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A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

1. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

2.8 km from Mystery Spot

Brandall

SAR 395

SAR 455 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A lobby with a brick wall, a reception desk, a black rug, and a framed picture on the wall.

A motel sign with a neon 'NO VACANCY' message.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with two chairs, a television, a mirror, and a ceiling fan.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder on one side, surrounded by a concrete deck.

2. National 9 Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 3.9 km from Mystery Spot

John

SAR 263

SAR 303 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A dining room with a fireplace, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a view of trees through large windows.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

3. Inn at Depot Hill

6.6 km from Mystery Spot

Joseph

SAR 962

SAR 1,304 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A pool area with a clear sky, a building with a tiled roof, and outdoor furniture.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6.2 km from Mystery Spot

William

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A beach setting with a fire pit, two white chairs, and a table with a vase and bottles.

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of a green landscape through large glass doors.

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, a kitchen with a sink, and a fireplace.

5. Seascape Beach Resort

13.4 km from Mystery Spot

Carrie

SAR 659

SAR 1,039 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious bar area with multiple seating arrangements, a long counter, and hanging pendant lights.

A building with a sign reading "SEACLIF" and a "BAR + KITCHEN" sign. There are parking signs visible, and the building is surrounded by landscaping.

An outdoor patio with a long table set for dining, surrounded by chairs, under a pergola structure.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9.2 km from Mystery Spot

John

SAR 397

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a gated driveway, a sign indicating parking is only for hotel guests, and a clear blue sky above.

A star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

A hotel entrance with a wrought iron gate, outdoor seating area with striped cushions, and a sign reading "Capitol Hotel".

A view through a window of a building with a sign for 'Arcade Arcade'.

7. Capitola Hotel

6.7 km from Mystery Spot

Jeff

SAR 727

SAR 851 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A residential building with a paved pathway, wooden benches, and lush greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

5.8 km from Mystery Spot

Gail

SAR 360

SAR 415 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Mystery Spot

Julia

SAR 338

SAR 622 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A modern living room with leather sofas, a central coffee table, a fireplace, and two flat-screen TVs mounted on the walls.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading 'Four Points by Sheraton' in front.

10. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

4.2 km from Mystery Spot

Candace

SAR 412

SAR 470 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A balcony with a bench overlooking a waterfront area, featuring buildings and a clear sky.

A modern interior with a living area, kitchen, and large windows overlooking the sea.

A corner room with two windows overlooking a marina, featuring a chair, a small table, and a view of buildings and water.

A coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

11. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

6.7 km from Mystery Spot

Elyse

SAR 699

SAR 800 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious living area with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a desk with a computer and a lamp. Large windows offer a view of trees and a building outside.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A Best Western Plus Inn with a modern design, including a covered entrance and a landscaped area in front.

12. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

5.1 km from Mystery Spot

SAR 393

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A balcony with a view of a parking lot, a building with multiple floors, and palm trees.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

13. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Mystery Spot

Natalie

SAR 212

SAR 309 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A hotel entrance with a sign for 'Hitching Post Studios Inn' indicating availability and amenities like daily kitchen studios and free Wi-Fi.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

14. Hitching Post Studios Inn

Eastside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Mystery Spot

vincent

SAR 301

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A beach with palm trees, waves, and a distant shoreline with buildings.

A modern cafe with wicker pendant lights, a mural of mountains, and large windows offering a view of palm trees.

A balcony with a view of palm trees, a parking lot, and a distant cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bench, a TV, and a window.

15. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Mystery Spot

Myla

SAR 436

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A beach with rocky cliffs and a clear view of the ocean.

An outdoor patio with a table set for two, a white fence, and a view of the ocean.

A two-story house with a white porch, a red umbrella, and a small garden with various shrubs.

A blue building with a sign reading "Ocean Echo Inn & Beach Cottages."

16. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Mystery Spot

Brenda Lynn

SAR 619

SAR 709 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a window with blinds, a heater, a wooden dresser, and a door.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, sink, and refrigerator.

A covered corridor with a railing, large windows, and a view of a parking lot.

A motel with a central entrance, multiple rooms, and a covered area with a railing.

17. Drift Inn

Lower Ocean, 5.5 km from Mystery Spot

Armando

SAR 264

SAR 295 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A reception area with two sofas, a plant, a map display, and a view of the outside.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 6.1 km from Mystery Spot

Tasia

SAR 278

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A beach view with a sign for Marea Sol Hotel, palm trees, and a pier with boats.

A desk with a telephone and a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of a bridge and a body of water.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a blue ottoman. There is a desk with a chair, a framed picture on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach and pier with palm trees.

19. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Mystery Spot

Sofia

SAR 484

SAR 559 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A street view with a building featuring a pink fence, a tree, and parked cars.

A building with a white picket fence, a small bridge, and a bush.

A kitchen with a marble countertop, a wooden cabinet with a decorative handle, a chair, and a globe on the counter.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Lower Ocean, 5.5 km from Mystery Spot

Christine

SAR 224

SAR 262 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Mystery Spot

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley	8.4 Very good 1,352 reviews	View
National 9 Santa Cruz	8.4 Very good 282 reviews	View
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 770 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Seascape Beach Resort	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Mystery Spot Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very helpful during the sign in process. The breakfast was amazing."

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Huge room in a quiet corner of the hotel. Great place to stay for a night for business travel in the area."

Hitching Post Studios Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient and friendly place. They overdid a bit with the Lysol but that aired out quickly. Surprisingly quiet which might have been a function of the fellow guests' behavior. Very spacious and clean studio. Staff very friendly."

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Very Clean room, helpful staff. Many shops near by and a 15 minute walk to the boardwalk ."

Charming 3 Bedroom Home

8/10 Good

"The property was fine but nothing special. Kind of pricey for 3 couples. Spacious living areas but not particularly warm and inviting. The third bathroom is off the kitchen…not near the bedrooms. Therefore 2 of the smaller bedrooms share one small bathroom. Only one hand towel, shower towel and washcloth per/person for 3 nights. No beach towels or extra amenities. The kitchen was ok but no extra spices or cooking oils etc…The back deck/porch was big but the furniture could use sprucing up as the cushions were worn and dirty. On the plus side we were given early entrance which was nice and made our travel to the area easier. The hot tub was clean and hot!"

Light-Filled Redwood Cottage with Clawfoot Tub

10/10 Excellent

"This place was incredbile - we wanted to move in! Light filled and spacious with a HUGE tub and a super comfy bed. The hosts thought of everything. There was a towel warmer, extra blankets and they even put bottles of shampoo, conditioner, ect out and provided any kind of cutlery we could ask for. We felt like we were staying in a little peaceful oasis. The hosts were gret to communicate with and the spot was SUPER peaceful - little rabbits all over the place. HIGHLY reccommend!"

Other attractions near Mystery Spot

A historic half-timbered building with a stone facade, surrounded by trees and a red brick sidewalk.

Ocean Street

8.6/10 (1,332 reviews)

During your visit to Santa Cruz, you can enjoy retail therapy at Ocean Street. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A church with a wooden door and a bell tower.

Mission Santa Cruz

8.2/10 (121 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Santa Cruz with a trip to Mission Santa Cruz. You can seek out the surfing spots and biking trails in this walkable area.

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DeLaveaga Golf Course

Play a round of golf in Santa Cruz at DeLaveaga Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Pasatiempo Golf Course

7.4/10 (99 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Santa Cruz at Pasatiempo Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Scandinavian Cultural Center

Enjoy an outing to Scandinavian Cultural Center during your stay in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Poetic Cellars Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Poetic Cellars Winery during your travels to Soquel. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Town Clock

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Town Clock. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mystery Spot?

Mystery Spot is located in a walkable area of Santa Cruz known for its beautiful beaches and sporting events. You'll find 592 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Mystery Spot?

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Mystery Spot. Other good choices within 5 miles include Chaminade Resort & Spa and Light-Filled Redwood Cottage with Clawfoot Tub.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Mystery Spot?

Expedia has 592 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Mystery Spot.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mystery Spot, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Mystery Spot.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Mystery Spot?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Mystery Spot, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Mystery Spot?

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, Lighthouse Point Park, and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Roaring Camp Railroads, Williams-Reynolds House, and Felton Covered Bridge Park are must-sees while exploring the area. Enjoy the outdoors at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Pleasure Point Park, or Branciforte Dog Park.

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Our top choices for Mystery Spot hotels

1. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

2. National 9 Santa Cruz

3. Inn at Depot Hill

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Seascape Beach Resort

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Capitola Hotel

8. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

11. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

12. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

13. Seaside Inn & Suites

14. Hitching Post Studios Inn

15. Seaway Inn

16. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

17. Drift Inn

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

19. Marea Sol Hotel

20. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

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Top Mystery Spot Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Seaside Inn & Suites

Charming 3 Bedroom Home

Light-Filled Redwood Cottage with Clawfoot Tub

Other attractions near Mystery Spot

Ocean Street

Mission Santa Cruz

DeLaveaga Golf Course

Pasatiempo Golf Course

Scandinavian Cultural Center

Poetic Cellars Winery

Town Clock

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