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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (923 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is ฿3,149
฿3,753 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Pacific Blue Inn

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Really like the historic hotel "
United States
Ed
The price is ฿3,068
฿3,536 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jun - 12 Jun
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Good breakfast and nice clean room Very quiet and pleasant"
United States
Mario
The price is ฿4,635
฿5,336 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
22.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
6.6 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Staff was nice and helpful, only thing is I feel it needs a bit more cleanness in the bathroom ."
United States
Enny Doris
The price is ฿2,654
฿3,170 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
24.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.2 out of 10, Good, (143 reviews)
"Great parking and location "
United States
Shawn
The price is ฿3,231
฿3,618 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
ROYAL INN

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.0 out of 10, Good, (643 reviews)
"Room was very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was good."
United States
REGINALD
The price is ฿4,242
฿4,890 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Comfort Inn Watsonville

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,308 reviews)
"Great location (steps away from the beach), decent breakfast, and friendly staff."
Canada
Alexia
The price is ฿6,502
฿7,430 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Valley Inn

Valley Inn
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
5.8 out of 10, (329 reviews)
"If possible, provision of more amenities!"
United States
Eduardo
The price is ฿3,231
฿3,713 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Valley Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (385 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is ฿2,790
฿3,219 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was very nice and helpful , room was clean , nice breakfast"
United States
Julie
The price is ฿4,705
฿5,414 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location close to a lot of places and staff was very friendly. "
United States
Miguel
The price is ฿2,777
฿3,543 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Beachview Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and rooms were clean and conveniently located."
United States
Bob
The price is ฿4,541
฿5,388 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Best motel in town"
United States
Adam B
The price is ฿3,608
฿4,412 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Mission Inn

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,300 reviews)
"Clean nice pool and yacuzzy nice bar"
United States
Laura
The price is ฿5,305
฿6,034 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,050 reviews)
"Location is great, plenty of parking and the staff is very professional"
United States
Richard
The price is ฿2,908
฿3,899 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Seaside Inn & Suites

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
2.5 star property
28.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"great place for the budget"
United States
jose
The price is ฿5,841
฿6,542 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
27.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (767 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and clean room which is located in a very nice neighborhood with walking areas and lots of choices for dining and shopping. "
United States
Shahrokh
The price is ฿4,082
฿4,580 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
29.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely room and great place. Would recommend and would definitely stay again."
United Kingdom
Chris
The price is ฿4,968
฿5,725 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Inn At Moss Landing Point

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.8 out of 10, Good, (861 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Richard
The price is ฿2,355
฿3,206 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"I really enjoyed our stay"
United States
EVALYNE
The price is ฿4,705
฿5,338 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

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

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 Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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 Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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.

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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 our traveller data, Pacific Blue Inn is one of the top choices for your stay 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.