Hotels in Santa Cruz, California
Listings for Santa Cruz are clustered around prominent local landmarks. The majority of properties sit near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the Giant Dipper. Many places also offer proximity to the Looff Carousel and the Museum of Art & History. Further options are available close to the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Undertow.
The available stock in Santa Cruz largely consists of hotels, with 14 hotel listings. Two motels and one inn are also featured. One property includes a swimming pool, and guest ratings range from 3.7 to 4.7 across all 18 listings. This selection provides a variety of choices for visitors.
Prices for Santa Cruz properties begin at $91 per night. The highest starting rate shown is $508 per night, with the median starting rate at $183. There are 15 listings that quote a starting rate, while three listings do not. Each property page displays additional rooms, photos, and live rates for booking.
Santa Cruz hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Guest rating | Reviews | From | Known for |
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| Beach Street Inn and Suites | 4.45/5 | 1,359 | from $362 | Hot tub |
| Dream Inn Santa Cruz | 4.7/5 | 1,033 | from $508 | Pool |
| Ocean Pacific Lodge | 4.15/5 | 1,010 | from $138 | Pool |
| Mission Inn | 4.5/5 | 1,001 | from $183 | Hot tub |
| Marea Sol Hotel | 4.25/5 | 926 | from $216 | Parking |
| Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz | 4.15/5 | 794 | from $139 | Free parking |
| Sunny Cove Motel | 4.65/5 | 549 | from $177 | Pool |
| Beachview Inn | 3.8/5 | 404 | from $108 | Pool |
| Hitching Post Studios Inn | 4.25/5 | 396 | from $220 | Free parking |
| National 9 Motel | 3.7/5 | 311 | from $102 | Pool |
| Sea & Sand Inn | 4.45/5 | 262 | from $483 | Breakfast |
| West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn | 4.5/5 | 254 | — | Breakfast |
| Edgewater Beach Inn | 4.15/5 | 241 | from $140 | Pet-friendly |
| Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages | 4.25/5 | 219 | — | Free parking |
| Seaway Inn | 4.25/5 | 135 | — | Parking |
| Drift Inn, LLC | 4.4/5 | 89 | from $114 | Pool |
| Chaminade Resort & Spa | 4.7/5 | 15 | from $288 | Hot tub |
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Beach Street Inn and Suites
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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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Ocean Pacific Lodge
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Mission Inn
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Marea Sol Hotel
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Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Sunny Cove Motel
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Beachview Inn
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Hitching Post Studios Inn
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National 9 Motel
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Sea & Sand Inn
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West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
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Edgewater Beach Inn
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Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
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Seaway Inn
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Drift Inn, LLC
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Chaminade Resort & Spa
Where to stay in Santa Cruz
West Cliff Drive
Several listings are found on West Cliff Drive. This area places visitors near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Giant Dipper, and the Looff Carousel.
Plymouth Street
Plymouth Street has multiple listings. Properties here are close to the Museum of Art & History and the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
Beach Street
A number of listings are located on Beach Street. Staying here offers access to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Giant Dipper, and Undertow.
Nearby areas
Good to know
How many places to stay are listed in Santa Cruz?
17 independently-run properties are listed in Santa Cruz, California, with rooms, photos and live partner rates on each page.
What do hotels in Santa Cruz cost?
Listed nightly rates on partner sites start around $102 and run to about $508 depending on the property, room and dates. Rates are indicative — the live price shows on the booking partner's page.
Which hotel in Santa Cruz do guests rate highest?
Dream Inn Santa Cruz, rated 4.7/5 from 1,033 Google reviews.