Search Motels in Santa Cruz from CA $82

When you save on your room price, you can enjoy more of what Santa Cruz has to offer. Top sights include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room directly from the parking lot. Starting in the early 1950s, customized neon signs often lit up the roadside motels, and examples today can still be seen along historic U.S. Route 66.

Ocean Pacific Lodge: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Enjoy access to the 2 spa tubs, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz: A seasonal outdoor pool and free WiFi are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Torch Lite Inn: Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Beachview Inn: You’ll be located within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like a microwave. Beach Street Inn and Suites: Stay within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. Enjoy access to the free WiFi and parking, as well as room amenities like a microwave.

You can select from 21 economical motels in Santa Cruz.

In this walkable area, you can enjoy the entertainment choices and scenic seaside while you’re sightseeing. Must-see local attractions include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Main Beach, Santa Cruz Main Beach, and University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Boardwalk Bowl, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, and Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Some historical places you might want to see include Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, Lighthouse Point Park, and Williams-Reynolds House.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Santa Cruz to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 63°F, while the coldest months are February and March with an average of 52°F. Average annual precipitation for Santa Cruz is 27 inches.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Santa Cruz to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal), which is located 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from the city center. You can also search for flights into Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), which is 27.6 mi (44.3 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.