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About the Hotel

611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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Near Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
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Located a mere 1 km from the movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre", the modern Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection Santa Cruz offers spacious rooms 16 minutes' stroll from L H Selman Ltd Glass Gallery. This charming hotel lies around a 20-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Iconic Amusement Park, and offers an à la carte restaurant and a swimming pool onsite.

Location

The 4-star hotel in the Westside Santa Cruz district enjoys the proximity of tourist attractions such as the Visit Santa Cruz County, which stands approximately 400 metres away. You can reach the centre of Santa Cruz in 10 minutes on foot.

The welcoming Paradox Santa Cruz is surrounded by mountains.

The accommodation is located 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and right around the corner from Ocean Street & Dakota Avenue bus stop.

Rooms

This contemporary hotel offers 170 rooms with coffee and tea making equipment, and such modern conveniences as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Ironing facilities and climate control are featured for guests' comfort. Enjoy views of the pool, while staying at the Paradox Santa Cruz.

Eat & Drink

This designer accommodation features Solaire restaurant serving local cuisine. There is a lounge bar onsite. You can visit a dessert restaurant situated close by and taste American cuisine.

Leisure & Business

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection also includes a fitness studio, a sun deck and spa therapy. Guests are welcome to take part in whale watching. Finally, this Santa Cruz hotel houses meeting rooms and a conference space featuring a laptop safe and a xerox.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for joyous rides and games.
  • Taste a classic beach burger at the iconic Ideal Bar & Grill nearby.
  • Visit the Seymour Marine Discovery Center for local marine life exhibits.
  • Explore the hidden trails at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.
  • Don't miss the local flavors at the Santa Cruz Farmers Market on Wednesdays.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Guest Room 2 Queen Beds Pool View
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
2 King Size Beds
Coffee machine
Heating
Guest Room 1 King Bed Pool View
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Cozy Room One Queen Bed
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Cozy King Room Hearing Accessible
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Hiking

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Jacuzzi

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
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611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States, 95060
Nearby
303 Water St #100
Visit Santa Cruz County
1300 ft
Restaurants
Solaire Restaurant + Bar
100 ft
611 Ocean St
Hindquarter Bar & Grille
1400 ft
303 Soquel Ave
Golden Palace
1400 ft
415 Ocean St
Mobo Sushi
2800 ft
105 River Street South
The Water Street Grill
1500 ft
503 Water St
Laili Restaurant
3200 ft
101B Cooper St
Woodstock's Pizza Santa Cruz
2700 ft
710 Front St
Cafe Mare
3100 ft
740 Front St Ste 100
Sake japanese Steak House & Sushi
1800 ft
525 Water St
Pizzeria La Bufala
3200 ft
725 Front St Abbott Square Market
Getting around
City Centre
Santa Cruz10 min  ·  2700 ft
Airports
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)79 min  ·  32.6 mi
Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)101 min  ·  41.6 mi
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at USD 28 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of US$30 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
German, Spanish
Year renovated:
2012
Number of floors:
5
Number of rooms:
170
Former name
University Inn And Conference Center
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