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A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.

A swimming pool area with a diving board, lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, office chair, and a large abstract painting.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a dining area with stacked plates and cups.

1. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

4.5 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Syria

AED 403

AED 463 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk, and a window.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and framed artwork on the walls.

An indoor swimming pool with a blue water feature, a blue staircase, and green lounge chairs.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

5.5 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Joel

AED 433

AED 502 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A swimming pool with a capacity of 25 users, surrounded by blue and white walls, with a seating area and changing rooms in the background.

A reception desk with a wooden design, a vase with flowers, and a sign that reads "Hilton."

A modern kitchen area with a breakfast bar, waffle station, and coffee machines.

A hotel entrance with a 'Welcome' sign, a clear sky, and a parking lot.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

7.2 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Russell

AED 449

AED 519 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A Comfort Inn sign with a clear view of the building's entrance and a parking area.

A reception area with two counters, a sign reading "Comfort Inn", and a welcome mat.

A breakfast area with tables and chairs, a waffle maker, coffee machines, and a refrigerator.

4. Comfort Inn Watsonville

4.3 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

James

AED 340

AED 397 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

5. Seascape Beach Resort

12.7 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Haleh

AED 895

AED 1,297 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

16.1 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

John

AED 389

AED 451 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring large wooden columns, a central seating area with red and orange chairs, and a visible shop in the background.

A modern retail kiosk with a variety of snacks, beverages, and a coffee machine.

A hotel reception area with wooden reception desks, a patterned wall, and a shop named "The Shop" in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and a landscaped front yard.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

16.1 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Debora

AED 373

AED 414 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a small bedside table with a phone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A room with a black-framed door, a small cabinet with a coffee machine, a chair, and a window with a view of the street.

A vending machine with Pepsi branding and a selection of snacks.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the countryside.

8. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

6 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Ramesh

AED 204

AED 277 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, a large glass window, and several chairs and tables.

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a bookshelf. Large windows offer views of trees and a building.

A garden with a small stream, rocks, and bear sculptures.

A modern living room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.

9. Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

16.6 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Richard

AED 390

AED 433 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a chair, and a small table.

A corner room with wicker chairs, a small table with candles and glasses, and a view of a fenced field through large windows.

A wooden deck with a rope barrier, a lifebuoy, and a wicker chair overlooking a water body.

A beach with waves, a distant industrial structure, and a cloudy sky.

10. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

17.6 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Wei

AED 530

AED 592 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a glass door, an exit sign, and a painting on the wall.

A reception desk with a wooden wall backdrop displaying the text "INN AT MOSS LANDING POINT".

A wooden boardwalk leading to a building with a sign indicating 'Moss Landing Point' and 'Shop & Hotel Entrances'.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a potted plant.

11. Inn At Moss Landing Point

18 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Sheena

AED 365

AED 442 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

12. Inn at Depot Hill

19.4 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Joseph

AED 760

AED 1,073 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, chairs, and tables.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a well-lit facade.

A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and microwave.

A store interior with shelves stocked with snacks and drinks, a large sign reading "TREATS", and a mural on the wall.

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

16.2 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

RAQUEL

AED 419

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

14. Monarch Cove Inn

19 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Matthew

AED 701

AED 797 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a covered entrance, a prominent '6' sign, and a well-maintained outdoor area with plants and a parking lot.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

A hotel entrance with a blue 'welcome' sign, a covered parking area, and a tree in the foreground.

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a digital display board, and framed pictures on the wall.

15. Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

16 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Brenda

AED 217

AED 242 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A parking lot with a clear view of mountains in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a dark headboard, a small bedside table, and a window with curtains.

A room with a door, a window, a desk, and a computer.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a built-in oven.

16. Travel Inn Gilroy

16.1 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Carlos

AED 298

AED 330 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a large arched window, ornate furniture, and a variety of potted plants.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a coffee table, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a large window with curtains, a chandelier, and a door with a doormat.

A spacious living area with a glass coffee table, leather sofa, and a dining area with a chandelier.

17. Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy

16.7 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Alberto

AED 327

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

18. Capitola Hotel

19.6 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Liz

AED 808

AED 941 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioning unit.

A parking lot with a sign for Valley Inn.

A reception desk with a clock, framed certificates, and a gold statue.

A hotel bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

19. Valley Inn

4.7 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Daniel

AED 281

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a dining area, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A hallway with a Pepsi vending machine, a refrigerator, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a window with blinds.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees.

