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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Wharf hotels

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.
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.
A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Andrea
€156
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
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.
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

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
paola
€307
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
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.
A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

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
Frank
€137
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
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 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.

4. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Roxanna
€127
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
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 balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

5. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Donna
€112
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
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 red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.
A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

6. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Edwin
€86
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
Terrace/patio
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.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Grester
€137
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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 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
Erin
€100
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Mission Inn
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
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.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Sharon
€104
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Pacific Blue Inn
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 reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.
A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

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
€124
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
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 modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.
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.

11. 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
€123
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, 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 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".

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Anthony
€87
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
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 hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Brooke
€146
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
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 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.

14. 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
€180
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.
A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.
A beach view with palm trees, a chair, and a railing.

15. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Madeline
€161
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Casablanca On The Beach
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
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.
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
€253
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
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 hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Bertha
€95
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
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.
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.

18. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Leslie
€137
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

19. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Shawna
€124
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Rio Vista Suites
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.
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.

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
€129
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Wharf

Property
Property class
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
527 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
1,356 reviews
View
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
302 reviews
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A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
Marea Sol Hotel
9.0
Wonderful
1,641 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful"
Stephanie 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and comfortable bed in a great location for boardwalk, downtown shopping or coastal walk."
Donna 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"customer service"
David 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean, comfortable, steps to the beach and boardwalk."
Elizabeth 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great and clean place to stay for the boardwalk!"
rylan 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Beachview Inn
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"Location is excellent- walk almost everywhere! Facilities are a motel-"
Dianne 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

8/10 Good
"The kitchenette was"
Joshua 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Surf City Inn and Suites
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Property was walkable to Downtown. Easy access to PCH. Near very good restaurants. Short drive to the boardwalk."
Helen 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Seaside Inn & Suites
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 1 day ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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 cycling 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 exciting rides at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and see why everyone loves this theme park in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing 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 cycling 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 cycling trails.
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Pacific Garden Mall

7.6/10 (4 reviews)
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Pacific Garden Mall during your visit to 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, take a look at the 177 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 should I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Wharf?
Expedia has 177 hotels and other accommodation options 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 bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available 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.