LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM SANTA CRUZ | Santa Cruz ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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550 2Nd Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

“The hotel's proximity to the beach and boardwalk is very nice!”view full review

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz - A 60-room Westside hotel with fitness center and free breakfast near the Beach Boardwalk

Located in Westside Santa Cruz, La Quinta Inn & Suites provides 60 air-conditioned rooms with laptop-friendly workspaces and private bathrooms. The property features a fitness center, 24-hour front desk, and a terrace. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, iron, and separate sitting area. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily, while other amenities include laundry facilities, a snack bar/deli, and a grocery store. This Santa Cruz hotel offers both wired and wireless internet access at no charge. Positioned 1.5 miles from University of California Santa Cruz, La Quinta stands near key attractions including Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum. The property provides convenient access to Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Sky Glider, and Pacific Garden Mall.

Pros

Complimentary continental breakfast and WiFi

On-site fitness center and laundry facilities

Walking distance to Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall

24-hour front desk service with grocery store access

Cons

32 miles from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

No swimming pool on premises

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King Room Non-Smoking

2 persons

34 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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2 Queen Beds Partial Ocean View Room Non-Smoking

2 persons

34 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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1 King Bed Partial Ocean View Room Non-Smoking

2 persons

35 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Suite Non-Smoking

2 persons

39 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

Discover available transportation options for smooth travel around the city

City Centre

Santa Cruz900 m

Airports

Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 54.3 km

Monterey Peninsula (MRY) 68.1 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Heated Pool Fun

“During our stay, my children absolutely loved the heated pool! It was just 3 feet deep, making it perfect for small kids. Located outside with a lovely view, they splashed around happily while I felt secure knowing the area was safe.” view full review

Convenient Underground Parking

“I appreciated the secure underground parking garage during our visit. It provided peace of mind knowing our bicycles and car were safe throughout the night. Access via elevator made it easy to get to our room without worrying about our belongings.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast Spread

“The breakfast exceeded my expectations with a fantastic selection! Each morning, I enjoyed scrambled eggs, bacon, and waffles. It was a great way to start our day, and there was plenty of food available, keeping me energized for our Santa Cruz adventures.” view full review

Spacious and Modern Room

“I was pleasantly surprised by the spaciousness of our room. With high ceilings and a huge bathroom, it felt almost luxurious. The cleanliness and comfort of the bed made for a restful night's sleep, adding to our overall enjoyable experience.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Vending machines
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Services

Housekeeping
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots
Board games

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

550 2Nd Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

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550 2Nd Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060

City landmarks

Mall

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

650 m

Harbour

Santa Cruz Wharf

650 m

Museum

Museum of Art and History

1.2 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Surfing Museum

1.6 km

Museum

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

2.0 km

Landmark

Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse

970 m

Shopping Area

Pacific Garden Mall

820 m

Park

Neary Lagoon Park

910 m

Landmark

To Honor Surfing Monument

1.1 km

Landmark

Sky Glider

760 m

Landmark

Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf

660 m

Spa Centre

Well Within Spa

700 m

Spa Centre

Tea House Spa

730 m

Landmark

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park

1.7 km

Landmark

Lighthouse Field State Beach

1.7 km

Landmark

Undertow

730 m

Landmark

Giant Dipper

960 m

Landmark

Cave Train

980 m

Beach

Main Beach

730 m

Landmark

Beach Flats Community Garden

720 m

Landmark

Steamer Lane

1.2 km

Park

Abbott Square

1.2 km

Landmark

Noland's on the Wharf

800 m

Landmark

Santa Cruz Holiday Train

820 m

Landmark

Mike Fox Skate Park

980 m

Beach

Seabright State Beach

2.3 km

Landmark

Ocean View Park

2.1 km

Nearby

35 Pacific Ave

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

180 m

Store

Cowell's Beach Surf Shop

170 m

Store

Cowell Beach

410 m

Restaurants

Tacos Moreno

470 m

303 Beach St

Coaster's Bar and Grill

520 m

115 Cliff St

El Hermoso Mar

520 m

313 Beach St

Firefly Coffee House

460 m

131 Front St # A # A

Yan Flower

500 m

617 Pacific Ave

Surf City Grill

730 m

400 Beach St Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Fire Fly Cafe

610 m

131 Front St # A # A

De La Hacienda Taqueria

690 m

354 Washington St

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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM SANTA CRUZ, Santa Cruz

Hotel Details

La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Santa Cruz - A 60-room Westside hotel with fitness center and free breakfast near the Beach Boardwalk

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Sports & Fitness

Services

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Children

Spa & Leisure

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Media

Room decor

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