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    Santa Cruz, California, United States
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    • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
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    • Pasatiempo Golf Course
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    • Town Clock
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    Explore Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz is a small tourist location situated on the northern curve of Monterey Bay, California, with the Santa Cruz Mountains as a backdrop. The city's name comes from its mission: Mission La Exaltación de la Santa Cruz, originally founded in 1791. The area is famous for its agricultural products and the laid-back nature of its inhabitants. Surfing addicts can book an ocean hotel here. The city experienced considerable damage as a result of the earthquake of 1989.

    When to visit Santa Cruz

    The city has a mild year-round climate with temperatures of 75ºF in July and 60ºF in January. Summer is popular for users of the beach and boardwalk, and the University of California, Santa Cruz holds a Shakespeare festival every summer.

    How to get to Santa Cruz

    The closest airport to Santa Cruz is the small Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) but of more use to tourists are the other airports of northern California: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San José International Airport (SJC). Greyhound buses stop in the center of Santa Cruz and the coastal highway passes through. Many people explore the area by bike.

    Santa Cruz attractions

    The city's major tourist attraction aside from the beach is the Boardwalk Amusement Park, an old-style amusement strip with rides and games and a carousel. The standout is the wooden-tracked, mile-long Giant Dipper roller coaster, built in 1924 and now considered a national historic landmark. There are a number of coast hotels and cheaper hostels in this vicinity. Mission Santa Cruz was destroyed by fire in 1856, though the current mission is a rebuilt replica of the original. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is based in a lighthouse. Further west is the Natural Bridges State Beach, a natural arch in the coastal rock.

    Where to stay in Santa Cruz

    You can stay out of town at the luxury Chaminade Resort & Spa or the Hilton Santa Cruz. Otherwise most of the cheap hotels are on or near Ocean Street, which leads down to the coast. You'll also find the Holiday Inn Express and the Best Western All Suite Inn there. Wherever you plan to stay, Hotels.com offers the best choice of accommodations in Santa Cruz.
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    Top rated Santa Cruz Hotels

    • Babbling Brook Inn
      4.7 from 48 guest ratings
      3.0 stars
    • Pacific Blue Inn
      4.7 from 27 guest ratings
      3.0 stars
    • West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
      4.6 from 25 guest ratings
      3.5 stars
    • Dream Inn Santa Cruz, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel
      4.5 from 280 guest ratings
      4.0 stars
    • Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz
      4.4 from 228 guest ratings
      2.5 stars
    • Super 8 Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
      4.2 from 158 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
    • Hotel Paradox
      4.2 from 92 guest ratings
      3.5 stars
    • Comfort Inn Beach/Boardwalk Area
      4.1 from 67 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
    • Best Western Plus All Suite Inn
      4.0 from 155 guest ratings
      2.5 stars
    • Ocean Pacific Lodge
      3.9 from 451 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
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    • Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street
      3.1 from 214 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
      Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 26, 2013

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    • Torch Lite Inn
      3.4 from 148 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
      "Hotel stay" Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 26, 2013

      My family and I stayed here over night. It was perfect walking distance to down town or boardwalk. Ten mins either way. Rooms were clean and good sized. It was a bargain and would stay here again.

    • Oceana Inn - Formerly Santa Cruz Travelodge
      3.0 from 231 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
      Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 26, 2013

      This guest did not leave a comment.

    • Days Inn and Suites Santa Cruz
      3.5 from 277 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
      Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 26, 2013

      This guest did not leave a comment.

    • Beachview Inn
      3.5 from 82 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
      "Close to Boardwalk" Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 25, 2013

      A good price for a great location and close to Santa Cruz Boardwalk and right next to Pier. Overall a good time and Friendly staff.

    • Inn At Pasatiempo
      3.8 from 259 guest ratings
      2.5 stars
      Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 22, 2013

      This guest did not leave a comment.

    • Super 8 Santa Cruz-Beach-Boardwalk West
      3.4 from 50 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
      "Two blocks from beach." Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 22, 2013

      Great hotel with a surprisingly amazing location. My girlfriend and I reserved a room here because we were on a tight budget and we were shocked on how close the hotel was to the beach (roughly two blocks). Down the road leads right to the entrance of the boardwalk, and the movie theater and Wallgreens are about a 20 minute walk away. The hotel was clean and the continental breakfast was pretty good even though the orange juice tasted a little watered down. The pool and jacuzzi looked comfy (closed though because it was February). My only complaint is the parking lot. The entance/exit is so steep that our car bottomed out when we left, but with everything within walking distance you shouldn't need to leave the parking lot too often.

