Santa Cruz City Center Hotels

Gedeon Olah
2 months ago

Have you been planning a trip to Santa Cruz but haven't decided where to stay? Look no further than Central hotels. With multiple locations in the heart of Santa Cruz, Central hotels offer the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and affordability for your next vacation. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, our hotels are the ideal choice for a memorable and stress-free stay in Santa Cruz.

One of the main reasons why Central hotels are the best choice for your stay in Santa Cruz is our prime locations. Our hotels are strategically located in the heart of the city, making it easy for you to explore all that Santa Cruz has to offer. From our hotels, you'll have easy access to popular attractions, beautiful beaches, and fantastic dining and shopping options. Plus, the convenience of our locations means you can spend less time getting around and more time soaking in the sights and sounds of the city.

Not only are Central hotels conveniently located, but they also offer a range of amenities and services to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. From comfortable and spacious rooms to complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi, our hotels have everything you need for a comfortable and seamless stay. Our friendly and professional staff are also on hand to assist with any of your needs, whether it's recommending a nearby restaurant or helping you with transportation around the city.

In addition to convenience and comfort, Central hotels also offer great value for your money. With affordable rates and special offers, you can enjoy a high-quality stay in Santa Cruz without breaking the bank. Whether you're traveling on a budget or simply looking for a great deal, our hotels provide an excellent value for your stay. So, when it comes to choosing your accommodations in Santa Cruz, Central hotels are the clear choice for a fantastic and stress-free stay.

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection The Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz Seaway Inn Beach Street Inn And Suites Hotels in Central Santa Cruz With Parking Hotel Solares Hyatt Place Santa Cruz Dream Inn Santa Cruz Hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz With Pool Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites Santa Cruz Ocean Gate Inn Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

📍 611 Ocean Street

Placed a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the contemporary 4-star Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Santa Cruz offers amenities, such as a fitness centre, a summer terrace and spa therapy. The urban design hotel is in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, a walk from such natural sights as the Wide Main Sandy Beach.

Located within 5 minutes' walk of Visit Santa Cruz County, the modern property is set within 5 minutes' drive of Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. The designer Paradox, Autograph Collection is also situated a minute's walk from Ocean Street. Nature lovers will enjoy a central location of this welcoming accommodation surrounded by mountains. Entertainment options in the area feature Santa Cruz Wharf Pier a 5-minute ride from Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection. The property is located in the heart of Santa Cruz near a motorway.

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The Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz

📍 555 Highway 17

The Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz is a classic 3-star property set 10 minutes by car from L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery and within 4.3 km of Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. This inn offers WiFi in public areas and parking on site.

The accommodation is placed in a business district, at a distance of 3.9 km from such family-friendly attractions as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. Pasatiempo Golf Club is also located at a medium distance from the Inn At Pasatiempo. The property is placed near gardens and mountains. The nearby cultural attractions include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is within a 4-km distance of the lovely Inn At Pasatiempo. Highway 17 & Pasatiempo Drive bus stop lies 150 metres away.

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Seaway Inn

📍 176 West Cliff Drive

Placed within 0.6 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 2-star Seaway Inn Santa Cruz includes 18 rooms with views of the sea. The inn provides Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Abbott Square is within 15 minutes' walk of the accommodation, while the protected Lighthouse Field State Beach is 5 minutes away by car. Popular natural sights near this Santa Cruz hotel are Cowell Beach (650 metres) and Seabright State Sandy Beach (1.9 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Santa Cruz Main Beach, which is nearly a 5-minute walk away. Seaway Inn lies 5 minutes' drive from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. The accommodation is located 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and a super close walk to Bay Street & West Cliff Drive bus stop.

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Beach Street Inn And Suites

📍 125 Beach Street

Offering a lift and a vending machine, Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz is located around a 5-minute walk from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Situated in the very heart of Santa Cruz, the 3-star inn provides 22 rooms with views of the ocean along with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.

The movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" is nearly 16 minutes' walk away, and Cowell's Beach Surf Shop is adjacent to the property. At the Beach Street Inn And Suites Santa Cruz you'll be about 5 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Main Beach. The accommodation is placed a few minutes' drive away from Museum of Art and History, while Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station is approximately a 10-minute walk away. Sky Glider cable car station is located approximately a 10-minute walk away.

