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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$220 per night from 22 Apr to 23 Apr
AU$220
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
With a stay at Pacific Blue Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Pacific Blue Inn
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5
325 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$154 per night from 4 May to 5 May
AU$154
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
With a stay at Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

2.5 out of 5
550 2nd St, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$237 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
With a stay at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$215 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$215
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
In the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$207 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
With a stay at Hyatt Place Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

2 out of 5
301 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$233 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$233
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
With a stay at Marea Sol Hotel in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within a 5-minute drive of ...
Marea Sol Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$207 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Located in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 9 minutes by foot from Santa ...
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$417 per night from 7 May to 8 May
AU$417
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

3.5 out of 5
6001 La Madrona Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$189 per night from 18 May to 19 May
AU$189
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Located in Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Pacific Avenue.
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
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Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz

It's time to get the boss on the blower and tell them you're taking your leave. Amazing adventures are just around the corner! You'll find some ridiculously good-looking deals on hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.1 kilometres from the heart of Santa Cruz.

There is no such thing as being bored in Santa Cruz. Check out bucket list-worthy sights like the Mystery Spot, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the University of Santa Cruz California and humblebrag to your friends at home afterwards.

Main Beach and the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum are not far from central Downtown Santa Cruz. These top tourist sights ought to be on your travel list.

Too stuffed to travel for miles? Want to book a lodging near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk? Simple. Check out the Casablanca On The Beach, Ocean Lodge, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn and Pacific Blue Inn.

You'll be able to stay near Main Beach at a number of accommodations, like the Babbling Brook Inn, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz, Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area and Howard Johnson Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Enjoy a few hours watching the different boats floating about at Santa Cruz Harbor. If you're planning to set yourself up nearby, two of your best bets are the Quality Inn Santa Cruz and Ramada Limited Santa Cruz. View the many superb exhibits and specimens at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Do you need somewhere to tuck in around here? The Surf City Inn and Suites and Comfort Inn Santa Cruz are favourites with many visitors.

Away with your buddies but need a bit of 'me time'? Fancy just chilling out with a good book and a large coffee? Then why not find a secluded corner in Marini's Candies? When your tum really starts to grumble, toddle on over to Rosie McCann's Irish Pub & Restaurant and check out their mouthwatering menu. If all that food has left you a bit parched, Santa Cruz Wine Tasting is just a stone's throw away. It's an awesome place to grab a stool and mingle with the locals!

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1,123 hotels
Lowest Price
AU$154
Highest Price
AU$417
Popular hotels
Pacific Blue Inn, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz, Dream Inn Santa Cruz, Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Hyatt Place Santa Cruz, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz, Marea Sol Hotel, Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

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