Destination Swimming Pool

Santa Cruz beaches are not to be missed, but back at the hotel, swimming pools rule. Heated pools and other poolside amenities make swim season a year-round option and fun addition to any vacation stay.

Families flock to the pool area at the Comfort Inn Santa Cruz. Enjoy a heated pool, jacuzzi and spacious sauna, or just relax poolside on comfy chaise lounge chairs and breathe in the sweet-smelling jasmine that borders the pool zone. For an extra special retreat, book a room with its own private 4-person hot tub and soak away the stress.

Read more about beach-inspired vibes at the Comfort Inn Santa Cruz.

The pool area at Hotel Paradox takes center stage with poolside dining and an outdoor bar. Order a drink or snack from a reclining lounge chair, bask in the warm glow from the jacuzzi fire pit or indulge in the comfort of your own private cabana. Day or night, the Paradox pool is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy with friends and family.

Read about expecting the unexpected at Hotel Paradox.

The Dream Inn boasts the best of both worlds with a beachfront pool area and easy access to Cowell’s Beach. Fuel up on food and drink at the pool bar or treat yourself to a poolside cabana massage. On weekend mornings, take advantage of complimentary oceanfront yoga on the pool deck.

Read how the Santa Cruz Dream Inn proves it’s easy being green.

Retreats for the Body and Soul

The choices of where to go for rest, relaxation and rejuvenation in Santa Cruz County are plentiful. Deep breaths of ocean air or crisp redwood forest will work wonders, but a little pampering never hurt anyone. The Spa at Chaminade is the perfect place to unwind and make the most of your “me” time. Arrive…

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Even the marble lion statue at the Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is ready for some surf and sun!

Beach-inspired Vibes at the Comfort Inn Santa Cruz

You can’t see the ocean from the Comfort Inn, but it’s less than 2 miles away and a recent facelift has given the budget-friendly hotel a beachy look fit for a casual beach town like Santa Cruz. Inspired by a go-with-the-flow surf vibe, what was once a series of chopped up rooms and separate dining…

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A peaceful moment, overlooking a lazy stretch of the Soquel Creek as it flows toward Capitola Village.  

Shopping By the Sea in Capitola Village

One can hardly describe Capitola Village without using the word quaint, but it’s true! The beauty and charm of this Mediterranean-inspired seaside town oozes out of nestled buildings with colorful exteriors, as if the picturesque ocean views weren’t enough. The atmosphere in Capitola Village is unique, as are the plentiful shops and galleries, many of…

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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Santa Cruz Dream Inn!  

The Santa Cruz Dream Inn Proves It’s Easy Being Green

What’s green all over, gives back to the community and has killer ocean views? The answer is the one and only beachfront hotel in the city of Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Dream Inn. Known to locals as, simply, the Dream Inn, the luxury hotel boasts the ideal location to enjoy laid-back surf culture and…

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A dreamy gondola ride at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk takes you along the beach with incredible views of Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay.  

Free Family Entertainment at the Boardwalk All Summer Long

Summer is right around the corner and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is planning to kick off the season with a bang, stomp and jump! Jump City is part of this year’s free summer entertainment and promises to bring even more action and excitement to the beach. And what could be more exciting than a…