Best Boutique Hotels in Santa Cruz and Vicinity

This beachfront hotel is located next to Santa Cruz’s famous boardwalk and steps from the city centre, making it an ideal destination for a weekend escape, corporate event, family holiday or romantic getaway. The Dream Inn features a natural, laid back atmosphere inspired by the ocean. All guestrooms and suites offer private balconies or patios with spectacular views of Monterey Bay. Enjoy the memorable sunsets, watch the surfers and let the ocean waves lull you to sleep. The hotel's spacious deck features a pool and hot tub. With a great location and luxurious amenities, the Dream is a great choice for business or pleasure.

Featuring an outdoor pool with cabanas available, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection offers fire-pits for guest use. A restaurant and bar is on site. The modern rooms feature free WiFi. All rooms are soundproofed. A seating area, an electronics charging station, a TV with cable channels, and a coffee machine are featured in each spacious room. Solaire Restaurant and Bar is onsite and features local wine and beer. Guests can enjoy farm to table ingredients and a seasonal menu. A fitness centre is on site. A concierge service is provided for the hotel to assist guests with dinner reservations and area attractions. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is less than 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Capital Village is 8.8 miles away, and Pacific Avenue with boutique shops and stores is just 15 minutes’ walk from the property.

Set in the Santa Cruz mountain range of Northern California, the Chaminade Resort & Spa is 5 km from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The resort has a year-round outdoor pool and BBQ, and guests can enjoy a meal at 2 different on-site restaurants. Every room at this resort is air-conditioned and features a flat-screen LCD TV. Each room comes with a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Extras include bath robes and free toiletries. Chaminade Resort & Spa features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a 24-hour front desk, a cash machine, a shared lounge and gift shop at the property. Free private parking is also available on site. Car hire is available at this resort and the area is popular for golfing. Monterey Bay is a 45 minutes’ drive away. Museum of History & Art at the McPherson Center is 5 km from Chaminade Resort & Spa, while Pacific Avenue is 5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Mineta San Jose International Airport, 41 km from Chaminade Resort & Spa.

Dio Deka, a top-rated restaurant, is located on-site at Hotel Los Gatos. A Mediterranean-inspired outdoor swimming pool and hot tub are available. San Jose International Airport is 15 miles from the hotel. This hotel is a part of Oxford Hotels & Resorts LLC. Plush bathrobes, slippers, premium linens and a gourmet minibar are also provided. Select suites feature a seating area with a fireplace and a balcony or patio. Dio Deka offers fine dining Greek and Mediterranean cuisine with an emphasis on healthy and seasonal fare. The menu features fish, cheeses, olive oil, oregano and thyme-scented honey sourced from Greece as well as an extensive wine list. Downtown San Jose is 19 km from the Hotel Los Gatos. There are many Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, restaurants and bars and the town square within walking distance of the hotel.

This oceanfront hotel is located in Marina, California. The hotel offers views of the Pacific Ocean, a full-service spa, an on-site restaurant and in-room dining. Sanctuary Beach Resort features a flat-screen TV and free WiFi in every guest room. Rooms also offer fireplaces and MP3 docking stations. Views of the ocean or the surrounding dunes are also available. Located on-site at Sanctuary Beach Resort, Salt Wood restaurant delivers dishes that utilize the best seasonal local ingredients, highlighting remarkable produce and seafood, found throughout the Central California Coast and beyond. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool or the hot tub at the Sanctuary Beach. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is 15 minutes' drive from the Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina. The historic Cannery Row entertainment area is 17.5 km from the hotel.

Just 6 minutes’ drive from luxury shopping at San Jose’s Santana Row, Aloft San Jose Cupertino offers relaxing facilities including an outdoor heated pool and an on-site restaurant. Each air-conditioned room at this hotel features a flat-screen cable TV, a work desk, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. Open from 17:00 until 22:00, guests can enjoy bar food and cocktails at W XYZ bar at Aloft San Jose Cupertino. Guests can work out in the well-equipped fitness centre at Aloft San Jose Cupertino. A business centre is also available on site. Guests will also enjoy the billiards loft and poolside office cabanas with free high-speed internet access. SAP Center at San Jose, home of the professional hockey team the San Jose Sharks, is just 10 minutes' drive away from the property. The San Jose Convention Center is 10 km away.

Nestled along the rocky shoreline of the Monterey Peninsula, this historic oceanfront inn offers charming accommodations along with personalised services and thoughtful amenities, and is close to popular area attractions. Experience ocean views from every guest room. Explore the gardens surrounding the inn. Many complimentary amenities including free WiFi, and free on-street parking. Visit Pacific Grove, Monterey and Carmel featuring restaurants, shops and entertainment options, situated only a short distance from Seven Gables. Play on the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Course or visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium and view exciting California sea life.