20. Comfort Inn Gilroy

17 km from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

yesenia

AED 227

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Rose Garden Inn	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Watsonville	7.0 Good 673 reviews	View
Seascape Beach Resort	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Seascape Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Had the best time and ant wait to go back"

Valley Inn

10/10 Excellent

"staff is friendly and helpful, the shops are nearby, family friendly,"

La Selva Beach Guest Suite, Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay. Great location. Best part of our stay was a morning walk at a nearby beach. Wholly recommend!"

Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+

10/10 Excellent

"Great Property, and Great Location! The property was just a short walk away from the beach, and a short drive to Sant Cruz beach board walk. We are a family of 6, and this property fit perfectly for our family and we had more than enough space. We will definitely stay here again."

Monterey Bay Farm Retreat! Best access to Monterey & Santa Cruz attractions.

10/10 Excellent

"Our family said the studio was “super cute” and comfortable, loved the garden setting. Best to check in during daylight hours. It’s up a winding road behind a coded gate. Third bed is single blowup mattress, so best for two."

Shore Line Retreat - Next to Manresa State Beach!

10/10 Excellent

"This was perfect for our family get away!!"

Sand Dollar Beach Home - Stunning views!

10/10 Excellent

"Great house with prime location. Close walk to the beach. Don’t mistake the heat for the AC! That was our mistake but leave the windows open and plenty of breeze will come through to cool the house down. Can hear sound of waves when sleeping at night. Perfect location, perfect spot for our trip."

3 Bedroom House - 3 min from beach!

10/10 Excellent

"The property was excellent, just a small feedback that the cleaning team came 5ish mins early so we had to rush leaving the house with an infant."

Ocean front charming cottage with beach access for family & pet- permit 261009.

10/10 Excellent

"This was one of the best properties I've stayed at! The combination of the space, cleanliness, amenities, and location made this stay unforgettable. The view was breathtaking, the sound of the waves crashing at night put us right to sleep, and the hot tub soothed our aches after long days of sight-seeing."

Other attractions near Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Gizdich Ranch

8.2/10 (23 reviews)

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gizdich Ranch during your travels to Watsonville. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Pinto Lake Park

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Pinto Lake Park, a lovely green space in Watsonville. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

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Pajaro Valley Historical Association

8.4/10 (8 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Pajaro Valley Historical Association during your travels in Watsonville. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Watsonville Center for the Arts

Enjoy an outing to Watsonville Center for the Arts during your stay in Watsonville. Attend a sporting event while you're in the area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Ramsay Park

8.0/10 (5 reviews)

Ramsay Park is just one of the places to see in Watsonville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Watsonville Square Shopping Center

8.8/10 (48 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Watsonville Square Shopping Center during your stay in Watsonville. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Castro Adobe State Historic Park

You can take time to visit Castro Adobe State Historic Park during your travels to Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley.

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Windy Oaks Estate

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Windy Oaks Estate during your travels to Corralitos. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds?

Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds is located in an area of Interlaken known for its beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens. You'll find 15 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds?

Best Western Rose Garden Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Other good options within 5 miles include Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area and Comfort Inn Watsonville.

How many hotels will I find close to Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds?

Expedia has 15 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Pinto Lake Park and Ramsay Park. You might plan a visit to Gizdich Ranch or Castro Adobe State Historic Park while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Pajaro Valley Historical Association and Watsonville Center for the Arts.

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Our top choices for Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds hotels

1. Best Western Rose Garden Inn

2. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

4. Comfort Inn Watsonville

5. Seascape Beach Resort

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Hilton Garden Inn Gilroy

8. Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

9. Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

10. Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

11. Inn At Moss Landing Point

12. Inn at Depot Hill

13. Hampton Inn & Suites Gilroy

14. Monarch Cove Inn

15. Motel 6 Gilroy, CA

16. Travel Inn Gilroy

17. Quality Inn And Suites Gilroy

18. Capitola Hotel

19. Valley Inn

20. Comfort Inn Gilroy

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Top Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Hotel Reviews

Seascape Beach Resort

Valley Inn

La Selva Beach Guest Suite, Pet Friendly

Big and Bright, Steps to Sand, Ocean Views, and Sleeps 8+

Monterey Bay Farm Retreat! Best access to Monterey & Santa Cruz attractions.

Shore Line Retreat - Next to Manresa State Beach!

Sand Dollar Beach Home - Stunning views!

3 Bedroom House - 3 min from beach!

Ocean front charming cottage with beach access for family & pet- permit 261009.

Other attractions near Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

Gizdich Ranch

Pinto Lake Park

Pajaro Valley Historical Association

Watsonville Center for the Arts

Ramsay Park

Watsonville Square Shopping Center

Castro Adobe State Historic Park

Windy Oaks Estate

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