Hidden gems: Accommodations in Santa Cruz

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Santa Cruz. This list contains 11 places from Accommodation category.

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O'Neal Vacation Rentals
Vacation home rental agency
5.00 (17 reviews)
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Down Works
Sporting goods store
4.90 (52 reviews)
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Bella Notte inn
Hotel
Casual inn offering rooms with wet bars & heated bathroom floors, plus parking & Wi-Fi.
4.80 (102 reviews)
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A Great Beach House In Santa Cruz
Resort hotel
4.70 (6 reviews)
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hotel
Unassuming quarters, some with balconies & ocean views, in a casual hotel offering a pool & a gym.
4.60 (119 reviews)
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Sunny Cove Motel
Motel
Mission Revival–style motel featuring casual rooms, studios & suites, plus BBQs & an outdoor pool.
4.60 (96 reviews)
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The Pool At Chaminade
Swimming pool
4.60 (10 reviews)
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The Boardwalk Beach House
Bed & breakfast
👍👍 Half a block from the beach, very hospitable, super welcoming environment… oh and we caught some live music from a local band, bonus!. Thank you for having us Sharon!
4.60 (7 reviews)
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West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Bed & breakfast
Understated rooms, most with fireplaces, in a polished B&B offering ocean views & free wine.
4.50 (138 reviews)
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Drift Inn, LLC
Motel
😠 BEDBUGS!! This will be long but READ. My husband and I booked for a whole week for our honeymoon. We of course checked the bed like we would any hotel/motel but didn’t see anything. The first night we slept there, I woke up in the middle of the night with a very swollen lip but wasn’t sure why. In...
$70/night
4.50 (46 reviews)
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Pelican Point Inn
Extended stay hotel
Relaxed property offering bright apartments with kitchenettes & complimentary Wi-Fi.
4.50 (30 reviews)
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