Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
Spread the Cost
ATOL protected
Unbeatable prices
In Santa Cruz (Eastside Santa Cruz)
With a stay at Hitching Post Studios Inn, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, a 4-minute drive from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 7 minutes from Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Mystery Spot and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
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Cleanliness
8.0/10
Location
6.6/10
Recommendation
84.6%
Closest airports
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal)
22.3 km / 13.9 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
56.5 km / 35.1 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY)
63.7 km / 39.6 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal)
59.6 km / 37.1 mi
Beaches nearby
Twin Lakes State Beach
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Seabright Beach
2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Main Beach
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Harbor Beach
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
2.8 km / 1.8 mi
What's nearby
Santa Cruz Harbor
1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Ocean Street
1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Dominican Hospital
2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Town Clock
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Pacific Garden Mall
2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Mission Santa Cruz
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Pacific Avenue
2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Free wifi
Parking
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Parking and transportation
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Things to do
Television
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Laundry facilities
Multilingual staff
Daily housekeeping
Business services
Business center
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
No elevator (single level property)
Wheelchair accessible
Access via exterior corridors
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Cards accepted at this property
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
We should mention
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars
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