very impressed by this accommodation. The location was fantastic, onsite parking is always a bonus and the lady who greeted us at front desk and got us checked in was so welcoming. Our room was spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished and the bed was very comfortable. The free coffee/tea/water/soda etc is also a wonderful service. We absolutely loved our stay here and could not recommend Rio Vista Suites & Inn more!Guest review byPetaDamsmaYoung couple
- Avg. price/night: $148.83Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5Very Good - What previous guests thought, 775 reviewsSpacious and very clean room and bathroom in a great location. Could not be better suited for stepping out onto the boardwalk for a cruise / dinner.Guest review byAndrewFamily with young children
- Avg. price/night: $91.23Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1Very Good - What previous guests thought, 883 reviewsVery clean, ideal location for boulevard. A small selection of rooms which is nice because it's not overcrowded. Nice and quiet too. Newly refurbished bathroom.Guest review byKieraYoung couple
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