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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (374 reviews)
"Great hotel with all the amenities you could possibly need. The food at their restaurants is great as well!"
United States
Lucia
The price is AU$653
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (246 reviews)
"Very beautiful and great price for our room I would stay there again!"
United States
Eugene
The price is AU$335
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Seaway Inn

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,032 reviews)
"Great experience and great staff. Cant beat the view and beach access."
United States
Austin
The price is AU$602
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Awesome place"
United States
Brian
The price is AU$559
includes taxes & fees
27 July - 28 July
Beach Street Inn and Suites

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,339 reviews)
"Really great hotel."
United States
Gaelle
The price is AU$459
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,585 reviews)
"Beachfront and reasonable price will definitely stay again"
United States
Nicole
The price is AU$457
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Marea Sol Hotel

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Great spot. Love the keyless, personless checkin!"
United States
Andrew
The price is AU$423
includes taxes & fees
29 July - 30 July
Bella Notte

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (613 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, pack a sweater or two"
United States
Jason
The price is AU$383
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Overall we had comfortable stay at Hyatt Place, Santa Cruz. Staff was friendly and accommodating!"
United States
Navjot
The price is AU$382
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (936 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Pacific Blue Inn

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,469 reviews)
"A great stay close to the boardwalk and pier at a great value."
United States
Lawrence
The price is AU$254
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"A pleasant stay in a clean and beautifully renovated hotel—I recommend it to everyone!"
United States
Jan
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
Rio Vista Suites

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (415 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,306 reviews)
"Great location, comfy beds and unique atmosphere, we loved our stay!"
United States
Alexis
The price is AU$405
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (112 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay!!"
United States
Romualdo
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Drift Inn

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,156 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, bright room, friendly staff- thank you"
United States
Perunika
The price is AU$390
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,249 reviews)
"Nice room and friendly staff! The hotel was in a safe location and close to everything."
United States
sarah
The price is AU$472
includes taxes & fees
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Casablanca On The Beach

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,063 reviews)
"Definitely would recommend this property. Only downfall was the walking distance to the Boardwalk. Property was clean and staff was very nice."
United States
Zachary
The price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July
Seaside Inn & Suites

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff, clean/beautiful room, loved the view. Happy hour and breakfast a big plus"
United States
Olivia
The price is AU$433
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Harbor
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (995 reviews)
"Great location for families who want to enjoy downtown santa cruz and the boardwalk"
United States
Michael
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
13 July - 14 July
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
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
9.6
Exceptional
374 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
246 reviews
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Restaurant
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,032 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,003 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,339 reviews
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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 184 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 184 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.