The 10 Best Hotels Near Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz from CA $130

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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 multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Julia

CA $125

CA $231 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Devin

CA $454

CA $589 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.

A modern building with multiple dining areas, large windows, and a view of the beach and palm trees.

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.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Jiexin

CA $278

CA $318 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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 spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

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

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Frank

CA $197

CA $227 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

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.

5. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Myla

CA $164

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Grester

CA $170

CA $197 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

7. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Sofia

CA $163

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

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.

8. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Judy

CA $129

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

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.

9. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Nova

CA $117

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Anna

CA $166

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.

A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.

A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Sharon

CA $126

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 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".

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Tasia

CA $104

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.

A building entrance with a large illuminated sign reading "SOLAIR".

A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.

A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

cindy

CA $186

CA $214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

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.

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Alan

CA $134

CA $155 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

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."

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Brenda Lynn

CA $217

CA $249 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.

A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.

A room with a bay window, two armchairs, a round rug, and a small table with a lamp.

A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Molly

CA $252

CA $288 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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 modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a yellow chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee machine, and a mini-fridge.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a patterned carpet.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Jacob

CA $176

CA $204 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Leslie

CA $166

CA $192 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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 beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

19. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

Harjeet

CA $123

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf

vincent

CA $113

CA $130 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Wharf

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 574 reviews	View
Dream Inn Santa Cruz	9.4 Exceptional 1,045 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,349 reviews	View
Seaway Inn	9.2 Wonderful 315 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent view, clean and very helpfull."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"It was clean and quiet!"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous property with amazing views. Very relaxing and wonderful amenities. I highly recommend this property."

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"A great stay, loved that the 2nd bed had its own room and tv. Bathroom was spacious. The water was hot, the fridge worked. They even have a mini golf there along side a patio where you Can relax. The only downside was you Can tell some guests live there as they were working on their cars and hanging out in groups in the rooms"

Edgewater Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was such a cute place to stay, and steps away from the wharf which was amazing! The only thing I didn't particularly like (but was looking forward to) was the patio which was included in my room BUT it is a shared patio between a few other rooms so I had to keep the blinds closed the entire time as the bed is right there. Other than that, great place. One parking space is provided per room, staff was extremely helpful and friendly as well."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We love The Paradox! It’s our staycation spot. The pool is great, the food is good, and the rooms are amazing and clean. Staff are very helpful, especially Blossom and Jay!! Jay is always so helpful!"

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome property right in the heart of it all!"

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was nice and clean with what felt like high-quality bedding. Shower was nice, they had very unique lighting, which was cool. We unfortunately had a bad neighbor, slamming doors and fighting all night, but it was not the hotel’s fault. All hardwood floors, which is a must."

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good

"This place all around was beautiful, the location is great. My only complaint was that our coffee maker was missing a piece and I let the front office know about it and instead of getting a new piece or new coffee maker they told me oh well nothing they can do about it. They have a coffee bar from 8-10am but we have a baby so our mornings start at 5am so not having a coffee maker in the room sucked."

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 beachside amusement park with a Ferris wheel, a roller coaster, and a building with a red roof.

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 178 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 178 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 Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, 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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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Wharf hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

5. Seaway Inn

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7. Marea Sol Hotel

8. Mission Inn

9. Carousel Beach Inn

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

11. Pacific Blue Inn

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

14. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

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

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

19. Casablanca On The Beach

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Wharf

Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Surf City Inn and Suites

Edgewater Beach Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Beachview Inn

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Casablanca On The Beach

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Wharf

Cowell's Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Cocoanut Grove

Sky Glider

Santa Cruz Main Beach

Neary Lagoon Park

Pacific Garden Mall

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