Santa Cruz Hostel

Santa Cruz Hostel Comprised of five renovated Victorian cottages, Santa Cruz Hostel is now offering vacation rentals of individual cottages.

Santa Cruz Hostel is a beautiful travelers hostel located in the restored 1870's Carmelita Cottages on Beach Hill only minutes from the beach, boardwalk and downtown!

09/01/2026

Wonder what our Wednesday Community Potlucks are like? Here is a recent highlight of what you might expect. 😃

We've been having fun events after potluck too so come hang out! Wednesdays at 6 pm!

This week we have the Argentine empanada workshop with our cultural exchange volunteer from Argentina, Lucas! Don't miss it! See you tomorrow.

Patiently waiting for our passionfruit to be ready to eat… 👀💜They’re almost there. Come by the hostel and see what else ...
08/31/2026

Patiently waiting for our passionfruit to be ready to eat… 👀💜

They’re almost there. Come by the hostel and see what else we have growing!

Join us for our next cultural exchange series event!Welcome Lucas, from Quilmes, Argentina where he will be sharing how ...
08/28/2026

Join us for our next cultural exchange series event!

Welcome Lucas, from Quilmes, Argentina where he will be sharing how to make Argentine empanadas. Why empanadas? For Lucas empanadas are a food that brings fond childhood memories from being home. In Argentina it's more than just cooking, making them brings people together. Everyone can take part in the process of making empanadas, from preparing the dough, making the filling, folding them, cooking them and eating them together!

Lucas is excited to share this tradition from Argentina and make memories with new people.

So join us for this special workshop! Get your ticket at the link in bio! See you there.

End of summer memories 🌎❤️The hostel has been extra lively lately with guests and Cultural Exchange Volunteers from the ...
08/27/2026

End of summer memories 🌎❤️

The hostel has been extra lively lately with guests and Cultural Exchange Volunteers from the UK, Argentina, Italy, and beyond.

It’s been so much fun sharing Santa Cruz, swapping stories, and making memories with people from all over the world.

Here’s to the last bit of summer! 🌊

A little guest love to brighten our day. Thanks for staying with us, exploring Santa Cruz, and taking the time to leave ...
08/26/2026

A little guest love to brighten our day.

Thanks for staying with us, exploring Santa Cruz, and taking the time to leave a review!

Join us for part 2 of our cultural exchange series! Michele, our Italian Cultural Exchange Volunteer with host an amazin...
08/25/2026

Join us for part 2 of our cultural exchange series!

Michele, our Italian Cultural Exchange Volunteer with host an amazing evening of Italian music, stories and connection at the hostel.

Come hang out, meet fellow travelers, and enjoy some music. No experience necessary, just bring yourself and your curiosity!

Where: Santa Cruz Hostel
When: Wednesday August 26th at 7:00 pm
Cost: Free to attend!

Save the date and come say ciao! 🇮🇹

We love seeing guests make themselves at home. A good book, a little quality time, and a cozy spot to slow down, exactly...
08/24/2026

We love seeing guests make themselves at home.

A good book, a little quality time, and a cozy spot to slow down, exactly what we hope our space can be.

08/20/2026

Checking in? Come with us on our tour so we can show you the highlights.

From Santa Cruz must-dos to where to grab a coffee, store your stuff, gear up for the beach, and relax after a day exploring, we’ll help you get familiar with the hostel from the moment you arrive.

Plus, we’ll walk you through check-in and make sure your code works before you head off to explore.

We can’t wait to check you in!

08/19/2026

Our guest book is filled with little reminders of the people, adventures, and memories that have passed through the Santa Cruz Hostel.

Stayed with us? We’d love to hear from you! Tell us about your favorite memory, a hidden gem you discovered in Santa Cruz, or what made your stay special in the comments.

This week meet Johnson Cottage, the largest of our six historic Carmelita Cottages, built in the 1800s.It has room for t...
08/18/2026

This week meet Johnson Cottage, the largest of our six historic Carmelita Cottages, built in the 1800s.

It has room for the whole crew and can fit 14 guests with 4 bedrooms, 11 beds and 2.5 baths!

Set among the gardens, Johnson Cottage is a favorite for families, friends, and groups looking to gather, relax, and explore. And with the beach just two blocks away and downtown just four blocks away, you won’t have to go far to find your next adventure.

Walk to the beach, catch some waves, explore the Boardwalk and Wharf, then come back and enjoy some time together at the cottage.

Planning a group trip?! Book your stay through the link in our bio.

Address

321 Main Street
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Telephone

+18314238304

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