Morning feasts and sun-drenched gardens await at this picturesque retreat, where breakfast is just the start of a day's relaxation
What guests liked
Delicious and timely breakfast was served to rooms, often with local pastries and fresh fruit.
The property is located near the beach, offering a short walk to the shore with stunning views.
Monarch Cove Inn highlights
Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Monarch Cove Inn offers a slice of coastal charm. Guests start their day with continental breakfast before lounging in the garden or soaking up rays on the terrace. Free Wi-Fi and self-parking round out the laid-back vibe.
Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the Monarch Cove Inn offers a slice of coastal charm. Guests start their day with continental breakfast before lounging in the garden or soaking up rays on the terrace. Free Wi-Fi and self-parking round out the laid-back vibe.
Coastal retreat offers poolside relaxation and easy access to local attractions, blending comfort with convenience
What guests liked
The property's proximity to the beach was a major highlight, with many guests praising its convenient location and easy access to the ocean.
The pool area is great, clean, and well-maintained with a lounge area to relax.
The complimentary breakfast was a treat, with many guests praising its quality and variety.
Rio Sands Hotel highlights
The Rio Sands Hotel sits near the ocean, featuring an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a garden. Guests can use in-room WiFi or fire up the barbecue grills. Past visitors have praised the breakfast and staff, suggesting a warm, welcoming vibe.
The Rio Sands Hotel sits near the ocean, featuring an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a garden. Guests can use in-room WiFi or fire up the barbecue grills. Past visitors have praised the breakfast and staff, suggesting a warm, welcoming vibe.
A slice of Americana awaits at this coastal inn, where garden views complement hearty breakfasts and a laid-back vibe
What guests liked
The pool and hot tub were clean, heated, and a great place to relax.
The property is conveniently located close to the beach with many guests enjoying the short walk to the shore.
The hot tub was a highlight for many guests, providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton highlights
Tucked in Aptos' historic district, this tranquil spot offers a spa tub, outdoor pool, and garden oasis. Enjoy American fare at the on-site restaurant or explore nearby cycling routes. Staff assists with tickets and luggage, and high-speed WiFi keeps you connected.
Tucked in Aptos' historic district, this tranquil spot offers a spa tub, outdoor pool, and garden oasis. Enjoy American fare at the on-site restaurant or explore nearby cycling routes. Staff assists with tickets and luggage, and high-speed WiFi keeps you connected.
Mornings unfold with seaside charm at this tranquil inn, where guests sip coffee on the porch and savor made-to-order breakfasts
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, nice, and amazing, with many guests raving about the fresh food delivered to their rooms.
The property is close to the beach, making it an ideal location for a beach vacation.
Inn at Depot Hill highlights
The Inn at Depot Hill sits near Capitola and Rio Del Mar beaches, offering a cozy retreat. Guests enjoy cooked breakfasts, evening receptions, and a peaceful garden. The helpful staff and in-room WiFi add to the comfortable experience.
The Inn at Depot Hill sits near Capitola and Rio Del Mar beaches, offering a cozy retreat. Guests enjoy cooked breakfasts, evening receptions, and a peaceful garden. The helpful staff and in-room WiFi add to the comfortable experience.
A coastal retreat where mornings start with coffee by the pool and evenings wind down by the fireplace, all within reach of sandy adventures
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good, with high-quality food and friendly staff maintaining clean and well-stocked areas.
The property offers convenient, secure, and free parking in a gated garage.
The hot tub was a perfect temperature with vigorous jets and a great place to relax after a day of activities.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola highlights
This Capitola Beach hotel blends comfort with convenience. Enjoy a continental breakfast, a 24-hour gym, a cozy lobby fireplace, and a refreshing outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and efficient amenities like WiFi and express check-out.
This Capitola Beach hotel blends comfort with convenience. Enjoy a continental breakfast, a 24-hour gym, a cozy lobby fireplace, and a refreshing outdoor pool. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and efficient amenities like WiFi and express check-out.
Santa Cruz's beachside sanctuary offers poolside relaxation and easy access to local attractions, blending coastal charm with urban convenience
What guests liked
The property offers a perfect beach location with stunning ocean views and direct access to the beach and boardwalk.
