Places to stay in Santa Cruz, California
We currently have 62 accommodations in and around Santa Cruz. There are also other regional listings available for RV parks, Hotels, Motor Inns and other properties. You can filter these listings by the available types.
Santa Cruz is the county seat and largest city of Santa Cruz County, California in the United States of America. It is located on the northern edge of the Monterey Bay, about 72 mi south of San Francisco. Local dining options include Scrumptious Fish And Chips Food Trailer, La Sofrita, Red Restaurant And Bar, and Full Steam Dumpling.
If you are travelling in the area, Santa Cruz is located close to Hester Creek Church, Cathedral Redwoods, Bonny Doon Beach, Santa Rosalia Mountain and Scotts Valley Community Bible Church.
The center of Santa Cruz ( which is at is longitude -122°1'58.8 and latitude 36°58'26.04 ) is located 5 miles away from Capitola, 6 miles away from Felton, 6 miles away from Scotts Valley and 8 miles away from Aptos.
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Flower Bar ( Dining / Other ). Located at 912 Cedar Street. 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 
Jack O’neill Restaurant & Lounge ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 175 West Cliff Drive. Jack O’Neill Restaurant and Lounge is now open for indoor dining. Come enjoy the best of Santa Cruz dining, and full ocean views.
Our menu offers selections for the whole family and ingredients and libations all sourced locally.
www.jackoneillrestaurant.com
Veg On The Edge ( / Vegetarian ). Located at 725 Front Street. We are an African/American vegan fusion restaurant with amazing flavors. We’ll feed your mind, spirit and of course your belly.
vegontheedge.com
Aldos Harbor Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). Located at 790 Mariner Parkway. 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
Vasili’s Greek Restaurant ( Dining / Greek
). Located at 1501 Mission Street. 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
Vino By The Sea ( Dining / Other ). Located at 55 Municipal Wharf. Vino By The Sea is known for serving local wines and beers, as well as having the best ocean views on the Santa Cruz Wharf.
vino-by-the-sea.com
Renamed properties
- Ocean Gate Inn at 111 Ocean Street may have been previously known as Sandpiper Lodge
- Surf City Inn & Suites at 619 Riverside Avenue may have been previously known as Beachway Inn and SuitesSanta Cruz Riviera Travelodge or Econo Lodge
- The Islander Motel at 522 Ocean Street may have been previously known as Best Value Inn
- Oceana Inn at 525 Ocean Street may have been previously known as Travelodge
- Howard Johnson at 130 West Cliff Drive may have been previously known as Ramada Limited
- Dream Inn at 175 West CLIFF Drive may have been previously known as Santa Cruz Dream Inn
- Days Inn at 600 Riverside Avenue may have been previously known as Santa Cruz Beach Inn
- Casablanca Inn On The Beach at 101 Main Street may have been previously known as Casa Blanca Motel