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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
325 Pacific Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
7.3
Average · 1215 reviews

The 2-star smoke-free Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz, located around 900 metres from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, offers a swimming pool, Wi-Fi in public areas. Boasting relaxing retreat options, the Tea House Spa is not far from this Santa Cruz motel, which is situated within a few blocks of Point Park.

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from US$ 100 / per night
550 2Nd Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.7
Good · 1228 reviews

Situated around a 25-minute walk from the Mission Santa Cruz, the smoke-free La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz offers a business centre with a range of business amenities. Offering views of the sea, this 2-star hotel is a short way from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and boasts a heated swimming pool.

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from US$ 255 / per night
2250 Mission Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.3
Good · 819 reviews

Featuring a vending machine and free newspapers, the 3-star Mission Inn Santa Cruz stands approximately a 5-minute walk from the New Leaf Community Markets. Boasting whale watching, the inn is located in proximity to the Neary Lagoon Park.

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from US$ 114 / per night
101 Main Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.2
Good · 1959 reviews

Located 2.7 km from the Sunny Cove and about 5 minutes' walk from Swimming Dolphins, the lovely Casablanca Inn On The Beach Santa Cruz offers a banquet hall suited for a range of needs. With views of Santa Cruz Wharf, this 4-star smoke-free inn also includes Wi-Fi in public areas.

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from US$ 125 / per night
50 Front Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.8
Average · 417 reviews

The smoke-free Beachview Inn Santa Cruz, located in the Cowell Beach district of Santa Cruz, around 25 minutes' walk from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach, features views of the ocean. This 2-star motel provides guests with Wi-Fi in public areas.

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from US$ 60 / per night
301 Beach Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.5
Good · 888 reviews

Marea Sol Hotel Santa Cruz, located a 15-minute walk from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This hotel in the Cowell Beach district has an outdoor swimming pool, as well as private parking on site.

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from US$ 199 / 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
1025 Laurel St · Santa Cruz, United States

The 3-star The Babbling Brook Inn Santa Cruz can arrange whale watching for active guests, while lying nearly 25 minutes on foot from the University of California at Santa Cruz. Boasting relaxing retreat options, the Tea House Spa is a short way from this Santa Cruz inn, which is situated in the vicinity of Monterey Bay.

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from US$ 209 / per night
2956 Mission Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.6
Good · 204 reviews

Offering a storage for belongings and a shopping area, the 3-star Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz lies in a shopping neighbourhood, approximately a 25-minute walk from the University of California at Santa Cruz and 3.2 km from such cultural places of interest as the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Featuring a scenic location, this Santa Cruz hotel includes a swimming pool and a fitness studio, plus guests can visit the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach, which is about 3 km away.

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from US$ 216 / per night
125 Beach Street · Santa Cruz, United States
9.0
Excellent · 1328 reviews

Featuring a lift and a vending machine, the 3-star Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz is nestled in Santa Cruz, 19 minutes' walk from the Museum of Art and History. Boasting a location within a few blocks of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this inn includes 22 rooms and a heated swimming pool.

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from US$ 279 / per night
130 West Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
7.7
Average · 1016 reviews

Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel, located a 13-minute walk from the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre", features high-speed Internet access in public areas. The hotel provides guests with guided snorkelling trips and horseback riding for a more entertaining stay.

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from US$ 108 / per night
525 Second Street · Santa Cruz, United States

Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites Santa Cruz has 17 rooms and is located about a 25-minute walk from the Mission Santa Cruz. Guests travelling by car can also use a private parking lot on site.

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from US$ 209 / per night
176 West Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
8.5
Good · 148 reviews

The 3-star smoke-free Seaway Inn Santa Cruz includes air-conditioned rooms just 1.1 km from the Museum of Art and History. This Santa Cruz motel is in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district, within 20 minutes' walk of such natural sights as the Lighthouse Field State Beach.

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from US$ 99 / per night
2424 Mission Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.9
Average · 227 reviews

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca offers 53 rooms a 25-minute walk from the Neary Lagoon Park. All guests can enjoy Wi-Fi in public areas and access to a fitness club.

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from US$ 216 / per night
175 West Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
8.8
Good · 739 reviews

Offering a hot tub, a patio, and a shared lounge, the 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz is situated in Santa Cruz, 17 minutes' walk from the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach. Located 2.4 km from the Ocean View Park, the hotel features 165 rooms with views of the patio.

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from US$ 544 / 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
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
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
407 Cliff Street · Santa Cruz, United States

The 2-star Cliff Crest Inn Santa Cruz is situated in the centre of Santa Cruz 2.7 km from such shopping venues as the East Cliff Village Shopping Center. To keep fit, a golf club provided for guests at the inn.

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from US$ 345 / per night
636 Pacific Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
8.6
Good · 332 reviews

The 4-star eco-friendly Pacific Blue Inn Santa Cruz is approximately 700 metres from the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" and boasts a sundeck and a golf course. Located a few moments from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier as well as Laurel Park, the hotel includes ping pong, billiards, and darts.

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from US$ 159 / 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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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
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
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
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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