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

1. Inn At Pasatiempo

2.6 km from Mystery Spot

Paul

SAR 380

SAR 439 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 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 modern reception area with a counter, refrigerated beverage dispensers, snack shelves, and decorative wall art.

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

2. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

2.8 km from Mystery Spot

Christopher

SAR 430

SAR 494 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

A hotel room with a television, a desk with a coffee maker, a chair, and a cabinet with drawers.

A wooden deck with a table and two wicker chairs, overlooking a forested area.

3. Chaminade Resort & Spa

2.8 km from Mystery Spot

SERGIO

SAR 576

SAR 832 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 two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

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.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

6.2 km from Mystery Spot

William

SAR 507

SAR 584 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A kitchen with a water dispenser, a coffee machine, and a view of pink flowers through the window.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

5. Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 7.3 km from Mystery Spot

Erin

SAR 344

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 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.

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

6.1 km from Mystery Spot

Nathan

SAR 495

SAR 570 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

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

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

7. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

9.2 km from Mystery Spot

Michael

SAR 397

SAR 461 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

8. Seascape Beach Resort

13.4 km from Mystery Spot

Haleh

SAR 977

SAR 1,396 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

9. Inn at Depot Hill

6.6 km from Mystery Spot

Joseph

SAR 1,044

SAR 1,396 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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 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.

10. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Mystery Spot

Andrea

SAR 385

SAR 675 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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

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

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

12. Monarch Cove Inn

6.9 km from Mystery Spot

Matthew

SAR 717

SAR 815 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 star-shaped decoration on a windowsill with two lanterns beside it.

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

13. Capitola Hotel

6.7 km from Mystery Spot

Liz

SAR 800

SAR 932 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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

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

14. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Mystery Spot

Grester

SAR 484

SAR 559 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom, a dining area, and a TV.

15. Edgewater Beach Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.2 km from Mystery Spot

Elizabeth

SAR 362

SAR 419 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 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 coastal scene with buildings along the shore, a sandy beach, and a sunset.

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

16. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

6.7 km from Mystery Spot

Laura

SAR 732

SAR 837 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

17. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Mystery Spot

Sonia

SAR 412

SAR 478 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 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.

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.2 km from Mystery Spot

Frank

SAR 476

SAR 549 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 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 hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

19. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 6.1 km from Mystery Spot

James

SAR 278

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

20. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

4.2 km from Mystery Spot

Fabian

SAR 413

SAR 472 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mystery Spot

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Inn At Pasatiempo	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley	8.4 Very good 1,339 reviews	View
Chaminade Resort & Spa	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Mystery Spot Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff and quick service"

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent

"The best birthday stay. It was clean, nice housekeeping, and staff"

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Right on the beach and safe parking"

Inn At Pasatiempo

8/10 Good

"First time staying here. The outside covered patio was nice. Restaurant/bar was also very nice. Nice touch was the morning coffee and pastries. Room was functional. Looking at location as possible host for conference is a possibility."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay here. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Overall, everything was great and we really enjoyed our stay. We would definitely stay here again!"

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 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. Inn At Pasatiempo

2. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

3. Chaminade Resort & Spa

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Mission Inn

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

7. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

8. Seascape Beach Resort

9. Inn at Depot Hill

10. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

11. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

12. Monarch Cove Inn

13. Capitola Hotel

14. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

15. Edgewater Beach Inn

16. Capitola Venetian Vacation Rentals

17. Marea Sol Hotel

18. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

19. Ocean Pacific Lodge

20. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

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Top Mystery Spot Hotel Reviews

Seaside Inn & Suites

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Inn At Pasatiempo

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

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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