Hotels in Santa Cruz
The stock is mixed, with 2-star the largest single band at 32 of 89, and 38 of them are within a mile of the centre. Below are the closest properties to the middle of Santa Cruz, nearest first, plus what is near each venue in the city — because if you are here for one event, distance from that building matters more than distance from downtown.
What the hotels in Santa Cruz are like
Before the list, the shape of it. These figures cover every property the search found within about five miles of the middle of Santa Cruz — not just the 36 shown below, which are simply the closest.
| Measure | Santa Cruz | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Properties found | 89 | Everything listed within about five miles of the centre. The 36 nearest are shown below. |
| Star mix | 1 × 5★, 19 × 4★, 23 × 3★, 32 × 2★ | 2-star is the largest band here. |
| Average guest score | 8.3/10 | Across the 80 rated properties. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Within a mile of the centre | 38 of 89 | The rest are a drive or a transit ride. |
| Closest property | Under 0.3 mi | From the city’s centre point, in a straight line. |
Hotels in Santa Cruz, closest to the centre first
Pick your dates to price these for the nights you actually want. Nothing is quoted until you do, because a nightly rate for the wrong dates is worse than no rate at all.
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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Santa Cruz
516 Water St, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location Situated in Downtown Santa Cruz, our hotel is just a short stroll away from an array of shops and dining options, perfect for exploring the vibrant neighborhoo…
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Islander Motel Santa Cruz CA
522 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location Located just a 5-minute walk from downtown Santa Cruz, The Islander Motel offers easy access to the city's attractions including the famous Santa Cruz Boardwal…
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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
611 Ocean St, Santa Cruz
Outdoor Pool with Cabanas: Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection boasts an inviting outdoor pool with luxurious cabanas, perfect for guests to relax and soak up the sun. Modern Room…
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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
500 Ocean St, Santa Cruz
Luxurious All-Suite Accommodations Best Western Plus All Suites Inn offers spacious suites with separate seating areas, work desks, and modern amenities like free WiFi and in-room…
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SeaSide Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St, Santa Cruz
Prime Location in Santa Cruz SeaSide Inn & Suites, nestled just 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Beach, offers a convenient and comfortable stay with free WiFi and parking. Explore nearby a…
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Continental Inn
414 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location Located just a 5-minute drive from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Continental Inn offers easy access to the best attractions in the area. Water Street and Santa Cru…
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Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA
1015 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
Modern Amenities Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and the convenience of a vending machine during your stay at Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA. Convenient Services Benefit from…
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Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown Area
1101 Ocean St, Santa Cruz
Central Location in Santa Cruz This hotel in Santa Cruz town centre is the perfect base for exploring the area, just 1 mile from the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Comfortable…
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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway, Santa Cruz
Luxurious Amenities Hyatt Place Santa Cruz offers a range of luxurious amenities including an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a hot tub. Guests can relax and unwind i…
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The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views
235 Linden Street, Santa Cruz
Renovated Holiday Home with Stunning Views The Midtown Cottage offers a charming stay in Santa Cruz with a private entrance, garden views, and free WiFi. The recently renovated 1-…
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Motel Santa Cruz
370 Ocean St, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Situated just a stone's throw away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Motel Santa Cruz offers comfortable accommodations and …
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The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St, Santa Cruz
Luxurious Accommodation Experience luxury at its finest at The Aqua Pacific Hotel in Santa Cruz. Indulge in our 4-star accommodation with top-notch amenities and personalized serv…
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
1410 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz
Outdoor Pool and Sauna: Enjoy a relaxing swim in the outdoor pool or unwind in the sauna after a day at the beach. Modern Rooms with Amenities: Stay in contemporary rooms with a 4…
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Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
110 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location and Amenities The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is perfectly situated where Highway 1 and Highway 17 intersect, offering easy access to major routes. Enjoy free WiFi …
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Best Western Inn Santa Cruz
126 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz
Prime Location Located in the heart of Santa Cruz, Best Western Inn offers easy access to popular attractions like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Pacific Avenue, and the University o…
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National 9 Motel
130 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location Located just 2 miles from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk off the Santa Cruz Highway One, National 9 Motel offers easy access to popular attractions. Comfortabl…
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National 9 Santa Cruz
130 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz
Convenient Amenities: Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine during your stay. Stay connected effortlessly and satisfy your cravings at any time. Comfo…
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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
1505 Ocean St, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location near Santa Cruz Beaches Located just off Highway 17, the Hampton Inn Santa Cruz offers easy access to the stunning beaches of Santa Cruz, California. Guests ca…
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Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location Hotel Solares is perfectly situated in Santa Cruz, just a short 10 minutes' walk from the vibrant Beach Boardwalk. Explore the nearby attractions with ease and…
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Surf City Inn & Suites
619 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz
Prime Location near Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk Surf City Inn & Suites is ideally situated just a short 10-minute stroll from the iconic Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. Indoor …
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Ocean Gate Inn
111 Ocean St, Santa Cruz
Stunning Location The Ocean Gate Inn is perfectly situated in the vibrant heart of Santa Cruz, offering guests easy access to the city's attractions and the beautiful coastline. L…
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Drift Inn, LLC
