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Salt Air Lodge
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Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.29 km from centre

    8.4

     

    126 reviews

    With a stay at Salt Air Lodge in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Capitola Beach.

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    The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views
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    Holiday home in Santa Cruz · 1.30 km from centre

      8.8

       

      36 reviews

      Boasting garden views, The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views features accommodation with a terrace, around 2.7 km from Santa Cruz Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

      Featuring mountain views, the recently renovated holiday home is composed of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

      Guests at The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Cruz, like cycling.

      Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 4.3 km from the accommodation, while University Of California Santa Cruz is 4.3 km from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 51 km away.

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      Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
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      Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.32 km from centre

        7.3

         

        376 reviews

        This motel in Santa Cruz is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. The motel offers free Wi-Fi, spacious rooms, and a seasonal, outdoor pool.

        Guest rooms at the Super 8 Santa Cruz all feature flat-screen TVs with cable and a coffee maker. Microwaves and refrigerators are also available in every room.

        Beach Boardwalk East Super 8 provides guests every morning. The entirely non-smoking motel offers free on-site parking and fax and copying services.

        The University of Santa Cruz is nearby the Super 8 Beach Boardwalk East. Natural Bridges State Beach Park is a 10-minute drive from the motel.

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        Cliff Crest Inn
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        Inn in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.32 km from centre

          8.4

           

          9 reviews

          Ideally set in the centre of Santa Cruz, Cliff Crest Inn features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting a terrace, the inn is close to several noted attractions, around 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, 600 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 1.4 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

          The private bathroom is fitted with a bath and free toiletries.

          University Of California Santa Cruz is 4.4 km from the inn, while Pasatiempo Golf Club is 5.6 km from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 51 km away.

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          Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
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          Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.32 km from centre

            7.6

             

            1,000 reviews

            With a stay at Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Capitola Beach.

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            Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast
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            Bed & breakfast in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.32 km from centre

              8.0

               

              68 reviews

              Breakfast available

              With a stay at Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This bed & breakfast is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Capitola Beach.

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              Seabright Breeze
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              Apartment in Santa Cruz · 1.35 km from centre

                Set within the Eastside Santa Cruz district in Santa Cruz, Seabright Breeze has air conditioning, a patio, and city views. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Santa Cruz Beach.

                The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.2 km from Seabright Breeze, while Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 3.3 km away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 51 km from the property.

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                Beach Hill Bungalow
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                Holiday home in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.37 km from centre

                  8.3

                   

                  11 reviews

                  Set in Santa Cruz, Beach Hill Bungalow offers a restaurant, 700 metres from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 1.3 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to a patio. The property is 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, and within 200 metres of the city centre.

                  The 1-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                  Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Cruz, like cycling.

                  Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 2 km from Beach Hill Bungalow, while University Of California Santa Cruz is 4.2 km from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 52 km away.

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                  Home in Santa Cruz
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                  Holiday home in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.38 km from centre

                    Boasting river views, Home in Santa Cruz offers accommodation with barbecue facilities and a patio, around 700 metres from Seabright State Beach. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from Santa Cruz Beach.

                    The spacious holiday home is fitted with 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathrobes and a washing machine. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

                    Cowell's Beach is 1.5 km from Home in Santa Cruz, while Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 51 km from the accommodation.

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                    Bay Front Inn
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                    Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.40 km from centre

                      7.0

                       

                      1,099 reviews

                      Situated 2 minutes’ drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Bay Front Inn offers an outdoor pool and rooms with free WiFi.

                      All rooms include a coffee machine, a refrigerator, a TV with satellite channels, hardwood floors, and an en suite bathroom which includes a shower.

                      Guests of Bay Front can hire bikes to explore the surrounding area. Fax and photocopying services are available.

                      Shopping and dining opportunities on Water Street in Santa Cruz town centre are 5 minutes’ drive away from Inn Bay Front. Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 1.5 km away. University of California, Santa Cruz is 12 minutes’ drive from this hotel.

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                      Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling
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                      Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.46 km from centre

                        7.1

                         

                        466 reviews

                        Located next to Boardwalk Bowl, Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is less than 5 minutes' walk to Santa Cruz Boardwalk. Free Wi-Fi and free 1 car parking is included in the reservation.

                        A flat-screen TV with DirecTV cable service is included in each guest room at the Fireside Inn. An en suite bathroom is provided.

                        Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 5 minutes' drive away from Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling . Mystery Spot is 10 minutes' drive from the property. Santa Cruz city centre and Municipal Wharf are less than 10 minutes' walk away.

