The Best Hotels Closest to Santa Cruz Harbor in Santa Cruz for 2026

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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 kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

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, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Andrea

₩158,710

₩266,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

paola

₩357,354

₩477,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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 roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

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

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Carmen

₩113,203

₩133,468 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

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

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Frank

₩194,689

₩224,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

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

5. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Roxanna

₩201,940

₩232,259 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

6. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Jiexin

₩364,712

₩414,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

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

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

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Grester

₩184,309

₩212,520 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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.

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Lisa

₩160,129

₩185,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Sharon

₩134,175

₩159,844 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

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

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

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

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Anthony

₩111,363

₩145,841 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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.

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Brooke

₩196,596

₩226,305 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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."

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Donald

₩244,517

₩279,593 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Bertha

₩126,260

₩146,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Molly

₩296,820

₩353,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

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

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

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Steve

₩176,189

₩203,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

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

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

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

jessika

₩185,019

₩213,315 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Grant

₩108,560

₩125,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.

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.

18. Rio Vista Suites

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Shawna

₩147,768

₩191,219 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.

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

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

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Madeline

₩173,438

₩253,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

20. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor

Michael

₩103,680

₩133,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Harbor

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 13 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 521 reviews	View
Carousel Beach Inn	9.2 Wonderful 108 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,350 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 301 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Harbor Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room,breakfast,balcony"

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"Right across from boardwalk, but they were actively painting doorways on the floor we where staying so the smell of paint was coming through the door!"

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great location"

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"We had a beautiful large room, with sunroom. We felt like we were in a bit of a fishbowl, but we chose that room, since we needed the three beds. There was a fantastic view of the beach and the volleyball courts from our room, so no one noticed us. The walkable wharf to the right provided a nice variety of restaurants, although very pricey. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. There was not much ventilation in the room, I would have appreciated more, as there was a bit of a stale smell. I would suggest you take your own pillow, as the ones they provide are small and lumpy. Those are just small nit picky things, that can be overlooked, as we had a delightful stay and wished we could have stayed longer."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"It was a bit over cast but it was good and clean beds was comfy"

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Whenever you are in Santa Cruz, Courtyard Santa Cruz is it ! It’s walking distance to the Pier, and Beach. Unfortunately the pool was closed during our stay, which was a bummer, kids were excited. Other than that great family friendly hotel"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"It was a true suite. We were pleased with the cleanliness of the rooms in this friendliness of the staff."

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good

"Room is clean"

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I have stayed here every time I go to Santa Cruz. It's close to the boardwalk and it's very well maintained"

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Harbor

A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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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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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History in Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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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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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Harbor?

Santa Cruz Harbor is located in Santa Cruz. Travelers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 183 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Santa Cruz Harbor?

Marea Sol Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Santa Cruz Harbor. Other good options close by include Carousel Beach Inn and Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Santa Cruz Harbor?

Expedia has 183 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Cruz Harbor.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Santa Cruz Harbor.

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

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What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Harbor?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. 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 Santa Cruz Harbor hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Carousel Beach Inn

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Seaway Inn

6. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Marea Sol Hotel

9. Pacific Blue Inn

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

12. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

14. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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

16. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

17. Hitching Post Studios Inn

18. Rio Vista Suites

19. Casablanca On The Beach

20. Beachview Inn

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Top Santa Cruz Harbor Hotel Reviews

Carousel Beach Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Casablanca On The Beach

Seaside Inn & Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Hotel Solares

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Harbor

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Harbor Beach

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Twin Lakes State Beach

Lincoln Beach

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Sunny Cove Beach

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