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Umaya Resort & Adventures, located 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from the heart of Santa Cruz, is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Two other options for your visit to the area are Brisa Oceano Resort and Placencia Resort. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

Beach Front, Private Home With Pool, Beach, Oceanfront: This vacation home rental outside of Santa Cruz is located on the beach and has an outdoor pool, a balcony, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. It offers a garden, a selection of games, and a spa tub so you can immerse yourself in your vacation. See all vacation rentals in Santa Cruz.

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Santa Cruz.

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Travelers to Santa Cruz will find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 732 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Santa Cruz.

Places to visit in the wider area include Maya Beach, Placencia Peninsula, and Placencia Beach. You'll also find Hopkins Village Beach and Jaguar Bowling Lanes in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Santa Cruz guide.

The hottest months are usually April and May with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 73°F. The rainiest months in Santa Cruz are June, October, September, and August, with each month seeing an average of 7 inches of rainfall.