Hotels in Santa Cruz, CA

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Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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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 28 March 2024.
Cheapest month:January
Most expensive month:July
Average price in Santa Cruz:₹ 15,422/night
Cheapest price found:₹ 5,167/night
Cheapest day:Tuesday
Most expensive day:Saturday
₹ 9,620 - ₹ 23,982
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
₹ 10,351 - ₹ 15,494
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 ₹ 7,614 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 28 March 2024
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Santa Cruz we've come across for the dates selected. 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
₹ 7,614
Avg. per night
130 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 10,750
Avg. per night
611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 13,502
Avg. per night
201 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
₹ 27,337
Avg. per night
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 28,503
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 28 March 2024.
We've come across the following hotels in Santa Cruz with different price and hotel class options. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
₹ 7,614
4 stars
4 stars +
175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
₹ 28,503
611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
₹ 13,502

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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 28 March 2024.
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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 28 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Santa Cruz?

    Hyatt Place Santa Cruz, rated with a score of 8.4 from 879 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Santa Cruz. Other top stays include Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley, with an average rating of 7.8 from 804 reviewers, and Chaminade Resort & Spa, with a score of 7.6 from 403 reviewers.

  • 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 64 reviews from HotelsCombined users.

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

    Casablanca Inn on The Beach is the most recommended hotel near Santa Cruz Harbor on HotelsCombined (scoring 7.9 over 1,402 reviews).

  • Is there a good hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf?

    If you’re planning to stay near Santa Cruz Wharf, you should consider Dream Inn Santa Cruz, which has a score of 8.7 from 1,034 reviews.

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