What's it like in Mission Hill?

Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in Santa Cruz's Mission Hill neighborhood. Be sure to check out Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park as part of your Mission Hill travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Mission Hill?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Babbling Brook Inn is the highest ranked property in Mission Hill. This guesthouse offers free parking and comfy beds.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Mission Hill, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Mission Hill.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Mission Hill?

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What is there to do in this Santa Cruz neighborhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Mission Hill are Mission Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Williams-Reynolds House and Neary Lagoon Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.

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Our top choices for Mission Hill hotels

Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Monarch Cove Inn

8.1 km from Mission Hill

Malina

NT$6,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1.2 km from Mission Hill

Zachary

NT$4,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 10 - Mar 11

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Mission Hill

Ben

NT$8,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

16.7 km from Mission Hill

Veronica

NT$3,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Chaminade Resort & Spa

5.3 km from Mission Hill

Michael

NT$6,585 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 11 - Mar 12

Hotel Los Gatos

28.4 km from Mission Hill

olga

NT$6,247 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Seascape Beach Resort

14.2 km from Mission Hill

anna

NT$11,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

8.2 km from Mission Hill

Echo

NT$4,067 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 18 - Mar 19

Capitola Hotel

7.4 km from Mission Hill

Jessica

NT$6,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Mission Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Mission Hill

sophie

NT$3,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

Inn at Depot Hill

7.6 km from Mission Hill

Aaron

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

7.4 km from Mission Hill

Miguel

NT$4,077 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 9 - Mar 10

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

6.3 km from Mission Hill

Therese

NT$4,588 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Seaway Inn

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Mission Hill

Joseph

NT$4,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Mission Hill

Vanessa

NT$16,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Apr 1 - Apr 2

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Eastside Santa Cruz, 4.2 km from Mission Hill

Michele

NT$5,369 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

28.4 km from Mission Hill

Steve

NT$4,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Inn At Moss Landing Point

29.7 km from Mission Hill

Brad

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

24.3 km from Mission Hill

mariebeth

NT$4,183 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 15 - Mar 16

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

25.1 km from Mission Hill

Luz

NT$3,793 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

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Where to stay in Mission Hill

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This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some.

If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them.

The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset.

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Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

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Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

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Nice place to have coffee and watch the waves. Great surf spot. NO bathrooms! #beach #ocean #surf #shops #view

Pleasure Point

World-renowned surf spot with a strong surf culture, Pleasure Point offers picturesque ocean views along East Cliff Drive and a walkable path with separate bike lanes. Enjoy amenities at Pleasure Point Park and nearby 41st Ave commercial district.

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CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Top Mission Hill Hotel Reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4/10 Poor

"The room was substandard."

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"The Hyatt is perfectly located! Close to food, downtown, the beach and boardwalk, Mystery Spot. My family and I were able to walk to most places or just have to take a quick drive. Having 24 hour valet was convenient for coming and going, especially as a family with littles. The heated pool and jacuzzi was an absolute hit for day and nighttime use. Breakfast every morning was a relief and one less thing to have to worry about. Room was clean and didn’t feel overcrowded with 2 adults and 2 littles. All in all, we had a great stay. Totally going to stay here again. Oh, last thing, the staff was timely, friendly, and attentive! "

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"They greeted us with a Birthday card abd goodie bag for my son which he really enjoyed! Our room was clean and nice. We had a great time and the boardwalk is only 3 min away walking. On our check out day on Sunday we were able to leave our car parked while we enjoyed a walk to the warf. Overall great place to stay! "

Surf City Inn and Suites

6/10 Okay

"It's a fine place to stay if you only need to sleep. The ground level can be noisy. We had people yelling right outside of door around 2am. Hearing someone scream "I'm going to kick your ass" isn't entertaining when it sounds like they're right outside your window. The room didn't feel very well ventilated. It felt damp, like it needed a dehumidifying fan. It's really close to the boardwalk, which is why we chose to stay there. It's not fancy but it works "

Ocean Pacific Lodge

6/10 Okay

"Our stay at the Ocean Pacifc Lodge in Santa Cruz was alright. The room was large and check in was very smooth, even through we were arriving at midnight. The bed was a little stiff for my taste, and our room was across from the pool so it smelled very chlorine-y like the pool in our room which wasn’t ideal. But we did really appreciate the location, and its accessibility to the ocean and pier, as well as the free parking. "

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Our top choices for Mission Hill hotels

Monarch Cove Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Hotel Los Gatos

Seascape Beach Resort

Fern River Resort

Capitola Hotel

Mission Inn

Inn at Depot Hill

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

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

Seaway Inn

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Where to stay in Mission Hill

Westside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Upper Seabright

Top Mission Hill Hotel Reviews

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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