Places to stay in Opal Cliffs, California

Opal Cliffs is community in Santa Cruz County, California. Local restaurants include Steamer Lane Supply, Jack O’neill Restaurant And Lounge, Jack O’neill Restaurant & Lounge, and Paradise Dogs.

If you are travelling in the area, Opal Cliffs is located close to Blackburn Gulch, Zayanta, Loma Prieta Mill (historical), Santa Cruz Gardens Elementary School and Laurel Creek.

The center of Opal Cliffs ( which is at is longitude -122°1'37.2 and latitude 36°57'23.04 ) is located 2 miles away from Santa Cruz, 5 miles away from Capitola, 7 miles away from Felton and 7 miles away from Scotts Valley.

Available Opal Cliffs lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Opal Cliffs.

Opal Cliffs Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Photograph of La Quinta Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

La Quinta Inn & Suites

Approx 1 mile away in Santa Cruz:

Enjoy the California sunshine as well as free breakfast and WiFi, a pool, and gym at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz. Off CA-1 and CA-17, 33 miles from Norman Y.
550 2nd Street
Santa Cruz, California
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Holiday Inn Express

Approx 3 miles away in Santa Cruz:

Our hotel's location offers free breakfast & easy access to the Boardwalk, picturesque beaches, towering redwoods and terrific shopping.You can relish the comforts of home when you choose to stay at the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Santa .....
1410 Ocean Street
Santa Cruz, California
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Courtyard

Approx 2 miles away in Santa Cruz:

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA is ideally located two blocks from the sandy beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park. Easy walking distance to Santa Cruz Wharf and downtown Pacific Avenue.
313 Riverside Avenue
Santa Cruz, California

Opal Cliffs Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Campsite / RV Parks

Beach RV Park

Approx 4 miles away in Santa Cruz:

Beach RV Park sits in a lovely area known as Live Oak. Across from Corcoran Lagoon and county library, minutes from beautiful white sand beaches with views of Monterey Bay. World class beaches are great for swimming, surfing, and picnics. Walk for miles in either direction.
2505 Portola Drive
Santa Cruz, California
Campsite / RV Parks

Santa Vida RV Park & Campground

Approx 5 miles away in Santa Cruz:

Santa Vida is minutes from downtown Santa Cruz, and offers RV sites in a 23 acre forest setting of beautiful redwoods, madrone, and oak. We have endeavored to preserve this natural, tranquil, beautiful smog-free environment for your enjoyment.
1611 Branciforte Drive
Santa Cruz, California
Campsite / RV Parks

Santa Cruz Harbor RV Park

Approx 2 miles away in Santa Cruz:

135 5th Avenue
Santa Cruz, California
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Opal Cliffs

Photograph of Malabar Restaurant, Santa Cruz
Malabar Restaurant

Taqueria Jalapeños Y Pupuseria ( Dining / Other ). Located at 107 Leonard Street, Santa Cruz, 2 miles from the center of Opal Cliffs. We’re proud to bring both Salvadorian & Mexican cuisine to Santa Cruz. scpupusas.com Link

Veg On The Edge ( / Vegetarian ). Located at 725 Front Street, Santa Cruz, 2 miles from the center of Opal Cliffs. We are an African/American vegan fusion restaurant with amazing flavors. We’ll feed your mind, spirit and of course your belly. vegontheedge.com Link

Flower Bar ( Dining / Other ). Located at 912 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, 2 miles from the center of Opal Cliffs. Flower Bar is a full-service floral studio in a delightful cafe setting to bring you delicious comforts and warm company. Stay a while, or grab something and run - either way, we are here for you. flowerbarsantacruz.com Link

Gilda’s Family Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). Located at 37 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, 1 mile from the center of Opal Cliffs. A Santa Cruz tradition for over 50 years, located at the center of the iconic Santa Cruz Wharf and across from the world famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk. www.gildas-restaurant.com Link

Aldos Harbor Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). Located at 790 Mariner Parkway, Santa Cruz, 2 miles from the center of Opal Cliffs. Originally from the Italian coastal town of Sestri Levante, the Olivieri family came to California in the 1950’s and opened their first “stand” next to the Santa Cruz Wharf. Aldo fished while his wife Inez ran their business selling pizza, candied apples and other fresh fare. Their young sons Mauro and Walter helped out, with Mauro just old enough to park cars on the Beach Street Hill. www.aldossantacruz.com Link

Copal ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 1203 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, 2 miles from the center of Opal Cliffs. From grinding the elaborate spices that go into our moles to milling our own nixtamalized corn for our tortillas, everything at Copal is made from scratch using traditional methods and local ingredients when possible. copalrestaurant.com Link