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Where to stay in Santa Cruz County

Top hotels in Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz
1.61 km from city center
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz
0.54 km from city center
Seaside Inn & Suites
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Westside Santa Cruz
1.4 km from city center
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,520 reviews)
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz
1.57 km from city center
Marea Sol Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz
0.69 km from city center
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz
1.63 km from city center
Casablanca On The Beach
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz
0.33 km from city center
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

Westside Santa Cruz
0.94 km from city center
Hotel Solares
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz
0.71 km from city center
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz
1.52 km from city center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz
0.99 km from city center
7.6/10 Good! (1,183 reviews)
Surf City Inn and Suites
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz
2.72 km from city center
9/10 Wonderful! (1,030 reviews)
Mission Inn
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz
0.75 km from city center
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz
1.37 km from city center
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,160 reviews)
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz
1.78 km from city center
Seaway Inn
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz
1.43 km from city center
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz
1.09 km from city center
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz
1.58 km from city center
9.4/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
Carousel Beach Inn

Top hotels in Capitola

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
Monarch Cove Inn
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

8.6/10 Excellent! (878 reviews)
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel

9/10 Wonderful! (558 reviews)
Capitola Hotel
Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill

Top hotels in Aptos

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,181 reviews)
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

Rio del Mar
3.59 km from city center
Seascape Beach Resort
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio del Mar
0.92 km from city center
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Seascape Beach Resort Monterey Bay

Seascape Beach Resort Monterey Bay

Rio del Mar
3.59 km from city center
Seascape Beach Resort Monterey Bay

Top hotels in Watsonville

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Valley Inn

Valley Inn

5.8/10 (342 reviews)
Valley Inn
ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
Flora Vista Inn

Flora Vista Inn

8.2/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
Flora Vista Inn

Top cities in Santa Cruz County

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Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is loved for its surfing and biking trails, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
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Capitola

Capitola is known for its beaches and restaurants, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Monterey Bay and Capitola Wharf.
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Aptos

Aptos is known for its beaches and restaurants, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Monterey Bay and Rio Del Mar Beach.
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Watsonville

Watsonville is known for its beaches and entertainment, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
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Los Gatos

Los Gatos is known for its shopping, and offers lots of things to see including Old Town Los Gatos and Testarossa Winery.
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Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley is loved for its beaches, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Frontier Ranch and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
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Great weekend hotel deals in Santa Cruz County, CA

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Apartment, Pets Allowed, Ocean View | Interior
Hiking
Sports facility
Apartment, Pets Allowed, Ocean View | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

East Cliff Nook

Santa Cruz
10/10Exceptional (3 reviews)
10% off
CNY2,097
CNY6,092 total
East Cliff Nook
Yurt Above it All - Glamp on-site | Minibar (free items), laptop workspace, WiFi (free)
Yurt On Top - Swim, Hike, Glamp | Minibar (free items), laptop workspace, WiFi (free)
Yurt On Top - Swim, Hike, Glamp | Minibar (free items), laptop workspace, WiFi (free)
Yurt Above it All - Glamp on-site | Minibar (free items), laptop workspace, WiFi (free)

Mays Luxury Farm Stays

Los Gatos
8.4/10Very Good (25 reviews)
21% off
CNY1,589
CNY4,600 total
Mays Luxury Farm Stays
Balcony
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Restaurant
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View | Exterior

Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast

Santa Cruz
8.4/10Very Good (89 reviews)
5% off
CNY3,162
CNY7,115 total
Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast
Family Room, Sea View | Exterior detail
Property grounds
Deluxe Single Room, Patio | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Panoramic Suite, Ocean View | Outdoor dining

Edgewater Beach Inn

Santa Cruz
9.0/10Wonderful (19 reviews)
10% off
CNY2,445
CNY5,552 total
Edgewater Beach Inn
Lobby
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Restaurant
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
VIP Access

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Santa Cruz
9.6/10Exceptional (440 reviews)
Member Price available
CNY3,789
CNY9,255 total
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball
Property grounds
Lobby sitting area
VIP Access

Seascape Beach Resort

Aptos
9.0/10Wonderful (1,012 reviews)
16% off
CNY2,819
CNY7,400 total
Seascape Beach Resort
Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated, bed sheets
Living area
Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated, bed sheets
Comfort Mobile Home (Next To The River - RV Masoods Lodge) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated, bed sheets

Masood's Lodge

Boulder Creek
8.6/10Excellent (209 reviews)
10% off
CNY1,361
CNY3,581 total
Masood's Lodge
Exterior
Suite, Fireplace | Balcony view
Riverfront Ground Floor 8 person Unit  #113 | Beach/ocean view
Exterior

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola
8.6/10Excellent (878 reviews)
15% off
CNY1,944
CNY4,418 total
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Paris) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk
Library
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace (Kyoto) | Premium bedding, down comforters, memory foam beds, desk

