HOTEL PARADOX, AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION - Santa Cruz CA 611 Ocean St 95060

611 Ocean St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States

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In Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz)

8.8

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection offers a unique and stylish experience with amenities such as a bar/lounge, pool, spa, and electric car charging station.

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Vegetarian breakfast available

Free WiFi

Wheelchair accessible parking

Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

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Reviews

"The staff was very courteous and helpful"

I enjoyed the pool and hot tub and felt secure. The dining was also very nice.

Kelly M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Mon May 04 to Tue May 05 2026 at a $137.34 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

In the heart of Santa Cruz, Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection is within a 5-minute drive of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. This hotel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Mystery Spot.

Enjoy American cuisine at Solaire Restaurant + Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Stay in one of 170 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Town Clock - 0.3 mi
Downtown Santa Cruz - 0.4 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 0.4 mi
Mission Santa Cruz - 0.5 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.9 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.9 mi
Main Beach - 0.9 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - 1.0 mi
Santa Cruz Surfing Museum - 1.7 mi
University of Santa Cruz Arboretum - 1.7 mi
State Lighthouse Museum - 1.8 mi
Shakespeare Santa Cruz - 1.8 mi
Gilroy Gardens - 2.0 mi
Calibunga Waterpark - 2.0 mi
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo - 2.0 mi
Capitola Beach-Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 2.0 mi
PayPal Park - 2.0 mi
Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center - 2.0 mi
Morgan Hill Aquatics Center - 2.0 mi
Cypress Outpatient Surgical - 2.4 mi
Natural Bridges State Park - 2.7 mi
Seymour Marine Discovery Center - 2.7 mi
Mystery Spot - 3.0 mi
Three Mile Beach - 5.2 mi
Four Mile Beach - 5.7 mi
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park - 6.6 mi
Roaring Camp Railroads - 6.6 mi
Downtown Watsonville - 15.2 mi
Big Basin Redwoods State Park - 17.4 mi
Campbell - Los Gatos - 17.4 mi
Downtown Moss Landing - 17.6 mi
Villa Montalvo - 18.6 mi
Hakone Gardens - 19.0 mi
Castle Rock Park - 19.2 mi
Almaden Plaza - 20.6 mi
Villa Ragusa - 21.8 mi
Heritage Theatre - 21.8 mi
Ainsley House - 21.9 mi
Morgan Hill - 22.3 mi
eBay Corporate Office and Headquarters - 22.6 mi

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 4934 square feet (458 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.

Hotel Paradox is a newly renovated, upscale boutique property centrally located in vibrant downtown Santa Cruz, California. Guests at Hotel Paradox will experience ease of access to all the best Santa Cruz has to offer. We are just a few blocks from downtown restaurants and shopping as well as the world famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Also nearby are numerous world class beaches, wineries and hiking/ biking trails, all creating amazing team building opportunities. To accommodate both your large and small meetings, Hotel Paradox offers over 12,000 square feet of flexible indoor/outdoor function space, including the largest ballroom in Santa Cruz. Our stylish conference space features raised ceilings, beautifully designed lighting and distinctive interior designs. To ensure everyone's stay is both relaxing and productive, each of our 170 sleeping rooms have designer touches and are well-appointed with deluxe amenities. Guests can enjoy their free time at our full-service restaurant and indoor/outdoor bar, Solaire Restaurant+Bar, featuring fresh, locally sourced and sustainable farm-to-table cuisine as well as premium beverage selections. The Paradox pool deck creates an ambiance all its own with poolside dining, private rentable cabanas, fire pits, and tableside lounge service, providing a wonderful environment to relax and enjoy with friends & colleagues. Our professional team is available before, during and after your event to take care of all your needs from start to finish!

Local Attractions

Hotel Paradox is located in vibrant downtown Santa Cruz, California. Guests at Hotel Paradox will experience ease of access to all the best Santa Cruz has to offer. We are just a few blocks from downtown restaurants and shopping as well as the world famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Also nearby are numerous world class beaches, wineries and hiking/ biking trails, all creating amazing team building opportunities.

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 4:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2023

Floors: 5

Rooms: 170

Corridors: All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 170

Suites: 6

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 5

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Ownership: BHOV LLC

Nightly Parking: $28.

Total Taxes: 16.05%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: Varies depending on contract, but generally, 72 hours.

