Hotels
If you’re planning a longer, relaxing vacation or a quick getaway on American soil, Santa Cruz is one of the best places to do so. It offers a sunny climate, beautiful beaches, surf, swimming and diving opportunities, as well as a rocky surrounding terrain covered with redwood forests, which makes it an ideal location for hiking. Your only problem will be choosing from the multitude of Santa Cruz hotels that have popped up like mushrooms after the rain, given the area’s touristic value.
Santa Cruz Hotel Choices
Santa Cruz hotels range from 2-star, cozy inn-like venues, to huge, luxurious ocean view ones. Your choice will obviously have to depend on your budget, but also on the location of the hotel. There are a couple of interesting venues you might want to check out, situated in different areas of Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz Beach Hotels
For example, if you’re looking for a central Santa Cruz hotel that will allow you to easily access both the coastline and the mountain side (although the view is not as spectacular from within the city) you could try The University Inn hotel, which is situated a few blocks away from the USCS (the University of California, Santa Cruz), hence the name. The University Inn is one of the best Santa Cruz hotels you’ll find, having stylish and comfortable rooms, including Jacuzzis and other amenities.
If you prefer the fresh air of the Santa Cruz Mountains, you might want to check in to the Hilton Santa Cruz hotel. The Hilton is situated in the picturesque setting of the Santa Cruz Mountain’s redwood forest and offers one of the best views in the city. It’s also just a short drive away from the Santa Cruz beaches and Boardwalk, in case you’ll feel like exchanging the lush landscape with a sandy one.
Last but not least, if you want to experience what Santa Cruz is famous for, namely its ocean views, you might want to stay at the Paradise Inn-By-The-Beach Santa Cruz hotel. Obtaining a guest room here will give you a great opportunity to see the stunning Santa Cruz sunsets straight from the hotel room, as the Paradise Inn-By-The-Beach is located extremely close to the beach, overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay.