La Bahia Hotel and Spa
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About this property
La Bahia Hotel and Spa is an independent 4.5-star resort located in Santa Cruz's Westside neighborhood, within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The property sits 1.5 miles from Monterey Bay and 2.5 miles from Natural Bridges State Park, positioning guests near the area's most popular coastal attractions.
The resort offers 155 air-conditioned rooms equipped with Smart televisions, complimentary wireless internet, and cable programming. Each room includes a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower, complimentary toiletries, and slippers. Guest conveniences include laptop-compatible safes, turndown service, and phones with free local calls.
Dining options span three restaurants and a coffee shop, complemented by three bars and lounges throughout the property. A poolside bar offers refreshing beverages, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
The full-service spa provides massages, body treatments, and facials. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub. Additional hotel features include complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, gift shops, a rooftop terrace, and free bicycles on site. The property offers 13,000 square feet of conference space across two meeting rooms, along with wedding services and proposal packages. For guests with mobility needs, the property provides wheelchair-accessible accommodations throughout, including the spa, pool, fitness center, restaurants, and lounges.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa welcomes pets—dogs and cats up to 90 pounds are allowed, with a maximum of two pets per room. The property features a nature reserve, firepit, beach sun loungers, and direct beach access via a walkway to water. Valet parking and electric car charging are available for an additional fee.
Check-in is available from 4:00 PM onwards, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property is smoke-free and staffed 24 hours with multilingual personnel.
Location & nearby attractions
Santa Cruz Main Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Cocoanut Grove - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Boardwalk Bowl - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Santa Cruz Wharf - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Sky Glider - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Cowell's Beach - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Pacific Avenue - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Mimi De Marta Dog Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Ocean Street - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Pacific Garden Mall - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Seabright Beach - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
The nearest airports are:
Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 28.2 km / 17.5 mi
Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 69.5 km / 43.2 mi
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 57.6 km / 35.8 mi
Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 63.6 km / 39.5 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 41
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 90
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Know before you go
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Parking height restrictions apply.