Santa Cruz Gay Guide and Hotels

The Chaminade Hotel & Spa is a gorgeous environmentally friendly hotel that doubles as a mountaintop retreat, which is perfect for gay travelers.

The hotel, which underwent recent renovations, is known for its relaxing atmosphere and great service. On-site treehouse restaurant, The View, is a must-visit purely for the amazing mountaintop views, as well as the brunch.

There is also an outdoor patio, as well as private balconies that come with the rooms that also give great views of the mountains, Monterey Bay, and the large pool.

The Chaminade is also a 5-minute walk from the beach, and gay-popular nightlife spots are nearby, including Motiv, which is only a 12-minute drive away.

 

Seascape Beach Resort is a beachfront gay-friendly luxury resort, located right on Summer Beach.

The hotel overlooks Monterey Bay, and its location is great for exploring the area. The suites each have their own private balconies that look out to the Ocean, and they also come with kitchenettes and fireplaces.

There is an on-site fine dining restaurant, and other options are nearby. Gay popular spots in the area include The Blue Lounge, which is only a 16-minute drive away.

Casablanca Inn is a luxury beachfront, gay-friendly hotel located directly opposite Santa Cruz Beach.

The historical building has amazing views of the ocean and the rooms feature kitchenettes and private balconies.

Casablanca Inn is only a 4-minute drive from gay-popular hotspot Motiv, and other nightlife.

Hotel Paradox is a gay-popular boutique hotel, located a 6-minute drive away from the beach.

The hotel is surrounded by woods and mountains, which provides great views from the modern rooms.

The large pool is a great place to hang out and mingle. For popular gay nightlife spots like The Blue Lounge, are only a 5-minute drive away.

The Dream Inn is a gorgeous gay-friendly hotel, located in between the ocean and the city center.

The hotel rooms have private balconies which provide great views of the ocean, perfect for a romantic getaway.

There is a pool, as well as a bar and lounge where you can grab a drink from. Popular gay hotspots like The Blue Lounge and Motiv, are around a 5-minute drive away.

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz is a gay-friendly hotel located near the Boardwalk and Downtown.

The Hyatt has great features such as an outside pool as well as a patio, which are perfect for soaking up the Californian sun.

There is a bar and lounge, as well as an on-site restaurant that are great options for a drink and a meal. However, other options are nearby. Popular gay nightlife spots in the area include The Blue Lounge, which is only a 3-minute drive away.

The Hilton Santa Cruz is popular with gay travelers, as it is budget-friendly, whilst still offering great service.

The Hilton has wonderful features like a large pool, an on-site restaurant, all while providing great mountain views that can be seen from the rooms.

The hotel is pet-friendly and close to attractions such as Ocean View Park, and gay-popular nightlife spots include Front & Copper which is only an 11-minute drive away.

The Blue Lagoon is a gay-popular cocktail bar located near the San Lorenzo River.

The bar plays host to events, popular with an alternative crowd, including comedy nights, goth/industrial nights, and more! Check out their website for more information.