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A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a sofa, a bench, and large windows offering a view of the forest.

A row of cabins with a dirt path leading to them, surrounded by tall trees.

A cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.

A wooden deck with a view of a garden and a road.

1. Fern River Resort

1.1 km from Ox Trailhead

Shireen

฿3,192

฿4,091 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with stone pillars, a metal fence, and a table with chairs.

A snack and beverage section with refrigerated display cases and shelves stocked with snacks and drinks.

A hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a sign that reads "Champs Ely."

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

7.8 km from Ox Trailhead

Ingrid

฿3,822

฿4,429 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building with a yellow facade, a covered outdoor area with a palm tree, and a large flowering bush.

A residential building with a tiled roof, a covered patio area, and a palm tree.

A hot tub with two people, a wooden deck, and a lattice wall with hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a vase of flowers, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene.

3. Mission Inn

7.8 km from Ox Trailhead

Erin

฿3,073

฿3,824 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and large windows offering views of the night sky.

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a bar, and a reception desk.

A two-story building with a covered entrance, arched windows, and a tiled roof.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, blue armchairs, a beige sofa, and a small table.

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

10.9 km from Ox Trailhead

William

฿4,532

฿5,216 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, green walls, and a large window.

An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs, green umbrellas, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a night sky mural, a wall-mounted heater, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A spacious living area with wicker furniture, a teal carpet, and large windows with blinds.

5. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

10.8 km from Ox Trailhead

Michael

฿3,933

฿4,546 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A lakeside hotel with a dining area, a bridge, and a pond.

A pond with rocks, a waterfall, and various plants.

A spacious restaurant with a long wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.

A lobby with a mural of a forest and moon, seating area with sofas and a coffee table, and a stone wall.

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

14.6 km from Ox Trailhead

Michael

฿3,547

฿4,120 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a dresser, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

A modern kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and outdoor seating areas.

A kitchen counter with a stainless steel container, a white appliance, and wicker baskets.

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

9.6 km from Ox Trailhead

Julia

฿3,018

฿5,559 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A library with bookshelves, a chandelier, and a fireplace.

A room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a table with books.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a traditional Japanese sliding door, and a small table with chairs.

A brick building with a sign reading "The Inn at Depot Hill."

8. Inn at Depot Hill

11.7 km from Ox Trailhead

Joseph

฿6,940

฿9,792 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel room with a large window, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and a decorative branch on the wall.

A modern dining area with red chairs and a wooden table, a kitchen with red cabinets, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

9. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10.9 km from Ox Trailhead

Steven

฿3,394

฿3,912 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar seating, and built-in appliances.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, surfboards on the wall, and a fireplace.

A Hyatt Place hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a clear sky, and a well-lit facade.

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

7.4 km from Ox Trailhead

Grester

฿4,292

฿4,956 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

The Ocean Pacific Lodge building with a clear blue sky.

A hot tub with a metal ladder, surrounded by greenery and a concrete deck.

A building with a blue and yellow facade, a sign indicating no vacancies, and the name "Ocean Pacific Lodge".

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

7.9 km from Ox Trailhead

James

฿2,483

฿3,303 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living area with leather sofas, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, balconies, and a sign reading "FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON".

An outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, large umbrellas, and a tiled floor.

A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a TV screen.

12. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

5.1 km from Ox Trailhead

Fabian

฿3,677

฿4,202 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a wooden floor.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception area with a receptionist desk, a large potted plant, a sofa with a colorful cushion, and a view through the glass doors.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, two yellow chairs, and a television on a cabinet.

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

6.2 km from Ox Trailhead

Alan

฿3,004

฿3,481 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wicker chair with a brown cushion, overlooking a balcony with a white railing, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A room with a large bed, a mirror, and a view of the sea.

A room with a window overlooking the sea, a decorative peacock, and a birdcage.

A landscaped pathway with a view of the sea, surrounded by trees and a lamp post.

14. Monarch Cove Inn

12.1 km from Ox Trailhead

Matthew

฿6,401

฿7,280 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a stone accent wall, a reception desk, a seating area with a coffee table, and a staircase.

A bar area with a curved granite countertop, multiple bar stools, a well-stocked liquor shelf, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A stone building with a turret, a covered entrance, and a parking area with handicapped accessibility.

A stone fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a stone wall, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of trees through large windows.

15. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

3.3 km from Ox Trailhead

Christopher

฿4,006

฿4,595 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and a railing.

A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a round table, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel lobby with a long reception desk, bar seating, and artwork on the walls.

A self-service beverage and snack vending area with various brands and types of products.

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

7.9 km from Ox Trailhead

Anna

฿3,962

฿4,586 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A garden with hydrangea flowers, a wooden bench, and a view of the ocean.

