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Top Hotels in Santa Cruz with a View

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7.8
Very good
460 Reviews

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90$/night

Coastview Inn

301 Beach St

The 2-star Coastview Inn Santa Cruz gives quick access to Sky Glider, which is situated about a 5-minute walk away. High-speed Internet access is included in the rooms.

The hotel offers rooms with a dressing room complete with an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning.

To Honor Surfing Monument is merely 1.3 km away, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is a mere 0.9 km from this motel. At the hotel you'll be around 5 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Cowell's Cove, situated around 1 km away. Santa Cruz Wharf Pier is in proximity to the Coastview Inn.

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7.7
Very good
1022 Reviews

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108$/night

Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz

130 West Cliff Drive

The 2-star non-smoking Howard Johnson By Wyndham Santa Cruz hotel, nestled near the entertainment district of Santa Cruz, offers air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen cable-TV and premium cable channels. Located in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, this Santa Cruz hotel offers a sunbathing terrace, a picnic area, and a golf course.

The rooms provide air conditioning, along with tea/coffee making equipment for guests' comfort. Also, these bright rooms look onto the ocean.

The hotel is only 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park and the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach is about a 10-minute ride away. There is the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster not far from the Howard Johnson Santa Cruz.

The location will allow you to be nearly 20 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

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8
Very good
684 Reviews

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75$/night

Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

6001 La Madrona Drive

The comfortable 4-star Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley hotel, located about 25 minutes on foot from MacDorsa Park, offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, high-speed Internet access in public areas. The hotel offers 177 rooms in a popular area of Scotts Valley.

Featuring a patio and a living room, the allergy-free rooms also come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Fitted with coffee and tea makers, the rooms also come with a writing table. Guests will also appreciate mountain views from these luxurious rooms.

This Scotts Valley hotel is centrally situated 3.8 km from Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. The Hilton Scotts Valley is around 30 minutes on foot from Kings Village Shopping Center and 35 minutes' drive from Palo Alto.

The nearby entertainment attractions of Scotts Valley include Pasatiempo Golf Club, which is 3.6 km away.

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Downtown Santa Cruz Hotels with a View

Downtown Santa Cruz hotels with a view provide visitors with a scenic and picturesque experience during their stay. With breathtaking vistas of the city's bustling streets or the tranquil Pacific Ocean, guests can unwind and appreciate the beauty that surrounds them. These hotels offer a convenient location close to a plethora of shops, restaurants, and attractions, allowing visitors to soak in both the vibrant energy of the city and the serene coastal scenery. Whether seeking a relaxing getaway or an adventurous exploration, staying at a downtown Santa Cruz hotel with a view promises a memorable and visually stunning experience.

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8.7
Excellent
731 Reviews

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222$/night

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

175 West Cliff Drive

The upscale 4-star Dream Inn Santa Cruz is situated in a shopping area and features a sundeck, a patio, and a golf course.

With its beachfront location, the upscale hotel lies approximately 5 minutes on foot from Swimming Dolphins, while Ocean View Park is 2.4 km away.

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7.8
Very good
232 Reviews

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199$/night

Chaminade Resort & Spa

One Chaminade Lane

Featuring renovated rooms and an American-style restaurant, the 4-star Chaminade Resort & Spa Santa Cruz is 4.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Guests can swim in an outdoor swimming pool, while the resort provides views of the pool.

Arana Gulch Trail is approximately about 10 minutes away by car.

This Santa Cruz hotel is located 4.2 km from Esplanade Park.

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7.2
Good
174 Reviews

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144$/night

Best Western Inn Santa Cruz

126 Plymouth Street

Located 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, Best Western Inn Santa Cruz is merely a 5-minute walk from First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz. There is a car park on site and Wi-Fi in public areas.

Furnished with a writing table, the 28 rooms also include such conveniences as a TV set and satellite channels, along with tea and coffee making equipment. The rooms include open bathrooms.

