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A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter with a display, and shelves with bottles.

A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and a fireplace.

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bar area with a neon sign.

1. Inn At Pasatiempo

2.6 km from Mystery Spot

Paul

SAR 380

SAR 438 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A wooden staircase leading to a white building surrounded by greenery.

2. Chaminade Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Mystery Spot

Erica

SAR 598

SAR 857 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

A breakfast area with a large mural of a vineyard, wooden furniture, and a buffet with various food items.

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

A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

3. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

2.8 km from Mystery Spot

Christopher

SAR 446

SAR 512 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

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

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.

4. Inn at Depot Hill

6.6 km from Mystery Spot

Joseph

SAR 1,044

SAR 1,395 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.

A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.

A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.

5. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Mystery Spot

paola

SAR 983

SAR 1,313 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

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

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6.2 km from Mystery Spot

William

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

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.

A spacious lobby with a large seating area, a staircase, and large windows.

7. Seascape Beach Resort

13.4 km from Mystery Spot

Haleh

SAR 922

SAR 1,335 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

8. Monarch Cove Inn

6.9 km from Mystery Spot

Deborah

SAR 717

SAR 815 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and wooden cabinets. There is a round dining table with two chairs and a potted plant.

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Mystery Spot

Andrea

SAR 375

SAR 665 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a garden with a pond and various plants.

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

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9.2 km from Mystery Spot

Michael

SAR 399

SAR 464 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a mural of tropical plants on the wall, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

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

6.1 km from Mystery Spot

Nathan

SAR 501

SAR 577 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A cozy seating area with a star decoration, two lanterns, and a wicker table with magazines.

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'.

12. Capitola Hotel

6.7 km from Mystery Spot

Michelle

SAR 861

SAR 1,002 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

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

13. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

5.8 km from Mystery Spot

Steven

SAR 367

SAR 424 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A row of terracotta buildings with balconies, each with a small staircase leading to the entrance.

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

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

14. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

6.7 km from Mystery Spot

Cecilia

SAR 728

SAR 833 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, seating area, large windows, and a plant.

A modern reception area with a wooden log wall, a beverage refrigerator, and a view of the sea.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table, yellow chairs, a large potted plant, and a patterned carpet.

A spacious lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large wall mural, and a modern chandelier.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.2 km from Mystery Spot

Frank

SAR 539

SAR 621 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a clock on the wall.

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

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

16. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Mystery Spot

Donald

SAR 625

SAR 716 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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.

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

17. Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.4 km from Mystery Spot

Roxanna

SAR 432

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

A bar area with wooden beams, hanging pendant lights, a wine display, and bar stools.

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Mystery Spot

Grester

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A balcony with two chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a view of a parking lot and amusement park.

A roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony, and large colorful wall art.

A red popcorn machine with a large container of popcorn, a pot, and a phone receiver.

19. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Mystery Spot

Edwin

SAR 280

SAR 332 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

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

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

20. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

4.2 km from Mystery Spot

Fabian

SAR 413

SAR 472 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mystery Spot

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn At Pasatiempo	8.8 Excellent 1,015 reviews	View
Chaminade Resort & Spa	8.4 Very good 1,005 reviews	View
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley	8.2 Very good 1,346 reviews	View
Inn at Depot Hill	9.6 Exceptional 768 reviews	View
La Bahia Hotel and Spa	9.6 Exceptional 525 reviews	View

Top Mystery Spot Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We love hyatt clean specious room"

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property and great location! Friendly staff and wonderful restaurant and bar. Coffee and pastries in the morning was excellent. I highly recommend renting the electric bikes and riding around the area."

Chaminade Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"The services and the amenities there were just enough to make the resort enjoyable to stay the whole time and not drive anywhere. However I wished the hours of services would be open longer. There’s almost nothing to eat or do after 9pm"

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Property was walkable to Downtown. Easy access to PCH. Near very good restaurants. Short drive to the boardwalk."

Hitching Post Studios Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice enough motel in eastside Santa Cruz. Very friendly and helpful staff, got me switched to a studio suite from the room I'd booked, for a slight upcharge. There is a block of rooms that sit in the middle of the property, but I preferred to have a room in the main L-shaped block with parking spaces and small sitting areas in front, (However, those smaller rooms in the block are a bit less expensive.) Be aware that other than a coffeemaker, the kitchen units do not have ANY cookware, utensils, plates, etc. so if you intend to prepare food in the kitchen, you'll need to bring all your own supplies. Despite being on a busy 4-lane road (Soquel Ave.) it was nice and quiet at night. Given how pricey even the most basic accommodation in Santa Cruz can be (especially on a weekend), this tidy place offers decent value."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly and welcoming. Loved the pool and the beds were really comfortable."

5-Acre Mountain Retreat In Serene Santa Cruz Mountains Rental Permit #231090

10/10 Excellent

"It was a beautiful home! I just wished we have more than one night to appreciate it more."

Soquel Villa - 180 views of Monterey Bay w/ infinity pool, spa & movie theater

10/10 Excellent

"The property is literally just as beautiful as the pictures. They are adding on another covered patio party structure that will be so cool when complete. Also, the communication is just as good as described in all the other posts. The whole thing was a breeze. It wasn’t super hot weather so we opted to heat the pool during the day and then some of the group went in the spa in the evening while the rest of us sat by the fire. So relaxing! The only thing I will add for future renters- there is no ice maker in the fridge. There is a smaller one in the bar fridge but if you have a big group and need more ice, plan to get some bags to keep in the freezer. Also, there are a LOT of stairs. Both between the first floor, second floor and drop in living area and kitchen, and then again through various levels outside. This isn’t so bad except we brought our 89 year old parents and they had a little trouble. Just a heads up for older guests or someone that needs assistance. Overall the place was such a treat and we had a really great time. Thanks Matt!"

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 591 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 591 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 Museum of Art and History feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Sights like Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Covered Bridge Park, and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic 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. Inn At Pasatiempo

2. Chaminade Resort & Spa

3. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4. Inn at Depot Hill

5. La Bahia Hotel and Spa

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

7. Seascape Beach Resort

8. Monarch Cove Inn

9. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

10. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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

12. Capitola Hotel

13. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

14. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

16. Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

17. Seaway Inn

18. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

19. Carousel Beach Inn

20. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Compare popular hotels close to Mystery Spot

Top Mystery Spot Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

5-Acre Mountain Retreat In Serene Santa Cruz Mountains Rental Permit #231090

Soquel Villa - 180 views of Monterey Bay w/ infinity pool, spa & movie theater

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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