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Amenities / Features

24-hour business center
24-hour fitness facilities
24-hour front desk
ATM/banking
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Ballroom
Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
Breakfast available (surcharge)
By ocean
Change of bed sheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Check In: 4:00 PM - anytime
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Computer station
Concierge services
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 4934
Conference space size (meters) - 458
Double-glazing on all windows
Electric car charging station
Elevator
Elevator door width (centimeters) - 91
Elevator door width (inches) - 36
Express check-in
Express check-out
Food and water bowls
Free WiFi
Free wired internet
Garden
Gift shops or newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Internet access in public areas - high speed
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Library
Luggage storage
Maximum number of pets per room 2
Multilingual staff
No accessible shuttle
No rollaway/extra beds available
No single-use plastic stirrers
No single-use plastic straws
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of hot tubs - 1
Number of meeting rooms - 5
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Number of restaurants - 1
Only dogs are allowed
Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
Pets allowed
Pets cannot be left unattended
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Porter/bellhop
Professional property host/manager
Reception hall
Recycling
Registration desk height (centimeters) - 86
Registration desk height (inches) - 34
Rooftop garden
Self parking (surcharge)
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Snack bar/deli
Stair-free path to entrance
Swimming pool
Television in common areas
Terrace
Tours/ticket assistance
Vegan menu options available
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian menu options available
Visual alarms in hallways
Water dispenser
Water-efficient showers only
Wedding services
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Airport & Shuttle Info

San Jose Airport - 35 mins San Francisco Airport 70 mins

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Breakfast Information

Breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

USD 75 per pet, per room, per stay, non-refundable, dogs only

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

Parking Info

Self parking (USD 28 per day, on site) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (on site)

Internet / WiFi

Complimentary Network. "Autograph_Guest". No password required to join.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per day We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 21 per person Self parking fee: USD 28 per day Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay Service animals are exempt from fees Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Essential workers only - NO

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Each property with a unique experience

Great spaces for team retreats

Boutique independent properties

The Autograph Collection highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Cafe Brasil - Start your day with delicious Brazilian breakfast options at this cozy cafe located 1 mile from the hotel.

Lunch The Picnic Basket - Grab a quick and tasty lunch at this local favorite known for its sandwiches and ice cream, just 0.5 miles away from the hotel.

Dinner The Crow's Nest - Enjoy fresh seafood and stunning ocean views at this popular restaurant located 2.5 miles from Hotel Paradox Autograph Collection.

Activity Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Spend the day at this iconic amusement park located just 1.5 miles from the hotel, featuring thrilling rides and classic boardwalk attractions.

Day 2

Breakfast Zachary's Restaurant - Enjoy a hearty breakfast at this popular spot known for its delicious pancakes and omelettes, just 0.8 miles away from the hotel.

Lunch Verve Coffee Roasters - Grab a quick bite and a cup of artisanal coffee at this trendy cafe located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Shadowbrook Restaurant - Indulge in a fine dining experience nestled in a historic setting with a creek-side view, located 3 miles from the hotel.

Activity Natural Bridges State Beach - Explore the beautiful tide pools and witness the natural rock formations at this scenic beach, located 2.7 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Walnut Avenue Cafe - Start your day with a delicious breakfast at this cozy cafe known for its homemade pastries and friendly atmosphere, located 0.6 miles from the hotel.

Lunch The Penny Ice Creamery - Treat yourself to artisanal ice cream made from locally sourced ingredients at this popular ice cream shop, just 0.9 miles away from the hotel.

Dinner Hula's Island Grill - Experience the flavors of Hawaii at this vibrant restaurant offering delicious tropical-inspired dishes, just 1.3 miles away from the hotel.

Activity Santa Cruz Wharf - Take a leisurely stroll along the historic wharf and enjoy panoramic views of the coastline, located 1.8 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM - anytime based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 12:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection have?

There are 170 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection?

Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection?

Breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What parking is available at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection?

Self parking (USD 28 per day, on site) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (on site)

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary Network. "Autograph_Guest". No password required to join.

Is there a gym at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. The Paradox pool deck, creates an ambiance all its own with poolside dining and drinking with many reclining lounge chairs for tanning as wells as private, rentable cabanas, fire pits, and tableside or lounge service. This provides our guest, a wonderful environment to relax and enjoy with friends & colleagues.

Is Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. USD 75 per pet, per room, per stay, non-refundable, dogs only

Is there shuttle service at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection?

San Jose Airport - 35 mins San Francisco Airport 70 mins

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection.

Feel free to use the Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Santa Cruz event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Classroom

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