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A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
0.5 km from Pleasure Point
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, convenient location with spacious rooms and good breakfast."
United States
William
The price is RM552
RM635 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

2. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Pleasure Point
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"As always a great stay."
United States
Michael
The price is RM465
RM538 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby

3. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
2.1 km from Pleasure Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Room is very clean with clean towels too. Lot of parking space and very convenient. Only that our room is right next to the entrance door and stairs, so every-time we hear steps and doors. Definitely if there’s a chance of coming back to visit, i would stay again here."
United States
Rochelle
The price is RM393
RM454 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.5 km from Pleasure Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,289 reviews)
"great location and clean room ! would visit again"
United States
Jacob
The price is RM510
RM590 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

5. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Pleasure Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (898 reviews)
"The staff members were very very helpful via text! Their notifications made my check-in process super easy! I loved my room and the fabulous location! The kitchen was as really great and the bed very comfortable. I will definitely stay at this property again for he next time I’m in Capitola!!’"
United States
Elyse
The price is RM843
RM963 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals
A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

6. Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from Pleasure Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (566 reviews)
"Great location, clean, great breakfast, friendly staff, its a perfect little place and steps to the beach"
United States
Liz
The price is RM975
RM1,133 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Capitola Hotel
A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

7. Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
1.7 km from Pleasure Point
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (769 reviews)
"Beautiful Inn and great location! Staff was super nice …"
United States
Joseph
The price is RM913
RM1,269 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Inn at Depot Hill
A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 4.8 km from Pleasure Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,177 reviews)
"Great hotel close to boardwalk"
United States
jessika
The price is RM500
RM578 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 5.3 km from Pleasure Point
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,346 reviews)
"Great location, very clean property and friendly staff"
United States
Frank
The price is RM547
RM631 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, bar area, and seating.

10. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Pleasure Point
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (682 reviews)
"Clean rooms breakfast was very good."
United States
Arturo
The price is RM465
RM539 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz
A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

11. Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
2.1 km from Pleasure Point
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful! Beautiful views and the bed was super comfortable! We stayed in the Rose Garden Suite!"
United States
Matthew
The price is RM779
RM886 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Monarch Cove Inn
Terrace/patio

12. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Pleasure Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay at, very clean and very convenient"
United States
Grester
The price is RM473
RM548 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a landscaped entrance with plants and a wheelchair-accessible sign.

13. Best Western Plus All Suites Inn

Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Pleasure Point
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"This hotel is very convenient to the Beach/Boardwalk and the pier."
United States
Nadine
The price is RM448
RM516 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Best Western Plus All Suites Inn
A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.

14. Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
3.9 km from Pleasure Point
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"It was very good. Would recommend staying here."
United States
SERGIO
The price is RM552
RM822 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Chaminade Resort & Spa
A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

15. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.2 km from Pleasure Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (638 reviews)
"Great find, super cute, tucked away, steps to a small beautiful beach. Room was perfect for the whole family including the dog. Space is clean and updated. Staff was super helpful. Definitely going again."
United States
Richard
The price is RM768
RM877 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

16. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 7.5 km from Pleasure Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (719 reviews)
"All is good!"
United States
Philip
The price is RM465
RM539 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.

17. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
5 km from Pleasure Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,186 reviews)
"It was nice having the restaurant and bar on site"
United States
John
The price is RM432
RM502 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

18. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 5.6 km from Pleasure Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,350 reviews)
"Would definitely stay there again"
United States
Alan
The price is RM389
RM449 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

19. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Pleasure Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (485 reviews)
"Rooms clean, easy parking, and it’s 10 minutes from downtown. Perfect little spot"
United States
vincent
The price is RM327
RM378 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hitching Post Studios Inn
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

20. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.4 km from Pleasure Point
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19 reviews)
"Room was spotless with a lot of nice amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable as well!"
United States
Julia
The price is RM332
RM637 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel
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Where to stay in Pleasure Point

Find the best Pleasure Point areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A natural rock arch formation on a beach with waves crashing below.

Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

A white lighthouse with a green top, surrounded by large rocks and people.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Pleasure Point Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Love love love this place!"
Charles 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Pleasure Point?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring Santa Cruz's Pleasure Point neighbourhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Pleasure Point? Consider a visit to Monterey Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Pleasure Point area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Santa Cruz, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 65 Pleasure Point hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Pleasure Point, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in Pleasure Point.
What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?
Monterey Bay, 38th Avenue Beach Access and Pleasure Point Park are just a few attractions to check out in Pleasure Point. You could also plan a visit to The Hook or Moran Lake Beach while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Pleasure Point include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Hooper Beach and Capitola Wharf. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Capitola Mercantile and Capitola Beach are also worth a stop.

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