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Santa Cruz: 91 property found
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125 Beach Street · Santa Cruz, United States
9.0
Excellent · 1276 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 · 1046 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
176 West Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
8.5
Good · 156 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 · 214 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$ 141 / per night
1717 Soquel Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
8.4
Good · 424 reviews

Offering baggage storage, the 2-star Hitching Post Studios Inn Santa Cruz lies in the Eastside Santa Cruz district, about 25 minutes' walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and only 1.4 km from Shadowbrook Shopping Center. The motel also provides Wi-Fi in public areas as well as 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up service.

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from US$ 75 / per night
175 West Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
8.7
Good · 694 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$ 222 / per night
522 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.3
Good · 64 reviews

Situated about a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River, the 2-star Islander Motel Santa Cruz Ca includes 6 rooms. The motel features a swimming pool and high-speed Internet access in public areas.

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from US$ 72 / per night
174 W Cliff Dr · Santa Cruz, United States
8.8
Good · 241 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
8.8
Good · 155 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
9.1
Excellent · 139 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
645 7Th Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
8.9
Good · 47 reviews

Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, the 2-star Harbor Inn Santa Cruz is about a 25-minute walk from Brommer Park. This quaint hotel offers parking on site.

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from US$ 167 / per night
21305 East Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
9.2
Excellent · 17 reviews
from US$ 201 / per night
525 Second Street · Santa Cruz, United States
8.2
Good · 261 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$ 369 / per night
204 Second Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.6
Average · 911 reviews

Situated approximately 5 minutes' walk from San Lorenzo River, the unpretentious Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz offers rooms with views of the ocean. The 2-star hotel features 24-hour reception and wake-up service alongside with Wi-Fi in public areas.

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from US$ 99 / per night
111 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.8
Average · 241 reviews

Situated approximately 5 minutes' walk from San Lorenzo River, the 2-star Ocean Gate Inn Santa Cruz offers rooms with views of the river. The hotel also offers a vending machine and a lift and parking on site.

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from US$ 126 / per night
313 Riverside Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
8.2
Good · 436 reviews

Featuring 162 rooms, the 3-star smoke-free Courtyard By Marriott Santa Cruz Hotel is located near an entertainment district and nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Boasting a heated swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness room, this Santa Cruz hotel offers access to the Seabright State Beach, which is just 1.6 km away.

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from US$ 609 / per night
636 Pacific Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
8.6
Good · 327 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$ 149 / per night
516 Water Street · Santa Cruz, United States
6.9
Acceptable · 340 reviews

The comfortable 2-star Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa Cruz gives quick access to Shopper's Corner, situated only a 5-minute walk away. Located 2.8 km from the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, the smoke-free hotel offers views of the pool and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

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from US$ 179 / 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 · 435 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
1101 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.1
Average · 112 reviews

Situated in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, nearly 15 minutes' walk from L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery, the 2-star Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area boasts a sun terrace and a golf course. This Santa Cruz inn also includes a car park.

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from US$ 72 / per night
126 Plymouth Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.2
Average · 181 reviews

The 3-star smoke-free Best Western Inn Santa Cruz offers spacious rooms situated around 20 minutes' walk from Duck Island Pond. The perfect inn offers Wi-Fi in public areas as well as a 24-hour front desk and wake-up service.

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from US$ 144 / per night
500 Ocean Street · Santa Cruz, United States
7.5
Average · 322 reviews

Providing 80 rooms, the 3-star smoke-free Best Western Plus All Suites Inn Santa Cruz is nestled approximately a 5-minute walk from San Lorenzo River. The unique hotel is 2.2 km from the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach" and provides guests with an outdoor hot tub, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna.

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from US$ 134 / per night
510 Leibrandt Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
6.3
Acceptable · 12 reviews

Featuring a swimming pool, Salt Air Lodge Santa Cruz hotel is located in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, around a 15-minute walk from the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. Highlights at this 2-star motel include Wi-Fi throughout the property.

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from US$ 192 / per night
21403 East Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
8.8
Good · 35 reviews

The beachfront Beach Lodge Santa Cruz is located a 17-minute walk from the Corcoran Lagoon and invites guests to enjoy a patio. Offering free private parking as well as Wi-Fi, this holiday home is situated in the Eastside Santa Cruz district.

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from US$ 340 / per night
263 Harbor Beach Court · Santa Cruz, United States
10.0
Excellent · 6 reviews

During the stay at Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise With New Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi, guests can indulge in snorkelling, horse riding, and racquetball or visit the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, located 2.7 km away. Featuring a Jacuzzi, the 3-bedroom villa is 10 minutes' drive from the Harvey West Park.

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from US$ 833 / per night
94 Caledonia Street · Santa Cruz, United States
10.0
Excellent · 1 review

Seabright Breeze Apartment Santa Cruz is located in a beach area of Santa Cruz merely an 8-minute walk from the NHS Skateboard Museum. Featuring a patio with views of the city, this spacious 79 m² apartment is in the vicinity of the Ocean View Park.

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from US$ 596 / 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$ 712 / 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
553 37Th Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
9.7
Excellent · 3 reviews

Cottage At The Point - For 4 Santa Cruz offers easy access to such tourist spots as Opal Cliffs, located nearly a 5-minute walk away. Providing guests with Wi-Fi and parking, the accommodation is 4.9 km from the DeLaveaga Park.

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2231 Alice Street · Santa Cruz, United States
6.0
Acceptable · 1 review

The 2-bedroom Relaxing 3 Bedroom Santa Cruz House, 5Min To Beach villa is located 3.2 km from the Ocean View Park and invites guests to enjoy a terrace. Offering complimentary private parking as well as Wi-Fi, the holiday home is situated in the Eastside Santa Cruz district.

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from US$ 635 / per night
170 13Th Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
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
475 Mello Lane · Santa Cruz, United States
21724 East Cliff Drive #2 · Santa Cruz, United States
from US$ 401 / per night
356 Oxford Way · Santa Cruz, United States
217 Bay Street · Santa Cruz, United States
115 18Th Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
439 35Th Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
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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2800 Chesterfield Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
from US$ 1140 / per night
247 13Th Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
from US$ 833 / per night
331 26Th Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
from US$ 878 / per night
4555 Opal Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
2511 East Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
2950 East Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
116 Assembly Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
from US$ 1262 / per night
2223 Alice Street · Santa Cruz, United States
4755 Opal Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
30 5Th Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
130 13Th Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
118 San Jose Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
311 12Th Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
from US$ 981 / per night
107 Pearl Street · Santa Cruz, United States
1.0
· 1 review
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
401 15Th Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
22108 East Cliff Drive · Santa Cruz, United States
350 Lake Avenue · Santa Cruz, United States
1033 3Rd St · Santa Cruz, United States
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