The inn lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 2.6 km from Neary Lagoon Park. You'll be 17 minutes' stroll from Duck Island Pond.

The Best Western is located 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.

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Luxury Hotels in Santa Cruz with a View

Santa Cruz boasts a selection of exquisite luxury hotels that offer breathtaking views. Nestled amidst stunning landscapes, these hotels provide guests with awe-inspiring panoramas of the city's natural beauty. Whether perched atop verdant hills, overlooking the sparkling Pacific Ocean, or situated near picturesque valleys, these accommodations offer a truly immersive and majestic experience. Elegantly designed, these luxury hotels in Santa Cruz with a view strive to create a tranquil and serene environment, allowing guests to unwind and indulge in the splendors of their surroundings.

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8.7
Excellent
202 Reviews

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219$/night

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

1505 Ocean Street

Offering a heated pool, the 3-star Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, merely 1.5 km from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church. Parking is available on site.

Located near a downtown district, the hotel is near First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz. A popular place in Santa Cruz is the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, which is about a 25-minute walk away.

Arana Gulch Trail is reachable within a 5-minute drive.

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7.6
Very good
939 Reviews

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149$/night

Aqua Breeze Inn

204 Second Street

Aqua Breeze Inn Santa Cruz features spacious rooms just a 13-minute walk from the steel spinning Undertow Roller Coaster. Wi-Fi is offered in the rooms at this 2-star hotel.

Staying at this accommodation, you may choose from one of the 27 rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as essentials such as air conditioning. A separate toilet and a shower along with such comforts as a hairdryer and towels are featured in the bathrooms. Staying at the hotel, guests can enjoy views of the ocean.

The hotel is located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, not far from Fluke. A beautiful beach is 1.4 km away.

The friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach" is an 18-minute walk away.

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7.9
Very good
513 Reviews

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192$/night

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

611 Ocean Street

Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from Visit Santa Cruz County, the contemporary Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Santa Cruz gives easy access to various tourist attractions. Organising activities like whale watching, the 4-star urban design hotel lies just 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.

Each of the spacious rooms also features views of the city.

You will be accommodated within 10 minutes' drive of Seabright State Sandy Beach.

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Affordable Hotels in Santa Cruz with a View

Santa Cruz offers a range of affordable hotels that provide guests with picturesque views. Located in this vibrant coastal city, these accommodations boast stunning vistas of the Pacific Ocean or charming cityscapes. With their budget-friendly rates, these hotels cater to travelers seeking affordable yet comfortable stays without compromising the enchanting views that Santa Cruz has to offer. Whether it's waking up to glorious sunrises over the water or enjoying panoramic vistas while unwinding, these affordable hotels provide a delightful retreat for visitors to Santa Cruz.

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7
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1489 Reviews

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110$/night

Hotel Solares

600 Riverside Avenue

Offering a hot tub and a picnic area, the 2-star smoke-free Hotel Solares Santa Cruz is conveniently located, about 25 minutes' walk from Neary Lagoon Park. The affordable hotel features air-conditioned rooms, a lift and free newspapers in the Westside Santa Cruz district.

The rooms offer views of the pool.

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center also lies merely 1.7 km from the hotel.

Popular wellness places in the area include Tea House Spa which stands a mere 13 minutes' walk away.

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8.6
Excellent
140 Reviews

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209$/night

The Babbling Brook Inn

1025 Laurel St

Boasting the chance to relax by Mitchell Cove, situated about a 20-minute walk away, the 3-star The Babbling Brook Inn Santa Cruz also invites guests to go hiking. The inn is in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from such natural sights as UCSC Arboretum.

The 65 - acre California Natural Bridges State Beach is within 10 minutes' drive of this Santa Cruz hotel, and Museum of Art and History is within a few blocks of it. Seymour Marine Discovery Center University is a popular education place to visit 3.5 km from the Babbling Brook Santa Cruz.

