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Beach Haven, hotel in Santa Cruz

Beach Haven offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 13-minute walk from Moran Lake Park Beach and 1.3 miles from Hooper's Beach. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a patio.

This bungalow was so comfortable, just perfect for a mother-daughter trip. The kitchen was roomy, the beds were comfy, the skylight added light and ambience, and the location could not have been better! We walked the Pleasure Point cliff walk every day, walked to the Cat and the Cloud coffee shop, grabbed Pizza from Pleasure Point pizza, and enjoyed taking in the vibes of the waves and surfers and pelicans. A bonus was washer and dryer out back , and room to park an extended cab pick up truck out front.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
26 reviews
Beach Hill Bungalow, hotel in Santa Cruz

Beach Hill Bungalow is located in Santa Cruz, just a 15-minute walk from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 1.2 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

Amazing location in walking distance to everything
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
11 reviews
The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views, hotel in Santa Cruz

The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.7 miles from Seabright State Beach and 1.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach.

We loved our stay here!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
34 reviews
Boardwalk Dream, hotel in Santa Cruz

Boardwalk Dream in Santa Cruz features accommodations with free Wifi, a 8-minute walk from Cowell's Beach, 0.9 miles from Seabright State Beach, and a 6-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

The property was close to the Boardwalk and the kitchen had an air fryer and plenty of cooking and serving equipment.
Scored 6.0
6.0
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
5 reviews
La Selva Beach Ocean Front Townhome - Direct Beach & Ocean Access, hotel in La Selva Beach

Just a few steps from Manresa State Beach and a 18-minute walk from Seascape Park Beach, La Selva Beach Ocean Front Townhome - Direct Beach & Ocean Access features accommodations in La Selva Beach...

The view and sound of the ocean was amazing. Great space for my and my brother's family to get together and make memories.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
41 reviews
Tree Top View Cabin, hotel in Felton

Tree Top View Cabin offers accommodations in Felton, 13 miles from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 13 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

We loved the setting and the quiet relaxing atmosphere. The drive up to the property is challenging for those of us unaccustomed to narrow, winding, mountain roads. Fortunately traffic is relatively light and you can drive up slowly.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
5 reviews
Luxury Garden View - Seascape Beach - Heated Pools, hotel in Aptos

Luxury Garden View - Seascape Beach - Heated Pools is located in Aptos, just 11 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 11 miles from Pasatiempo Golf Club.

Excellent place, clean and new. We had all needed. A pleasant surprise was to discover beach chairs, a sand wagon, and a tent. You need to bring nothing for your vacation at the beach.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
6 reviews
Romantic Getaway to Seascape Villa, hotel in Aptos

Just a 4-minute walk from Seascape Park Beach and 0.6 miles from Beer Can Beach, Romantic Getaway to Seascape Villa features accommodations in Aptos with a garden, a terrace, and a bar.

Views was wonderful, clean
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
31 reviews
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  • Beach Haven
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    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 26 reviews

    Beach Haven offers accommodations in Santa Cruz, a 13-minute walk from Moran Lake Park Beach and 1.3 miles from Hooper's Beach. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a patio.

    Super clean, so close to the ocean, nicely updated.

  • The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 34 reviews

    The Midtown Cottage- w/ Private Entrance and Views is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.7 miles from Seabright State Beach and 1.7 miles from Santa Cruz Beach.

    Location was great. 10 minutes from beach and dowtown Santa Cruz.

  • Beach Hill Bungalow
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 11 reviews

    Beach Hill Bungalow is located in Santa Cruz, just a 15-minute walk from Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse and 1.2 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

    Amazing location in walking distance to everything

  • Westside Beach Retreat
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 3 reviews

    Westside Beach Retreat is located in Santa Cruz, just 1.8 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 1.2 miles from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.

  • Walk to Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Pleasure Point

    Just a 6-minute walk from Hooper's Beach and 0.4 miles from Capitola Beach, Walk to Capitola Beach and Santa Cruz Pleasure Point features accommodations in Santa Cruz, with a private beach area and a...

  • Harbor Haven
    Breakfast options

    A 17-minute walk from Black’s Beach in Santa Cruz, Harbor Haven offers accommodations with access to a hot tub.

  • Santa Cruz Style Beach retreat, 5min walk to beach

    Santa Cruz Style Beach retreat, 5min walk to beach is located in Santa Cruz, just a 15-minute walk from Moran Lake Park Beach and 3.2 miles from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

  • Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach
    Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 4 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 0.8 miles from Moran Lake Park Beach, Fantastic 2 bedroom Cottage, 5min to beach features accommodations in Santa Cruz with a garden.

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  • Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Gorgeous Santa Cruz Villa - Modern Beachside Paradise with NEW Hot Tub & Fast Wi-Fi is a well-rounded recently renovated villa in Santa Cruz.

  • Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Just a 9-minute walk from Sunny Cove Beach and 0.8 miles from Black’s Beach, Relaxing 3 bedroom Santa Cruz house, 5min to beach features accommodations in Santa Cruz with a garden, barbecue facilities...

  • Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 3 reviews

    Offering a garden, Amazing Santa Cruz Landscaped Paradise provides accommodations in Santa Cruz. This property offers access to a pool table, table tennis, and free private parking.

  • Pleasure Point Retreat
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    A 13-minute walk from Moran Lake Park Beach in Santa Cruz, Pleasure Point Retreat features accommodations with access to a hot tub. Guests staying at this vacation home have access to a balcony.

  • Boardwalk Dream
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 6.0
    6.0
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 5 reviews

    Boardwalk Dream in Santa Cruz features accommodations with free Wifi, a 8-minute walk from Cowell's Beach, 0.9 miles from Seabright State Beach, and a 6-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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  • Avg. price/night: $91.82
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 617 reviews
    Nice garden adjacent to room, so its great for travels with dogs. Jacuzzi had privacy gazebo and was great temperature. The room is small but it had a lot of storage space in cabinets and with the desk
    Olivia
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 34 reviews
    Very clean. Nice location. Cool little cottage.
    Gary
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $114.88
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 887 reviews
    The room was just the right size and it was clean, comfortable, and cozy. There was a balcony with a table and chairs and a view of the ocean. Gorgeous!
    Brenda
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $122.18
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 976 reviews
    Clean and cosy
    Yiwei
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $238.18
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 294 reviews
    The property was very close to the sea and you could site on the community Deck and just relax. The cottage had everything a family could need , was clean nicely decorated and was ideal for our stay.
    Lesley
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 190 reviews
    Great location near the warf and ocean. Charming historic cottages that have been beautifully updated. Very helpful staff. Exceptionally clean rooms and premises.
    Marylia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $103.73
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 450 reviews
    This cute little boutique hotel is a wonderful little gem. Rooms cozy with fireplace and hot coffee/latte available in the lobby along with lovely banana bread. A short walk to the shops and restaurants downtown. I would definitely stay again.
    Linda
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $114.88
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 887 reviews
    My wife and I stayed in a lovely room in the attic (room #12) with a dormer window facing the river. It was a stormy night but we were cozy warm with a propane fireplace.
    William
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $114.88
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 887 reviews
    Cozy room, fireplace, comfy bed with cotton sheets. Our room had a little balcony with a table and chairs to eat our dinner and watch the sunset.
    William
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $278.92
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 283 reviews
    Everything! This period property with a view down over the beach is just perfect. As it was a little chilly outside in April, the fireplace came to life automatically each morning for a short while. So lovely, so romantic, so everything ...
    Martin
    Young couple

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