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Hotel Solares

📍 600 Riverside Avenue

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Hotel Solares Santa Cruz is within 1 km of Pacific Garden Mall. This hotel is placed within 5 minutes' drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, and provides guests with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.

Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the accommodation is around a 10-minute ride from University of California at Santa Cruz. Popular natural sights near the 2-star hotel are the Wide Main Sandy Beach (750 metres) and Cowell Beach (1.7 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Seabright Beach, which is a mere 1.3 km away. Options for cultural tourism include Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, set 5 minutes away by car. This Santa Cruz hotel stands 10 minutes' walk from Kuumbwa Jazz Center, opposite to Broadway & Riverside Avenue bus stop.

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Hotels in Santa Cruz

Best mid-range Hotel ๐ŸŒด Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hotel with a view ๐Ÿ” The Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz
Top Service Hotel ๐Ÿ› Seaway Inn

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Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

📍 407 Broadway Ave

About a 10-minute drive from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, the 3-star Hyatt Place Santa Cruz offers a cash machine and a lift. Guests can enjoy a lounge bar together with a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool, within walking distance of Abbott Square.

This modern hotel is set in the Westside Santa Cruz district, within 17 minutes' walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. The hotel is also 20 minutes on foot from such natural sights as Cowell Beach. You can easily find the friendly coastline "Seabright State Beach" within 5 minutes' drive of the property. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz is located 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and just near Broadway & Ocean Street bus stop.

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz

📍 175 West Cliff Drive

Set around 20 minutes on foot from Abbott Square, the upscale Dream Inn Santa Cruz is located 250 metres away from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Guests of this Santa Cruz inn close to Cowell Beach can go for a swim in a swimming pool or enjoy a hot tub, a patio and a golf course.

The 4-star luxury property is placed in the Westside Santa Cruz district, at a 900-metre distance away from such family-friendly attractions as Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park. The beachfront Dream Inn offers proximity to natural sights like the sporty Harvey West Park (2.7 km) and the Wide Main Sandy Beach (0.7 km). The surfing beach is set 50 metres away from the upscale accommodation, while Museum of Art and History is a 5-minute drive away. The nearby cultural attractions include Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, which is within easy walking distance of Dream Inn Santa Cruz. This Santa Cruz property is located 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and nearly 10 minutes on foot from Delaware Avenue & Centennial Street bus stop.

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Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

📍 525 Second Street

Situated in the Westside Santa Cruz district, 0.8 km from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, the 3-star Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites boasts barbecue and a garden. Located not too far from Lighthouse Point, this family inn offers views of the sea and a swimming pool.

The property is placed in the very heart of Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. The sporty Harvey West Park is 10 minutes' drive from the Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites Santa Cruz, which is also set within easy walking distance of Sanctuary Exploration Center. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Cowell Beach, which is just a 6-minute walk away. Located 5 minutes by car from Edgewater Beach Inn & Suites, Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists. The property is quite a walk from 2nd Street & Pacific Avenue bus stop.

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Ocean Gate Inn

📍 111 Ocean Street

Offering a snack and drink vending machine, and a lift, the 2-star Ocean Gate Inn Santa Cruz is set approximately a 5-minute ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Located within 5 minutes' drive of the historic Giant Dipper Roller Coaster, the inn features 25 rooms with views of the river.

The accommodation is placed about 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and within close distance of such cultural venues as Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is a 5-minute ride away, while Mike Fox Skate Park is within a 400-metre distance of the Ocean Gate Inn. Visit Duck Island Pond, within 1.1 km of the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Staying at Ocean Gate Inn, you can also enjoy natural sights such as the Wide Main Sandy Beach, which is about 5 minutes away by car. This accommodation is quite close to Sky Glider cable car.

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Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz

📍 201 West Cliff Drive

Featuring views of the ocean, Sea & Sand Inn Santa Cruz is located within 5 minutes' walk of Swimming Dolphins. This hotel entices guests with a car park, available on site.

The accommodation is placed about 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and in close vicinity to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. The 3-star hotel is a mere 14 minutes' walk from Steamer Lane and just 5 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Santa Cruz Main Beach, which is a 5-minute walk away. Sea & Sand Inn is nearly a 25-minute walk from Mission Santa Cruz Catholic Church and other main attractions of Santa Cruz. Bay Street & West Cliff Drive bus stop is located nearby, within a short walking distance of this accommodation.

