Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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.

Situated 4.3 km from the Blacks Beach and around 10 minutes' drive from the Ocean View Park, the 4-star smoke-free Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz features a banquet hall for various purposes. Guests can relax in a heated pool or enjoy a steam room, a Jacuzzi, and a sauna offered by the comfortable resort, conveniently nestled near a motorway.

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.

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.