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West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (0.3 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)

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...

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9
Superb
279 reviews
Price from
£202
per night

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (0.2 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

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9
Superb
1,552 reviews
Price from
£155
per night

Santa Cruz Hostel

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (0.2 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)

Featuring barbecue facilities and a garden, Santa Cruz Hostel is located in Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

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8.9
Fabulous
146 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (0.2 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)

Well situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre and free WiFi.

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8.8
Fabulous
648 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (0.3 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)

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...

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8.7
Fabulous
1,003 reviews
Price from
£236
per night

Sea & Sand Inn

Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz (0.4 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk)

Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking.

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8.8
Fabulous
148 reviews
Price from
£245
per night

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  • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 289 reviews

    Located off scenic California Highway 1, Fairfield Inn & Suites is less than 2 miles away from the University of California Santa Cruz.

    Close to UCSC / out of way from traffic/tourist -

  • Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 463 reviews

    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.

    Location, cleanliness, Friendly staff and service.

  • Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 468 reviews

    Nestled in California just 1.5 km from Capitola Beach & Wharf, Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-Sea Inn & Suites offers an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub. A fitness centre is located on site.

    Great Pool & gym, comfortable & spacious rooms

  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 405 reviews

    This Capitola hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from central Santa Cruz and New Brighton State Beach.

    Very clean. Breakfast pick up was set up very well.

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 405 reviews

    Conveniently located 1.1 miles from the Natural Bridges State Beach, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers a fitness room and guest laundry room.. All rooms include free Wi-Fi.

    The staff was friendly and the location was perfect

  • Hotel Solares
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,065 reviews

    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.

  • Comfort Inn Santa Cruz
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 653 reviews

    The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is conveniently located where Highway 1 and Highway 17 meet. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

    really comfy beds, great breakfast, room clean, nice pool

  • Quality Inn Santa Cruz
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 205 reviews

    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.

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  • West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 279 reviews

    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.

  • Dream Inn Santa Cruz
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,003 reviews

    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...

    really loved this place - cool quirky trendy and fun!

  • Marea Sol Hotel
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 292 reviews

    Marea Sol Hotel is well set in Santa Cruz, and features an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace.

    We got upgraded to a suite which was a massive bonus

  • La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 648 reviews

    Well situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre and free WiFi.

    location, lounge/meeting/tv area well designed

  • Capitola Hotel
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 149 reviews

    Set in Capitola and with Capitola Beach reachable within 80 metres, Capitola Hotel offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace.

    Love the location, and how elegant the property is.

  • Capitola Beach Suites
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 169 reviews

    Located in Capitola and within 100 metres of Hooper's Beach, Capitola Beach Suites features a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

    It was absolutely beautiful and perfect location!!

  • Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 860 reviews

    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.

    Clean, spacious room, decent breakfast, close to Boardwalk

  • Capitola Venetian Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 187 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Capitola Venetian Hotel is located in Santa Cruz, 6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Free private parking is available on site.

    Jo in the office was super sweet! Beautiful location

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  • Sea & Sand Inn
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 148 reviews

    Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking.

    The ocean view was amazing and complimentary breakfast was yummy

  • Pacific Blue Inn
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 487 reviews

    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.

    Really lovely little place, great host. Perfect location

  • The Inn at Pasatiempo
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 508 reviews

    Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to Pasatiempo Golf Course, designed by Alister Mackenzie.

    We didn't eat breakfast and the location was perfect

  • SeaSide Inn & Suites
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 383 reviews

    Set in Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, SeaSide Inn & Suites offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Great front counter service, nice comfortable rooms

  • Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 230 reviews

    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

  • Quality Inn & Suites Capitola
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 555 reviews

    This motel, just 10 minutes' walk from Capitola beach and village, offers free Wi-Fi. A seasonal outdoor swimming pool and guest launderette are available for guest use.

    Room was a good size & good amenities in room.

  • Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 713 reviews

    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.

    Location, cleanliness, decoration, overall atmosphere

  • Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 399 reviews

    Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is located in Aptos. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. Guests can chill out in the outdoor swimming pool.

    The grounds are neat and clean and so nice to walk around.

Planning a trip to see the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk? Check out the latest reviews and scores

  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    I loved the bumper cars! Haven't done that in decades.

    I loved the bumper cars! Haven't done that in decades. There's a train tour that stops at the boardwalk. The Santa Clara river is nearby which has a sunny walkway next to it. I was able to walk from my motel to the Boardwalk. Stopped for lunch at a family-owned Mexican restaurant. Homey and affordable.
    Marina
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Unfortunately the rides were closed but the restaurants were...

    Unfortunately the rides were closed but the restaurants were open across on the wharf. It was nice that you could sit inside and outside. Outside they had the tiki heaters going and it made it have a nice warm atmosphere while eating.
    Sandy
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Love Santa Cruz and San Jose area.

    Love Santa Cruz and San Jose area. Have done all the wonderful touristy things in the past. Beautiful scenery fun all around. This trip was just college hunting for my grandson. He finally narrowed to University of Washington or UC Santa Cruz , he decided on Santa Cruz.
    LORI
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    It's a ton of fun but be ready to spend a large amount of...

    It's a ton of fun but be ready to spend a large amount of money. It's sad because when I was a kid it was very reasonable, but now it's quite pricey. Be prepared to spend about $10.00 for just about any drink or food item. I suggest a picnic on the beach, then heading to the boardwalk for some rides, which are pricey as well.
    Shookie
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    We went both Friday and Saturday.

    We went both Friday and Saturday. Friday parking $10 for the day, $15 on Saturdays. A lot more traffic on Saturdays but also all the attractions were open, a portion of the park was closed off on Friday. Foods are over priced and not great, I suggest eating elsewhere. The beach was the best part for us! If you plan on hanging out the beach we recommend bringing a cooler with lots of drinks and snacks to save you from making trips! Stop at the bathrooms before heading towards the water it is a bit of a walk to the boardwalk.
    Ashley
    United States

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  • From £173.02 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,713 reviews
    Proximity to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, very good continental breakfast.
    Sven
    Germany
  • From £325.73 per night
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,003 reviews
    Fantastic view and location (walking distance to downtown, the wharf, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and Natural Bridges State Park). We enjoyed the pool and the free loaner bicycles.
    Irene
    United States
  • From £96.81 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 942 reviews
    Room was basic but clean enough. It's very close to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk; you could walk to the boardwalk in about 10 minutes. The pool is indoors which was nice because the kids could swim even though it was a little chilly outside.
    Sotelo
    United States

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