The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz is a hidden gem featuring contemporary accommodations and convenient amenities in sunny Santa Cruz, California. Whether travelers are heading to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, UCSC, a business meeting downtown or a wedding at Cocoanut Grove, they will find that our location puts them within close proximity to many popular points of interest in the area.
Santa Cruz, California Beach & Boardwalk Lodging -
Situated in Santa Cruz County in central California, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites has everything that guests need for a great getaway. The Express Start Hot Breakfast Bar, luxurious SimplySmart Bedding, green hotel practices and complimentary high-speed Internet/WiFi are just a few of the highlights that travelers can look forward to when checking into our hotel near the downtown area.
Santa Cruz, California Attractions -
It won't be long before you discover that Santa Cruz, California is a diverse destination with so many things to do. Less than two miles from the hotel, adventure-seekers can take in the thrilling and tame rides of the "World's Best Seaside Amusement Park" with a visit to the historic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Monterey Bay. Roaring Camp Railroads, Mystery Spot, Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory and downtown are also just moments away. A little further are the serene resort area of Capitola Village and the soaring majestic redwoods. You'll also find farmer's markets, wineries, galleries, museums and plenty more.
Downtown - 1 mile
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 1.5 miles
Roaring Camp Railroads - 1.5 miles
Beaches - 1.5 miles
Mystery Spot - 3.1 miles
Seymour Marine Discovery Center at Long Marine Laboratory - 3.98 miles
Capitola Village - 4.6 miles
Mount Hermon Redwood Canopy Tours - 7 miles
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 11.2 miles
Airports & Transportation
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport - 31.53 miles
San Francisco International Airport - 59.96 miles
Oakland International Airport - 64.25 miles
Driving Directions to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz
From Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport -
Take 880 South to 17 going towards Santa Cruz. Exit on Ocean Street. Head towards the beach and the hotel is on the left ¼ mile from the end of the freeway.
From San Francisco International Airport -
Take U.S. 101 S to San Jose. Follow exit 398B/Cupertino/Santa Cruz onto CA-85 S. Take the San Jose/Santa Cruz exit onto CA-17 S toward Santa Cruz. Continue on Ocean Street. Make a U-turn at Kennan Street onto Ocean Street. The hotel is on the right.
From Oakland International Airport -
Take the ramp to I-880/Downtown Oakland. Merge onto Airport Drive. Continue onto 98th Ave. Merge into I-880 S via the ramp to San Jose. Continue onto CA-17 S. Continue onto Santa Cruz Highway. Make a U-turn at Kennan Street. The hotel is on the right.
