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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 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.

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

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Ocean Street

Andrea

£139

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 mi from Ocean Street

Frank

£112

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

3. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Ocean Street

KimLien

£94

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 2 mi from Ocean Street

Linda

£107

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A room with a wooden floor, a black leather chair, a small table with a laptop, and a window with blinds.

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

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

5. Pacific Blue Inn

Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.7 mi from Ocean Street

Sharon

£89

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

6. Inn At Pasatiempo

1.5 mi from Ocean Street

Paul

£88

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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.

7. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Westside Santa Cruz, < 0.1 mi from Ocean Street

Brooke

£125

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 0.9 mi from Ocean Street

Anthony

£74

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

9. Salt Air Lodge

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 mi from Ocean Street

Kyle

£68

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

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 modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a painting, a floor lamp, a wooden cabinet, and a built-in sink.

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

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Ocean Street

Steve

£111

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

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

11. Casablanca On The Beach

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Ocean Street

Madeline

£127

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

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

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Ocean Street

Grant

£70

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a desk.

A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of the ocean and a sunset in the background.

A parking lot with a swimming pool, a white car, and a building with a balcony.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a coffee machine, a framed picture, a chair, and a window.

13. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 mi from Ocean Street

Irinea

£63

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

Two black chairs and a small table in a room with a carpeted floor and plain walls.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

14. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Ocean Street

James

£61

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.

A reception area with a counter, a desk, and a chair. There are framed pictures on the wall and a small shelf with magazines.

A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

15. Beachview Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Ocean Street

Michael

£63

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

16. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 mi from Ocean Street

Justin

£60

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

17. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 0.6 mi from Ocean Street

Siddharth

£56

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A compact room with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a refrigerator, a wooden cabinet, and a red chair.

18. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 0.6 mi from Ocean Street

John

£59

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork, a clock, and a map on the wall.

A building with a mural of animals and a sign indicating an office and internet access.

A kitchen with a bar area, large windows, and a view of the street.

19. Aqua Breeze Inn

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.8 mi from Ocean Street

Rosa

£86

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern reception area with a glass-top table, beige sofas, and a white counter.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden flooring, and modern decor.

A hotel kitchen with a microwave, coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A Best Western hotel with a clear view of the entrance, parking area, and a sign indicating the hotel's name.

20. Best Western Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 mi from Ocean Street

NELSON A.

£95

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ocean Street

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 14 reviews	View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz	9.2 Wonderful 1,351 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 712 reviews	View
Pacific Blue Inn	9.0 Wonderful 949 reviews	View

Top Ocean Street Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

8/10 Good

"A fine hotel choice for one night in Santa Cruz. The room was large, bed was comfortable enough and it was surprisingly quiet. We did not use the pool or hot tub."

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful spot with lots of fun things to do."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Staying at La Quinta was a great choice, the room was spacious and comfortable and for my first solo trip had everything I needed and more. The included breakfast also helped to keep my schedule together for the day and made for an easier morning. It was within 20 mins walking distance of downtown Santa Cruz, and closer to the boardwalk so for those without a car like myself can consider this hotel a great option to be close to all the sights of the area without having to drive; which was also a major reason for selecting it. All in all, I will be making it my hotel of choice when I come back to visit Santa Cruz."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel is clean, staff is very friendly and helpful, not too far of a walk to the boardwalk and downtown!"

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Great value clean room Great Price. Friendly staff"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location."

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"I've been staying here for over a year. Its always been comfortable and I've never had any issues. The staff (mom especially) is wonderful and always kind."

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

8/10 Good

"Hotel rooms are spacious and clean. However, the rooms I stayed in didn’t have windows and that’s important for me. The walls are thin and can hear people outside my room at night and on top. Spacious rooms for families, parking fee for every night."

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

10/10 Excellent

"The location worked well for the activities that I planned. The breakfast was suitable for my needs. The staff very helpful. The room was spacious. The hotel is has two stories and no elevator. Fortunately they sent a message to make me aware of this and I got a needed first floor room."

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A church with a wooden door and a bell tower.

Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and cycling trails in this walkable area.

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A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Pacific Avenue

8.6/10 (951 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pacific Avenue. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Scandinavian Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Scandinavian Cultural Center during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Town Clock

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Town Clock. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.

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Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

7.0/10 (6 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

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Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History during your trip to Santa Cruz. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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Williams-Reynolds House

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a visit to Williams-Reynolds House. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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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 Ocean Street?

Ocean Street is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 134 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Ocean Street?

Adjacent to Ocean Street, Seaside Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include La Bahia Hotel and Spa and Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.

How many hotels will I find close to Ocean Street?

Expedia has 134 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ocean Street.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ocean Street, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still 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 deals near Ocean Street.

What can I see and do near Ocean Street?

Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Roaring Camp Railroads, Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Williams-Reynolds House. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Mimi De Marta Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Ocean Street hotels

1. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3. Mission Inn

4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

5. Pacific Blue Inn

6. Inn At Pasatiempo

7. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8. Ocean Pacific Lodge

9. Salt Air Lodge

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

11. Casablanca On The Beach

12. Hitching Post Studios Inn

13. Islander Motel Santa Cruz

14. National 9 Santa Cruz

15. Beachview Inn

16. Seaside Inn & Suites

17. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

18. Drift Inn

19. Aqua Breeze Inn

20. Best Western Inn

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Top Ocean Street Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Casablanca On The Beach

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Islander Motel Santa Cruz

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Other attractions near Ocean Street

Mission Santa Cruz

Pacific Avenue

Scandinavian Cultural Center

Town Clock

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History

Williams-Reynolds House

Pacific Garden Mall

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