Scenic Hotels in Santa Cruz

Striking the perfect balance between nature and urban design, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection redefines hospitality at our hotel on Ocean Street, Santa Cruz. Our pet friendly hotel in Santa Cruz, CA is just minutes from the beach, making us one of the top Santa Cruz hotels near beach attractions. Surrounded by rugged mountains and majestic redwoods, our contemporary hotel captures bold contradictions. After a restful night in rustic yet modern accommodations, explore nearby gems like Mount Hermon or the Mystery Spot. Return to enjoy American cuisine at Solaire Restaurant and Bar. Stay active in our new fitness center with cardio and weights, or unwind at our outdoor pool and deck—the largest in Santa Cruz. Whether you're here for adventure or relaxation, choose authenticity at Hotel Paradox.

With a stay at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, steps from Santa Cruz Wharf and 9 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This beach resort is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Monterey Bay and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Capitola Beach. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a ballroom. Grab a bite to eat at Jack O'Neill Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This resort has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 165 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

With a stay at Hitching Post Studios Inn, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. This motel is 4.4 mi (7.2 km) from Capitola Beach and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Mystery Spot. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 31 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.

When you stay at Inn At Pasatiempo in Santa Cruz, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and Santa Cruz Wharf. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Capitola Beach. Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a picnic area. Enjoy American cuisine at Back Nine Grill & Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 54 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 50-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

With a stay at Rio Vista Suites in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Capitola Beach. Take in the views from a garden. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access and coffee/tea in a common area. Limited parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Cable programming along with iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include microwaves and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Wake up on the bright side with La Quinta by Wyndham hotels. Whether you are in town for work or play we are here to help you relax with comfortable accommodations and modern amenities. While you are here enjoy our free Bright Side Breakfast connect to Free WiFi for Members and recharge in one of our spacious guest rooms. Our friendly staff also provides great service so you can make the most of your stay

With a stay at Ocean Gate Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Natural Bridges State Park and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

With a stay at Casablanca On The Beach in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be steps from Santa Cruz Wharf and 4 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This beach hotel is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Monterey Bay and 5 mi (8 km) from Capitola Beach. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall. Featured amenities include express check-out and a vending machine. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 33 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Santa Cruz, Chaminade Resort & Spa is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Capitola Mercantile and Santa Cruz Wharf. This spa resort is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from Mystery Spot. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs, and outdoor tennis courts. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Chaminade Resort & Spa, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This resort has 12000 square feet (1115 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 12 meeting rooms. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 156 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

With a stay at Seaway Inn in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be steps from Santa Cruz Wharf and 9 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Monterey Bay and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.