Best Hotels in Santa Cruz on the Beach
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Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
The comfortable 4-star Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley hotel is nearly a 10-minute ride from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and has a heated outdoor swimming pool plus a fully equipped fitness centre. Centrally located within a 2-km distance of Kings Village Shopping Center, which is a great place to shop, this Scotts Valley hotel provides 177 rooms.
The hotel is nestled in a popular area of the city, a mere 8 minutes' stroll from Mount Alexander. The Mystery Spot stands 2.9 km from the Hilton Scotts Valley.
Also, the accommodation is approximately a 15-minute drive from the historic Felton Covered Bridge.
Tea/coffee making equipment along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels are provided in each of the allergy-free rooms at Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley hotel. Guests can enjoy views of the hills.
A hot tub is provided in the pool area. Guests can also sign up for whale watching arranged by this hotel. There is a 24-hour business centre available for corporate travellers.
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149$/night
Aqua Breeze Inn
The 2-star Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz offers 27 rooms with proximity to San Lorenzo River, which is nearly a 5-minute walk from the property. Wi-Fi is available in public areas and a car park is provided on site too.
The friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach is a short way from this hotel, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is located merely 1.1 km away. The Aqua Breeze places you 900 metres from Cowell Beach.
Guests might as well visit Laurel Park, which is a mere 12 minutes' walk away. There is the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster in proximity to this Santa Cruz hotel.
The spacious rooms are appointed with air conditioning, such modern amenities as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi, and offer private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. The rooms have king-size beds and double beds as well as views of the ocean.
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199$/night
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Nestled 3.5 km from Felt Street County Park, the 4-star Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz features 4 outdoor tennis courts. The resort is within a 10-minute drive of The Mystery Spot and provides guests with a steam room, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and two hot tubs.
Set in a mountain, this smoke-free hotel is 3.1 km from the movie theater "Rio Theatre". The Chaminade is also merely a 13-minute walk from Arana Creek 1c.
Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Arana Gulch Creek, situated 1.5 km away. A family vacation to Santa Cruz will become more exciting if you visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park lying approximately 15 minutes by car from this accommodation.
Private bathrooms include nice touches such as a hairdryer and bathrobes. They offer views of the pool.
Featuring a year-round outdoor swimming pool, the property provides a fitness centre and yoga classes for free too. Guests can make different arrangements at Chaminade Resort & Spa, including hiking, lawn tennis, and yoga or rent cars to explore Santa Cruz. There is a fitness centre at this hotel. Relax after a long day with a head massage, a couples' massage, and a hand massage, or enjoy your time in a full spa. A 24-hour business centre with conference facilities and a photocopy machine are available for those travelling for business.
Luxury Beachfront Hotels in Santa Cruz
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94$/night
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Located nearly 25 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, the 4-star Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site. This Santa Cruz inn lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from such cultural sights as Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
The hotel has a convenient setting around 30 minutes on foot from the scenic sloped Pogonip Park. The Comfort Inn is just 250 metres from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz and just 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Nature lovers might as well enjoy the vicinity to Anthony's Bluff, located a mere 1.3 km away. The property also grants access to family attractions like the historic Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, which are about a 35-minute walk away.
Offering a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, the 84 rooms come with ironing equipment and an air conditioner to ensure a comfortable stay. Bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower, along with comforts such as hair dryers and bath sheets.
This Santa Cruz hotel also includes a heated swimming pool and a fitness centre.
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40$/night
Santa Cruz Hostel
Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, the 32-room Santa Cruz hostel offers guests to enjoy a sunbathing terrace.
Offerring a location merely 1.6 km from the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach", this Santa Cruz hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including Mike Fox Skate Park, which is about a 10-minute walk away. The hostel is approximately 500 metres from Swimming Dolphins and a short way from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
The accommodation is a mere 9 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park and only a 6-minute walk from Sanctuary Exploration Center.
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219$/night
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
Situated nearly 25 minutes' walk from the scenic sloped Pogonip Park, the 3-star Hampton Inn Santa Cruz features Wi-Fi in public areas, and parking on site. This Santa Cruz hotel is in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 3.2 km from such natural sights as UCSC Arboretum.
The hotel is nestled near a historic district and close to First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz. Attractions, you can find around 30 minutes on foot from the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz, include the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster.
Guests might also enjoy proximity to Anthony's Bluff, situated just 1.3 km away. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is about 35 minutes on foot from the accommodation.
Staying at the Hampton Inn, you may choose from one of the 42 rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a DVD player, as well as essentials such as ironing facilities.
This hotel has an indoor pool for your convenience. Guests can play tennis at the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz. Business travellers will have access to a 24-hour business centre provided on site.
5 Star Hotels in Santa Cruz on the Beach
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279$/night
Beach Street Inn And Suites
Situated around a 5-minute stroll from Cowell Beach, the 3-star boutique-style Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz also offers an outdoor swimming pool. This Santa Cruz inn lies in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz, only 1.6 km from such cultural sights as Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
The hotel is nearly 5 minutes on foot from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, not far from Museum of Art and History. Natural attractions in the area include the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach, 2.4 km from the Beach Street Inn Santa Cruz, and a beach is just 400 metres away.
