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  • little haxby little haxby said

    I had selected this state park because it's the oldest in California, founded in 1902. The drive there once I got off 1 onto 9 was quite... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler little haxby
  • vagabond vagabond said

    About 70 miles south of San Francisco and 48 Miles from San Jose, Santa Cruz is said to have more than 300 sunny days a year. A far cry f... Continue reading »

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  • Ricicle Ricicle said

    Highway 1, with it´s pretty coastal views, took us to Santa Cruz, where I had spent a summer a few years ago.  It´s still as cr... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Ricicle
  • V&Rob V&Rob said

    Having left Moab after a morning's mountain biking, we had 21/2 days and the small matter of 990 miles to travel before going we got to s... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler V&Rob
  • Jana S Jana S said

    Woke up to the sound of birds chirping outside my window and was off to a great start for the day. Packed up what little I had unpacked f... Continue reading »

    by Real Traveler Jana S
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25 hotels found
  • 1. Ocean Pacific Lodge

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.8 out of 5 based on 258 reviews from 4 sources

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    Ocean Pacific Lodge
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 258 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    • "I would recommend getting there earlier than the check-in time, because they only have one person that checks in people and I had to wait about 30 minutes just to get into my room because of the amount of people coming into the lodge at that time." — source Hotels.com

      "I would stay there again." — source Travelocity

  • 2. Bay Front Inn

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.7 out of 5 based on 61 reviews from 3 sources

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    Bay Front Inn
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    Recommended
    Based on 61 reviews
    from 3 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
    • ") Overall would stay here again for location and value." — source Hotels.com

      "I enjoyed my stay and not only would but have recommended The Bay Front Inn to friends." — source Travelocity

  • 3. Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.6 out of 5 based on 139 reviews from 5 sources

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    Ramada Limited Santa Cruz Water Street
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    Recommended
    Based on 139 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    • "Only thing I would recommend is replacing the mattress." — source Hotels.com

      "We paid almost $*, and walked into a room with make-up on the towels, food and junk still on the carpet and hair on the bathroom floor, and an overall shabby room." — source Travelocity

  • 4. Coastview Inn Santa Cruz

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.7 out of 5 based on 77 reviews from 5 sources

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    Coastview Inn Santa Cruz
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    Recommended
    Based on 77 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
    • "i recommend bringing your own pillows cuz their's are really flat." — source Hotels.com

      "It was overall a very good experience, and I would go back." — source Priceline

  • 5. Knights Inn Santa Cruz

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.5 out of 5 based on 178 reviews from 5 sources

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    Knights Inn Santa Cruz
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    Recommended
    Based on 178 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
    • "Only this I could recommend is; they supplied soap but shampoo would have been nice (but I brought some) and a better selection for cont." — source Orbitz

      "The reasons I would recommend this hotel are price and location." — source Expedia

  • 6. The Santa Cruz Beach Inn

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.5 out of 5 based on 101 reviews from 4 sources

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    The Santa Cruz Beach Inn
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    Recommended
    Based on 101 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
    • "The service was not very good and the hotel looks much nicer in the on-line pictures than it is in reality." — source Hotels.com

      "Some things were a bit outdated (like the sink & telephone) but overall I had a pleasant stay." — source Travelocity

  • 7. Torchlite Inn Santa Cruz

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.4 out of 5 based on 72 reviews from 5 sources

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    Torchlite Inn Santa Cruz
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    Based on 72 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
    • "I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a great place to stay and it is affordable." — source Travelocity

      "The motel has a very nice pool, clean rooms with plenty of towels, and close enough to walk to the boardwalk without the noise of the boardwalk." — source Orbitz

  • 8. Ramada Limited Fishermans Wharf

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 12 reviews from 4 sources

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    Recommended
    Based on 12 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    • "I would deffinitely stay there again, just because the staff was super nice." — source Expedia

      "It wasn't fancy but it was clean, the service was great, and they even offer a decent contintental breakfast." — source Hotels.com

  • 9. Travelodge Santa Cruz

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.1 out of 5 based on 118 reviews from 5 sources

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    Travelodge Santa Cruz
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    Based on 118 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 2.7 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.2 out of 5
    • "Overall very good stay but check out is too early 11 a." — source Orbitz

      "It was a good hotel." — source Hotels.com

  • 10. Quality Inn Santa Cruz

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.0 out of 5 based on 29 reviews from 3 sources

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    Quality Inn Santa Cruz
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    Recommended
    Based on 29 reviews
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    Service: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
    • "Overall, the hotel was clean and the bed was reasonably comfortable, but the service was sub-par and frustrating." — source Travelocity

      "Little tip - use FDA approved cleaning chemicals, dont mix them, and if you have guests IN the room, and are using anything more noxious than liquid plumber or windex, inform them of what you are doing so they can make an educated decision about whether to leave and NOT be exposed to harmul fumes." — source Orbitz

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