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 Scotts Valley Community Bible Church, KFER-FM (Santa Cruz), Scotts Valley First Baptist Church, Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Big Trees County Park.

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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58 Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

4 Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

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Selected and best reviewed properties in Santa Cruz

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The Comfort Inn

9 OUT OF 10 The price we received for our stay was great. The hotel was well maintained. The rooms were clean and there were four pillows to each bed. Microwave, refrigerator, coffee pot with coffee, sugar and cream in room. It is fine for sleeping, but not sort of small (we had room with two double beds). The .....

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The Best Western All Suite Inn

9 OUT OF 10 The first room I received only had one window that looked directly into another wall 3 feet away. It was very dark. I requested another room, and it was fine. I would have been entirely disappointed if I had to remain in the first room. The breakfast had a nice variety. I would return if I knew I .....

Photograph of Fairfield Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz

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The Fairfield Inn & Suites

The Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, CA is the areas newest, state-of-the-art Marriott hotel. The magnificent Monterey Bay, historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the quaint Capitola Village are a within minutes of this new Santa Cruz hotel. Each room and suite is appointed with a refrigerator, .....

Photograph of La Quinta Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz

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The La Quinta Inn & Suites

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. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), our non-smoking hotel is walking distance from the fun of Santa Cruz Beach .....

Things to see and do, places to eat in Santa Cruz

Avanti Restaurant

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 Link

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 Link

Copal ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 1203 Mission Street. 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

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 Link

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 Link

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 Link

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