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Salt Air Lodge

📍 510 Leibrandt Avenue

Featuring Wi-Fi throughout the property, Salt Air Lodge Santa Cruz sits within 1.2 km of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Located a few minutes' drive away from Pacific Avenue, the motel offers views of the pool and a swimming pool.

Situated in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the property is set around a 5-minute ride from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Cultural sights in the area are Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center (1.2 km) and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum (2.6 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Santa Cruz Main Beach, which is 500 metres away. The 2-star Salt Air Lodge is located just near Cocoanut Grove, just off Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf Event Venue. This property is at a 450-metre distance from the Sky Glider cable car station.

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Surf City Inn & Suites

📍 619 Riverside Ave

Featuring a swimming pool, Surf City Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is within 17 minutes' walk of Seabright State Sandy Beach. Guests at this inn can enjoy Wi Fi in the rooms.

The accommodation is in the heart of Santa Cruz, close to a garden. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park is a super close walk to the 2-star hotel, while Broadway & Riverside Avenue bus stop is a mere 5 minutes' walk away. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Seabright Beach, which is nearly 15 minutes' walk away. Located in Santa Cruz, Surf City Inn & Suites lies around 6 minutes' walk from Beach Flats Community Garden. You can reach the Sky Glider cable car station within a 10-minute walk.

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Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

📍 611 Third Street

Offering quick access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, the comfortable 4-star Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz has a sun terrace, a shared lounge and a golf course. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is placed about a 10-minute stroll away, and Santa Cruz Holiday Train is 8 minutes' walk from the inn.

This Santa Cruz property in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, is set a 5-minute ride from Ocean View Park and only a short drive from such shopping venues as Cowell's Beach Surf Shop. The Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz is a 5-minute stroll from Mike Fox Skate Park, and Sunny Cove Public Beach, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands approximately 10 minutes away by car. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Cowell Beach, which is 13 minutes' stroll away. Entertainment options in the area feature Santa Cruz Wharf Pier not too far from Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa Cruz. Well-connected to many sights, the comfortable accommodation is within 200 metres of 2nd Street & Leibrandt Avenue bus stop.

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Best Western Inn Santa Cruz

📍 126 Plymouth Street

Featuring an ideal location, the perfect Best Western Inn Santa Cruz offers views of the garden, and is placed a 5-minute ride from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Boasting access to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 5 minutes away by car, this Santa Cruz inn includes a hot tub, a sauna and spa therapy providing guests with luxurious rooms.

The centre of Santa Cruz can be reached within a 20-minute walk, and natural attractions like Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are 1.4 km away. Pacific Avenue is a 5-minute drive from the 3-star Best Western Inn Santa Cruz and Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km away. Visit Duck Island Pond, about a 16-minute stroll from the perfect property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. The nearby cultural attractions include Museum of Art and History, which is a short distance from Best Western Inn Santa Cruz. There is Plymouth Street & Ocean Street bus stop 50 metres away.

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Motel Santa Cruz

📍 370 Ocean Street

Overlooking the city, the comfortable Motel Santa Cruz is within 17 minutes' walk of Museum of Art and History. This 2-star motel offers Wi-Fi throughout the property, and a currency exchange and a vending machine.

The accommodation is placed in the Westside Santa Cruz district, a 5-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park. Cultural sights in the area are Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (1.4 km) and Art League Inc-Santa Cruz (0.6 km). Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Duck Island Pond, which is only 750 metres away. There is Santa Cruz Wharf Pier 5 minutes away by car, and Santa Cruz Metro Center bus station relatively near Motel Santa Cruz. This comfortable property is around 0.9 km from Sky Glider cable car.

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Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

📍 1505 Ocean Street

Comprising 46 rooms, the 3-star Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is set near a historical district, approximately 2.7 km from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier. The inn in a shopping neighbourhood has an indoor swimming pool, as well as a car park on site.

The accommodation is situated not so far from Museum of Art and History and near a motorway. Cowell Beach is approximately 2.5 km from this Santa Cruz hotel, and Mineta San Jose International airport is 55 km away. Visit Duck Island Pond, 16 minutes' walk from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is also in the vicinity of First United Pentecostal Church of Santa Cruz.

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