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

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.

1. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

2.8 km from Mystery Spot

Brandall

SAR 428

SAR 491 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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 790 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

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.

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

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A reception desk with a "Welcome to the Golden State" sign, a "Treats" sign, and two refrigerated display cases.

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

Ingrid

SAR 428

SAR 496 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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

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.

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

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 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.

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 706

SAR 1,092 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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 374

SAR 431 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 kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

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

10. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

Eastside Santa Cruz, 6 km from Mystery Spot

Julia

SAR 305

SAR 585 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 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.

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

11. Monarch Cove Inn

6.9 km from Mystery Spot

Matthew

SAR 716

SAR 815 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

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

12. Inn at Depot Hill

6.6 km from Mystery Spot

Joseph

SAR 840

SAR 1,166 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 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 roller coaster at a seaside amusement park with a beach and pier in the background.

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

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 spacious living area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and large windows providing natural light.

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

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 6.2 km from Mystery Spot

Frank

SAR 533

SAR 613 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A 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.

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

16. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

4.2 km from Mystery Spot

Candace

SAR 411

SAR 470 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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 wooden pergola with climbing plants, a central fountain, and a paved walkway leading to a building entrance.

17. 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 hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

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

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Downtown, 6.1 km from Mystery Spot

Tasia

SAR 278

SAR 370 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

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

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 5.1 km from Mystery Spot

Grester

SAR 435

SAR 504 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

20. Marea Sol Hotel

Westside Santa Cruz, 6.1 km from Mystery Spot

Sofia

SAR 436

SAR 505 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 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
Inn At Pasatiempo	8.8 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Chaminade Resort & Spa	8.4 Very good 1,004 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 719 reviews	View

Top Mystery Spot Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent

"AMAZING! Wonderful beautiful resort!!"

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Good access. Parking layout was great. Great stay!"

Inn At Pasatiempo

8/10 Good

"Habitacion amplia , con suficiente parqueo gratis."

Hitching Post Studios Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great little motorcourt motel! The gentleman at the front desk was so friendly and helpful (gave us good directions to walk to the beach and suggested restaurants nearby to eat at). The motel is a 45 min walk to the beach/marina but the neighborhood is very safe day and night and it's quiet too. I love the little gardens infront of each room and spent part of the evening sitting there on the patio chairs. The room has a bedroom area and a separate kitchen too with nice appliances and a nice new counter, great for eating and storing food. FYI there are no pots or dishes (we had our own). So either bring your own or make sure to bring utensils from the restaurant. Parking was plentiful. Definitely would come back again."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great stay with the exception of them running out of towels and only providing three towels when four guests were registered for the room"

Marea Sol Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"good"

Seaside Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

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

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

8/10 Good

"We live nearby, but decided to stay here while attending a nearby wedding. The hotel itself is beautiful, with a spacious lobby, plenty of seating, a lovely bar, and welcoming atmosphere. The live jazz music added a wonderful touch to the ambiance. Our room was clean and spacious, and we were pleasantly surprised by the large shared balcony. Unfortunately, there was no outdoor seating to relax and enjoy the view or listen to the live band playing below. A few chairs would have made the balcony more inviting. We booked a Jr. suite, while the bathroom was generously sized, the lighting was extremely dim, particularly around the vanity. The sconces provided barely enough lighting to apply makeup or get ready. Although the shower light was bright, it was too far away to illuminate the rest of the space. The walls seemed thin, and we could clearly hear children running down the hallway and guests talking late into the night. The bed was reasonably comfortable, but the sheets were worn and felt scratchy. New sheet and higher thread count would have made for a more comfortable night's sleep. Breakfast service had only one server attending to all the tables. Additional staffing during busy breakfast hours would've been helpful. Overall, the hotel has a lot going for it, especially its beautiful common areas, spacious rooms, and inviting atmosphere. With a few improvements it'll be a great place to stay."

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

8/10 Good

"When I arrived the guy at the front desk was kind and helpful. The room itself wasn’t clean, walls were gross. I did a wipe down of everything and brought my own bedding. Door didn’t close all the way which was concerning. But it would still lock."

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. 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. Inn at Depot Hill

13. Carousel Beach Inn

14. Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

16. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

17. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

18. Ocean Pacific Lodge

19. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

20. Marea Sol Hotel

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Top Mystery Spot Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Inn At Pasatiempo

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Marea Sol Hotel

Seaside Inn & Suites

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

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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