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 Branch Santa Cruz City-County Library, Eagle Dell Peak, Seacliff State Beach, Liddell Creek and Charles Derby Small Bore Range.
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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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 
Firefish Grill ( Dining / Other ). Located at 25 Municipal Wharf. 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
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
La Posta ( Dining / Italian ). Located at 538 Seabright Avenue. La Posta is a neighborhood restaurant bringing the soul of Italian cuisine into the heart of Seabright.
lapostarestaurant.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
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
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