Best Hotels in Santa Cruz on the Beach
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Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
The 3-star Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Hotel is set within 4.4 km of Bigfoot Discovery Museum and around a 10-minute drive from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. This comfortable hotel is placed nearly a 10-minute ride from The Mystery Spot, and provides guests with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
The accommodation is located in a business district, at a moderate distance from Silicon Valley. The popular area gives access to Cotillion Gardens RV Park And Cabins (3.3 km) and the scenic sloped Pogonip Park (4.6 km).
The nearby cultural attractions include the historic Felton Covered Bridge, which is within 10 minutes' drive of this hotel.
The rooms at the Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley have an individual climate control, central heating and an iron. Some of them comprise an adjoining terrace and a balcony, appointed with a sofa set and a writing desk. A hot tub and a shower, together with such amenities as toiletries and towels, are also at guests' disposal. They offer views of the hills.
Chaise longues and a picnic area can be provided at a surcharge. The Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley offers a fitness centre as well as a spa salon for guests to enjoy their stay. Other on-site facilities include a 24/7 business centre and meeting rooms along with a xerox and a desk.
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Aqua Breeze Inn
The 2-star Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz is located 500 metres of Santa Cruz Main Beach and comprises 27 rooms with modern comforts. This Santa Cruz inn is in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, within 2.4 km of such natural sights as the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is within 13 minutes' walk of the property, while Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is 25 minutes' walk from the location. Shopping venues in the area include Cowell's Beach Surf Shop (1.1 km) and East Cliff Village Shopping Center (2.6 km).
The hotel is situated a stroll from the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach, and Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station lies just a 10-minute walk away.
Some rooms have an individual climate control and central heating, as well as cable channels and a radio for your convenience. A bathtub, together with such comforts as towels are also provided.
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199$/night
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Featuring a heated pool, the 4-star Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz is set within a 10-minute drive of Sunny Cove Public Beach. Among other details of the hotel you will find a year-round outdoor pool, live performances and a restaurant along with a pool bar.
This comfortable accommodation enjoys a quiet location less than a 13-minute walk from Arana Creek 1c. The hotel is just a short drive from Monterey Bay.
There is the community Jade Street Park within a 10-minute drive of the property.
Some of the 288 air-conditioned rooms at this comfortable accommodation are furnished with a sofa and a work desk, and appointed with coffee/tea makers. Guests can use a sauna and a hot tub together with a hairdryer and towels. The units of the hotel look out over Monterey Bay.
Guests of the accommodation will enjoy use of tennis courts and loungers at additional cost. This Santa Cruz hotel offers hiking, badminton and tennis while car hire is also available. There is a gym facility with a wide range of sports. Onsite spa amenities feature a spa lounge along with a hot tub, sauna facilities and locker rooms.
Luxury Beachfront Hotels in Santa Cruz
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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Offering cosy rooms and WiFi throughout the property, the 2-star Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center and 5 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. This inn, located 10 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, boasts a heated swimming pool along with a hot tub, sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool.
Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km from the Comfort Inn Santa Cruz, which lies in a business neighbourhood. The accommodation is also at a 1.6 km distance from such natural sights as Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Visit Duck Island Pond, about a 16-minute walk from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is ideally situated in the neighbourhood of First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz.
The accommodation welcomes guests to 62 air-conditioned rooms. Some of them come with high-speed internet and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a coffee machine. For more comfort, a dryer and bath sheets together with a spa bathtub and a walk-in shower are provided.
The property offers a gym facility as well as a spa salon for guests to enjoy their stay. The hotel also provides a business centre for those arriving on business.
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40$/night
Santa Cruz Hostel
Santa Cruz Hostel is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district of the city, a 10-minute ride from East Cliff Village Shopping Center. This hostel features such facilities as a sunbathing terrace and a picnic area.
The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International, 55 km from the Santa Cruz property. There is Sky Glider within an easy walking distance of the Santa Cruz hostel. Ideal Bar & Grill offers American dishes and lies merely 350 metres away.
Santa Cruz Hostel is set within 25 minutes' walk of the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach.
The Santa Cruz accommodation provides guests with 49 rooms.
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219$/night
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
The 3-star Hampton Inn Santa Cruz, located within 5 minutes' drive of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, offers a swimming pool, Wi-Fi throughout the property. Placed in a shopping area, this Santa Cruz inn is conveniently situated within 25 minutes' walk of family attractions like Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster.
The property stands a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. From the hotel it will take approximately 17 minutes to walk to Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Duck Island Pond merely 950 metres away. Entertainment options in the area feature Santa Cruz Wharf Pier within 2.7 km of Hampton Inn Santa Cruz.
Some of the 46 non-smoking rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a sofa and a writing table, and appointed with coffee and tea making facilities. They have kitchen facilities, such as a microwave, coffee/tea making machines and fridges. Together with a bathtub and a shower, the private bathrooms have towels.
