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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

1. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
paola
S$447
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
A hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.
A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.
A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

2. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Frank
S$199
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
A balcony with a sofa, armchairs, and a table with drinks, overlooking a pool and umbrellas.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the ocean.
A balcony with a view of the beach, a sofa with cushions, a glass table with a tray of food and drinks, and a potted plant.

3. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Jiexin
S$365
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
A view from a balcony overlooking a street with palm trees, a parking lot, and a building with a balcony.
A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.
A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

4. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Roxanna
S$190
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Seaway Inn
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Ingrid
S$169
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.
A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.
A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.
A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

6. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.1 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Erin
S$146
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio
A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.
A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

7. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Grester
S$183
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.
A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.
A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
Westside Santa Cruz, 3 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Natalya
S$175
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.
A restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

9. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Nova
S$125
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Carousel Beach Inn
A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.
A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

10. Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.5 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Sonia
S$163
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Marea Sol Hotel
A wooden bench and a small table in a courtyard with potted plants and a building in the background.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a mounted TV, and a wooden dining table with a chair.
A multi-story hotel with a blue and white exterior, balconies, and a sign indicating it is a Blue Inn.
A neatly made bed in a room with light blue walls, wooden flooring, and two bedside tables with lamps.

11. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
Downtown Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Sharon
S$136
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Pacific Blue Inn
The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.
A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".
A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

12. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
Downtown, 1.6 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
James
S$126
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Ocean Pacific Lodge
An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, string lights overhead, and a large tree in the center.
A modern bar area with a marble counter, hanging lights, and green patterned walls.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a table, a desk, and a mirror.
A modern lobby with a large wooden sculpture, seating area, and a bar.

13. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Brooke
S$206
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.
A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".
A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bar with stools.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

14. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Leslie
S$193
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
An outdoor deck with wicker furniture and a large umbrella, overlooking a beach and pier.
A beach view from a window with palm trees, a pier, and beach umbrellas.
A room with a bed, a window, and a view of the beach.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, beach umbrellas, and a sandy beach area.

15. Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Johnnie
S$181
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Casablanca On The Beach
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a television, and a view of the city.
A large, two-story building with a balcony and a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn.
A beach with people walking and swimming, a lifeguard tower, and houses in the background.
A table with a book, two glasses of wine, a plate of fruit, and a straw hat.

16. West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn

West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Molly
S$293
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
West Cliff Inn - A Four Sisters Inn
A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a walk-in shower, and a large mirror.
A grand staircase with intricate woodwork, leading to a second floor. A cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs is visible on the first floor.
A building with a sign that reads "RIO VISTA LUXURY SUITES" indicating a hotel or resort.
A reception desk with a sign reading "Rio Vista Suites." There is a clock on the wall and a window with blinds.

17. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Shawna
S$180
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Rio Vista Suites
Room
Living area
Front of property
Room

18. Salt Air Lodge

Salt Air Lodge
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.8 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Monica
S$122
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Salt Air Lodge
A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A row of motel buildings with orange doors and railings, featuring a central staircase and a parking lot.
A conference room with round tables and chairs, a mounted TV, and a bulletin board with pamphlets.
A room with a grey sofa, two wooden chairs, a small table with papers, and a large window with a view of parked cars and greenery outside.

19. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Michael
S$113
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Beachview Inn
A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.
A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.
A building with a white picket fence, a porch, and a small wooden bridge.

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lower Ocean, 2 km from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum
United States
Curtis
S$93
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
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Compare popular hotels close to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
9.6
Exceptional
543 reviews
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A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
9.2
Wonderful
1,350 reviews
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A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, large windows offering a view of the beach and ocean, and a surf shop sign.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
9.4
Exceptional
1,035 reviews
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A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.
Seaway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
304 reviews
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A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
9.0
Wonderful
714 reviews
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Top Santa Cruz Surfing Museum Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"One of the best hotels in that area, clean, beautiful, comfortable by the ocean and it has two amazing restaurants & great poolside food. We didn’t leave the hotel at all except visiting the park. Both restaurants needs reservations for guests too and are slow style, not a rushed to go type so plan accordingly. I’d come back here frequently for sure."
Samira 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"I was very pleased with my stay it was very clean and it’s at a great location"
Sherlyn 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Marea Sol Hotel
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

8/10 Good
"The room was clean, staff was ok. The spa wasn’t working temperature was not warm enough, disappointed."
Elvia 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent
"Was an awesome experience. Was happy to see a small food items to order. Wish there was more kid friendly items for dinner to order. Besides that the place was fabulous"
Jennifer 2-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

8/10 Good
"The rooms are remodeled and quite nice. Bed was comfortable and we slept well. The facilities are quite old but maintained ok. The hot tub barely worked and it was a guessing game on how to find our room. The man who checked us in was less then friendly"
Mark 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Mission Inn
Edgewater Beach Inn

Edgewater Beach Inn

8/10 Good
"Nice clean room, great shower. Nice location."
Christine 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Edgewater Beach Inn
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

8/10 Good
"I Truly love it here. This place has help me get My R and R just how I need to. I love how it Is single level and your vehicle is close to you. They have an Ice machine and they accept Service Animals. The water is hot and the Cable works and is decent. It's very close to food places and the Beach is just rite there is works"
Karen 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Lighthouse Beach House

Lighthouse Beach House

10/10 Excellent
"This is such a great place! Walking distance to the Santa Cruz boardwalk. Enjoy a walk to the ocean where you can watch the surfers catching waves and run along the coast. It felt so good to come "home" to this quiet, peaceful area."
Sarah 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Lighthouse Beach House

Other attractions near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

A beach scene with footprints, a sunset, and silhouettes of people and a dog.
Photo by Shourya Malik

Its Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Its Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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A blue door with a metal latch and lock.

Lighthouse Point Park

10.0/10 (1 review)
Explore the lovely green spaces of Lighthouse Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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A beach scene with footprints, a sunset, and silhouettes of people and a dog.
Photo by Shourya Malik

Lighthouse Field State Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lighthouse Field State Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and houses on the cliffside.

Cowell's Beach

9.0/10 (6 reviews)
During your trip to Santa Cruz, enjoy the surf and sand at Cowell's Beach along with the surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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A pier extending into the ocean with a roller coaster in the background.

Santa Cruz Wharf

9.0/10 (2,069 reviews)
After visiting Santa Cruz Wharf, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a stop at Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this walkable area.
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Mitchell Cove Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Mitchell Cove Beach during your trip to Santa Cruz? Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.
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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

8.0/10 (4 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center during your travels in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Santa Cruz Surfing Museum?
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 79 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum?
La Bahia Hotel and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz and Marea Sol Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Santa Cruz Surfing Museum?
Expedia has 79 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum.
What can I see and do near Santa Cruz Surfing Museum?
Study the collections at Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park or Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory. Williams-Reynolds House, Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park or Neary Lagoon Park.