Nature lovers might as well enjoy the vicinity to Chrystal Cliff, located around 5 minutes' drive away. Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church also lies just 1.5 km away.

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8.5
Very good
1757 Reviews

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109$/night

Carousel Beach Inn

110 Riverside Avenue

Carousel Beach Inn Santa Cruz is a great place to stay in the Cowell Beach district, 13 minutes' walk from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster. Featuring a vending machine and a lift throughout the property, the hotel is located in the vicinity of Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.

In-room bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower along with hair dryers and shower caps.

Guests will also get this 2-star inn a mere 1.4 km from the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre".

The nearby cultural experience includes Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is 18 minutes' stroll away.

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7.5
Very good
317 Reviews

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134$/night

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

500 Ocean Street

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn Santa Cruz is a great place to stay in the Westside Santa Cruz district, a 17-minute walk from Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like Wi-Fi in public areas and access to a photocopy machine and a work desk.

Guests may find Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park in proximity to this hotel, while San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center is about 800 metres away. You can reach the centre of Santa Cruz in 10 minutes on foot.

The Best Western also lies 5 minutes' stroll from Shopper's Corner.

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7.9
Very good
396 Reviews

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139$/night

The Inn At Pasatiempo

555 Highway 17

Located 2.6 km from The Mystery Spot, the 3-star The Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz provides guests with a restaurant. This Santa Cruz hotel features Wi-Fi, provided in public areas.

A separate toilet and a shower along with such comforts as hair dryers and bath sheets are featured in the private bathrooms.

In the area you will find the sporty Harvey West Park that is around 25 minutes' walk away.

The nearby cultural experience includes Museum of Art and History, which is 2.7 km away.

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9
Excellent
1328 Reviews

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279$/night

Beach Street Inn And Suites

125 Beach Street

The 3-star full-service Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz offers easy access to Cowell's Beach Surf Shop, which is situated a mere 200 metres away. This Santa Cruz inn features 48 rooms and comforts such as luggage storage.

Along with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, bathroom comforts also include hairdryers and bath sheets. Guests will also appreciate ocean views from these beautiful rooms.

The hotel is within a 2-km distance of Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church, while Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is only a 5-minute walk away. You can reach the centre of Santa Cruz in 15 minutes on foot.

Guests will also be able to visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, located a short way from the Beach Street Inn.

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8.7
Excellent
716 Reviews

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127$/night

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

407 Broadway Ave

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz hotel includes air-conditioned rooms a 6-minute walk from Shopper's Corner. Featuring an ATM and a lift throughout the property, the hotel is located 2.4 km from Arana Gulch Trail.

The 61 rooms are fitted with an individual safe as well as comforts such as an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning. Rooms are also furnished with couch beds. Modern private bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower.

The comfortable hotel has a central location a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. This accommodation stands within reach of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park.

The area also includes natural sites like Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, which are 1.6 km from the Hyatt Place.

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8.5
Very good
149 Reviews

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99$/night

Seaway Inn

176 West Cliff Drive

The smoke-free Seaway Inn Santa Cruz provides 20 air-conditioned rooms and sits 2.6 km from the sporty Harvey West Park. This 3-star motel features Wi-Fi in public areas.

Modern comforts in air-conditioned rooms include an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning, as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Guests will enjoy a shower cap and bath sheets in the separate bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. All rooms also have views of the sea.

Situated in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district of Santa Cruz, the hotel is about 25 minutes' walk from Seabright State Sandy Beach. The nearby cultural attractions are Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center (650 metres) and Museum of Art and History (1.1 km).

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is within reach of the Seaway Inn.

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6.2
Good
308 Reviews

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68$/night

Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

337 Riverside Avenue

The 2-star smoke-free Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk provides proximity to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, which is located only 1.3 km away. This Santa Cruz motel offers 8 air-conditioned rooms, along with ironing service and limited housekeeping.

