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Where to stay in Santa Cruz

Find the best Santa Cruz areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Santa Cruz
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Westside Santa Cruz

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(2,586 area reviews)

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

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Santa Cruz Hotel Deals

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 400 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
AED 400
AED 464 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,139 reviews)
Staff was amazing, beds were so comfortable and place was clean.

Reviewed on 8 December 2025

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 509 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
AED 509
AED 736 total
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
It would get 5 stars but if you’re light sleepers don’t take a room on the first floor. Our upstairs neighbors definitely disturbed the peace, stomping and dropping things at midnight and then again at 7am. The property is gorgeous, the staff is courteous, and we loved our morning hike in the ...

Reviewed on 7 December 2025

Chaminade Resort & Spa
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

4 out of 5
175 W Cliff Dr Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 951 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
AED 951
AED 1,082 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
wonderful place to stay you won’t regret it go for the cloud room it’s worth it !!

Reviewed on 12 December 2025

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(2,013 reviews)

Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk as part of your trip to Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The place where you can't stay straight.

Mystery Spot

4/5(639 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the surfing spots.

Mystery Spot
Santa Cruz Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf

4.5/5(85 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoy activities such as surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

Santa Cruz Wharf

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Santa Cruz that have flexible change policies?
It's as easy as counting 1-2-3 with Expedia. Firstly, enter your travel dates and destination and press "Search." Next step? Check "No change fee" under the "Flexible change policies" subheading to the left of the screen. Step 3. Grab a cheap and flexible airfare to Santa Cruz.
Which airlines fly to Santa Cruz?
Traveling to Santa Cruz is a cinch. All you need to do is book a fare with one of these two airlines:

  • United Airlines - 5,336 flights to or near Santa Cruz each month, including 5,167 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 169 to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) per month.
  • Alaska Airlines - 2,782 flights to or near Santa Cruz each month, including 2,197 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 585 to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Santa Cruz?
In the last seven days, was the best price for a flight to Santa Cruz. If you'd love to save even more, book ahead of time and be flexible with your travel dates. Search for your trip to Santa Cruz, then check out prices for nearby days by clicking on the "flexible dates" link above.
How much is a flight to Santa Cruz?
In the last seven days, round-trip tickets to Santa Cruz sold for as little as and peaked at . For one-way journeys departing from (), the cheapest seat during this same period was just .
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Santa Cruz?
Fly into any one of these busy airports in Santa Cruz and you'll be perfectly positioned to check out all that this terrific region has to offer:

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 10,936 flights per month.
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 3,974 flights per month.
  • Viru Viru Intl. Airport (VVI) - 30 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Santa Cruz?
Jet off on a Tuesday to better your chances of bagging the cheapest flight to Santa Cruz. Mondays are usually the second most affordable day to depart. Saturday is typically the priciest day to fly anywhere.
How much is a plane ticket to Santa Cruz?
In the last seven days, plane fares to Santa Cruz ranged from to .
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Santa Cruz?
Reserve your ticket in February to enjoy low-priced flights to Santa Cruz. The festive month of December is normally the most expensive time to buy an airfare.
How long is a flight to Santa Cruz?
Your flight to Santa Cruz could be long or short depending on where you jet off from. Before you load up your tablet with podcasts and movies, check out the average flight times for these leading domestic routes:

  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 1 hour and 33 minutes
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 6 hours and 34 minutes
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 1 hour and 43 minutes