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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 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.

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 428

SAR 491 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a television on the wall and a painting above the desk.

2. Inn At Pasatiempo

2.7 km from Mystery Spot

Paul

SAR 447

SAR 513 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A man and a woman standing in a hallway with a patterned floor and a staircase with geometric designs.

3. Chaminade Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Mystery Spot

SERGIO

SAR 537

SAR 789 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

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

6.1 km from Mystery Spot

Michael

SAR 428

SAR 495 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Westside Santa Cruz, 7.5 km from Mystery Spot

Philip

SAR 428

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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.

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6.2 km from Mystery Spot

William

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

7. Seascape Beach Resort

13.4 km from Mystery Spot

Ryan

SAR 659

SAR 1,039 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious cafe with wooden ceilings, hanging pendant lights, and a mural of musicians.

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

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

A spacious living area with a black sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden sideboard. The room features a large window, a wall adorned with framed artwork, and a mirror.

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

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

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

9. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

5.8 km from Mystery Spot

Rochelle

SAR 362

SAR 417 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 modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

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

10. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Mystery Spot

Julia

SAR 300

SAR 580 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

A table with a wine bottle, a glass, and a vase with a flower.

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

11. Monarch Cove Inn

6.9 km from Mystery Spot

Matthew

SAR 716

SAR 815 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

4.2 km from Mystery Spot

Candace

SAR 411

SAR 470 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 restaurant with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a vase of flowers.

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

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

13. Carousel Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.9 km from Mystery Spot

Nova

SAR 311

SAR 367 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

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

14. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

5.1 km from Mystery Spot

Robin

SAR 393

SAR 449 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Westside Santa Cruz, 4 km from Mystery Spot

Alan

SAR 357

SAR 413 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

16. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 6.1 km from Mystery Spot

Tasia

SAR 278

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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 hotel room with two beds, a stone wall, a mural of a pier, and a window.

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

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.2 km from Mystery Spot

Frank

SAR 520

SAR 599 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

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

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.

18. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Mystery Spot

Sofia

SAR 436

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

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.

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

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

Westside Santa Cruz, 4.9 km from Mystery Spot

Natalie

SAR 205

SAR 301 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

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.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Mystery Spot

Grester

SAR 458

SAR 529 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 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 1,353 reviews	View
Inn At Pasatiempo	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
Chaminade Resort & Spa	8.4 Very good 1,005 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 719 reviews	View

Top Mystery Spot Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

8/10 Good

"A fine stay, but we were disappointed to find that the pool was closed"

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

8/10 Good

"The hotel was very nice and super clean. What would have made my rating an "excellent" one is if my room had a microwave and refrigerator, like my friend's did. I would have also really appreciated having breakfast provided like many other hotels do."

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."

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"We love The Paradox! It’s our staycation spot. The pool is great, the food is good, and the rooms are amazing and clean. Staff are very helpful, especially Blossom and Jay!! Jay is always so helpful!"

Chaminade Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"We booked a Junior Suite (King + Sofabed) with a resort view for our stay. The “Resort View” is in reality a view of a road and general park g area and not of any part of the visible main hotel building and grounds. The room was large but dated and had a musty odor that was noticeable each time that we had returned to our room."

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay! Friendly staff would recommend."

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"AMAZING! Wonderful beautiful resort!!"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

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

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

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place and the host couldn't have been nicer. Very secluded and full use of large patio with fire pit overlooking the the Saints Cruz hills."

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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. Inn At Pasatiempo

3. Chaminade Resort & Spa

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

5. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

6. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

7. Seascape Beach Resort

8. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

11. Monarch Cove Inn

12. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

13. Carousel Beach Inn

14. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

15. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

16. Ocean Pacific Lodge

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

18. Marea Sol Hotel

19. Seaside Inn & Suites

20. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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Top Mystery Spot Hotel Reviews

Marea Sol Hotel

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Seaside Inn & Suites

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

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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