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1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Andrea
CA $160
CA $269 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Elizabeth
CA $357
CA $477 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Bethany
CA $198
CA $228 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

4. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Mina
CA $179
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Seaway Inn

5. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Nicole
CA $123
CA $147 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Pacific Blue Inn

6. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Terry
CA $152
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Mission Inn

7. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Monika
CA $169
CA $195 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Ramiro
CA $123
CA $159 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ocean Pacific Lodge

9. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Brenda
CA $222
CA $255 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Grant
CA $110
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Hitching Post Studios Inn

11. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Sara
CA $137
CA $199 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Rio Vista Suites

12. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Denny
CA $85
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Steve
CA $149
CA $173 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

14. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Michael
CA $76
CA $103 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Beachview Inn

15. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
James William
CA $158
CA $229 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Casablanca On The Beach

16. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Isaac
CA $137
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Salt Air Lodge

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
jessika
CA $175
CA $202 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

18. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
James
CA $97
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
National 9 Santa Cruz

19. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Bertha
CA $139
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

20. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Justin
CA $66
CA $100 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Seaside Inn & Suites
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Wharf

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Family Studio
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
10 reviews
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Sauna
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
465 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,350 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
291 reviews
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Terrace/patio
Pacific Blue Inn
9.0
Wonderful
944 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Property is in walking distance of the boardwalk and the pier. Our bedroom was clean and spacious. Only thing that we didn’t like was the sitting area in our room. The bedrooms were spacious but the sitting area was tight."
Jonalec 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Seaway Inn
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

8/10 Good
"Super charming classic hotel with a friendly staff, great pool and jacuzzi. Awesome views from the balcony. Just wish it wasn't so extremely expensive"
Robert 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay for business or pleasure"
Neil 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay! You can walk to the beach, they have treats they hand out at the check in office and the pool is nice and warm. Everyone was very friendly."
Julie 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Beach Street Inn and Suites
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"It was great! We all had a comfy stay!"
Martha 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"No complaints and everything met or beat expectations"
Stephen 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great Breakfast. Great pool and hot Tub. Very Nice Room. Wonderful Staff."
Guy 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I’m a mom that was traveling alone with my 2 kids. What I really appreciated, even tho it was a open air type hotel, all entry points to access hallways and rooms had locked gates that required keycard to access to hallways and bedroom doors, so that made me feel safer with the kids. It was like 10 steps to the front of the board walk, which was awesome! The whole reason we came, a little fun weekend at the boardwalk before school started again. I thought maybe it would he noisy being so close to boardwalk but we got back to hotel about 9pm and I had no problem getting my youngest to sleep, no loud noises from parking lot or park and we had a slider and balcony facing boardwalk parking lot. The free breakfast was great too! My kids LOVED getting to make their own waffles. For the cost of hotel, can’t beat it. I will 100% be coming back again. :) also, icing on top, I’ve stayed in other hotels and parking was a nightmare, this hotel had easy access parking at no extra cost AND they let me park a few hours before my check in time so I didn’t have to pay to park in the boardwalk parking lot. I was able to get a parking pass from hotel to park then we just came back a few hours later and checked into our room and went back to boardwalk."
Amanda 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay. Luv this hotel"
Margot 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Casablanca On The Beach

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Wharf

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 pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
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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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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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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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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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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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Neary Lagoon Park

Explore the great outdoors at Neary Lagoon Park, a lovely green space in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
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Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)
You can do some window-shopping at Pacific Garden Mall during your stay in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Wharf?
Santa Cruz Wharf is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 176 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Cruz Wharf?
Adjacent to Santa Cruz Wharf, La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Other good options close by include Marea Sol Hotel and Ocean Pacific Lodge.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Wharf?
Expedia has 176 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Santa Cruz Wharf.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Wharf, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Santa Cruz Wharf.
What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Wharf?
Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Neary Lagoon Park.

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