Hotels in Santa Cruz

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Where to stay in Santa Cruz?

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Top neighbourhoods in Santa Cruz

Top landmarks in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz and related destinations

Santa Cruz is admired for its sports and seaside, while top attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Visitors highlight this walkable city's entertainment while sights include Ocean Street and Pacific Avenue.

Notable for its seaside, Point Pleasant - Toms River features attractions such as Pelican Island and Island Beach State Park Entrance. Visitors to this beachside city speak highly of the bars whereas sights include Ocean County Mall and Seaside Park Beach.

New Jersey which includes general coastal views, a city and a high-rise building

Ogunquit - Wells is well known for its seaside, while top attractions include Ogunquit Beach. This beachside city has something for everyone including seafood restaurants and sights like Footbridge Beach and Moody Beach—all within a scenic setting.

Ogunquit featuring night scenes

Red Bank - Tinton Falls is applauded for its live music and entertainment with such cultural attractions as Count Basie Theater and PNC Bank Art Center. Visitors highlight this beachside city's seaside while sights include Monmouth Mall and Monmouth Park.

Oregon Coast, well known for its seaside and casinos, features attractions such as Cape Perpetua and Thor's Well. Visitors to this beachside city speak highly of the seafood restaurants whereas sights include Yachats Beach and Siuslaw National Forest.

Oregon Coast showing tranquil scenes and a lighthouse

Frequently asked questions

Can I book a refundable accommodation option in Santa Cruz?
If you want the flexibility to change your plans to Santa Cruz, most hotels offer refundable* rates that you can book. You can find these properties by searching our site and using the “fully refundable” filter to narrow down the results.
Where can I stay in Santa Cruz if I want a holiday rental instead of a hotel?
If you want a good alternative to a hotel, look over our selection of 286 holiday homes. In addition, there are 20 apartments and 8 condos.
What will the weather in Santa Cruz be like during my visit?
The warmest months in Santa Cruz are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 17°C. February and March are the chilliest months, when the average temperature is 11°C. The rainiest months are December and January.
Why should I book my Santa Cruz hotel with Hotels.com?
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