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Top areas and neighborhoods in Santa Cruz with hotels, apartments and BnBs for every budget

Santa Cruz: 51 property found
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1410 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.3
Good · 591 reviews

The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz By Ihg is located 19 minutes' walk from the Pacific Garden Mall and offers 24-hour front desk assistance, wake-up service, and express check-out. The hotel also offers high-speed Internet access in public areas, as well as a vending machine and a lift.

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from US$ 100 / per night
611 Third Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.3
Good · 782 reviews

The 4-star smoke-free Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers quick access to the Beach Flats Community Garden, situated nearly a 5-minute walk away. Boasting a location 500 m from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the comfortable inn features 16 rooms as well as a lobby area.

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from US$ 79 / per night
110 Plymouth St. · Santa Cruz, United States
7.9
Average · 730 reviews

Located about a 25-minute stroll from the Seabright State Beach, the 2-star Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North features Wi-Fi throughout the property and parking on site. Boasting the opportunity to go on a picnic by Branciforte Creek 2, which runs only 1.2 km away, this Santa Cruz inn offers to relax in an outdoor heated swimming pool.

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from US$ 94 / per night
311 2Nd Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.2
Average · 411 reviews

Offering a storage for belongings, the 2-star Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling Santa Cruz lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, a mere 7 minutes' walk from the Beach Flats Community Garden and only 1.3 km from Pacific Avenue. The inn features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.

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from US$ 59 / per night
201 West Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
8.9
Good · 262 reviews

Situated within 5 minutes' walk of the 3-star Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz, guests can reach Fluke in no time. This Santa Cruz hotel also includes a car park.

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from US$ 354 / per night
321 Main St · Santa Cruz, United States
9.0
Excellent · 157 reviews

Situated a mere 0.8 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz hostel offers guests to relax on a sun terrace. This Santa Cruz hostel lies in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, and the nearest bus stop, Broadway & Riverside Avenue, is just 5 minutes' walk away.

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from US$ 40 / per night
215 Beach Street · Santa Cruz, United States
9.2
Excellent · 119 reviews

The 5-star La Bahia Hotel & Spa Santa Cruz, located nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Blacks Beach, offers an outdoor swimming pool and Wi-Fi throughout the property. This Santa Cruz hotel is in the Westside Santa Cruz district, approximately 2 km from such natural sights as the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.

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from US$ 484 / per night
500 Riverside Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
7.6
Average · 1193 reviews

The 2-star Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, around a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River and offers a seasonal outdoor pool. The motel features Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.

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from US$ 81 / per night
301 Pacific Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
8.3
Good · 1000 reviews

Offering a storage for belongings and a lobby area, Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz hotel lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 3 km from the UCSC Arboretum and 850 metres from such cultural places of interest as the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. The motel also offers high-speed Internet access in public areas, as well as a vending machine and a lift.

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from US$ 109 / per night
525 Second Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.2
Good · 249 reviews

Edgewater Beach Inn Santa Cruz, located a mere 5 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier and about 2 km from L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery, features a swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. This inn also provides Wi-Fi available throughout the property.

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from US$ 309 / per night
174 W Cliff Dr · Santa Cruz, United States
8.8
Good · 239 reviews

Offering a location a 5-minute walk from Fluke, West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn Santa Cruz offers 10 rooms. Staying here you can use high-speed Internet access in public areas and parking on site.

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from US$ 299 / per night
121 Younger Way · Santa Cruz, United States
8.6
Good · 9 reviews

The 1-bedroom Beach Hill Bungalow Santa Cruz is located nearly a 10-minute walk from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster and welcomes its guests to enjoy windsurfing, hiking, and fishing.

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from US$ 426 / per night
407 Cliff Street · Santa Cruz, United States
5.0
· 1 review

The 2-star Cliff Crest Bed And Breakfast Inn Santa Cruz lies in the Cowell Beach district, within reach of entertainment venues like Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, merely 1.6 km away. Additionally, guests can enjoy a golf club provided at this Santa Cruz bed & breakfast.

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607 3Rd Street - Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz, United States
7.3
Average · 65 reviews

Nestled in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, River View Villa Santa Cruz hotel is 25 minutes' walk from L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery. This guest house entices guests with parking, available on site.

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from US$ 152 / per night
1015 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States

Situated just 1.8 km from Pacific Avenue, the 2-star pet-friendly Ocean Lodge - Santa Cruz hotel features Wi-Fi throughout the property, and a car park on site. The smoke-free motel is centrally located in the very heart of Santa Cruz, just near the Kiva Retreat House.

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from US$ 94 / per night
1015 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
1.1
· 12 reviews
from US$ 132 / per night
132 Cowell St · Santa Cruz, United States
8.3
Good · 3 reviews

Cowell'S Beach Retreat - Steps To Beach, Restaurants, Wharf, Boardwalk, Shops, Fast Wifi, Surf-In Surf-Out Santa Cruz villa is located only 1.9 km from the Museum of Art and History and invites guests to enjoy a patio.

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from US$ 482 / per night
416 Cliff Street · Santa Cruz, United States
10.0
Excellent · 1 review
332 Main Street · Santa Cruz, United States

Charming 5 Bd Victorian House By Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz villa offers proximity to such city sites as Nickelodeon, located only a 6-minute walk away.

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from US$ 1118 / per night
120 Sycamore St · Santa Cruz, United States

Staying at Sunlit Surf House 4Br Downtown Walk To Beach Santa Cruz villa, guests can visit Santa Cruz Public Libraries Downtown Branch, which is only 0.7 km away. Offering free private parking as well as Wi-Fi, the Santa Cruz holiday home is situated in the Cowell Beach district.

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116 Cedar Street · Santa Cruz, United States

6Bd Downtown House Walk To Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz villa offers quick access to such tourist spots as Nickelodeon, situated only 500 metres away.

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from US$ 1131 / per night
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