This hotel is the only hotel located on the fashionable Santana Row, which features upscale dining and shopping opportunities. Hotel Valencia features interiors with Spanish-style architecture, 2 on-site restaurants and a full-service bar. Free WiFi is provided in each guest room. Guest rooms at the Hotel Valencia Santana Row feature a 50-inch flat-screen HDTV with pay-per-view movies. The air-conditioned rooms offer a coffee machine and guest bathrobes. Crafted from Italian white virgin marble, guest bathrooms include boutique bath amenities, hairdryers and waffle-weave bathrobes. Serving tapas with a twist, guests at the Hotel Valencia can dine at Oveja Negra restaurant. The hotel also features VBar, a hip lounge with a state-of-the-art sound system and Cielo, a rooftop wine bar with views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Guests of Hotel Valencia Santana Row can relax in the outdoor swimming pool or go for a workout in the gym. San Jose McEnery Convention Center is 10 minutes’ drive away from the property. SAP Center at San Jose is 4 miles away. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 13 minutes’ drive away.

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley and less than a mile from Apple headquarters, Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton is a boutique hotel. Free WiFi is available to Hilton Honors members. Featuring an LCD flat screen TV, a work desk, and an in-room laptop safe, all rooms at Juniper Hotel Cupertino include an honor bar and ironing facilities. A hairdryer and premium bath amenities are provided in the en suite bathroom. In addition to both a 24-hour fitness centre, Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton also offers free guest parking. The onsite Parkview Kitchen & Spirits serves New American cuisine for breakfast and dinner daily. There is an evening hosted wine reception and room with coffee makers. Santana Row is 6 miles away. San Jose International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away. San Francisco International Airport is 45 minutes’ drive away from Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton.

Located in the heart of Monterey's historic Cannery Row, InterContinental The Clement Monterey boasts elegant accommodations, on-site dining options and modern amenities. The rooms offer a TV and in-room movies, an electronics charging station, a coffee machine, and a mini bar. The en suite bathroom includes bathrobes, a soaking tub and a separate shower. The entire family can have an enjoyable stay. With on-site spa services, a state-of-the-art business centre and a children's club, there is something for everyone. Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant. Only steps from the Clements front doors, guests will find a variety of area attractions. Beautiful seascapes and wildlife, charming boutiques, gourmet restaurants, and an exciting nightlife are all within walking distance from the hotel.

Situated directly on the beach, the Spindrift Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of Monterey. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and a complimentary continental breakfast is provided. Each room features a seating area with a view, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, a mini bar, an in-room safe, and in-room massage services. The bathroom includes a hairdryer, bathrobes, an oversized tub, and a shower. Select rooms offer a fireplace. Spindrift Inn offers a complimentary breakfast delivered to your room each morning, and guests may enjoy an afternoon wine and cheese reception. Adjacent to the Spindrift Inn's lobby is the Lalla Oceanside Grill. Menu highlights include lobster nachos and steak-prawn platters. Room service may also be provided. The Spindrift is 4.8 km from the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links and 4 minutes' walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Mineta San José International Airport is 120 km away.

Combining elegant Victorian charm with many of today's modern conveniences, this hotel is ideally situated in the heart of Cannery Row, within walking distance to Monterey Bay and many area attractions. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Each room offers a fireplace, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, a coffee machine, a refrigerator, a work desk, and a patio or balcony. The bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy a daily complimentary continental breakfast. Wine and Cheese hour is offered from 5 pm till 6 pm. The Monterey Bay Aquarium and San Carlos Beach are steps away from Victorian Inn. Mineta San José International Airport is 120 km away.

Offering stunning views of Monterey Bay, a full-service spa and a private beach, the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa is located only steps from Cannery Row and 10 minutes' walk from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The guestrooms offer a seating area, air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, and an electronics charging station. The en suite bathroom includes free toiletries, bathrobes, a hairdryer, and ironing facilities. Guests can also enjoy nightly turndown service. Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa features a rooftop fitness centre. Guests can relax at the European Vista Blue Spa. The Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa features an elevated dinner restaurant, a casual all-day oceanfront restaurant, a lively lobby bar and a café. The elegant Coastal Kitchen restaurant offers an ever-evolving tasting menu with wine pairings. Schooners Monterey features contemporary American cuisine with a focus on seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The Lobby Lounge serves local beers, wine, craft cocktails and light bites with live music in the evening. Tidal Coffee offers Golden Bean award-winning coffee blends, fresh pastries, breakfast and lunch items. 17 Mile Drive is 4 km away from Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. The Monterey Regional Airport is 7 km away.