Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.
Rois
United States
I enjoyed my suite on the 3rd floor. It was spacious and clean. I also appreciated the bagels, yogurt, and cappuccino for breakfast.
This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic...
Robin
Sweden
Location is great, very close to the beach. Would not recommend a room on the first floor though, the view is partly blocked. Everything’s clean.
Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.
Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi.
Selenia
United States
The hotel itself was nice
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Situated in Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge.
KENT
United States
Everything but management, rude, threading and house me for additional night that i originally booked. Stayed many times before, booked Narriot this time.
Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.
Jade
United Kingdom
Great hotel in a lovely location. Close to Santa Cruz, but far enough away for it to be a peaceful break. I liked the bar area, it was very relaxing by the fire on an evening.
This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.
Ron
Israel
Nice place. Very nice owners. Very very close to the beach
Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.
Just 10 minutes’ walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this eco-friendly hotel offers en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and iPod docking stations.
Conradson
New Zealand
Comfortable room and bed, with good bathroom and shower
This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.
Jason
New Zealand
Location was fantastic, staff very friendly.
Thanks Mr Dave and crew
Ideally situated off Highway 17 and only minutes from the beautiful beaches of Santa Cruz, California, this hotel offers many thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions.
convenient location. excellent breakfast and very clean room
Hotel Solares is located in Santa Cruz, just 10 minutes' walk away from the Beach Boardwalk. An outdoor pool is located on-site along with rooms that provide free WiFi and cable TV.
I didn’t get to eat, I wasn’t aware there was breakfast.
Located a short walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features beautiful ocean views and a hot tub.
Nice and clean, room neat and great view to the ocean.
Located in Santa Cruz town centre, this hotel is 1 mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a sun deck and seasonal outdoor pool. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi.
We liked the breakfast but the room it's very small.
This California hotel is one block from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. It features a seasonal outdoor heated pool and rooms include a flat-screen cable TV with HBO.
It was just what we needed. Something for everyone
Located in Downtown Santa Cruz this hotel is 15 minutes' walk from many shops and restaurants. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Parking is free for guests.
Well run, clean establishment. Decent location. Nice staff.
Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious and comfortable accommodations as well as relaxing amenities in Santa Cruz, California.
Facilities were good, also great location for Santa Cruz
Nestled on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach, this 3-story Victorian home is a restful bed and breakfast that offers unique guestrooms and thoughtful amenities just steps from the Santa Cruz Beach...
Everything but more than anything, the staff were amazing.
Situated in Santa Cruz, within 1.2 km of Santa Cruz Beach and 1.2 km of Seabright State Beach, The Aqua Pacific Hotel features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking...
Good located, nice rooms and a very very friendly manager
Just 5 minutes’ drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel offers an outdoor pool and hot tub and has spacious rooms. Free WiFi is included. It offers free on site guest parking.
It was very clean..staff were helpful and friendly.
The Ocean Gate Inn is ideally located in the heart of Santa Cruz! Each room includes a balcony with a view, a TV with cable channels, air conditioning, ironing facilities, a microwave, a...
I loved the view. It was very close to everything.
This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.
cleaning of the rooms every day. Nice clean room .
Fly into San Jose International Airport, 54km from Santa Cruz. Direct flights available from various US and international cities. Alternatively, drive via US Highway 1 or 17. Amtrak offers rail services with a transfer in San Jose.
The most convenient airport for Santa Cruz, California is San Jose International Airport (SJC). It's approximately 50km away, offering numerous domestic and international flights, and is less congested than larger airports.
Santa Cruz, California, offers various public transport options. The Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (SCMTD) provides bus services throughout the city. Alternatively, cycling is popular due to the city's bike-friendly infrastructure. Car hire is also available for those preferring to drive. Always check the latest schedules and routes online.
The best areas to stay in Santa Cruz, California, are Downtown for shopping and dining, Westside for wineries and breweries, and Eastside for beaches and surfing. All are convenient and popular with visitors.