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                        The Boardwalk Beach House
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                        Bed & breakfast in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.53 km from centre

                          8.0

                           

                          3 reviews

                          Breakfast available

                          With a stay at The Boardwalk Beach House in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be a 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and within a 5-minute drive of Monterey Bay. This bed & breakfast is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Mystery Spot.

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                          Carousel Beach Inn
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                          Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.58 km from centre

                            8.2

                             

                            1,774 reviews

                            Located 2 minutes’ walk away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Carousel Beach Inn offers rooms equipped with a private balcony. It serves a daily continental breakfast.

                            A flat-screen TV with cable channels is featured in each room as well as a private patio, a microwave, a refrigerator, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Free WiFi is available in every room. Select rooms offer a spa bath for two or views of the amusement park.

                            Guests are greeted by a 24-hour front desk at the Carousel Beach Inn. Free guest parking is available. Vending machines featuring snacks and drinks are offered on-site.

                            Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf is less than 3.2 km away. A variety of activities are nearby, such as golf, water sports, fishing, sailing, and state parks. The University of Santa Cruz is 8 km away. Shopping and dining opportunities in Santa Cruz town centre are 6 minutes’ drive away.

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                            Marea Sol Hotel
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                            Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.58 km from centre

                              8.6

                               

                              609 reviews

                              Marea Sol Hotel is well set in the centre of Santa Cruz, and provides an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a terrace. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Private parking is available on site.

                              Around-the-clock guidance is available at the reception, where staff speak English and Spanish.

                              Popular points of interest near the hotel include Santa Cruz Beach, Cowell's Beach and Seabright State Beach. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 52 km away.

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                              Edgewater Beach Inn
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                              Inn in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.58 km from centre

                                8.1

                                 

                                172 reviews

                                Ideally situated in the centre of Santa Cruz, Edgewater Beach Inn features free WiFi throughout the property, a garden and free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, 3.9 km from University Of California Santa Cruz and 5.9 km from Pasatiempo Golf Club. The inn offers an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.

                                All rooms at the inn are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The rooms have a coffee machine and a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms also boast a kitchen fitted with an oven. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

                                Popular points of interest near Edgewater Beach Inn include Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 51 km from the property.

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                                Beachview Inn
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                                Motel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.58 km from centre

                                  8.2

                                   

                                  1,001 reviews

                                  With a stay at Beachview Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Capitola Beach.

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                                  Sea & Sand Inn
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                                  Hotel in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 1.88 km from centre

                                    8.9

                                     

                                    202 reviews

                                    Located within 10 minutes’ walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and Boardwalk, this hotel features rooms with free Wi-Fi. It offers a 24-hour reception and free guest parking for one vehicle.

                                    Each room offers a sea view, fireplace, TV, mini fridge and microwave.

                                    Guests of Inn Sea & Sand can enjoy a hot breakfast with fresh baked goods, boiled eggs, yogurt parfaits, coffee, tea and juice.

                                    Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is 5 minutes’ walk away from Sea & Sand Inn. The University of California Santa Cruz is 2 miles away.

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                                    Seabright
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                                    Holiday home in Lower Seabright, Santa Cruz · 2.09 km from centre

                                      Seabright is located in the Eastside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 400 metres from Santa Cruz Beach, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Harbor Beach and 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The property is situated 4.2 km from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, 4.2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum and 5.4 km from University of California Santa Cruz. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Seabright State Beach is 100 metres away.

                                      The holiday home comes with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                      Pasatiempo Golf Club is 6 km from the holiday home, while Winchester Mystery House is 49 km away. The nearest airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 52 km from Seabright.

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                                      Charming Santa Cruz Studio with Private Hot Tub
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                                      Apartment in Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz · 2.43 km from centre

                                        Situated in Santa Cruz, 500 metres from Cowell's Beach and 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Charming Santa Cruz Studio with Private Hot Tub offers air conditioning. Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the property provides guests with access to a hot tub. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse.

                                        With free WiFi, this apartment features a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

                                        Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 700 metres from the apartment, while University Of California Santa Cruz is 4 km from the property. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 52 km away.

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                                        Harbor Inn
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                                        Inn in Santa Cruz · 2.53 km from centre

                                          8.4

                                           

                                          14 reviews

                                          Within 10 minutes’ drive of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pleasure Point, this Santa Cruz inn offers accommodations with charming décor and free WiFi in all rooms. Kayaking, boating and fishing opportunities are available nearby.

                                          Equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, every room provides a seating area. Antique furnishings are featured throughout this quaint inn.

                                          Nestled by trees, this inn features a backyard garden for guests to enjoy. A sun terrace is also available in the backyard at Inn Harbor.

                                          Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is 5 minutes’ drive away. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 45 minutes’ drive away from Harbor Inn.

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