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The antique carousel at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is as charming as ever. The grand old lady of the park still has rings you can reach out and grab (although they're steel now, not brass), and the mounts have real horse-hair tails. Since 1907, Californians have escaped to the state's oldest oceanside amusement park, riding the Giant Dipper roller coaster, whirling in bumper cars and getting delirious on cotton candy. The Lost Boys was filmed here--Kiefer Sutherland's romp as a vampire. U.C. Santa Cruz, home of the "fighting banana slugs," is right up the hill and is arguably the most beautiful college campus in the country. The city of Santa Cruz lies on the coast of the Monterey Bay and below the Santa Cruz Mountains, treasured by outdoor adventurers, marine biologists and sunbathers alike. Tourists flock to this West Coast paradise despite the turmoil likely to occur en route. The dreaded Highway 17, which links Santa Cruz to Silicon Valley, is notorious for maddening traffic and short-fused drivers. U.S. Highway 1 is a serpentine, coastal alternative, but be careful not to get distracted by the breathtaking ocean views. For those who make it to Santa Cruz ... surf's up! Surfn' is king here, as proclaimed by all the surfer dudes with Santa Cruz stickers on their boards.
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Comfort Inn Boardwalk
7.8 283 reviews

Stay in the heart of Santa Cruz–Great location - show mapThis property is 4 minutes walk from the... Read More ⌨

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Ocean Gate Inn
6.3 418 reviews

One of our bestsellers in Santa Cruz! This property is 7 minutes walk from the beach. The Ocean... Read More ⌨

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Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
8.2 356 reviews

Just minutes from area beaches and the famous Santa Cruz Boardwalk, this hotel features spacious... Read More ⌨

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Dream Inn Santa Cruz
8.9 713 reviews

Stay in the heart of Santa Cruz–Excellent location - show mapThis property is 1 minute walk from... Read More ⌨

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Howard Johnson Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
7.2 584 reviews

Stay in the heart of Santa Cruz–Great location - show mapThis property is 3 minutes walk from the... Read More ⌨

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Sea & Sand Inn
9.3 247 reviews

Stay in the heart of Santa Cruz–Excellent location - show mapThis property is 9 minutes walk from... Read More ⌨

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Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
7.9 620 reviews

One of our top picks in Santa Cruz.Best Western Plus All Suites Inn is 2 miles from the Santa Cruz... Read More ⌨

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Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
8.5 280 reviews

Hotel Paradox embodies the diversity of Santa Cruz as a modern alternative to the stereotypical... Read More ⌨

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The Inn at Pasatiempo
7.6 205 reviews

Featuring a year-round outdoor pool, this french-country Santa Cruz, CA inn is adjacent to... Read More ⌨

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Super 8 Santa Cruz/Beach Boardwalk East
7.5 296 reviews

Stay in the heart of Santa Cruz–Great location - show mapThis property is 5 minutes walk from the... Read More ⌨

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