Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Santa Cruz. Our hotel offers free breakfast and easy access to the Boardwalk, picturesque beaches, towering redwoods, and fantastic shopping. Enjoy the comforts of home at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Cruz. Our newly renovated hotel is the perfect starting point for your Northern California adventure. Corporate guests appreciate our business amenities and convenient location near Plantronics, Santa Cruz County Offices, and UC Santa Cruz. Stay productive with free high-speed Wi-Fi and our 24-hour Business Center. Families will love a ride on the Roaring Camp Railroad through the Redwood forest, a vineyard tour, shopping at Capitola Village, or a stroll along the Santa Cruz Wharf. Our hotel features outstanding amenities, including a well-equipped Fitness Center, a sauna, a sparkling outdoor pool, and a guest patio. Relax in our contemporary rooms with HDTVs and iPod docking stations. Start your day with our free hot breakfast. Discover why we're the premier choice among hotels in Santa Cruz.