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 Trout Creek Gulch, Love Creek, Hubbard Gulch, Borregas Creek and Powder Mill Fire Road Trail.
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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Taqueria Jalapeños Y Pupuseria ( Dining / Other ). Located at 107 Leonard Street. We’re proud to bring both Salvadorian & Mexican cuisine to Santa Cruz.
scpupusas.com 
Bantam ( Dining / Other ). Located at 1010 Fair Avenue. Bantam is a family and a community!
We offer a space to come and pass the time, bring your friends, lovers, clan and colleagues. Bantam is your hot slice of happiness on Santa Cruz’s Westside. Please join us for some tasty food, refreshing beverages, warm smiles and smooth jams.
www.bantam1010.com
Avanti Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). Located at 1917 Mission Street. We serve you organic vegetables, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats and poultry, organic milk, butter and eggs, locally roasted coffee and house made desserts in our new elegant location.
avantisantacruz.squarespace.com
Dolphin Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). Located at 71 Municipal Wharf. 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
Gilda’s Family Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). Located at 37 Municipal Wharf. 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
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
Renamed properties
- Days Inn at 600 Riverside Avenue may have been previously known as Santa Cruz Beach Inn
- The Islander Motel at 522 Ocean Street may have been previously known as Best Value Inn
- 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
- Surf City Inn & Suites at 619 Riverside Avenue may have been previously known as Santa Cruz Riviera TravelodgeBeachway Inn and Suites or Econo Lodge
- Oceana Inn at 525 Ocean Street may have been previously known as Travelodge
- Casablanca Inn On The Beach at 101 Main Street may have been previously known as Casa Blanca Motel
- Ocean Gate Inn at 111 Ocean Street may have been previously known as Sandpiper Lodge