The Best Hotels Closest to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz for 2026

Our top choices for Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk hotels

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Allison

₩539,470 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Wendy

₩320,418 total

includes taxes & fees

May 19 - May 20

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Derek Smith

₩378,301 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Lamar

₩255,062 total

includes taxes & fees

May 27 - May 28

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Kateryna

₩273,377 total

includes taxes & fees

May 19 - May 20

Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Angel

₩231,533 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Larissa

₩263,295 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Rosa

₩222,563 total

includes taxes & fees

May 21 - May 22

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Nicole

₩172,728 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Kevin

₩263,762 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Superior King + Beach View | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Dina

₩366,865 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Darren

₩256,575 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Room 5: Deluxe Queen | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Rigoberto

₩188,963 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Alexis

₩273,377 total

includes taxes & fees

May 19 - May 20

2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Sunyoung

₩142,723 total

includes taxes & fees

May 21 - May 22

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Michael

₩118,402 total

includes taxes & fees

May 26 - May 27

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Romualdo

₩129,156 total

includes taxes & fees

May 19 - May 20

Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Amelia

₩152,353 total

includes taxes & fees

May 19 - May 20

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Conor

₩122,980 total

includes taxes & fees

May 25 - May 26

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

anika

₩186,589 total

includes taxes & fees

May 20 - May 21

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	4.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 280 reviews	View
Beach Street Inn and Suites	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 210 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,304 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Hotel Reviews

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed there for the weekend and we liked it. The staff were very helpful. Nice and calm place to stay at."

Casablanca On The Beach

4/10 Poor

"Room was clean enough but everything was super run down looking. The door had run a path in the wood/laminate floors. Dressers had new stone tops but they were not secured. Lights did not work consistently, mattress base was ripped and tattered, shower grout was black and orange with sediment all over, shower head was caked in sediment, shower head was on an adjustable pole and would not stay in place. Bathroom mirror was a thin peice of mirror barely hanging on the wall with an uncentered unsecured glass shelf under it that sat above an old and abused vanity that has scratches all over it and wood filler and exposed wood on one side like it had been chewed on by an animal or something The property boasted a court yard for gathering and it was the sadest weed covered cement area with a beat up corn hole game and broken furniture I’ve ever seen. Our TV only had a few channels and could connect to Netflix but it was google TV that hadn’t been updated probably since it’s purchase years ago so it kept clitching and pausing and not responding to the remote. The only positive thing about this place was the proximity to the beach. Being right across from the beach and boardwalk was why we chose the property but next time I’ll send a little more and stay someone that actually take pride in the appearance and functionally of the rooms they offer."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6/10 Okay

"Booked two ocean view rooms on the third floor. The hotel has a strict policy of 10pm quiet time and it’s for this exact reason I did not book on the beach. First night 11:00pm right outside our room next to the fire pit was a group of people being very loud. They eventually left but returned at 3am to be even louder. (Staff was notified both times) Second night: Elevator broke so that left us having to go up and down stairs with kids and all of our beach gear. Third night: wanted to enjoy the fire pit myself but there was zero propane. Went to let the front desk know and they had zero access to full tanks and said it was the maintenance persons fault for not checking the tank.I don’t understand why the front desk has no access to spare full tanks. The pros of this hotel is it’s clean. The pool is only 3 feet deep so it’s nice to relax, and the breakfast they offer is great. The parking is also safe and locked with access to an elevator to make things easy to unload/load your vehicle. "

Hotels near other Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk attractions

Santa Cruz Wharf

4.5/5 (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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is located in Santa Cruz. This walkable area is known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 195 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

Adjacent to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Dream Inn Santa Cruz and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

Expedia has 195 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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

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What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature captivating exhibits. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Williams-Reynolds House, and Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. Spend some time wandering around University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk hotels

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Seaway Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Casablanca On The Beach

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Rio Vista Suites

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Seaside Inn & Suites

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Drift Inn

Beachview Inn

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Mission Inn

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Top Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Hotel Reviews

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Hotels near other Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk attractions

Santa Cruz Wharf

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