Santa Cruz, California, enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Average temperatures range from 10°C in January to 20°C in July. The wet season typically runs from November to April, while the dry season spans May to October. There are no distinct monsoon or hurricane seasons in Santa Cruz.
Surfin’ USA in Bohemian CA
Santa Cruz was surf central California long before the Beach Boys sang about it. The Surfing Museum in the Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse tells stories of those who have braved some of the world’s best waves.
Overlooking the ocean rollers are the Coconut Grove Ballroom and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - the oldest amusement park in the state of CA, and the last original one on the West Coast. Its historic carousel, rollercoasters and rides are a colourful backdrop to Cowell’s Beach, best viewed from the Sky Glider cable cars.
Jutting into Monterey Bay is the wharf where sea lions bask and pelicans decide on their next meal. Seafood restaurants are abundant here and the bars provide lively nightlife. Pacific Avenue is the main shopping area and one street away is the Museum of Art & History.
Unsurprisingly for a surfer hotspot, the city has a liberal outlook and is known for political activism - a far cry from the era when the Santa Cruz Mission was established. The mission is now a state park alongside Natural Bridges Beach and the Big Basin Redwoods in forested hills behind the city, home to the gravity-defying Mystery Spot.
Booking.com’s Santa Cruz accommodation includes pet-friendly motels, hotels with hot tubs and cheap inns near UCSC.
What guests said about Santa Cruz:
8.0
Scored 8.0
perfect for our mini break to take a surfing lesson...
perfect for our mini break to take a surfing lesson literally around the corner. Friendly staff, comfortable everything cool beach vibe, slept great, windows that you can open and let the breeze in. Clean, good beach vibes.
Melissa
United States
6.0
Scored 6.0
I believe the hotel is a nice location to stay, they might...
I believe the hotel is a nice location to stay, they might consider getting better maintanance, and cleaning help, some one that can speak english, to better help the guest. Jessica, was very polite, and tried to help as much as possible. There were just a lot of little things, they could have been prevented, especially when you pay the high price charged there. When booking, I thought I was booking direct with the property, never knew bookings, com, jumped in to the equasion. So when I asked if they honored AAA, or AARP discounts, they said no because our room was booked by a third party. Also asked for room with 2 queens, was told they were sold out, which forced us to book 2 seperate rooms, after arriveing, found out they had suites for four people. I think this was a money thing, for bookings.com
Charles
United States
10
Scored 10
It was quiet and wasn't too crowded .
It was quiet and wasn't too crowded . Beaches and restrooms were clean.wheather wasn't all that warm and it did rain hour or so after we got to the beach pretty heavy we had to leave in a rush. All in all, kids were very happy with trip they can't wait to return for their summer trip.
bevalian
8.0
Scored 8.0
The location was the best!
The location was the best! The stairs are a lot of work if you have issues. I can't believe the Boardwalk is closed on fridays! If you are planning a friday night adventure at the boardwalk you will need to find something else to do.
Leda
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Santa Cruz gets sleazy fast (a lot of justly disaffected...
Santa Cruz gets sleazy fast (a lot of justly disaffected youth manifesting the consequences of a tattered social fabric & like), but the near-perfect climate year-round, the surrounding (2nd or 3rd growth, but still....) redwoods, challenging cols (lots of category 2s & 1s), vast fields of agriculture (it is delightful to cycle through the fields on what amount to ruelles; these areas are intensely redolent of earth, manure & whatever is being cultivated, plus it makes one appreciate just how back-breaking is the labor that goes into producing one's strawberries & artichokes & like) & vegan eating options (especially the bakeries) make any visit worthwhile, especially if you're from an area that does not have that year-round ideal climate. I recommend cycling up SkyLine or HighLand or Empire Grade or getting out in the fields toward MonteRey. Country roads are nearly uniformly narrow, but traffic is mostly light (minus HighWay 9) & drivers generally courteous (again, minus HighWay 9). Santa Cruz even has the mark of any good location -- a nearby Grocery Outlet -- which, due to its location on the edge of town (it may actually be in Soquel), is easy to integrate into the end of a ride for some yummy and cheap vegan delights =)
Sstoz
United States
10
Scored 10
A small treasure and throw-back to a different era: the...
