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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,486 reviews)
"A great stay close to the boardwalk and pier at a great value."
United States
Lawrence
The price is ฿4,491
฿5,555 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,030 reviews)
The price is ฿7,505
฿10,080 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Exterior

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,035 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
United States
Sherice
The price is ฿3,587
฿4,625 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Business centre

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,345 reviews)
"Really great hotel."
United States
Gaelle
The price is ฿10,147
฿11,525 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
5.7 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,008 reviews)
"We loved our stay there. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent."
United States
Sofia
The price is ฿7,046
฿8,032 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Front of property

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Santosh Kumar
The price is ฿5,627
฿7,311 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Hotel Los Gatos
Lobby

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"very helpful and friendly staff, clean room, and good location"
United States
Clarisse
The price is ฿5,163
฿5,893 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Restaurant

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,037 reviews)
"Great experience and great staff. Cant beat the view and beach access."
United States
Austin
The price is ฿13,703
฿15,514 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Lobby

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
2.5 star property
29 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"great place for the budget"
United States
jose
The price is ฿4,634
฿5,191 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
22.4 km from Downtown
6.6 out of 10, (1,007 reviews)
"Staff was friendly, property sets right off the freeway easy on and off, restaurants nearby, and movie theater, cool ocean weather"
United States
KENNETH
The price is ฿3,379
฿4,122 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jul - 23 Jul
Hotel B5 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
Lobby

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Michael
The price is ฿7,088
฿8,079 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
24.1 km from Downtown
5.8 out of 10, (339 reviews)
"Clean room with no fuss. Excellent value for the price. I would definitely recommend this place."
United States
christopher
The price is ฿3,296
฿3,790 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jul - 29 Jul
Valley Inn
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,009 reviews)
"Very charming old house on a beautiful point overlooking the bay covered in trees absolutely one of the most scenic places i have ever stayed."
United States
William
The price is ฿6,356
฿7,229 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Monarch Cove Inn
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (420 reviews)
"Absolutely Love This Place! Stay here every time I am in town and recommend it to everyone I know. This is a family friendly place to stay where you can still have family dinners while on vacation. Amazing Owners who remember you and warmly welcome you on your return ❤️"
United States
Brittany
The price is ฿3,596
฿4,125 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
10.6 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,164 reviews)
"Nice restaurant and beautiful property"
United States
Jennifer
The price is ฿7,024
฿8,022 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (655 reviews)
"excellent environment..friendly people"
United States
Delbert
The price is ฿4,422
฿5,097 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Comfort Inn Watsonville
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
2.5 star property
14.7 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (917 reviews)
"Very nice staff, in a beautiful location."
United States
Ed
The price is ฿3,818
฿4,321 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
Exterior

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (545 reviews)
"It was a very nice little located spot if you want to be right on the Esplanade of Capitola near the beach and decent restaurants."
United States
Trina
The price is ฿10,288
฿11,848 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Capitola Hotel
Terrace/patio

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (798 reviews)
"Nice room with very soft pillows. Clean kitchen and bathroom. Would stay there again for the price. Parking was close and safe."
United States
Kelli
The price is ฿4,165
฿4,673 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and plan to stay again the next time we visit the Santa Cruz area."
United States
Angelica
The price is ฿4,625
฿5,562 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Mission Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
Photo by rabbit.Hole
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Westside Santa Cruz

Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

Eastside Santa Cruz

Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

8/10 Good
"We stayed here because we were attending a 5PM wedding nearby. Room was not ready when we arrived at 3:00 PM - waited almost an hour to be given the clearance to go to the room. Desk clerk was friendly and apologetic. Room was clean and very basic. Beds were comfortable. Room had a mini fridge, desk and desk chair, TV on the dresser which had several drawers. Furniture is old but serviceable. No patio or balcony in the room we had. There is a restaurant on property (we didn't have time to try it) and a convenience store too - snacks, drinks including beer and wine, and some souvenirs. Hotel is a bit overpriced for what you get, but it's one of the few hotels around so they've got you if you need to be in this area. There's an adjacent property which had a very nice bar. It's quite a drive off of the main highway (HWY 17 between San Jose and Santa Cruz) and the roads are very twisty. The surrounding Santa Cruz Mtns are beautiful to drive through - so location is a plus. Parking is a bit limited and spaces are tight. Larger vehicles will be squeezing into a space. There are a number of local restaurants and bars close by - we didn't get a chance to visit any but they looked well-attended. Nothing fancy or special about this hotel - it's been around a long time. It'll get the job done."
Laurie 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers to the Downtown neighbourhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown?
For your stay in Downtown, Ocean Pacific Lodge is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are also worth a stop.