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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Harbor hotels

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 0.6 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Andrea
£152
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Elizabeth
£327
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Marci
£159
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites

4. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
daphanie
£72
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Carousel Beach Inn

5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.2 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Igor
£114
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Mina
£123
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Seaway Inn

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Dori
£119
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Clarissa
£99
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

9. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.2 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Nicole
£86
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn

10. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1.3 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Beatriz
£85
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge

11. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Brenda
£134
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

12. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.9 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Robert
£122
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

13. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.2 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Michelle Renee
£75
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn

14. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Sara
£106
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Rio Vista Suites

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

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Kristina
£110
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

16. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Cecelia
£91
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

17. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Carol
£141
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Casablanca On The Beach

18. National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
James
£67
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
National 9 Santa Cruz

19. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
Canada
Elizabeth
£62
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Beachview Inn

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 1 mi from Santa Cruz Harbor
United States
Gordon
£65
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Harbor

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Family Studio
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
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Sauna
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
440 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room
Carousel Beach Inn
9.2
Wonderful
49 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,364 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Harbor Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great value. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. The room was spacious. I would definitely stay again"
Dianna 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"The room was wonderful! Spacious and clean. The restaurant had great food. Friendly staff. Very relaxing stay. I love how dog friendly it is too. It’s tucked away where you feel far away but it’s actually pretty close to down town Santa Cruz and the boardwalk. We will definitely stay again!"
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Awesome"
Pardeep 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Great pool/hot tub, terrific outdoor sitting, Sri king area off the bar and the food was terrific. Rooms were very clean and tasteful. And they take dogs!"
Molly 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"It was an easy check in and the folks were nice."
John 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Super close to the boardwalk. Quiet area at night too."
Janira 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

8/10 Good
"Great location for exploring the boardwalk"
Aleksander 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Casablanca On The Beach
4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk

10/10 Excellent
"Great Beach House, cool deck to relax on great for our trip"
Noel R. 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
4th house from Twin Lakes Beach and an easy walk to the Boardwalk
Sunny and Spacious Beach House Steps to Seabright Beach

Sunny and Spacious Beach House Steps to Seabright Beach

10/10 Excellent
"The location was excellent being so close to Seabright Beach. The unit was well stocked and our stay was very comfortable for our two families. The host (management company) was extremely responsive and that made the stay even better. I would definitely rent this unit again."
Toni B. 3-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Sunny and Spacious Beach House Steps to Seabright Beach

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Harbor

A tall white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Dawn Madden

Seabright Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Seabright Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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A pier with colorful cable cars, a beach, and a sign that reads "WORLD FAMOUS."
Photo by Adri VDM Photography

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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Harbor Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Harbor Beach during your trip to Lower Seabright? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History during your trip to Lower Seabright. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Twin Lakes State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Twin Lakes State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Lincoln Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lincoln Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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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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Sunny Cove Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sunny Cove Beach during your trip to Twin Lakes? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Harbor?
Santa Cruz Harbor is located in Santa Cruz. Travellers love the area for its beautiful beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 185 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Santa Cruz Harbor?
Marea Sol Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Santa Cruz Harbor. Another good option is Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Harbor?
Expedia has 185 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Harbor.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Harbor, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Santa Cruz Harbor.
What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Harbor?
Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, Williams-Reynolds House and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park and Mimi De Marta Dog Park.