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Our top choices for Santa Cruz Wharf hotels

1. Bella Notte

Bella Notte
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Andrea
AU$243
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Bella Notte

2. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Elizabeth
AU$567
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

3. Beach Street Inn and Suites

Beach Street Inn and Suites
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Marci
AU$233
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Beach Street Inn and Suites

4. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Mina
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Seaway Inn

5. 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
Bethany
AU$231
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

6. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Terry
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Mission Inn

7. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Nicole
AU$197
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Pacific Blue Inn

8. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.3 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Danielle
AU$188
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel

9. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Monika
AU$235
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Dori
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 0.4 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Ramiro
AU$161
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Brenda
AU$255
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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
AU$286
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

15. 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
AU$301
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

16. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Michelle Renee
AU$132
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn

17. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Sara
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Rio Vista Suites

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Bertha
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.6 km from Santa Cruz Wharf
United States
Robert
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

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
Silvia
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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
Family Studio
Bella Notte
9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
456 reviews
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Beach/ocean view
Beach Street Inn and Suites
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
286 reviews
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Business centre
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,339 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Wharf Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great! Staff was very friendly and helpful."
Isidro 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Cute little hotel in a great location, just a short walk to the Boardwalk! The staff was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We had a great experience and will definitely come back!"
RANDI 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Beachview Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Liked the big queen bedroom with a foto of Capitola covering the wall. Liked the quiet location. Room was very clean and had everything you need. We were not aware that we had to pay $20 extra for parking, but we were lucky to get a free parking spot right in front of the hotel (on the street) with a handicap placard."
Karl Rudiger 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"The location in front of the Santa Cruz Boardwalk was very convenient and the room was cozy. The hospitality of the cleaning staff and front desk were superb. We enjoyed our stay and we’ll be recommending it to our friends and family."
Martha 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Carousel Beach Inn
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Extremely family-friendly and clean/maintained property. The staff was friendly and engaging and there was always someone available to assist with questions and requests. Super close to the beach and boardwalk with an added bonus of having a cute cafe there!"
Omar 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
richard 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"My husband only stayed for one night. The room was clean, grounds looked kept and it was within a 5 minute walk to the wharf and boardwalk. Close to many shops and restaurants. I would stay again. They have a pool and jacuzzi as well that looked clean, although we didn't use it."
Melissa 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Check in was quick and simple. Staff was very friendly. Rooms were very spacious and clean and the view was PERFECT! Definitely will be returning. O and I highly recommend Jack O’Neil Restaurant. I ordered a steak and it was DELICIOUS!!"
Elena 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay for work would not recommend for families with children lots of unsavory traffic"
Kelsey 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Surf City Inn and Suites

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 beautiful beaches 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 176 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 Marea Sol Hotel and Ocean Pacific Lodge.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Wharf?
Expedia has 176 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 Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. 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.