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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 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.
A hotel named 'Bella Notte' with a sign displaying the address '21305.'

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Andrea
CA $141
CA $248 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Bella Notte
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

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 $427
CA $557 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A modern office space with a red desk, wicker chairs, a computer, and a bookshelf.
A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a wooden fence.
A kitchen with a blue counter, wooden cabinets, and a large window with blinds.

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Marci
CA $210
CA $241 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Beach Street Inn and Suites
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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Bethany
CA $200
CA $230 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.

5. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Henry
CA $399
CA $454 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.
A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
daphanie
CA $100
CA $119 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Carousel Beach Inn
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
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.
A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

7. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Mina
CA $158
CA $183 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Seaway Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
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.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Danielle
CA $161
CA $187 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Marea Sol Hotel
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.
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.
A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

9. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Terry
CA $130
CA $162 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Mission Inn
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Dori
CA $188
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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 multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Nicole
CA $138
CA $164 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Pacific Blue Inn
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a digital check-in kiosk, a wall with a 'Less Monday More Summer' sign, and a blue decorative wall.
A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

12. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Natalya
CA $176
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
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 hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

13. 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 $195
CA $225 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
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.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

14. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Ramiro
CA $124
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

15. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Brenda
CA $221
CA $254 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Molly
CA $263
CA $300 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.
A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.
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.

17. Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
April
CA $177
CA $204 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Edgewater Beach Inn
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.
A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.
A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

18. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Donald
CA $237
CA $271 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
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 modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

19. 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 $195
CA $224 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

20. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
James William
CA $159
CA $230 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Casablanca On The Beach
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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
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
456 reviews
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A balcony with rows of beach chairs, a railing, and a view of the beach and ocean.
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,340 reviews
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A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,046 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"No complaints on my end, truly loved how close it was to the board walk."
Andrea 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"We really enjoyed staying here; we had two rooms for a family trip. Loved the electric car charging station on-site. The front desk staff were very kind and helpful."
Lauren 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"This place Excellent and the front desk staff was Amazing! I can't speak highly enough about them. I would recommend this hotel to anyone."
James 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms, ac worked great and within walking distance to the Boardwalk"
Elizabeth 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Walking distance to Boardwalk, park across the street, near restaurants. Staff was very nice and helpful."
Alita 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

8/10 Good
"Todo estuvo bien la habitación estaba bien limpia"
Javier 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

8/10 Good
"We enjoyed our stay so much! Comfy bed, clean room, nice balcony to feel the ocean air. The front desk staff were top notch. The breakfast is a nice touch and helped us get our day started."
Nicole 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Front desk was super helpful and the place was cute and clean."
Rebecca 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Seaway Inn
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed from a Monday to a Friday. It was our first time at Dream Inn and we booked an ADA room as my husband uses a walker to get around. Our room was on the lobby floor and the restaurant and pool were on different floors. But there are a couple of elevators which made it easy for us to get to both of these locations. We had breakfast every morning and a couple of dinners at the restaurant which we really enjoyed. There are also many restaurants in the wharf area so lots of options. I loved sitting out by the pool. There were some children swimming but for the most part they were reasonably quiet. We found the staff very helpful in answering any of our questions. The room was always clean and fit our needs perfectly. We had great weather and a great time! I am looking forward to coming back again next summer."
Linda 4-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

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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 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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