5 Star Hotels in Santa Cruz on the Beach
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Beach Street Inn And Suites
The 3-star Beach Street Inn And Suites is a great place to stay in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, around 18 minutes' walk from Neary Lagoon Park. The inn is located within a 5-minute stroll of Santa Cruz Main Beach and comprises 22 rooms with modern comforts.
Set approximately a 5-minute walk from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, the property is also a short distance from Cowell Beach. The Beach Street Inn And Suites is around a 5-minute walk from Sanctuary Exploration Center and within 9 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park.
Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach, at a 2.4 km distance from the accommodation.
Certain rooms have a patio and a balcony for your convenience. Guests can also find a microwave and fridges in some units. Certain units overlook the sea.
An outdoor swimming pool is featured onsite.
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222$/night
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Located in the very heart of Santa Cruz, the 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz lies within reach of family attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, approximately an 11-minute walk away. Located on the beachfront, this Santa Cruz inn provides luxury service, a swimming pool and an American-style restaurant.
5 minutes' walk from Fluke in Santa Cruz, the upscale property is at a 3.1 km distance from the 65 - acre California Natural Bridges State Beach. The Dream Inn Santa Cruz offers proximity to natural sights like Neary Lagoon Park (1.3 km) and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park (2 km).
The surfing beach is set within close distance of this upscale accommodation, while Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is nearly 15 minutes' walk away. One of the most important attractions in Santa Cruz is Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and it is located a mere 5 minutes' walk from Dream Inn Santa Cruz.
Overlooking the ocean, some rooms at this beachfront accommodation feature a stone fireplace furnished with a work desk. The units have a coffeemaker and a small fridge for self-catering along with complimentary WiFi and an iPod dock for entertainment. Offering amenities such as hairdryers and bathrobes, the bathrooms also feature a spa bath. Here you can admire spectacular views across Monterey Bay.
The upscale Dream Inn Santa Cruz has a range of spa facilities including a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool. There are opportunities for canoeing, surfing and hiking. Meeting rooms with a desk and a photocopier are available for those travelling for business.
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127$/night
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Set within a 5-minute drive of Cowell Beach, the comfortable Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Hotel is located 6 minutes on foot from Shopper's Corner. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool along with a lounge bar, the 3-star modern hotel is a great place for exploring Abbott Square in a downtown area.
The accommodation puts you in the very heart of Santa Cruz, 5 minutes by car from Seabright State Sandy Beach. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is within easy reach to the Hyatt Place, while Soquel Avenue & Ocean Street bus stop is around 5 minutes' walk away.
Feel in total harmony with nature by visiting the Wide Main Sandy Beach, within 1.1 km of this comfortable property.
Some of the 106 spacious rooms are equipped with an individual climate control and ironing facilities, as well as entertainment amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They are appointed with a sofa set and a work desk, and also feature coffee and tea making equipment.
At this Santa Cruz hotel you may pay for a swimming pool and a summer terrace. The Hyatt Place Santa Cruz offers a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool on-site. There is a fitness centre at the property.
Cheap Beach Hotels in Santa Cruz
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Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The 2-star Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is placed in the popular area of Santa Cruz, within 1.3 km of natural attractions like the Wide Main Sandy Beach. This Santa Cruz hotel also features complimentary parking, a sun terrace and a golf course along with a central setting in the entertainment Westside Santa Cruz district.
The property is a 5-minute walk from Mike Fox Skate Park and within a 10-minute drive of the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach. The Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers proximity to such family venues as Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster (1.3 km) and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park (1.4 km).
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Duck Island Pond, which is a 15-minute stroll away. Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is situated not too far from Sunny Cove Sandy Swimming Beach, and Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station lies approximately 10 minutes' walk away.
Facing the river, some of the 8 rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and such essentials as an individual climate control and an iron. A bath and a shower, together with such comforts as hairdryers and complimentary toiletries are also provided. A separate toilet and a shower are available in private bathrooms.
At the property you may pay for a sun deck and a golf course. The Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a perfect place for bowling, mini golf and cycling.
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Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca
The Islander Motel Santa Cruz lies 5 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, and offers proximity to an underground station. The 2-star motel features both Wi-Fi throughout the property and a private parking garage on site.
The property in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 5 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Attractions at a moderate distance from this Santa Cruz hotel include Pacific Garden Mall.
Visit Duck Island Pond, around a 6-minute walk from the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. The Islander Motel allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the Wide Main Sandy Beach about 1.3 km away.
Some of the 22 comfortable rooms are equipped with an individual climate control and an iron, as well as entertainment amenities such as complimentary WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units feature comfortable interior along with tiled flooring. The en-suite bathrooms are fitted with a walk-in shower and a sink together with a dryer and towels. The units also face the pool.