Inn at Depot Hill

Capitola
9.6/10Exceptional (759 reviews)
12% off
CNY2,636
CNY6,713 total
Inn at Depot Hill
Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Boulder Creek
8.6/10Excellent (1,025 reviews)
18% off
CNY1,379
CNY3,336 total
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Ocean View, Two Queen Beds, With Sunroom | WiFi (free), bed sheets
Lobby lounge
Ocean View, Two Queen Beds, With Sunroom | WiFi (free), bed sheets
Exterior

Casablanca On The Beach

Santa Cruz
8.6/10Excellent (1,276 reviews)
12% off
CNY1,945
CNY4,864 total
Casablanca On The Beach
Outdoor spa tub
Front of property
Property entrance
Dining

Mission Inn

Santa Cruz
9.0/10Wonderful (1,030 reviews)
10% off
CNY1,633
CNY3,816 total
Mission Inn
Exterior
Exterior
Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, microwave
Deluxe Family Suite with 3 Queen Beds & Kitchenette, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz
8.4/10Very Good (1,007 reviews)
10% off
CNY1,241
CNY2,819 total
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Reception
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)
Vending machine
Front of property

Seaside Inn & Suites

Santa Cruz
8.2/10Very Good (1,131 reviews)
10% off
CNY1,447
CNY3,497 total
Seaside Inn & Suites
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | WiFi (free)
Reception
Exterior

Drift Inn

Santa Cruz
8.0/10Very Good (142 reviews)
10% off
CNY1,174
CNY2,630 total
Drift Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing, WiFi (free)
Garden
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer (on request), towels
Front of property

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Santa Cruz
8.6/10Excellent (452 reviews)
10% off
CNY1,301
CNY2,955 total
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (free), rollaway beds (surcharge)

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Santa Cruz
8.6/10Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Member Price available
CNY1,481
CNY3,367 total
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Reception
Front of property
Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)
Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Santa Cruz
8.8/10Excellent (1,520 reviews)
12% off
CNY1,651
CNY3,912 total
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Interior entrance
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets
Interior detail
Sundeck

Aqua Breeze Inn

Santa Cruz
8.2/10Very Good (1,008 reviews)
40% off
CNY2,292
CNY5,173 total
Aqua Breeze Inn

Top landmarks in Santa Cruz County

A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)
Kids and adults alike can have a thrilling day at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, one of the top theme parks located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Santa Cruz. If you have fun at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you'll love Boardwalk Bowl and Sky Glider, both a short walk away.
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A coastal town with colorful buildings, palm trees, and a calm body of water reflecting the architecture.

Capitola Beach

9.2/10 (853 reviews)
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Capitola Beach is a spot you might want to check out when visiting central Capitola. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Hooper Beach and Esplanade Park Beach, both within a short walk.
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A steam locomotive emitting smoke in a forested area with tall trees and a clear sky.
Photo by Laura Galijan

Roaring Camp Railroads

8.8/10 (34 reviews)
Roaring Camp Railroads is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Felton, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Roaring Camp Railroads, you'll love University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center, both located nearby.
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A yellow sign with red and black text reading "ENTRANCE To MYSTERY SPOT Santa Cruz, Calif. U.S.A."
Photo by Arup Paul

Mystery Spot

8.4/10 (1,594 reviews)
You might want to get your camera out and head to Mystery Spot— just one of the landmarks located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from central Santa Cruz. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.
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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
Westside Santa Cruz is home to Santa Cruz Wharf, so why not stop by during your stay in Santa Cruz. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is walkable and has lots of nice beaches.
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A natural rock arch formation on a beach with calm waters reflecting the structure.

Natural Bridges State Park

9.0/10 (842 reviews)
Westside Santa Cruz is home to Natural Bridges State Park, so why not stop by during your stay in Santa Cruz.
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Check out the Santa Cruz County hotels guests love right now

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8/10 Good
"The staff for breakfast in the morning took very long to get the check to us and one of the women with us walked back in the kitchen to remind them of the check and the servers were standing in there just on their phones and then were rude about it............. ( the girl with the long brown hair) it was in braids both days was great tho."
Brandon 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"Our stay was great however parking was horrible and the hot tub was dirt. I tried calling the front desk 4x I was hung up on then never answered. It was an easy walk to the boardwalk and the size of the room with 3 beds was surprisingly comfortable."
Lindsey 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing property and fantastic helpful staff"
Terry 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Mission Inn
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great value. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. The room was spacious. I would definitely stay again"
Dianna 1-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"The room was wonderful! Spacious and clean. The restaurant had great food. Friendly staff. Very relaxing stay. I love how dog friendly it is too. It’s tucked away where you feel far away but it’s actually pretty close to down town Santa Cruz and the boardwalk. We will definitely stay again!"
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Awesome"
Pardeep 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"It was an easy check in and the folks were nice."
John 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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