Kick Back at Boutique Hotels in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a quintessential California beach town, where surf culture, sunlit coastline, and a relaxed pace define the experience. Along its stretch of golden sand, days unfold with morning walks by the ocean and afternoons spent watching surfers carve waves at Lighthouse Point. The Santa Cruz Wharf extends into Monterey Bay with sweeping views, fresh seafood, and the chance to spot sea lions just below.
At the heart of it all, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk brings a lively, nostalgic energy with historic rides, seaside amusements, and the iconic 1924 Giant Dipper roller coaster. Just beyond, a creative local scene emerges through independent shops, cafés, and galleries that give the city its distinct personality.
For a stay that reflects the spirit of the coast, discover boutique hotels and inns in Santa Cruz that place you close to the beach while offering a more personal, design-forward way to experience this classic seaside destination.
La Bahia Hotel & Spa
Welcome to Santa Cruz’s first luxury beachfront hotel and spa La Bahia. Nestled along the Pacific Coast, La Bahia Hotel & Spa celebrates its dramatic setting, where the...
Marea Sol Hotel
Located on Beach Street steps away from the Santa Cruz Boardwalk and sandy beaches, our hotel offers a captivating atmosphere and key amenities that will make you never want to...
Sea & Sand Inn
Welcome to the Sea & Sand Inn where every room has an ocean view. We are in easy walking distance to the Santa Cruz Wharf and Beach Boardwalk and many nearby attractions,...
Pacific Blue Inn
Nestled halfway between Santa Cruz’s world famous Beach Boardwalk and the bustling Downtown area, Pacific Blue Inn offers you a quiet secluded courtyard hotel room to get the...
Beach Street Inn & Suites
Perched atop one of the most spectacularly scenic vantage points on the entire Santa Cruz coastline, Beach Street Inn and Suites offers guests breathtaking views of the entire...
Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages
Located just 100 feet from Sunny Cove Beach on the Monterey Bay, Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages offers an exceptional experience for couples, families, groups, and business...
Casablanca Inn on the Beach
The Casa Blanca Inn features 33 guest rooms with spectacular ocean, garden or estate views. Reflecting a sophisticated beach cottage style, each accommodation is as unique as its...
Rio Vista Inn & Suites
A Santa Cruz historical landmark Victorian mansion, built in 1890, now converted into a modern, luxury 12-suite boutique hotel. Located on the famous Beach Hill, overlooking the...
West Cliff Inn
This distinctive Santa Cruz, California bed and breakfast inn is situated on a bluff across from Cowell's Beach and the famous Santa Cruz Beach and Boardwalk. West Cliff Inn,...