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The 10 Best Inns in Santa Cruz, USA

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Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities are also provided along with cable TV. it is great location and clean

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9.1
Wonderful
1,278 reviews

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Offering a city or ocean view, each suite at Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz features a flat-screen TV. A microwave and refrigerator are provided. Guests are pampered with free toiletries.

This inn is 5 minutes' walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. San Francisco International Airport is 79 km away. Location was epic. Close to the beach, boardwalk, and downtown. The complimentary drinks were a nice touch as was the restaurant recommendation list. Jeremy the manager was super friendly and helpful too. There was good parking and the room was a great size and super comfortable. Awesome place to stay.

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8.5
Very Good
698 reviews

Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Built in the early 1900s, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages is located on a quiet cul-de-sac that ends at Monterey Bay's unique Sunny Cove Beach. The inn's cul-de-sac location minimizes traffic and provides for a relaxing and safe beach stay. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 10 minutes’ drive away. A wonderful and heartful place, lovely decorated. You will love it.

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8.4
Very Good
331 reviews

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Seymore Marine Discovery is 2 miles from this Santa Cruz area inn. A free breakfast is provided and all rooms offer free WiFi.

A flat-screen cable TV is featured in all rooms at the Mission Inn. A microwave, small fridge, and coffee-making facilities are also included. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are available in the en suite bathroom. A simple motel, done well. The walk to the boardwalk is about 35 mins through a residential area (which I enjoyed as it shows you a bit more of the country you are visiting). Or you can walk to the coast and round (1 hour) and take in the surfing spots, lighthouse and views.

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8.3
Very Good
824 reviews

Cliff Crest Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Ideally set in the centre of Santa Cruz, Cliff Crest Inn features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a terrace, the inn is close to several noted attractions, around 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, 700 metres from Cowell's Beach and 1.4 km from Seabright State Beach. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This is a unique, historic home and B&B accommodation and we received a very warm welcome from the host. The house is filled with her paintings, sculptures and items of interest and we loved sitting out on the porch in the evening.

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8.6
Excellent
32 reviews

Casablanca Inn on The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located across the street from the Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Casablanca Inn on The Beach overlooks Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and ocean views are featured in most rooms.

Offering ocean view outdoor dining options, Sawasdee by the Sea features Thai cuisine for lunch or dinner daily. To-go menus are also offered at Casablanca Inn. ocean view room was excellent

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7.9
Good
1,223 reviews

Best Western Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Offering a fitness centre, Best Western Inn is set in Santa Cruz in the California Region, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Pacific Avenue is 1.3 km from Best Western Inn, while University of California Santa Cruz is 2.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 43 km from the property. Great Service in a very clean and well organiced hotel Thanl you for a great stay!

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7.3
Good
302 reviews

Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

A short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites features panoramic ocean views. Free WiFi is included.

The pool offers a handicap lift. At the Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites, guests can BBQ in the garden complete with outdoor seating. On-site laundry facilities are available. •Clean •Big bath tub •Very nice staff •Right next to the boardwalk

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7.5
Good
260 reviews

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Located within 10 minutes' walk of the Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk, Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers free WiFi.

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is less than 2 km from the Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz . The hotel is within 6.4 km of the Capitola Mall, which features shopping.

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7.4
Good
689 reviews

Harbor Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

Within 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. Kayaking, boating and fishing opportunities are available nearby.

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7.5
Good
62 reviews

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Perfect for rustic breaks in the countryside, an Inn is a small property with basic hotel services and typically traditional decor. Inns are fully licensed and have a bar providing food and drinks in the evening – distinguishing them from country or guest houses.

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