The pool was consistently described as heated, clean, and inviting, with many guests enjoying the hot tub and fire pit area.
The hot tub was a big hit with guests, described as nice, heated, relaxing, and great.
Beach Street Inn and Suites highlights
Beach Street Inn and Suites provides a serene escape near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can soak in the spa tub or lounge by the outdoor pool. The hotel's practical amenities, including laundry facilities and 24-hour front desk service, ensure a hassle-free stay.
Beach Street Inn and Suites provides a serene escape near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Guests can soak in the spa tub or lounge by the outdoor pool. The hotel's practical amenities, including laundry facilities and 24-hour front desk service, ensure a hassle-free stay.
Coastal retreat offers a cozy fireplace welcome and easy access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, blending relaxation with nearby adventure
What guests liked
The property's perfect location allows for easy access to the beach and nearby restaurants.
Breakfast was great, with a nice spread and fresh coffee available every morning.
Capitola Hotel highlights
This quaint hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers coastal charm. Start your day with continental breakfast, lounge by the lobby fireplace, or stroll through the gardens. For the adventurous, motor boating awaits, while in-room WiFi keeps you connected.
This quaint hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk offers coastal charm. Start your day with continental breakfast, lounge by the lobby fireplace, or stroll through the gardens. For the adventurous, motor boating awaits, while in-room WiFi keeps you connected.
Ocean vibes meet coastal comfort at this Santa Cruz hotel, where the outdoor pool and firepit beckon after a day of beach exploration
What guests liked
Breakfast options were delicious and plentiful, with many guests enjoying the variety of hot and cold options.
The property is conveniently located close to the beach with many guests able to walk to the beach or boardwalk.
The property is conveniently located near quality restaurants and offers great dining options.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz highlights
Just a stone's throw from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, La Quinta offers a laid-back coastal retreat. Enjoy continental breakfast, pool, 24-hour gym, evening firepit chats, coworking spaces, free WiFi, and great hospitality.
Just a stone's throw from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, La Quinta offers a laid-back coastal retreat. Enjoy continental breakfast, pool, 24-hour gym, evening firepit chats, coworking spaces, free WiFi, and great hospitality.
Santa Cruz's coastal charm meets laid-back hospitality at this beachside retreat, where ocean views and sunny days set the scene
What guests liked
The property offers easy access to the beach and boardwalk, making it a convenient and ideal location for beachgoers.
Parking was easy and included in the fees, with a convenient main and overflow lot available.
Seaway Inn highlights
The Seaway Inn offers a slice of California cool along Santa Cruz's picturesque shoreline. Guests can soak in ocean vistas from the terrace, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and tap into local knowledge via concierge services. The staff's warmth seems to match the sunny climate.
The Seaway Inn offers a slice of California cool along Santa Cruz's picturesque shoreline. Guests can soak in ocean vistas from the terrace, stay connected with in-room WiFi, and tap into local knowledge via concierge services. The staff's warmth seems to match the sunny climate.
Where seaside charm meets modern comforts. Relax by the firepit or lounge by the pool for an unforgettable getaway.
What guests liked
The beach is right across the street, offering a very short walk to the boardwalk and wharf.
Convenient walkable dining options and restaurants are nearby the property.
Marea Sol Hotel highlights
Steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Marea Sol Hotel offers a refreshing retreat with a rooftop terrace and outdoor entertainment area. Enjoy the beach locale, an outdoor pool, firepit, in-room WiFi, 24-hour front desk and helpful staff - all of which have delighted previous guests.
Steps from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Marea Sol Hotel offers a refreshing retreat with a rooftop terrace and outdoor entertainment area. Enjoy the beach locale, an outdoor pool, firepit, in-room WiFi, 24-hour front desk and helpful staff - all of which have delighted previous guests.
Beachfront bliss awaits with ocean views, heated pool, and seaside dining at this Santa Cruz retreat that feels like a surfer's daydream
What guests liked
The property offers a perfect beach experience with stunning ocean views, direct beach access, and a relaxing atmosphere.
The pool area was a highlight with many reviewers praising its great views, wonderful service, and overall amazing experience.
