Ocean. Redwoods. Adventure.
Your relaxed Santa Cruz escape!
Our Guests Love Us
This place is the best. It truly felt like a home away from home. The staff is lovely and the amenities are so great including an always clean kitchen, clean bathrooms, and even lender beach chairs. I will be back!
Bailey Daigle
Stayed in the all-female dorm as a solo traveler, and I loved the experience! Felt very safe and at home. Clean and comfortable atmosphere nonetheless.
Cynthia Castillo
Wonderful hostel — adorable bungalows, really helpful staff, and great extras like free rides. As they say in real estate, the best part of this hostel is: LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION — 2 blocks from the wharf and sea.
Sister Fay
You can’t find a more fun place to stay! Location, price, convenience — it’s all there! 👍👍
Barbara Rhoton
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What is a
Hostel?
Hostels are what we at the Santa Cruz Hostel refer to as "the hero's journey": Spaces designed to offer affordable accommodations as well as cultivate meaningful connection amongst travelers.
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Inside
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Weekly Events
We host weekly, family friendly hostel sponsored events.
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