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Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Great location, good breakfast, clean, nice pool area"
The price is ฿4,080
฿4,711 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Mission Inn
Front of property

Mission Inn

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"The beds were very comfortable, the shower had good water pressure and room we had for three nights was very quiet. Short drive to all of the good spots to visit in Santa Cruz. We would definitely stay here again."
The price is ฿3,003
฿3,726 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Mission Inn
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Exterior

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"the staff here is super friendly and very convenient parking "
The price is ฿3,684
฿4,422 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Pacific Blue Inn
Terrace/patio

Pacific Blue Inn

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (872)
"We’ve stayed her several times and it’s a great reliable spot"
The price is ฿2,855
฿3,413 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Pacific Blue Inn
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Lobby

Inn At Moss Landing Point

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (882)
"Such a nice stay ! A little out of the way of the things we wanted to do but worth it for the comfort !"
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Very nice place "
The price is ฿3,641
฿4,153 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Front of property

Ocean Pacific Lodge

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1150)
"Great place to stay!"
The price is ฿2,569
฿3,376 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Interior

Hitching Post Studios Inn

2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (268)
"Very nice clean property with wonderful staff. "
The price is ฿2,858
฿3,273 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby

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

2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great place"
The price is ฿4,276
฿4,923 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

4.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1176)
"Clean, relaxing room and very friendly staff. I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely come back."
The price is ฿3,817
฿4,378 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Marea Sol Hotel
Terrace/patio

Marea Sol Hotel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1146)
"Nice location and kind personnel."
The price is ฿2,972
฿3,468 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Marea Sol Hotel
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

Inn At Pasatiempo

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Great stay with friendly people! "
The price is ฿3,817
฿4,387 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Inn At Pasatiempo
Seaside Inn & Suites
Terrace/patio

Seaside Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (854)
"Cozy property in a great location "
Seaside Inn & Suites
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lounge

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (954)
"Great place fun times great staff and bar "
The price is ฿2,762
฿3,192 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Property amenity

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"A great stay!"
The price is ฿4,074
฿4,643 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Family Triple Room | Balcony view

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (526)
"Great place."
The price is ฿4,246
฿4,747 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1046)
"The pool and bar was excellent "
The price is ฿3,817
฿4,416 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

2.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (859)
"Loved the place. It was located within walking distance of several restaurants the staff was friendly and helpful- would stay there again. "
The price is ฿2,454
฿2,896 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1200)
"Great place"
The price is ฿4,504
฿5,186 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (888)
"Clean, quiet and great location. Will definitely come back! "
The price is ฿4,608
฿5,303 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Westside Santa Cruz

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

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.

Pleasure Point

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

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 Main Beach.

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?

Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and cycling. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Pacific Blue Inn is the highest ranked property in Downtown Santa Cruz. This guest house is a short 11-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and it offers in-room fireplaces and free WiFi.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Santa Cruz.

What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?

If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Santa Cruz, consider Pacific Garden Mall or Pacific Avenue, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams-Reynolds House and Town Clock. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.