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A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

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A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

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Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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A beach with people playing and walking.

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

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A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

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Top Pleasure Point Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"this is my favorite place to stay in. Santa Cruz are so nice. It’s so clean. It’s such a lovely convenient place to stay. I’ve been staying here for years and it’s just the best."

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Walking distance from Boardwalk was very convenient. The room and bed were huge, it had all the amenities necessary. The bad thing (for me as a short person)😏 too many stairs. At night not enough parking spaces.🙄 Also the vending machines need to get fixed or have more options. Overall I would recommend 👌The cleaning ladies were very nice.😀"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome hotel for families with young kids. Great location with playground nearby for morning/evening park time. Walking distance to downtown for retail shopping and local eateries. Eight minute drive to the boardwalk, close enough but still far enough from the crowds/congested traffic. Hotel staff and amenities were fantastic. Hot tub and pool was our highlight! Very comfortable temps for the entire family. Poolside service was great. Food was reasonably priced and delicious. Hotel staff was very accommodating to requests. Hotel provided free bottled water the entire duration of our stay and even offer s’mores kit for the kids to enjoy in the evening. Overall, one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever experience. Will definitely stay here again and highly recommend to all looking for a hotel with amazing hospitality and care."

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"This kids and I were on our way back home from our road trip and were stopping in Santa Cruz for the night. The arrival and check in was fast and easy. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Hotel was in a great location and a short walking distance to the boardwalk and restaurants. It was perfect for my kids and I short stay. The hotel also has a guest laundry room on site where you can do a couple loads of laundry if needed. I love getting back home and not have to do laundry so this was a big plus for me. I really enjoyed my stay here and will be staying here again soon."

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

8/10 Good

"The location was very conveniently located, however the property was a bit dirty feeling. The hallways smelled musty/ mildewed and were a bit dark. My room smelled clean, but the carpet was covered with what looked like dog hair. The soap and shampoo smelled great and were convenient in the kind of bottles that are refillable, which I appreciate. Linens and pillows were very good. Another area that was a bit disappointing was the pool. There was only one towel which my friend and I had to share. There was garbage (which says more about the other guests than the hotel tbh) Overall, I’d probably stay again, however it was not as nice as I had expected given the price."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Pleasure Point?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Santa Cruz's Pleasure Point neighbourhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Pleasure Point? Consider a visit to Monterey Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Pleasure Point area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Cruz, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 70 Pleasure Point hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Pleasure Point, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Pleasure Point.

What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?

Monterey Bay, Pleasure Point Park and Santa Maria's Beach are just a few attractions to check out in Pleasure Point. You could also plan a visit to The Hook or 38th Avenue Beach Access while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Pleasure Point include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Hooper Beach and Capitola Wharf. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach are also worth a stop.

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1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

2. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

3. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

4. Monarch Cove Inn

5. Chaminade Resort & Spa

6. Bella Notte

7. Capitola Hotel

8. Hitching Post Studios Inn

9. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

10. Inn at Depot Hill

11. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

12. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

13. Carousel Beach Inn

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

15. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

16. Seaside Inn & Suites

17. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

20. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Where to stay in Pleasure Point

Westside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Upper Seabright

Downtown Santa Cruz

Top Pleasure Point Hotel Reviews

Ocean Pacific Lodge

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