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The Aqua Pacific Hotel
330 Ocean St. Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $124 per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
CA $124
CA $164 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (881 reviews)
"Room was fine for price paid. Parking was a bit tight."
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026
Surf City Inn and Suites
619 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $101 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
CA $101
CA $125 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,084 reviews)
"Attention!!!!! Be aware of this property!!!!! Last weekend my family & I stayed in this hotel, when we arrived the check in was easy and everything was going well. The room was so dirty, not well cleaned, left over used toilet paper, the doors were stain of makeup and some type of orange sticky food, ..."
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
505 Riverside Avenue Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $122 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
CA $122
CA $141 total
Jun 16 - Jun 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (966 reviews)
"The staff were enthusiastic and the room cleanliness was decent, but the facilities were outdated and the kitchen stove was unusable."
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
Hotel Solares
600 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $169 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
CA $169
CA $224 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach ...
6.8/10 (1,004 reviews)
"They don’t serve breakfast like it says online very big disappointment"
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
Torch Lite Inn
500 Riverside Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $175 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
CA $175
CA $201 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff friendly but the images look way nicer than the room actually is. It says “signature room” and “premium bedding” in the description but the pillows are flat and the blanket in our room had holes in it. This room is fine for a quick crash for young people, but we didn’t find ..."
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026
Drift Inn
110 San Lorenzo Blvd Santa Cruz CA
The price is CA $119 per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
CA $119
CA $134 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (94 reviews)
"Very nice staff I will say but I can’t lie whatever you paid for the room (especially during peak season) it should probably be less. The room was pretty tore up and the tv didn’t even have a remote. The shower drain cover was falling off and a lot of the furniture was ripped. The floors felt kinda ..."
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026
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Westside Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.
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Eastside Santa Cruz
Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.
Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.
Beach Hill - Beach Flats
Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.
