Hotels in Santa Cruz, CA

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Santa Cruz, CA, United States
6 Apr — 7 Apr2
Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Santa Cruz. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 30 March 2024.
Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:July
Average price in Santa Cruz:$309/night
Cheapest price found:$104/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Saturday
$193 - $481
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$208 - $311
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Cheapest hotels in Santa Cruz, California

Discover affordable stays in Santa Cruz that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Santa Cruz can be found for as low as $152 per night. There is currently one property in Santa Cruz that can be booked for this price. National 9 Santa Cruz is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Santa Cruz. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2024
These Santa Cruz properties charge the lowest price per night of those we've come across. Prices will typically fluctuate depending on the dates selected, star rating of hotel, and hotel location.
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130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$152
Avg. per night
645 Seventh Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
3.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$189
Avg. per night
130 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$216
Avg. per night
611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$271
Avg. per night
1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
4.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$440
Avg. per night
201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$549
Avg. per night
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$573
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Santa Cruz

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Santa Cruz to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Santa Cruz at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 30 March 2024.
Prices on hotels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hotel class. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
4 stars
4 stars +
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Santa Cruz to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 30 March 2024.
Utilise the map to find properties close to the Santa Cruz area(s) or attractions you plan on visiting. More information on a given hotel can be accessed by clicking the hotel's name within the map.

About Santa Cruz

The Californian city of Santa Cruz is famous for its moderate climate, redwood forests and beautiful coastline. Sitting just below San Francisco, on the scenic Pacific Coast Highway, the sunshine city is a beach goers paradise.

Things to do in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is home to one of the oldest beachfront amusement parks on the west coast, located on the Beach Boardwalk. After loading up on sugar-coated doughnuts, take a ride on the Giant Dipper for an old-school American adrenaline rush.

For an action-packed day of sun, sand and sports, head to Twin Lakes State Beach where you can enjoy surfing, kayaking and sunset stand-up paddleboard classes. Afterwards, retire to the Crow’s Nest Restaurant to dine on fresh seafood fettuccine and delicious grilled dishes.

Downtown Santa Cruz is perfect for strolling around at a leisurely place. Hop from boutique shop to quirky cafe in search of the perfect souvenir or hire a bike to zip around the area like a local. For a sweet treat, head to the Santa Cruz Farmers Market to pick up some baked goods.

Seymour Marine Discovery Centre is an educational centre located next to Natural Bridges State Beach. Children and adults alike can wander around the interactive science exhibits and dip an arm into the aquarium’s touch pools. Make sure to get a picture in front of the large blue whale skeleton outside.

Getting around Santa Cruz

Mineta San Jose International Airport is under one hour north of Santa Cruz, and Monterey Regional Airport is the same distance to the south. Once in town, the downtown district is pedestrian-friendly, though the metro bus service runs regularly for longer trips.

Facts about staying in Santa Cruz

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Santa Cruz to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 30 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Santa Cruz?

    Santa Cruz is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, which has a current rating of 8.2. For other potential stays, consider Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz and Dream Inn Santa Cruz, which can also be great places to stay in Santa Cruz.

  • What is a good hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

    Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is a good hotel close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - it has scored 8.2 over 63 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel in Santa Cruz near Santa Cruz Harbor?

    Casablanca Inn on The Beach is a hotel near Santa Cruz Harbor that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 7.9 from 1,402 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf?

    If you’re visiting Santa Cruz Wharf then the nearby Dream Inn Santa Cruz is a popular hotel with HotelsCombined users (1,035 reviews scoring it at an average 8.7/10).

  • How much do hotels in Santa Cruz cost?

    Santa Cruz hotels have an average price of $448/night (based on searches on HotelsCombined in the last 3 days).

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Santa Cruz?

    $448 per night is the cheapest Santa Cruz hotel price found in our data from the last 72 hours.

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