Santa Cruz Is Calling
Modern hotel by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf

Enjoy the California sunshine as well as free breakfast, a pool, and a gym at La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz. Off CA-1 and CA-17, 33 miles from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), our non-smoking hotel is walking distance from the fun of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the restaurants, shops, and boat tours of Santa Cruz Wharf. See the rock formation at Natural Bridges State Beach and the butterfly migration along the Natural Bridges Monarch Trail. We’re also near the University of California Santa Cruz. 

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Amenities

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Everything for a Bright Stay

You’ll love free breakfast, a gym, and outdoor pool

Our everyday essentials and signature Here for You service shine bright. Wake up with a free Bright Side Breakfast® of waffles, fruit, and more to get energized for your day. Keep connected with free WiFi for Wyndham Rewards members and a business center, squeeze in a workout at the gym, and relax with an outdoor pool and sundeck. On-site parking is available for a nightly fee (with in/out privileges). Each of our non-smoking guest rooms features a mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, sitting area, flat-screen HDTV with cable, desk, ironing amenities, hair dryer, and bath products. 

Local Area

The Best of Santa Cruz

Enjoy gorgeous beaches, go wine tasting, and see the Mystery Spot

Whether you want to enjoy the great outdoors or sip chardonnay, easily access it all from our central location. Hit one of the city’s many beautiful beaches, walk or bike along West Cliff Drive as you take in stunning views of Monterey Bay, and tour the Santa Cruz Surfing Museum, overlooking the famous surfing hotspot Steamer Lane. You can also try award-winning wines at local vineyards, browse the boutiques along Pacific Avenue, and visit the gravity-defying Mystery Spot in the redwood forest. 

Arts & Culture

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

Seymour Marine Discovery Center

Points of Interest

Mission Santa Cruz

University of California Santa Cruz

Outdoors & Recreation

Cowell Beach

Depot Park

Lighthouse Field State Beach

The Mystery Spot

Natural Bridges Monarch Trail

Natural Bridges State Beach

Neary Lagoon Park

Roaring Camp

Pleasure Point Beach

Santa Cruz Beach

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz Wharf

Seabright State Beach

Steamer Lane

Twin Lakes State Beach

UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden

West Cliff Drive

Wilder Ranch State Park

Shopping

Pacific Avenue

Sports & Entertainment

Beauregard Vineyards

Bottle Jack Winery

DeLaveaga Golf Course

MJA Vineyards

Pasatiempo Golf Course

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

Sones Cellars

Stockwell Cellars

Storrs Winery & Vineyards

Rooms

Group Bookings

Plan Your Group Travel with Us

Book your wedding party, sports team, or other group travel at our hotel. Submit a request for information about special rates on blocks of rooms.

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