Salt Air Lodge  

On Santa Cruz's Westside, minutes from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Main Beach. Steps from the Sky Glider, Cocoanut Grove and the Wharf, this budget-friendly, family-friendly motel puts the boardwalk and Pacific Avenue within easy reach.

A no-frills mini-hotel with 27 air-conditioned rooms. Rooms come with refrigerators, microwaves and flat-screen TVs. Private bathrooms have showers or tubs, plus complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Wheelchair-accessible rooms, cribs on request and daily housekeeping make stays simple and easy.

Outdoor pool (availability varies) and an indoor pool are listed. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available in rooms and public areas. Onsite vending machine and free self-parking keep things convenient. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings just a short walk from the sand and boardwalk.

Business center, 24-hour front desk and reception, complimentary Wi‑Fi and free self-parking for guests and visitors.

Casual eats and local flavors are steps away — expect seaside tacos, regional Mexican options and independent chocolate and coffee shops along the boardwalk and nearby streets.