Hotels in Santa Cruz (California, USA)

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664 hotels in Santa Cruz

  1. Seaside Inn & Suites

    Personalized Service from Management Team
    See prices from 10 sites
    from$93

  2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

    3 Stars
    Indoor Heated Swimming Pool Access
    See prices from 14 sites
    from$185

  3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

    4 Stars
    Ocean views from every room
    See prices from 10 sites
    from$294

  4. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

    2 Stars
    Relax in Indoor Heated Pool
    See prices from 11 sites
    from$130

  5. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

    4 Stars
    Largest outdoor pool in Santa Cruz
    See prices from 18 sites
    from$187

  6. Carousel Beach Inn

    2 Stars
    Access Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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  7. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

    4 Stars
    Heated outdoor pool and whirlpool
    See prices from 9 sites
    from$163

  8. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

    5 Stars
    Relax at oceanfront swimming pool
    See prices from 11 sites
    from$514

  9. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

    3 Stars
    Outdoor heated swimming pool
    See prices from 11 sites
    from$114

  10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg

    3 Stars
    On-site fitness and pool facilities
    See prices from 15 sites
    from$272

  11. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

    2 Stars
    Heated outdoor pool and gym
    See prices from 10 sites
    from$179

  12. Chaminade Resort & Spa

    4 Stars
    Panoramic dining at The View
    See prices from 9 sites
    from$334

  13. Hotel Solares

    2 Stars
    Relax in heated outdoor pool
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  14. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

    3 Stars
    Heated outdoor pool and hot tub
    See prices from 2 sites
    from$206

  15. Bay Front Inn

    2 Stars
    Spacious family suites for groups
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  16. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

    3 Stars
    On-site fitness and relaxation amenities
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    from$201

  17. Surf City Inn & Suites

    2 Stars
    Indoor Heated Pool and Spa
    See prices from 14 sites
    from$158

  18. Marea Sol Hotel

    2 Stars
    Steps from Santa Cruz Boardwalk
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  19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

    3 Stars
    Heated Outdoor Pool and Patio
    See prices from 14 sites
    from$308

  20. Drift Inn, LLC

    3 Stars
    Experience Attentive Front Desk Service
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  21. Ocean Pacific Lodge

    2 Stars
    Bring pets to this lodge
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  22. Sea & Sand Inn

    3 Stars
    Panoramic ocean views from every room
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  23. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

    3 Stars
    Spacious Suites with Balconies
    See prices from 14 sites
    from$290

  24. Beachview Inn

    2 Stars
    Select Rooms With Ocean Views
    See prices from 12 sites
    from$141

  25. Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area

    3 Stars
    Seasonal outdoor heated pool
    See prices from 13 sites
    from$189

  26. Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area

    3 Stars
    Seasonal outdoor swimming pool access
    See prices from 15 sites
    from$148

  27. Best Western Inn

    2 Stars
    24-hour on-site fitness center
    See prices from 15 sites
    from$162

  28. The Inn at Pasatiempo

    3 Stars
    On-site Back Nine Bar Grill
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  29. SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz

    3 Stars
    Seasonal outdoor swimming pool access
    See prices from 14 sites
    from$138

  30. West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

    4 Stars
    Enjoy daily hot breakfast buffet
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  31. Aqua Breeze Inn

    2 Stars
    Sundeck With Boardwalk Views
    See prices from 12 sites
    from$770

  32. Continental Inn

    2 Stars
    Walk to downtown and boardwalk
    See prices from 7 sites
    from$107

  33. Seaway Inn

    3 Stars
    Walkable access to Santa Cruz attractions
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  34. Fireside Inn Santa Cruz

    2 Stars
    Five-minute walk to Boardwalk
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  35. The Islander Motel

    2 Stars
    Heated seasonal outdoor swimming pool
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SANTA CRUZ, THE LAID BACK OCEAN SIDE CITY

Discover your inner Zen by vacationing in Santa Cruz, California. It’s a great city that’s located 75 miles south of San Francisco and is trendy, cultural and exciting. It’s a gorgeous and friendly city that will welcome and hug you with open arms making you enjoy every part of your vacation.

Santa Cruz is known for its pleasant weather, redwood forests, alternative lifestyle community and the unfiltered beauty of its coastline making it a city that people love visiting. It’s the perfect place to indulge in the gorgeous outdoors because of its everlasting natural beauty and charm. Santa Cruz is overflowing with many activities and things to see making it a great place for the family to enjoy and have quality bonding time. It has a gorgeous coastline that is usually flowing with an abundance of water sports like diving, sailing, stand up paddle boarding, surfing and swimming (some of these activities are also available to children). Another interesting fact about Santa Cruz is that it’s also known as being an educational hub for colleges and universities with thousands of people attending them every year. It’s a great place to have a cool tour of one of the universities, and then spend time down by the boardwalk. College students also love taking full advantage of the boardwalk and beach, especially after a long day of classes.