All air-conditioned rooms feature a mini-kitchen, and face the mountain. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Bathrooms come with a separate toilet and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets.

The hotel in an entertainment area is nearly 25 minutes on foot from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church and nearly a 10-minute drive from such shopping venues as East Cliff Village Shopping Center. The Capri Santa Cruz is merely 400 metres from the historic Looff Carousel, and Sunny Cove Sandy Swimming Beach, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands 2.7 km away.

A family vacation to Santa Cruz will become more exciting if you visit Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster lying in proximity to the accommodation.

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7.9
Very good
732 Reviews

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94$/night

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

110 Plymouth St.

The 4-star Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North offers quick access to First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz, which is merely 5 minutes' walk away. Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, this Santa Cruz inn features an outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub.

Staying at the Comfort Inn, you may choose from one of the 62 rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as essentials such as an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning. Bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower, also offer a hairdryer and bath sheets.

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is 2.6 km from the hotel, while Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster is nestled 2.3 km away. The Comfort Inn North Santa Cruz offers proximity to natural sights like the scenic sloped Pogonip Park (2.4 km) and Cowell Beach (2.7 km).

Guests might also go see Anthony's Bluff, which is about a 5-minute drive away. Seabright State Sandy Beach is situated 2.8 km from the property.

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6.8
Good
374 Reviews

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179$/night

Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa Cruz

516 Water Street

Located merely 50 metres from Visit Santa Cruz County, the 2-star Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa Cruz is fairly close to Shopper's Corner. The hotel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property, a car park on site and an outdoor swimming pool.

There are 41 rooms equipped with air conditioning and an ironing board along with modern facilities including premium cable channels. Staying at the Surestay Santa Cruz, guests can enjoy views of the pool.

This Santa Cruz hotel is nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, around 10 minutes' walk from Anthony's Bluff. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park in Santa Cruz is 2.8 km from the Surestay.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Duck Island Pond, which is nearly 10 minutes' walk away. The friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach" is situated 2.1 km from the property.

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8.3
Very good
999 Reviews

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109$/night

Ocean Pacific Lodge

301 Pacific Avenue

Positioned about 5 minutes by car from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park in the Cowell Beach district, the 2-star Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz hotel brings 2 spa tubs to guests. This Santa Cruz motel offers Wi-Fi in the rooms and has a lift and a vending machine.

Some of the air-conditioned rooms have a kitchenette and a dining area, and such facilities as a satellite TV, along with coffee/tea making equipment. Featuring a separate toilet and a shower, the bathrooms also have shower caps and towels. These air-conditioned rooms also feature views of the street.

The hotel is located in proximity to Santa Cruz Wharf Pier in Santa Cruz.

Staying at the Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz, family travellers have access to Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster, which is just 0.8 km away.

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8.9
Excellent
264 Reviews

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354$/night

Sea & Sand Inn

201 West Cliff Drive

Nestled in the Cowell Beach district, the 3-star Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz is about 20 minutes' walk from Museum of Art and History. Featuring 18 rooms with views of the sea, the hotel is approximately 3 km from the 65-acre California Natural Bridges State Beach.

Certain rooms have an adjoining terrace and a balcony for your convenience. There is also a private bathroom. The separate bedrooms are equipped with a wardrobe. A walk-in shower and a separate toilet along with such comforts as hairdryers and a shower cap are featured in the bathrooms.

Swimming Dolphins is located around 300 metres from this Santa Cruz hotel, and such natural sites as Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is around 25 minutes' walk away. At the Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz you'll be 50 metres from Cowell Beach.

Guests might as well enjoy proximity to Poet's Park, situated a mere 1.1 km away. Within easy reach of this accommodation there is Santa Cruz Wharf Pier.

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Salt Air Lodge

510 Leibrandt Avenue

Salt Air Lodge Santa Cruz hotel is a great place to stay in the Cowell Beach district, a 15-minute walk from Giant Dipper Wooden Roller Coaster. This motel features both Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site.

