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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 microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.
A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Andrea
CA $140
CA $248 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
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.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
paola
CA $370
CA $495 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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 hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

3. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Edwin
CA $112
CA $132 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Carousel Beach Inn
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.
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.

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
Frank
CA $222
CA $255 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.
A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.

5. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Roxanna
CA $163
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Seaway Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
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 desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.
A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

6. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Donna
CA $167
CA $193 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Marea Sol Hotel
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Grester
CA $191
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.
A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

8. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
KimLien
CA $143
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Mission Inn
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.
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.

9. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Jiexin
CA $355
CA $404 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

10. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Linda
CA $173
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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 room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.
A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Sharon
CA $140
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Pacific Blue Inn
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.
A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.
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.

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 $171
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

13. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Anthony
CA $105
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

14. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Brooke
CA $204
CA $234 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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.
An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

15. 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 $241
CA $275 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

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 $348
CA $396 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
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.

17. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Leslie
CA $192
CA $221 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.
A wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.
A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Bertha
CA $132
CA $152 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
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 beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Madeline
CA $158
CA $238 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Casablanca On The Beach
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, a floor lamp, a large window with a view of trees, and a radiator.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

20. 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 $180
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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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, a ZenStay Hotel
10.0
Exceptional
14 reviews
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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
524 reviews
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A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
Carousel Beach Inn
9.0
Wonderful
122 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
1,354 reviews
View
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
301 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"I liked how big the room was, I did not like you have to pay for parking."
Amparo 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares

10/10 Excellent
"Property was nice, clean, prefect for our one night stay exactly all we needed, the balcony was very cute touch to rooms. The secruity hold of 250$ was a bit much."
Valerie 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hotel Solares
Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great yo have a kitchen!"
Elizabeth 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Edgewater Beach Inn
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Overall great place, except $25 to park at a hotel you're staying at is a little ridiculous. And the bed could have been more comfortable.."
Stephanie 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Initially thought the hotel was too noisy, but then realized the windows were open. Ha! Packages of earplugs were placed on the nightstands which was a nice touch. Hotel is located on a well traveled intersection, so getting in & out of the parking lot was annoying. Overall, it’s another older Santa Cruz hotel in walking distance to the boardwalk and beach. It served our purpose for our quick weekend trip."
Mary 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"The room we had facing the beach was amazing. Fantastic views and great location. Staff were lovely and very helpful. Wish we could have stayed longer, and would definately stay there again."
J 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Staff was friendly and welcoming. Loved the pool and the beds were really comfortable."
Kelli 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, spacious. Bed was the best one of our trip thus far. Right across the street from the boardwalk. Breakfast was pretty good, wish they had more protein options however. Staff was friendly and helpful."
Amy 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Room was great. I wish they would clean up the lobby. They use it as a storage space. Extra chairs, refrigerators, lamp shades, and the tv is never on. Can’t sit there and relax. Three days I went there in morning there was no coffee made or hot water for tea. Looks like counter space for snacks but it is cluttered. I love this little hotel but the lobby space has never been finished. 😞"
Mary 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Seaway Inn

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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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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 seaside 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 177 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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Wharf?
Expedia has 177 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 Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. 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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