    • Chaminade Resort & Spa
      3.8 from 184 guest ratings
      4.0 stars
      Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 22, 2013

      This guest did not leave a comment.

    • Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
      3.3 from 280 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
      Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 21, 2013

      This guest did not leave a comment.

    • Knights Inn Santa Cruz Beach/ Boardwalk
      3.6 from 225 guest ratings
      1.5 stars
      "Perfect price, considering location!" Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Feb 20, 2013

      Considering this is a motel (not hotel), I was very impressed. Nothing fancy... Breakfast was muffins... But it is a motel, what do you expect?! Absolutely perfect size rooms, clean and airy, comfy beds and cable, a view from my room of the ocean, muffins and coffee for a snack breakfast, great service at the desk and absolutely the best shower pressure I have ever experienced. Considering the great price I paid, I was expecting a dump. We come to the beach about 10 times a year and I was very satisfied. And it only took my family of 4 (2 kids) about 3 minutes to walk to the boardwalk! Don't come expecting pancakes and free shampoo, this is a motel. But we had zero complaints.

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    Recently added Santa Cruz Hotels

    • Ocean Lodge
      no guest reviews yet
      2.0 stars
    • Casablanca Inn & Bistro
      3.5 from 22 guest ratings
      3.5 stars
    • Big Six Motel
      no guest reviews yet
      2.0 stars
    • BUDGET INN SANTA CRUZ
      1.0 from 2 guest ratings
    • OCEAN ECHO INN
      2.0 from 1 guest ratings
    • National 9 Santa Cruz
      2.3 from 13 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
    • Lanai Lodge
      2.7 from 63 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
    • AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN
      3.0 from 1 guest ratings
      1.0 stars
    • Coastview Inn Santa Cruz
      3.8 from 186 guest ratings
      2.0 stars
    • Motel Santa Cruz
      1.7 from 49 guest ratings
      1.5 stars
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    • Best Western Inn
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      2.0 stars

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    Chaminade Resort & Spa

    Location. Located in Santa Cruz, Chaminade Resort & Spa is in the mountains and close to DeLaveaga...
    4 stars
    3.8 / 5 Good (184 reviews)
    From $169 $152
    Last booked: 6 hours ago from United States of America
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    Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street

    Location. Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street is located in Santa Cruz, close to Town Clock, Santa...
    2 stars
    3.1 / 5 Good (214 reviews)
    From $68
    Last booked: 12 hours ago from United States of America
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    Babbling Brook Inn

    Location. Babbling Brook Inn is located near the beach in Santa Cruz and close to Pacific Garden Mall,...
    3 stars
    4.7 / 5 Outstanding (48 reviews)
    From $175
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    Dream Inn Santa Cruz, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel

    Location. Dream Inn Santa Cruz, a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel is located on the beach in Santa Cruz,...
    4 stars
    4.5 / 5 Excellent (280 reviews)
    From $229
    Last booked: 3 hours ago from United States of America
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    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz

    Location. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, close to Town Clock,...
    2.5 stars
    4.4 / 5 Excellent (228 reviews)
    From $100
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    Oceana Inn - Formerly Santa Cruz Travelodge

    Location. Oceana Inn - Formerly Santa Cruz Travelodge is located in Santa Cruz, close to Pacific...
    2 stars
    3 / 5 Good (231 reviews)
    From $55
    Last booked: 5 hours ago from United States of America
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    Coastview Inn Santa Cruz

    Location. Coastview Inn Santa Cruz is located on the beach in Santa Cruz, close to Cocoanut Grove,...
    2 stars
    3.8 / 5 Good (186 reviews)
    From $90
    Last booked: 14 hours ago from United Kingdom
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    Inn At Pasatiempo

    Location. Located in Santa Cruz, Inn At Pasatiempo is in the mountains and close to Pasatiempo Golf...
    2.5 stars
    3.8 / 5 Good (259 reviews)
    From $80
    Last booked: 35 minutes ago from United States of America
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    Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

    Location. Located in Santa Cruz, Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is in the business district and close to Town...
    2 stars
    3.6 / 5 Good (107 reviews)
    From $91
    Last booked: 3 hours ago from United States of America
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    Ocean Gate Inn

    Location. Ocean Gate Inn is located in Santa Cruz, close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Main Beach,...
    1.5 stars
    2.9 / 5 Fair (77 reviews)
    From $60
    Last booked: 11 hours ago from United States of America
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