A heated pool and a golf course are available for additional fees. The non-smoking Islander Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool.
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Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz
The 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz, located approximately 10 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, offers its guests a Jacuzzi, sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool to relax in. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, this Santa Cruz inn is nestled not too far from natural attractions like Natural Bridges State Sandy Beach.
The property stands within 25 minutes' walk of University of California at Santa Cruz. The entertainment venues in a shopping area include Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, within a 10-minute drive of the Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Natural Bridges State Beach, which is 1.2 km away. The friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach is 10 minutes by car from Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz.
The 82 rooms at the accommodation include an adjoining terrace and a balcony. Some of the rooms feature spacious decor furnished with a sofa. Along with coffee/tea making machines, such essentials as a trouser press and air-conditioning are also available. Bathrooms have a hot tub and a roll in shower together with a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries.
Upon request and at a surcharge, a swimming pool and a sun deck can also be provided. The Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz has access to a surfing beach featuring such amenities as loungers and umbrellas. Snorkelling, diving and canoeing may be organised by this Santa Cruz property for guests. A health centre and a spa lounge is sure to make for an excellent stay. Business travellers are welcome to use a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room offered on site.
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Motel Santa Cruz
Motel Santa Cruz is a comfortable 2-star property set within 5 minutes' drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and within 17 minutes' walk of Museum of Art and History. The motel features Wi Fi in public areas.
This accommodation is placed about 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and relatively close to such cultural venues as Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like Neary Lagoon Park (2.3 km) and the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach (3 km).
Visit Duck Island Pond, 750 metres from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Motel Santa Cruz is placed a walk from Seabright State Sandy Beach, and Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is 650 metres away.
Furnished with a sofa, some of the 62 rooms feature an individual climate control, central heating and an iron along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi. Guests can use a separate toilet and a shower together with hairdryers and towels. The units also look over the city.
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The Inn At Pasatiempo
Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz includes 54 rooms and is 10 minutes by car from The Mystery Spot. This lovely inn provides an outdoor pool and features a 24-hour front desk and wake up service.
The property is positioned 10 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. The hotel offers proximity to natural sights like the sporty Harvey West Park (2.2 km) and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park (2.5 km).
Gardens and mountains in the area are located close to this 3-star accommodation. Inn At Pasatiempo is within a 5-minute drive of Ocean Street and other main attractions of Santa Cruz.
Some rooms at the accommodation are appointed with ironing facilities and air-conditioning along with self-catering options such as a coffee machine. A separate toilet, together with such amenities as a hair dryer and bath sheets, are also at guests' disposal. These units offer views of the garden.
A seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area are provided at a charge. Business travelers will appreciate such conveniences as a desk and a photocopy machine, together with access to a 24/7 business centre and meeting rooms.
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Hotel Solares
The 2-star Hotel Solares Santa Cruz is set approximately 5 minutes on foot from Beach Flats Community Garden and 5 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Along with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool, the hotel boasts a prime location in the Westside Santa Cruz district.
This property is located in a tourist area of Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Cowell Beach. The Solares Santa Cruz is also a few minutes drive from such natural sights as the Wide Main Sandy Beach.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Santa Cruz Main Beach, which is about 0.7 km away. Along with other cultural attractions Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is nestled 5 minutes' drive from Hotel Solares.
Some of the 152 air-conditioned rooms at the property are furnished with a work desk, and appointed with a coffeemaker and a minibar. Guests can use a roll in shower and a tub together with a hairdryer and bath sheets.
An outdoor pool area and a picnic area can be booked at the property at an extra charge. Among other amenities, the Solares offers an outdoor swimming pool. Boasting a business centre along with a desk and a photocopy machine, this accommodation is located just a pleasant stroll away from Kuumbwa Jazz Center.
Santa Cruz Family-Friendly Hotels on the beach
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Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Standing within a 7-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, the comfortable Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz enjoys a central location in the very heart of Santa Cruz. This 4-star inn features Wi-Fi throughout the property and a private parking garage on site.
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is settled approximately 10 minutes on foot from the accommodation, while Ocean View Park is about 5 minutes' drive away. The Rio Vista Inn & Suites offers proximity to natural sights like Cowell Beach (1 km) and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park (1.6 km).
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Santa Cruz Main Beach, which is nearly an 8-minute walk away. There is Neary Lagoon Park 5 minutes away by car, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station only a short drive from Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz.
Certain rooms have a marble floor and arched windows along with a work desk for guests' convenience. For more comfort, a hair dryer and complimentary toiletries together with a Jacuzzi bath and a shower are provided. Some of the comfortable units have views of the river.
Outdoor recreation is abundant in the area, including windsurfing, horseback riding and cycling.
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.
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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.
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