110 San Lorenzo Boulevard, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location Located just an 8-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Drift Inn, LLC offers easy access to the vibrant heart of Santa Cruz. Comfortable Amenities Each…
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Drift Inn
Welcome to Drift Inn, your cozy retreat in the heart of Santa Cruz, where beachside adventures await! Comfortable Accommodations Make yourself at home in one of our 19 well-appoin…
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Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location near Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk Experience the perfect beach getaway at Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, just a short 10-minute walk from the iconic Sant…
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Torch Lite Inn at the Beach Boardwalk
500 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz
Convenient Beachside Location: Situated just a short 5-minute stroll away from Santa Cruz Beach, Santa Cruz Boardwalk, and Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, Torch Lite Inn at the Beach …
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Hitching Post Studios Inn
1717 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz
Modern Amenities This Santa Cruz motel offers free Wi-Fi and flat-screen HD TVs with HBO channels in every room. Stay connected and entertained throughout your stay. Convenient Fa…
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Capri Motel
337 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location Capri Motel places you in the heart of Santa Cruz, just a 5-minute walk from Ocean Street and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The proximity to these attractions en…
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Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
337 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms The Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers en suite rooms with modern amenities like…
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Super 8 by Wyndham Santa Cruz Beach
338 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location near Beach and Boardwalk This motel in Santa Cruz is perfectly situated within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk, and Santa Cruz Wharf, offering guests …
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Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
611 Third Street, Santa Cruz
Luxurious Historic Mansion Suites Styled in modern decor, Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz offers 12 luxurious and refurbished suites with free WiFi. Each suite features a flat-s…
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Salt Air Lodge
510 Leibrandt Ave, Santa Cruz
Recreational Opportunities Embrace the outdoors with our refreshing outdoor pool and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi. Convenient Amenities Enjoy our business center servic…
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Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
313 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz
Modern Accommodation with Prime Location Luxurious Amenities: Enjoy a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge, and a bar. The 24-hour front desk, business centre, and fre…
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Comfort Inn Beach Boardwalk
314 Riverside Ave, Santa Cruz
Convenient Beachside Stay Proximity to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Located just a block away, our California hotel offers easy access to the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, per…
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Pacific Blue Inn
636 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
Convenient Location near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Modern Amenities for Comfort The Pacific Blue Inn provides en suite rooms with flat-screen cable TVs, iPod docking stations, DV…
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Aqua Breeze Inn
204 Second Street, Santa Cruz
Prime Location near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Modern Amenities in Every Room Convenient Services for a Comfortable Stay Experience the perfect beach getaway at Aqua Breeze Inn, j…
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Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast
407 Cliff St, Santa Cruz
Terrace and Garden Views: Enjoy beautiful views from the terrace and garden of Cliff Crest Bed & Breakfast. Complimentary Amenities: Take advantage of complimentary wireless inter…
Staying near a specific Santa Cruz venue
This is usually the better question. The hotels above are measured from the middle of Santa Cruz, which is only the right anchor if the city itself is the trip. If you are coming for one event, what matters is how far you are from that building at 11pm — and in most cities the centre and the venue are not the same place.
Each page below runs its own search from that venue’s own coordinates and sorts by real straight-line distance from the doors, with a plain note on every card saying whether that is a walk, a long walk or a drive.
- Hotels near The Catalyst
- Hotels near Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
- Hotels near Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
- Hotels near The Crepe Place
- Hotels near Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst
Venues in Santa Cruz
The buildings people book these rooms for. Each links to its schedule and tickets.
- The Catalyst
- Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
- The Attic
- Riverfront Theater
- Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz Theater Center
- Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- The Crepe Place
- Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst
- San Lorenzo Park - Santa Cruz
- Kaiser Permanente Arena
- Cocoanut Grove
What is on in Santa Cruz
The reason most people book a room here. Every date links to live tickets and a seat map.
- From about $79.00View Tickets
- From about $95.00View Tickets
- From about $81.00View Tickets
- From about $45.00View Tickets
- From about $74.00View Tickets
How to read these listings
Every card carries the same facts in the same order, so two properties can be compared at a glance rather than read as marketing copy.
- Distance is straight-line, not walking. We know where the property is and where the centre is; we do not know the streets in between. That is why each card also says walkable, long walk or drive, and why those labels are deliberately conservative.
- Guest scores are our accommodation partner’s, not ours. StubOrder does not review hotels. Where a score appears it is theirs, with the review count beside it so you can judge how much weight it carries.
- The rate is the lowest available for the stay you asked for, for two adults, and it moves constantly. Treat it as a comparison between properties rather than a quote.
- Nothing here is paid placement. The order is distance from the centre, full stop. No property pays to appear or to rank.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to stay near the venue or in the centre?
It depends on the city and the night. Near a stadium on an event night is usually the expensive option; the centre is usually better value but adds a journey. Both pages exist so you can compare them rather than guess.
Does StubOrder sell hotels and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and rooms from our accommodation partner, as two separate bookings with separate confirmations.
What kind of hotels are there in Santa Cruz?
The stock is mixed, with 2-star the largest single band at 32 of 89, and 38 of them are within a mile of the centre. They average 8.3/10 in guest scores from our accommodation partner.
Why are no prices shown until I pick dates?
Because a nightly rate only means anything for a specific stay, and asking for one costs a live request. Pick your dates and every property above is priced for exactly those nights, for two adults.
How close are these hotels to the Santa Cruz venues?
The hotels on this page are measured from the middle of Santa Cruz. For distance from a specific building, use that venue's own page - each one is linked above and sorts every nearby property by real distance from the doors.
