The Best Hotels Closest to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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 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.

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Andrea

₩137,385

₩240,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

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

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, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

paola

₩350,834

₩468,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Elizabeth

₩129,195

₩149,422 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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.

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, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Frank

₩175,464

₩202,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

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

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.

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Jiexin

₩336,560

₩383,232 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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.

6. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Roxanna

₩185,771

₩214,055 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

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.

7. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Erin

₩122,856

₩152,853 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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 snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

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

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Ingrid

₩152,772

₩177,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Grester

₩172,904

₩199,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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.

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Sonia

₩146,968

₩170,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

11. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Nova

₩111,137

₩131,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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

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

12. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Sharon

₩119,290

₩142,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 1 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

James

₩99,247

₩132,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Brooke

₩187,648

₩216,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Donald

₩264,181

₩301,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Bertha

₩129,102

₩149,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Steve

₩172,904

₩199,619 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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 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.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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

Leslie

₩175,451

₩202,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

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.

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

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Grant

₩107,361

₩124,199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

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

20. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Molly

₩258,702

₩295,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 537 reviews	View
Edgewater Beach Inn	9.4 Exceptional 53 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,348 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,034 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff and quick service"

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"All good overall"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Right on the beach and safe parking"

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"beautiful location"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel!"

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean room, daily room cleaning."

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"We really enjoyed out time at this hotel. We had a room with a great balcony and view of the beach and the ocean. Very relaxing and enjoyable time. If I had a couple minor complaints, it would be: 1.) the Wifi is terrible. I had to use my phone instead. Fortunately I have unlimited data on my phone, but if that were not true it might have been an issue, 2.) the coffee in the lobby is not good. Coffee pods in the rooms are better, but they don't give you enough, and (like many hotels) they don't give you enough water bottles. We had to bring our own. Otherwise, great stay. We will likely be back!"

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay here. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, everything was great and we really enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay here again!"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"I Truly love it here. This place has help me get My R and R just how I need to. I love how it Is single level and your vehicle is close to you. They have an Ice machine and they accept Service Animals. The water is hot and the Cable works and is decent. It's very close to food places and the Beach is just rite there is works"

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 210 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, Carousel Beach Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa 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 210 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?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, head over to our customer service page.

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. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Edgewater Beach Inn

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

6. Seaway Inn

7. Mission Inn

8. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

9. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10. Marea Sol Hotel

11. Carousel Beach Inn

12. Pacific Blue Inn

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

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

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

20. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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Top Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

Carousel Beach Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beachview Inn

Marea Sol Hotel

Surf City Inn and Suites

Casablanca On The Beach

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Wharf

Cowell's Beach

Seabright Beach

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Sky Glider

Cocoanut Grove

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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