The accommodation is also in the vicinity of Neary Lagoon Park and Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is merely 10 minutes' stroll away.
The rooms at the Beach Street Inn have a balcony and a seating area, along with air conditioning for your convenience. Bathroom amenities include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, as well as comforts such as a hairdryer and bath sheets. The rooms also look onto the ocean.
Diving and fishing lovers will enjoy these activities on site.
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222$/night
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Boasting an outdoor swimming pool complete with a jacuzzi and a paved poolside deck, the upscale 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz is approximately a 5-minute stroll from Sanctuary Exploration Center. Located on a coastline, the beachfront hotel is within easy reach of Swimming Dolphins.
This Santa Cruz hotel lies only 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Anchorage and 3.1 km from the 65 - acre California Natural Bridges State Beach. The Dream Inn Santa Cruz in a shopping area is located about 25 minutes on foot from the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach.
Guests might as well visit Raymond Street Park, which is just 0.9 km away. Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, a well-known local spot, is also a few steps from the accommodation.
The rooms overlook the ocean and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with coffee/tea making machines. The bedrooms come with couch beds.
Entertainment spaces at Dream Inn Santa Cruz include a movie theatre. This hotel is a perfect place to practise canoeing, boating, and archery.
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127$/night
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star Hyatt Place Santa Cruz hotel is situated in Downtown Santa Cruz with vintage clothing stores, cafes and galleries, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Wi-Fi in public areas, an ATM and a lift are featured at the hotel.
This comfortable hotel puts you in the very heart of Santa Cruz, a mere 1.9 km from the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach". Shopper's Corner is in proximity to the Hyatt Place, while Pacific Avenue is 11 minutes' walk away.
The property stands 1.4 km from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz hotel offers rooms with a sitting area featuring an iron and ironing board, and an air conditioner, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a writing desk and a sofa bed, and also feature tea and coffee making facilities. For your comfort, the modern bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower as well as a hair dryer and bath sheets.
Those who prefer pool swimming might find a hot tub in the pool area. This smoke-free property has a fitness club.
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68$/night
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, located a 15-minute walk from the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre", features Wi-Fi in public areas. This motel entices guests with parking, available on site.
The 2-star hotel in an entertainment district offers air-conditioned rooms 2.7 km from Sunny Cove Sandy Swimming Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park lies a 16-minute walk away.
The Capri allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Duck Island Pond 1.1 km away. This property is also located in the immediate vicinity of Mike Fox Skate Park.
Air-conditioned rooms offer a kitchenette with air conditioning, along with modern facilities like complimentary Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. There is also a private bathroom. Bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower as well as hairdryers and bath sheets. Staying at the Capri Santa Cruz, guests can enjoy views of the mountain.
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72$/night
Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca
Featuring Wi-Fi in the rooms, Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca sits 13 minutes' walk from the arts theater "Rio Theatre". Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the motel offers air-conditioned rooms and an outdoor swimming pool.
This 2-star hotel is nestled 450 metres from Duck Island Pond. The property also gives access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, which is a 25-minute walk away.
The Islander lies near a mountain. Located 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, this smoke-free hotel puts the city at your fingertips.
The accommodation welcomes guests to 5 rooms complete with a 40-inch flat-screen TV and premium cable channels, as well as comforts like an air conditioner. The rooms come with a private bathroom.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz offers spacious rooms around a 15-minute walk from Natural Bridges State Beach. Located 450 metres from moore creek preserve and 3.6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the hotel features a hot tub, a summer terrace, and a golf course.
The 3-star hotel in a shopping district, within a few blocks of Natural Bridges Tidepools. The Fairfield Inn & Suites gives access to a surfing beach, which is about 15 minutes' walk away.
This accommodation is also not far from Monterey Bay. The smoke-free hotel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Natural Bridges State Sandy Beach 950 metres away.
Comprising a balcony and a seating area, the rooms at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz are equipped with free wireless internet and a flat-screen TV.
A heated swimming pool, a fitness club are available at this Santa Cruz hotel. This hotel offers several sport activities such as surfing, hiking, and tennis. Other on-site facilities include a meeting room and a conference space along with a photocopy machine and safes.
Santa Cruz Pet Friendly Beachfront Hotels
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Motel Santa Cruz
Overlooking the city, the 2-star Motel Santa Cruz is a 17-minute walk from Museum of Art and History. The motel also offers top-notch service along with currency exchange and a vending machine.
This comfortable hotel is situated in the Westside Santa Cruz district, just around the corner from the restaurant Taqueria Apatzingan. Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is just a few steps from the property, while Broadway & Ocean Street bus stop is about 100 metres away.
This Santa Cruz hotel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Duck Island Pond a 9-minute walk away. The accommodation is 2.2 km from Arana Gulch Trail.
