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Santa Cruz, California · 12 boutique studios and suites

A courtyard inn
on the east side.

A boutique coastal stay on East Cliff Drive, steps from Pleasure Point, the harbor, and Santa Cruz's ocean path.

Welcome to Bella Notte

A small inn
on the east side.

A charming boutique inn close to the coast, the boardwalk, and downtown Santa Cruz.

Our team is available 24/7, reachable by phone or text. Check in from your phone and settle in within minutes.

Walk to Pleasure Point

Steps from East Cliff Drive to the oceanfront path, Pleasure Point, and Santa Cruz Harbor.

A courtyard to unwind in

A quiet courtyard with wicker seating, gravel paths and native planting. Open to every guest.

Always reachable

Self check-in, simple arrival, and a support team reachable by text or phone, day or night.

Accommodations

Choose your suite.

Every room has a kitchen or kitchenette, premium bedding, fast Wi-Fi and a smart TV.

Bella Notte # 2

4.9

$105.00 – $805.00

/night
1 bedroom1 bathSleeps 4353 ft²

Tucked within a charming Spanish-style coastal property, Bella Notte Studio 2 is a pet-friendly, boutique retreat just minutes on foot from Blacks Beach. This thoughtfully designed 353 sq ft ground-floor studio blends timeless architecture with modern luxury, offering a serene and sophisticated escape in the heart of Santa Cruz.

Bella Notte # 4

5.0

$98.00 – $764.00

/night
1 bedroom1 bathSleeps 4363 ft²

Tucked within a charming Spanish-style coastal property, Bella Notte Studio 4 is a pet-friendly, boutique retreat just minutes on foot from Blacks Beach. This thoughtfully designed 363 sq ft ground - floor studio blends timeless architecture with modern luxury, offering a serene and sophisticated escape in the heart of Santa Cruz.

Bella Notte # 7

4.8

$78.00 – $704.00

/night
1 bedroom1 bathSleeps 2265 ft²

Tucked within a charming Spanish-style coastal property, Bella Notte Studio 7 is a pet-friendly, boutique retreat just minutes on foot from Blacks Beach. This thoughtfully designed 265 sq ft second-floor studio blends timeless architecture with modern luxury, offering a serene and sophisticated escape in the heart of Santa Cruz.

Bella Notte # 1

4.6

$78.00 – $917.00

/night
1 bedroom1 bathSleeps 2289 ft²

Tucked within a charming Spanish-style coastal property, Bella Notte Studio 1 is a pet-friendly, boutique retreat just minutes on foot from Blacks Beach. This thoughtfully designed 289 sq ft ground-floor studio blends timeless architecture with modern luxury, offering a serene and sophisticated escape in the heart of Santa Cruz.

Amenities

Everything handled,
nothing in the way.

Simple self check-in

Arrive on your schedule and let yourself in from your phone.

Kitchenette or Kitchen in every unit

Cook in, keep leftovers, brew your own coffee.

High-speed Wi-Fi

Fast, reliable internet for streaming and working.

Smart TVs

Sign in to your favorite apps and stream from home.

On-site parking

Parking on site, which is rare on East Cliff.

On-demand guest support

A responsive team, reachable by text or phone, day or night.

Guest experience

Guests come once. Return often.

★★★★★

“We had a wonderful stay at Bella Notte Studio 7! The studio was clean, comfortable, well-maintained, and exactly as described. The location was convenient, check-in was easy, and communication with the team was smooth and professional. The studio was thoughtfully equipped with everything we needed for a pleasant and relaxing stay. Overall, it was a great experience and excellent value for the money. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!”
Marietta S.
Bella Notte # 7·Stayed October 2026

★★★★★

“Room was clean, felt safe as a solo traveler, the kitchenette amenities were super useful, and the bed was super comfy!! Location is great! Shower water pressure was kinda low but not too bad, and would definitely recommend staying here!”
Zoe S.
Bella Notte # 6·Stayed October 2026

★★★★★

“We always have a great experience staying here! The rooms are consistently clean and comfortable, and the staff is always wonderful. This visit was especially meaningful because the team went above and beyond to help me recover my niece’s beloved stuffed animal that she had accidentally left behind. It meant so much to us, and I’m incredibly grateful for the kindness, care, and effort they put into getting it back to her. It’s the little things like this that make a hotel truly stand out. Between the great rooms and the exceptional staff, this is a place we’re always happy to return to. Thank you for making an already great stay even more special! Highly recommend! ❤️”
Amy P.
Bella Notte # 4·Stayed October 2026

★★★★★

“Great place to stay! Gorgeous hotel!”
Alexandra M.
Bella Notte # 1·Stayed October 2026

★★★★★

“Everything was as described. Clean, recently remodeled, spacious, friendly staff. Would recommend to friends and family. Thanks for having us!!”
Paul O.
Bella Notte # 3·Stayed October 2026

★★★★★

“Lovely upgraded hotel with everything you need. The only thing I would have liked would be more water pressure in the shower.”
Janet W.
Bella Notte # 8·Stayed October 2026

★★★★★

“Very nice, clean place with amazing views and a great location within walking distance of the beach. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend it to others!”
DeAngelo H.
Bella Notte # 10·Stayed October 2026

★★★★★

“Really close walk to the beach, we will stay here again!”
ASHLEY T.
Bella Notte # 10·Stayed October 2026

★★★★★

“Really clean and comfortable. The beds are great, showers perfect and very quiet location”
ASHLEY T.
Bella Notte # 6·Stayed October 2026

★★★★★

“Excellent, clean, spacious, quiet, comfy bed, nice kitchrn essentials, huge bathroom. Will come again.”
Dana D.
Bella Notte # 6·Stayed October 2026

Getting here

Steps from the coast.

21305 E Cliff Drive places you on Santa Cruz's famous coastal corridor. The ocean walking path, Pleasure Point surf break, and Capitola Village are all within easy reach on foot or bike.

0.3mi
Pleasure Point
1.2mi
Santa Cruz Harbor
24/7
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