Gay friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz

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Top Gay friendly Hotels in Santa Cruz

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Frequently asked questions

Searching for a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
Whether you are travelling with your partner or flying solo, you’ll find gay-friendly hotels in Santa Cruz on Expedia. Visitors are sure to enjoy all Santa Cruz has to offer including its shopping.
How many gay-friendly accommodation options will I find in Santa Cruz?
There are currently 3 LGBTQ-friendly accommodation options in Santa Cruz.
What should I see while I'm in Santa Cruz?
During your trip, get out and enjoy everything Santa Cruz has to offer. You and your travelling companions may want to visit San Lorenzo Cathedral, Plaza 24 de Septiembre and Ramon Tahuichi Aguilera Stadium. While you’re here, create some great memories of your trip with stops at Cine Center, Santa Cruz Zoo and Ventura Mall.
What is an LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz?
LGBTQ-friendly hotels welcome all travellers who identify as LGBTQIA+. We have worked with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) to compile a selection of gay-friendly hotels worldwide. In Santa Cruz, hotels affiliated with IGLTA operate in a spirit of inclusiveness, prioritising a diverse environment in which guests are welcomed, respected and not obliged to declare or hide their sexual orientation.
What can I expect from an LGBTQ-friendly Santa Cruz hotel?
Stay at a gay-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz and you won’t have to hide or your sexuality or your gender identity when you check in. Some of Expedia’s LGBTQ-friendly hotels go the extra mile and offer wedding ceremonies and honeymoon packages for same-sex couples.