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 Aptos High School, Best Western Capitola by the Sea Inn & Suites, Deans Creek, Carden School of Santa Cruz and Aptos Junior High School.

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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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
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Hampton Inn

Approx 3 miles away in Santa Cruz:

Book your stay at Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West. Our Santa Cruz, CA hotel offers contemporary guest rooms, free breakfast, and a location near Santa Cruz Beach..
2424 Mission Street
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
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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 The Water Street Grill, Santa Cruz
The Water Street Grill

Vasili’s Greek Restaurant ( Dining / Greek ). Located at 1501 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, 2 miles from the center of Opal Cliffs. Vasilis Greek Restaurant is a long-time culinary tradition in Santa Cruz. Our food is authentic and always fresh, our vibe is warm, our staff are super friendly, and we want to feed you and make you feel at home. Please call us for take out, catering or large groups. www.vasilisgreekrestaurant.com Link

Tramonti ( Dining / Other ). Located at 528 Seabright Avenue, Santa Cruz, 2 miles from the center of Opal Cliffs. Tramonti serves authentic Italian pizza, pasta, fresh salads, regional specialties and house made desserts. We use locally-sourced, organic products or unique ones imported from Italy. We are in the heart of Seabright, steps from the beach. Our recipes reflect family traditions and the simplicity and warmth of a true Italian cusine. tramontisantacruz.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

Malabar Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). Located at 514 Front Street, Santa Cruz, 2 miles from the center of Opal Cliffs. Malabar Restaurant offers an impressive selection of seafood and vegetarian, and vegan dishes inspired by Southeast Asian cuisine. We also offer gluten-free options. www.malabar-restaurant.com Link

Firefish Grill ( Dining / Other ). Located at 25 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, 1 mile from the center of Opal Cliffs. Add some fire to your next dining experience at the Firefish Grill. We specialize in fresh, traditional seafood, steaks and homemade pasta dishes served California-cuisine style at reasonable prices. We feature a mesquite charcoal broiler in our exhibition kitchen. When it comes to refreshment, we offer a full bar, specialty drinks, and a selection of beer and wine. You’ll experience fabulous ocean views from every seat in the house. Celebrating over 30 delicious years on the Santa Cruz Wharf. www.firefishgrill.net Link

Dolphin Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). Located at 71 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, 1 mile from the center of Opal Cliffs. The Dolphin Restaurant is a classic diner at the end of the Santa Cruz Wharf. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner a half mile offshore in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. A favorite of locals and visitors alike you can dine indoors, on the best patio on the Wharf or you can order from our Walk Up/To-Go Window and then sit on a picnic table as you listen to the sea lions just below. dolphinrestaurant.net Link