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 Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz County Hospital, Pine Trail, Coffee Lane Park and Bolcoff Hill.

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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The Coastview Inn Santa Cruz

7 OUT OF 10 Hotel was acceptable on the cleanliness level. Very small room and uncomfortable bed. Old dirty pool needs re-plastering. Location was excellent, however it is not any nicer than a cheap motel 6 and personally I would rather stay in a nicer hotel and drive to the boardwalk and park for the money .....
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The Comfort Inn

8 OUT OF 10 Not knowing the area, I went for price. For the price on a Holiday weekend, the room was very nice and the pool and spa were clean. The free breakfast was better then expected as well. The motel is located right off the highway when you exit into Santa Cruz to your left and its about five minutes .....
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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 .....

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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, .....

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Photograph of The Water Street Grill, Santa Cruz
The Water Street Grill

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 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

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

Tramonti ( Dining / Other ). Located at 528 Seabright Avenue. 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

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

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 Link

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