The Salt Air Santa Cruz welcomes guests to 27 rooms complete with Wi-Fi and a multi-channel TV, as well as comforts like air conditioning.

Located 450 metres from Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf Event Venue, the 2-star hotel is within a few blocks of the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach". The Salt Air in Santa Cruz is a 20-minute stroll from Santa Cruz Holiday Train.

A family vacation to Santa Cruz will become more exciting if you visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park lying in the vicinity of this property.

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8.3
Very good
777 Reviews

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79$/night

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

611 Third Street

Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz features 16 rooms and lies about a 25-minute walk from the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach. The inn entices guests with a car park, available on site.

The rooms at the Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz provide guests with an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as comforts such as air conditioning. The rooms offer a historic interior and tile floor. The rooms at this accommodation offer views of the river.

This 4-star hotel in the Cowell Beach district, a mere 1.9 km from Neary Lagoon Park. Beach Flats Community Garden is in proximity to the Rio Vista Inn & Suites, while Cowell's Beach Surf Shop is around 800 metres away.

Also, Depot Park is situated 0.9 km away. A family vacation to Santa Cruz will become more exciting if you visit the steel spinning Undertow Roller Coaster lying 500 metres from this property.

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8.6
Excellent
202 Reviews

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216$/night

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz

2956 Mission Street

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Santa Cruz, located 25 minutes' walk from University of California at Santa Cruz, features Wi-Fi in the rooms. This hotel also offers a hot tub, a sun deck, and a golf course to spend spare time.

The 3-star hotel is nestled in a shopping district, right near moore creek preserve. The property offers a setting 1.3 km from New Leaf Community Markets.

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7.6
Very good
1185 Reviews

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Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk

500 Riverside Avenue

Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk Santa Cruz offers 38 rooms a 15-minute walk from Seabright State Sandy Beach. Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas and parking is provided on site.

Blackout curtains and air conditioning along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Wi-Fi are featured in the air-conditioned rooms. The rooms also have parquetry flooring. Bathrooms are fitted with a separate toilet and a shower/bath combination as well as a hairdryer and bath sheets.

This hotel sits located fairly close to Mike Fox Skate Park and offers a convenient location in the Santa Cruz Boardwalk district. The 2-star motel is also 30 metres from San Lorenzo River.

The property lies near parks. A short way from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park is a perk for guests staying at the Torch Lite.

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Santa Cruz Hotels with a View

Welcome, fellow wanderers, to the enchanting coastal haven of Santa Cruz, United States. Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Pacific waves crashing against the shore, this captivating destination is home to a collection of remarkable hotels that transcend the mere notion of providing shelter. Prepare to embark on a journey where your every waking moment is immersed in unforgettable experiences, for these extraordinary establishments boast views that will etch themselves forever on your heart.

Stepping into these hotels is akin to entering a serene world where the vistas become part of your daily tapestry. Imagine waking up to the gentle melody of rolling waves, as golden rays of sunlight filter through your window, nudging you awake to witness the ever-changing tableau of the ocean. Every room serves as a private sanctuary, a front-row seat to nature's grandeur, where the boundary between indoors and outdoors is delightfully blurred.

As you meander through the hallways, a sense of familiarity embraces you, stemming from the intimate ambiance carefully cultivated by attentive hosts. Each hotel exudes a warmth that extends far beyond the physical comforts provided. Here, you become part of their family, enveloped in their genuine hospitality and boundless generosity. Your needs are anticipated with an intuitive grace that ensures your stay is not simply a sojourn, but a transformative journey that leaves an indelible mark on your spirit.

Allow yourself to be captivated by the hidden gems nestled within Santa Cruz - where panoramic vistas merge seamlessly with heartfelt experiences. These hotels offer more than shelter; they invite you to truly live and breathe the magnificent scenery that surrounds them. Prepare for an unforgettable escape, where the view from your window is only the beginning of a remarkable adventure that awaits.

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