PEACE, LOVE AND FUN

Santa Cruz is filled with outdoor activities and beach life. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a popular oceanfront amusement park that people love spending time at, whether its eating delicious funnel cakes and treats, watching the seals or going on the many rides. This is a favorite spot for many vacationers and locals. You can spend all day hanging out here and not get bored. The air is so fresh that it’s easy to lose track of time while enjoying the sights and sounds of the city. If you love fishing and marine life then The Santa Cruz Wharf is your ideal spot to enjoy such things. If you’re more of an outdoor recreational activities type of person and love skateboarding, camping, cycling, rock climbing, hiking and more, there are a few places to release energy and have a great time enjoying nature and the city, like the Santa Cruz Skatepark which is free and open to the public 7 days a week and is a nice place to chill.

Visiting Santa Cruz will have you engulfed in a world full of culture and entertainment. The city offers a wide variety of festivities that you will love and there are events for all ages like the County Symphony, music and film festivals, art tours and pride parades. Event dates range from weekly, monthly and yearly, so make sure you check the dates first before you plan your trip especially if there’s something in particular you’d like to see. There are also an abundance of museums to check out too that are filled with history and cool facts.

CRUZ ON DOWN

Luckily since Santa Cruz is an ocean side city, a lot of hotels are located on the beach, or have amazing beach front views. Pelican Point Inn is a quaint and cozy hotel that offers a kitchenette and is close to the shopping center and other local attractions. It’s a nice place for a quiet and relaxing stay. Since there’s a kitchenette, that can help you save money while on vacation because you can cook cheap meals and not have to spend a lot on food. There are plenty of decently priced grocery stores and farmer’s markets in the area too that provide fresh and healthy eating options.

Sunny Cove Motel is another favorite choice for cheap motels and is often referenced to as Santa Cruz’s best kept secret. It’s right on the beach allowing you to hear the ocean waves and smell the ocean air, has a pool and this place is pet friendly too. As you can see there are a few hotels that are family owned here in Santa Cruz that have a hands on approach in making you feel very comfortable and welcomed. Some people love the individual attention and intimacy that a smaller hotel provides. If you prefer staying at a chain hotel because you like the amenities there are plenty of those also located close to the main attractions and city life. Holiday Inn Express has a pool, delicious free breakfast that includes cinnamon rolls, and free on-site garage parking. The hotel you choose to stay at depends on what your basic needs are. There are plenty of hotels close to the city’s main attractions so choosing one to your liking should be an easy task.

Santa Cruz is an amazing and cool place to visit whether it’s for a brief weekend getaway trip or longer. The atmosphere is wonderful and there are a lot of exciting attractions here, especially if you enjoy being near the water. The city offers untouched and unfiltered beautiful sunsets and ocean views that are breathtaking and one of a kind. The activities and fun are endless and you will have a great time because it’s a city that is ideal for people of all ages. So pack your bags and get your camera ready because it’s time to “Cruz” you way over to Santa Cruz.

When to book a hotel in Santa Cruz

  • Cheapest month: November
    $232 per night
  • Yearly typical price
    $333 per night
  • Peak month: June
    $634 per night

Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Cruz

  • When is the cheapest time to book a hotel in Santa Cruz?

    November is usually the cheapest month to book a hotel in Santa Cruz, with typical prices around $232 per night based on 13,249 price comparisons.

  • When are hotel prices highest in Santa Cruz?

    Hotel prices in Santa Cruz are usually highest during June, with typical prices around $634 per night.

  • How much does a hotel in Santa Cruz cost per night?

    Hotel prices in Santa Cruz usually range from $191 per night to $678 per night, with typical prices around $333 per night.

  • How do hotel prices in Santa Cruz change throughout the year?

    Hotel prices in Santa Cruz are typically lowest in November at around $232 per night, rising to around $634 per night in June.

  • November

    2026

    $232
    $191 — $348

  • December

    2026

    $260
    $192 — $345

  • January

    2027

    $256
    $213 — $299

  • February

    2027

    $335
    $319 — $573

  • March

    2027

    $306
    $271 — $342

  • April

    2027

    $347
    $319 — $389

  • May

    2027

    $318
    $184 — $442

  • June

    2027

    $634
    $504 — $678

  • July

    2027

    $447
    $356 — $594

  • August

    2027

    $364
    $205 — $504

  • September

    2027

    $545
    $355 — $838

  • October

    2027

    $331
    $183 — $635

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