The Motel welcomes guests to 60 rooms complete with wireless internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts like climate control. The rooms include private bathrooms. The bathrooms come with a separate toilet and shower/tub combinations, along with hairdryers and towels.
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139$/night
The Inn At Pasatiempo
Situated about 25 minutes' walk from Branciforte Creek 2, the 3-star The Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz includes 3 rooms. This Santa Cruz hotel boasts a shared lounge and a golf course on site and guests can laze by a year-round outdoor pool.
Museum of Art and History stands 2.7 km away, and DeLaveaga Park is 2.2 km from the boutique-style hotel. The Inn offers proximity to natural sights like Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park (2.5 km) and the scenic sloped Pogonip Park (2 km).
You can discover mountains and gardens close to this accommodation. There is Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park around 10 minutes by car from the hotel.
The rooms at The Inn At Pasatiempo include an air conditioner, as well as media facilities like a multi-channel TV and cable programming. Appointed with vaulted ceilings, the rooms also come with coffee/tea making equipment. The bathrooms are equipped with a separate toilet and a shower, along with a hair dryer and bath sheets.
Beach facilities at this Santa Cruz hotel include towels. Business travellers are welcome to use a photocopier and complimentary wireless internet access provided at a conference centre on site.
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110$/night
Hotel Solares
Offering a hot tub and a picnic area, the smoke-free Hotel Solares Santa Cruz is nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, around 20 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Highlights at this 2-star hotel include a lift and a vending machine, it also offers Wi-Fi in public areas.
The hotel is 2.2 km from the sporty Harvey West Park and right near Broadway & Riverside Avenue bus stop. Pampering its guests with wellness experiences, Tea House Spa is a mere 13 minutes on foot from the Solares Santa Cruz.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Seabright Beach, which is merely 1.2 km away. Standing nearly 25 minutes' walk away, Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.
The rooms at the Solares include blackout curtains and an air conditioner. Some of them comprise a balcony and a dressing room, furnished with a writing desk. They come equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities for self-catering along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for business and leisure. The spacious bedrooms come with a wardrobe. Offering amenities such as bath sheets, some bathrooms also have a walk-in shower and a sink.
There is a heated pool with a hot tub for an enjoyable stay. Guests are welcome to join whale watching arranged by this Santa Cruz hotel.
Santa Cruz Family-Friendly Hotels on the beach
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79$/night
Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Nestled in the Cowell Beach district, Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is 17 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Featuring a lobby area, the inn is located a few moments from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached in 10 minutes' walk of this 4-star hotel, and such cultural venues as Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are 850 metres away. The friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach" is a mere 1.8 km from the Rio Vista Inn & Suites, while 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue bus stop is about a 5-minute drive away.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Seabright Beach, which is 1.4 km away. This accommodation is located a few steps from Beach Flats Community Garden.
The refurbished rooms feature a seating area complete with air conditioning, as well as an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The rooms feature a luxurious interior. The rooms of this hotel offer views of the river.
Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz
Welcome to my invigorating exploration of the captivating beach hotels in Santa Cruz, United States. From the moment you set foot on the pristine shores of this spellbinding coastal town, you'll discover an array of accommodations that cater to every kind of adventurer. Whether you seek secluded beachfront bungalows or seek refuge in sprawling resorts, Santa Cruz has it all. So, pack your bags, embrace the salty breeze, and prepare for the ultimate beach getaway that will leave you utterly rejuvenated.
Prepare to be mesmerized as you embark on a visual odyssey of stunning beach hotels guaranteed to surpass your wildest expectations. Santa Cruz, with its mesmerizing coastal landscape, boasts an abundance of accommodation options that redefine luxury, comfort, and tailor-made experiences. Whether you are a thrill-seeking traveler eager for adventure or a serene-seeking soul yearning for tranquility, the breadth of beachside hotels in Santa Cruz caters to your every desire.
From the seclusion of beachfront bungalows to the grandeur of sprawling resorts, Santa Cruz beckons you to indulge in a dreamlike vacation. Feel the sands gently embrace your toes as the sun's golden rays caress your skin, creating unforgettable memories within this paradise. No matter your preference, Santa Cruz unveils a tapestry of hospitable establishments that promise an experience beyond your imagination, all while enveloping you in a reliable and trustworthy ambiance.
Imagine waking up to the soothing symphony of crashing waves, with the salty scent of the ocean delicately permeating the air. Santa Cruz's exquisite beach hotels offer the ideal retreat, where nature seamlessly blends with luxurious accommodations. Embrace the creative charms of seaside living as you immerse yourself in cosy beachfront bungalows or indulge in the grandeur of sprawling resorts, which provide the ultimate escape for every discerning traveler.
So, dear wanderers, whether you seek solace basking under the sun or crave thrilling coastal adventures, Santa Cruz's beach hotels assure an enchanting experience that transcends ordinary expectations. Journey with me as we embark on this extraordinary expedition, where sun-kissed shores and unparalleled hospitality intertwine, leaving you breathless with amazement. Santa Cruz awaits - a captivating coastal haven where beach hotels become the unforgettable backdrop of your cherished memories.
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