The on-site restaurant, Jack O'Neill's, served excellent meals with tremendous service and great views.
Dream Inn Santa Cruz highlights
Guests at this coastal haven can soak up the California sun by the heated pool or savor ocean vistas from the Jack O'Neill Restaurant. The beachfront location sets the tone for a laid-back escape, with poolside drinks and attentive staff ready to handle laundry or luggage.
Guests at this coastal haven can soak up the California sun by the heated pool or savor ocean vistas from the Jack O'Neill Restaurant. The beachfront location sets the tone for a laid-back escape, with poolside drinks and attentive staff ready to handle laundry or luggage.
Beachside comfort meets amusement park thrills at this Santa Cruz hotel, where a hearty breakfast fuels days of coastal exploration
What guests liked
Breakfast options were fresh, varied, and plentiful, with many choices for food and drink.
The pool was a highlight, described as super clean, nice, great, and perfect, especially at night.
The hot tub was clean and at good temperatures, providing a relaxing experience for guests.
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz highlights
This hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk blends relaxation with convenience. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet, then lounge by the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub. Free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while the attentive staff ensures a smooth stay.
This hotel near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk blends relaxation with convenience. Guests can start their day with a breakfast buffet, then lounge by the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub. Free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while the attentive staff ensures a smooth stay.
Beach bliss meets active pursuits at this coastal retreat, where ocean views accompany dinner and tennis courts beckon for a challenge
What guests liked
The beach location is fantastic, offering a great spot to relax and enjoy the ocean with easy access and beautiful views.
The hot tubs were lovely and very clean, providing a relaxing experience for guests.
The heated outdoor pools and hot tubs were lovely and very clean.
Seascape Beach Resort highlights
Seascape Beach Resort offers a blend of relaxation and recreation. Guests can hit the golf course, lounge by the firepit, or soak in one of three spa tubs. The beachfront location and attentive staff consistently earn praise from visitors.
Seascape Beach Resort offers a blend of relaxation and recreation. Guests can hit the golf course, lounge by the firepit, or soak in one of three spa tubs. The beachfront location and attentive staff consistently earn praise from visitors.
Coastal charm meets laid-back vibes at this Santa Cruz inn, where guests sip coffee, catch up on news, and pedal along scenic routes
What guests liked
The property is perfectly located within walking distance to the beach.
Pacific Blue Inn highlights
A stone's throw from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this tranquil inn offers a garden retreat and sunny terrace. Visitors can enjoy Wi-Fi, play billiards by the coffee corner, or grab a bike to cruise the coastline. It's like a choose-your-own-adventure book with more ocean breeze.
A stone's throw from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, this tranquil inn offers a garden retreat and sunny terrace. Visitors can enjoy Wi-Fi, play billiards by the coffee corner, or grab a bike to cruise the coastline. It's like a choose-your-own-adventure book with more ocean breeze.
Savor your stay near Monterey Bay with delicious breakfasts and thoughtful touches like laundry services and electric car charging stations.
What guests liked
The complimentary breakfast offered a variety of options including eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, cereal, yogurt, and juice.
Parking was easy and free, with a safe and convenient location for guests.
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA highlights
At Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA, you can look forward to a warm welcome near Monterey Bay. Enjoy a breakfast buffet and unwind with in-room WiFi or at the gym. You'll also appreciate dry cleaning/laundry services, snack bar/deli options and helpful staff who have left previous guests feeling well cared for.
At Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA, you can look forward to a warm welcome near Monterey Bay. Enjoy a breakfast buffet and unwind with in-room WiFi or at the gym. You'll also appreciate dry cleaning/laundry services, snack bar/deli options and helpful staff who have left previous guests feeling well cared for.
Tranquility awaits in a coastal retreat where friendly staff guide guests through natural wonders, from peaceful gardens to soothing saunas
What guests liked
Breakfast offered a good selection of options and tasted really good.
The hot tub was great, clean, and a lovely amenity, especially when enjoyed privately.
The spa facilities, including the hot tub, sauna, and jacuzzi, were a highlight of the stay, offering a divine experience.
