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A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

1. Bella Notte

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Andrea

₩152,607

₩258,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.

A living room with wicker furniture, a grey sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Julie

₩186,482

₩214,857 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 km from Boardwalk Bowl

WESTRAY

₩192,721

₩221,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Jiexin

₩361,024

₩410,686 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

5. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Crystal

₩111,242

₩131,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

6. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Mina

₩167,834

₩193,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Katharine

₩147,106

₩170,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Grester

₩170,383

₩196,797 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

9. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Hoa

₩135,649

₩167,217 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

10. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Monika

₩163,917

₩189,542 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

11. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Kurtis

₩140,184

₩161,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 0.5 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Carolyn

₩107,462

₩141,254 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Brooke

₩215,998

₩247,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Molly

₩277,721

₩316,683 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Donald

₩228,206

₩261,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 km from Boardwalk Bowl

jessika

₩193,190

₩222,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Steve

₩174,408

₩201,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.

A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

18. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Boardwalk Bowl

David

₩146,085

₩214,328 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Grant

₩114,707

₩132,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden flooring, a black leather sofa, and a small round table.

A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.

20. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.3 km from Boardwalk Bowl

Shawna

₩135,146

₩176,826 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Compare popular hotels close to Boardwalk Bowl

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte	10.0 11 11 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	9.4 1004 1,004 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 1344 1,344 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 1046 1,046 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 86 86 reviews	View

Top Boardwalk Bowl Hotel Reviews

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room and property were fine. It’s not a place for light sleepers because of the noise coming from other rooms when they run water."

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great Location"

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean and cute property very close to the beach. Free parking is nice but spaces are tiny. Breakfast was good but bananas both days were overripe and nearly spoiled and staff knew this, they should have bought proper fruit to replace it instead of putting it out. This had nothing to do with the property but a domestic dispute involving police and emt made sleeping hard one night."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect"

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"A great place to stay while working in the area, However I would not recommend for a family on vacation. Bad part of town with nairdowells."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Nice modern property. Good sized rooms. Outdoor pool + Jacuzzi. Great breakfast buffet."

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient location to the beach!"

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent

"I would recommend this stay"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good

"My biggest question would be why on earth are the towels grey…? They don’t look clean even if they are, but also they don’t look like the color is intentionally chosen… they’re pale grey and look as though they just don’t get washed properly."

Other attractions near Boardwalk Bowl

A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)

After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)

During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

8.8/10 (6,089 reviews)

Enjoy the thrills at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and find out why people love this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove is just one of the places to see in Santa Cruz, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Sky Glider

Enjoy an outing to Sky Glider during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Santa Cruz Main Beach

9.0/10 (19 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Cruz Main Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Pacific Garden Mall during your stay in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Boardwalk Bowl?

Boardwalk Bowl is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 176 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Boardwalk Bowl?

Adjacent to Boardwalk Bowl, La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good options within a short distance include Marea Sol Hotel and Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Boardwalk Bowl?

Expedia has 176 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Boardwalk Bowl.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Boardwalk Bowl, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Boardwalk Bowl.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Boardwalk Bowl?

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What can I see and do near Boardwalk Bowl?

You'll want to browse the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Sights like Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Boardwalk Bowl hotels

1. Bella Notte

2. Beach Street Inn and Suites

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

5. Carousel Beach Inn

6. Seaway Inn

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

9. Mission Inn

10. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

11. Edgewater Beach Inn

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

17. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

18. Casablanca On The Beach

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

20. Rio Vista Suites

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Top Boardwalk Bowl Hotel Reviews

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

Carousel Beach Inn

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Surf City Inn and Suites

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Hotel Solares

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Other attractions near Boardwalk Bowl

Santa Cruz Wharf

Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Cocoanut Grove

Sky Glider

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Pacific Garden Mall

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