A small treasure and throw-back to a different era: the Boardwalk on the beach, opened in 1907, with a roller coaster and carousel from near that time frame, the tradition & history of the surfing venue, the old (but renovated) motels along the beachfront, and the labyrinth of mid-century housing, some refreshed, some not, make this a worthwhile visit! There are lovely walks along the pier, where sea lions sun themselves, along the coast, where surfers wait for the perfect wave, and along the trails city streets, festive with many cultures represented.
hands down the best hotel I’ve stayed at!! the room was so clean so clutter free and amazing. very impressed! the view of our room was amazing- right across from the boardwalk! it was clean, quiet, and very secure! our door dasher delivery person couldn’t even access (oops). this is my first choice hotel for every future stay in Santa Cruz! the breakfast had many options and the scones were scrumptious!! I have always wanted to stay here and it did not disappoint!!!
-AMAZING location right next to the board walk main entrance and beach. Nice partial view of the Giant Dipper from the balcony
-Fantastic breakfast! The muffins were delicious. We loved having brekkie on the beach and balcony
-Lovely, welcoming and helpful staff. The hotel has a warm feel because of them
-Clean and comfy enough for a two night stay
-Complimentary parking next to the board walk
-A stones throw from a great supermarket
Staff was friendly and helpful! Room was small, but looks like it had been recently remodeled and was clean and comfortable. Location was great--close to the beach and easy to get around town. Price was good for the area. (Relatively expensive for this type of motel, but on the lower end for similar places in pricey Santa Cruz area.)
The hotel is very close to the boardwalk and city attractions. Clean, quiet and safe. We’ve stayed in many hotels in Santa Cruz and we felt very safe there, different than other places in town.
It has free parking for guests. Overall, a great stay and we’ll probably stay there again whenever we are in Santa Cruz.
The Dream Inn was right on the beach and also an easy walk to the downtown. Staff were friendly and competent. The decor appealed to our taste (midcentury with a surfing motif!), pool was big enough to do laps and the hotel restaurant was pricey but excellent. Overall we had a good experience and plan to return.
The rooms were small but on point. We had a very comfy bed and good a bathroom and shower.
Also the hotel was a walking distance from the Santa Cruz pier and boardwalk which was nice since the place was packed full with visitors.
We also had free parking at the property which was excellent.
Pacific Blue is a small hotel with comfortable and clean rooms that is centrally located in downtown Santa Cruz. They provide homemade cookies, brownies or muffins in the morning. The staff was friendly but we didn't have to interact too much over the two days that we stayed.
The location is near the Beach, Boardwalk, Wharf and some other places you want to visit. You can just walk if you want to save up money or if you want to leave your car at the hotel.
They have free coffee and water at the lobby that you can just get whenever you want.
Location is the main selling point of this hotel. On the beach, sea view, sound of ocean waves as you fall asleep. The adjacent Jack ONeill restaurant was very good as well. Not pretentious, great views as well of the beach and high quality food.
You will not be disappointed on how nice the property is and their continental breakfast is one of the best in Santa Cruz County everything awesome thank you very much for excellent stay I had
Very cute and comfy hostel. Nice staff, very clean.
Great location-only a few steps to the wharf, the beach and the downtown. Cute little city Santa Cruz is, just like the hostel.
Great hotel in a lovely location. Close to Santa Cruz, but far enough away for it to be a peaceful break. I liked the bar area, it was very relaxing by the fire on an evening.
We liked the architecture of the hotel, a classic 60s Americana motel. The pool area is very nice and the beds were comfortable. We rented bicycles and explored Santa Cruz.
The in-room hot tub is the best in Santa Cruz! Even though the hotel is on the busiest street in town, the room was far enough back to not hear traffic.
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