Mission Inn highlights
Near Monterey Bay, this inn offers a blend of relaxation and connectivity. Guests start their day with continental breakfast before unwinding in the garden, sauna, or spa tub. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, while the attentive staff ensures a memorable stay.
Near Monterey Bay, this inn offers a blend of relaxation and connectivity. Guests start their day with continental breakfast before unwinding in the garden, sauna, or spa tub. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, while the attentive staff ensures a memorable stay.
A coastal retreat with a pool, nearby beaches, and practical perks like WiFi and parking. It's not the Ritz, but it gets the job done.
What guests liked
The property is within a short and pleasant walk to the beach.
The pool was clean and inviting, with some guests even enjoying its warm temperature.
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea highlights
This Quality Inn & Suites near Capitola Beach offers a no-frills basecamp for beach-goers. Enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, free parking, and a 24/7 front desk for those 3 AM existential crises. Close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
This Quality Inn & Suites near Capitola Beach offers a no-frills basecamp for beach-goers. Enjoy a seasonal outdoor pool, free WiFi, free parking, and a 24/7 front desk for those 3 AM existential crises. Close to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Recharge in style near Monterey Bay with comfortable vibes and modern conveniences.
What guests liked
Breakfast options were plentiful and of high quality with a variety of choices including fresh waffles, eggs, and fruit.
The property is conveniently located near the beach, with some rooms within walking distance and others a short drive away.
Plentiful free parking was a convenient and appreciated amenity.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA highlights
In the heart of Santa Cruz, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers a refreshing retreat. Enjoy to-go breakfast, unwind at the spa tub or outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. With convenient amenities like free self parking and express check-in/out options plus a 24-hour gym you'll feel right at home.
In the heart of Santa Cruz, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA offers a refreshing retreat. Enjoy to-go breakfast, unwind at the spa tub or outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. With convenient amenities like free self parking and express check-in/out options plus a 24-hour gym you'll feel right at home.
Beach-adjacent motel offers a blend of relaxation and productivity, with a garden retreat and business center for guests to balance their stay
What guests liked
Parking was easy and convenient, with spaces available right outside the room.
Hitching Post Studios Inn highlights
Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Hitching Post Studios Inn offers a laid-back vibe with practical perks. Free in-room WiFi keeps guests connected, while multilingual staff and laundry facilities add convenience. The garden provides a quiet spot to decompress.
Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Hitching Post Studios Inn offers a laid-back vibe with practical perks. Free in-room WiFi keeps guests connected, while multilingual staff and laundry facilities add convenience. The garden provides a quiet spot to decompress.
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Other landmarks in Aptos
Seacliff State Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Seacliff State Beach during your travels in Aptos? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Rio Del Mar Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Rio del Mar. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Beer Can Beach located nearby.
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, New Brighton State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Aptos. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Capitola Beach is a spot you might want to check out when visiting central Capitola. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Esplanade Park Beach and Hooper Beach, both within a short walk.
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hooper Beach during your trip to Capitola? Amble around this quaint area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Explore the lovely green spaces of Pleasure Point Park and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.
Also highly rated is Inn at Depot Hill, which is 4 minutes away by car.
In fact, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from with 4,077 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodation options in the area.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Aptos History Museum?
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What cheap hotels are close to Aptos History Museum?
Capitola Hotel is another low-cost option 4 minutes away by car.
Can I find hotels close to Aptos History Museum that are fully refundable?
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Also recommended is Monarch Cove Inn, which offers rooms with views.
What are the best family hotels close to Aptos History Museum?
For travelers looking for a family-friendly stay, Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers free cribs, children’s meals, and an outdoor pool. Aptos History Museum is just steps away.
What are the best luxury hotels near Aptos History Museum?
Pamper yourself with a stay at Sanctuary Beach Resort, which is a 33-minute drive from Aptos History Museum. This resort features a restaurant called Salt Wood Kitchen and has an outdoor pool and a full-service spa.
What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Aptos History Museum?
After exploring the exhibits on display at Aptos History Museum, take in the top sights like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Monterey Bay, and Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Other popular places in the area are Levi’s Stadium, Santana Row Shopping Center, and SAP Center at San Jose.