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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 »

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    So Meg and I ended up leaving the most beautiful place in America...Yosemite. Before we left, we stopped at Glacier Point which happened... Continue reading »

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    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 »

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    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 »

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    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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15 hotels found
  • 1. Coast Santa Cruz Hotel

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 293 reviews from 5 sources

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    Coast Santa Cruz Hotel
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 293 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    • "I would love to stay there again with the family." — source Orbitz

      "Beautiful hotel, excellent location on the beach, simple straightforward accommodations, even the restaurant is very good; terrific desk staff; only problem is inadequate heat in some rooms." — source Priceline

  • 2. Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 46 reviews from 5 sources

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    Hilton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 46 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    • "I was there only for one night and it was a great experience." — source Orbitz

      "Yes I highly recommend Hotels." — source Hotels.com

  • 3. Inn at Pasatiempo

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.9 out of 5 based on 133 reviews from 5 sources

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    Inn at Pasatiempo
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    Highly Recommended
    Based on 133 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
    • "Couple unfinished item in the room - but overall I was pleasantly surprised at the comfort and styling of the rooms." — source Expedia

      "Although this is an older hotel the rooms are pleasant and clean and I have found the staff to be helpful and accommodating." — source Orbitz

  • 4. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 7 reviews from 3 sources

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    Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
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    Based on 7 reviews
    from 3 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    • "I would definitely stay there again." — source Travelocity

      "Hotel was centrally located. It was close to the downtown area of Santa Cruz and not too far from the boardwalk." — source Priceline

  • 5. Best Western All Suite Inn

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.5 out of 5 based on 222 reviews from 5 sources

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    Best Western All Suite Inn
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    Recommended
    Based on 222 reviews
    from 5 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.1 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.7 out of 5
    • "The place was great and would stay again." — source Orbitz

      "The only reason why I would recommend this hotel is the fact that it is a suite with two separate rooms." — source Hotels.com

  • 6. Babbling Brook Inn

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    Babbling Brook Inn

    Rich in California history the Babbling Brook Inn holds over a century of history and is truly a must visit in Santa Cruz. With cascading waterfalls a romantic garden gazebo and a running brook through majestic pine and redwood... more

  • 7. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANTA CRUZ EAST

    Real Traveler Rating: 4.5 out of 5 based on 6 reviews from 2 sources

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    Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SANTA CRUZ EAST
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    Based on 6 reviews
    from 2 sources
    Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
    • "Super friendly staff, clean, wonderful extended continental breakfast." — source Orbitz

      "It still smelled brand new, and the rooms were very nicely decorated." — source Orbitz

  • 8. University Inn And Conference Center

    Real Traveler Rating: 3.5 out of 5 based on 51 reviews from 3 sources

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    University Inn And Conference Center
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    Based on 51 reviews
    from 3 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 3.4 out of 5
    • "Quiet and clean with an honest to goodness comfortable bed." — source Orbitz

      "While the hotel is a little old, it is clean and a good place to hang your hat at night." — source Expedia

  • 9. West Cliff Inn

    Real Traveler Rating: 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 review from 1 source

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    West Cliff Inn
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    Based on 1 review
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    Service: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
    • "What a great value, wine and hor's doerves and then a very nice breakfast." — source Orbitz

  • 10. PARADISE INN BY THE BEACH

    Real Traveler Rating: 2.8 out of 5 based on 88 reviews from 4 sources

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    PARADISE INN BY THE BEACH
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    Based on 88 reviews
    from 4 sources
    Service: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
    Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
    Room: Rating of 2.7 out of 5
    • "I would go there again no problem at all." — source Orbitz

      "If you park on the right side your passenger should either get out first (recommended) or they will have to crawl out the driver side." — source Expedia

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