Flight
If flying to Santa Cruz, the San Jose International Airport is the best choice.
Hotel
If you feel like being bougie, the Dream Inn is located next to the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Dream Inn provides excellent bay views and houses the Jack O'Neill Restaurant, which is a great place for a cocktail and to watch the sunset.
House Or Rental
We recommend getting an Airbnb! Santa Cruz County is an expensive place to stay especially in the summer months. Airbnb has many cute and comfy beach bungalows and forest cabins in Santa Cruz County. We found that Airbnb has more affordable options than the hotels in the area.