Near Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk With a stay at Motel Santa Cruz, you'll be centrally located in Santa Cruz, within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay. This motel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Capitola Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 62 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. At Motel Santa Cruz, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.