Hotels in Santa Cruz, California

Hotels in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz is a city located in California, in the northern section of Monterey Bay. It is approximately an hour-and-a-half drive south of San Francisco. Various popular tourist attractions are in Santa Cruz, such as the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, the Santa Cruz Wharf and the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. The city also is popular for engaging in recreational activities such as swimming, sailing, paddling, diving and, most notably, surfing. Golfing, biking, rock climbing, hiking and camping also are prevalent. Those pursuing these activities can stay at any of the many hotels in Santa Cruz.

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is a mere four miles away from Highway 1 and also is close to the city's beaches and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk. There are 156 spacious, well-appointed guest rooms available at this hotel. Eighteen spacious suites also are available. Some of the hotel's amenities include cable/satellite television, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, USA Today morning delivery, blow dryer, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, microwave oven, coffeemaker and ergonomic chairs.

6001 La Madrona Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 440-1000
www1.hilton.com

Bay Front Inn

Bay Front Inn is a cozy and bright Santa Cruz accommodation that is close to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the city's downtown area. Some of the Bay Front Inn's features include free breakfast (with fruit), complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, free guest parking, outdoor swimming pool, patio and HBO. All of the rooms are non-smoking and are equipped with microwave oven, refrigerator, blow dryer, makeup mirror and air-conditioning. Pets are welcome to stay at the Bay Front Inn.

325 Pacific Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-8564
bayfrontinnsc.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites--Santa Cruz East

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites--Santa Cruz East is an accommodation that is situated near the bustling boardwalk and tranquil beaches of the city. The hotel offers spacious guest rooms and suites and offers conveniences such as a round-the-clock business center, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, sauna, exercise center, outdoor swimming pool, guest terrace, complimentary breakfast, security safe at reception and guest laundry and dry cleaning.

1410 Ocean St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-9100
ichotelsgroup.com

Comfort Inn

Comfort Inn in Santa Cruz has a convenient locale at the meeting point of Highway 17 and Highway 1, making it ideal for travelers. It is in close proximity to area attractions such as the Santa Cruz Wharf, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, and Roaring Camp Railroads. Some of the features that are available at the Comfort Inn include complimentary breakfast, free high-speed wireless Internet access, sauna, hot tub, heated outdoor swimming pool, fax services, valet and business center. There are 62 guest rooms at this hotel.

110 Plymouth St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-2664
comfortinn.com

Article Written By Lars Tramilton

Lars Tramilton has been writing professionally since 2007. His work has appeared in a variety of online publications, including CareerWorkstation. Tramilton received a bachelor's degree with a focus on elementary education from Kean University.

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