A blue house with a deck, a fenced area, and a garden with pink flowers.

A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a kitchen area, and a dining table with chairs.

A house with a wooden front door, a mailbox, and a driveway leading to a street.

17. Edgewater Beach Inn

8.1 km from Ox Trailhead

Elizabeth

฿2,873

฿3,335 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a small table.

A reception desk with a modern design, a large window offering a view of the street, and a decorative mural on the wall.

A Pepsi vending machine with various drink options.

A multi-story building with a modern design, featuring a central entrance with glass doors, parking spaces on either side, and a blue-lit facade.

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

7.2 km from Ox Trailhead

Carlos

฿2,082

฿2,973 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and potted plants.

A multi-story hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by planters and a sign reading "Courtyard by Marriott".

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a counter with coffee machines.

A modern office space with cubicles, seating areas, and a large TV screen.

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

8.1 km from Ox Trailhead

Leslie

฿4,247

฿4,905 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A landscaped garden with palm trees, flowering shrubs, and a gravel path.

A glass door with a poster board displaying various travel brochures.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

A compact bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

7.6 km from Ox Trailhead

Grant

฿2,686

฿3,107 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Ox Trailhead

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fern River Resort	9.2 Wonderful 525 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA	9.0 Wonderful 715 reviews	View
Mission Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View

Top Ox Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

8/10 Good

"Updated property. Beds were comfortable. Bathroom clean."

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Pool in pics looks way bigger then the actual and not enough lounge chairs"

Fern River Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Peaceful and wonderful stay. I have no idea about this place and I am so happy that we came here for my daughter’s birthday. She loved it and it is only 20 minutes from Santa Cruz. Definitely recommend."

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

10/10 Excellent

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National 9 Santa Cruz

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room"

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Pool is amazing ! Staff amazing !! Food excellent Only thing was the ac was just ok so the room felt alittle humid, but we propped the door open for some fresh air and it went away !! Rooms are small but not to small and it’s the perfect location. Everything felt safe and secure"

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

10/10 Excellent

"It was comfortable and cozy. Just right for me."

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

8/10 Good

"The place was nice and clean. The staff was helpful."

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

10/10 Excellent

"It was great"

Other attractions near Ox Trailhead

A steam locomotive emitting smoke in a forested area with tall trees and a clear sky.

Roaring Camp Railroads

8.8/10 (34 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Roaring Camp Railroads during your travels in Felton. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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A wooden covered bridge with a symmetrical wooden structure and metal beams.

Felton Covered Bridge Park

8.4/10 (13 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Felton Covered Bridge Park and enjoy the cycling trails in Felton. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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A person ziplining through a forested area with pine trees.

Frontier Ranch

7.8/10 (16 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Frontier Ranch and popular activities such as cycling in Mission Springs. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Mystery Spot

8.4/10 (1,594 reviews)

Find out about the history of Santa Cruz when you take a trip to Mystery Spot. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the surfing spots.

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Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center during your stay in Santa Cruz. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

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Pasatiempo Golf Course

7.4/10 (99 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Santa Cruz at Pasatiempo Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as surfing. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

8.4/10 (103 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum and enjoy the surfing in Santa Cruz. Attend a sporting event in this walkable area or seek out the cycling trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ox Trailhead?

Ox Trailhead is located in Felton. Travellers like this family-friendly area for its riverfront. You'll find 177 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Ox Trailhead?

Fern River Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this cabin offers a private beach and free parking. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ox Trailhead. Other good choices within a few miles include Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley and Inn At Pasatiempo.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Ox Trailhead?

Expedia has 177 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Ox Trailhead.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ox Trailhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Ox Trailhead.

What can I see and do near Ox Trailhead?

Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Covered Bridge Park and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Ox Trailhead. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum, Branciforte Dog Park or University Terrace Dog Park. Create some family memories at Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center and Scandinavian Cultural Center.

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Our top choices for Ox Trailhead hotels

1. Fern River Resort

2. Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

3. Mission Inn

4. Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

5. Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

6. Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

7. Bella Notte, a ZenStay Hotel

8. Inn at Depot Hill

9. Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

10. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

11. Ocean Pacific Lodge

12. Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

13. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

14. Monarch Cove Inn

15. Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

16. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

17. Edgewater Beach Inn

18. Seaside Inn & Suites

19. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

20. Hitching Post Studios Inn

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Top Ox Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Fern River Resort

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

National 9 Santa Cruz

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Motel 6 Santa Cruz, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Other attractions near Ox Trailhead

Roaring Camp Railroads

Felton Covered Bridge Park

Frontier Ranch

Mystery Spot

Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center

Pasatiempo Golf Course

University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum

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