Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
฿1,478
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,478
per adult
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,673
per traveller
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,502
per adult
UC Santa Cruz: Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
฿167
per traveller
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,652
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿5,010 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿5,010
฿5,896 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (937 reviews)
"Very clean and quiet. No staff on-site or any amenities."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿12,989 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿12,989
฿16,457 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Mystery Spot ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,996 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,996
฿3,998 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,084 reviews)
"Nice and clean"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,476 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
฿3,476
฿4,411 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿6,328 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,328
฿8,770 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"Room was nice bed comfortable, small , clean bottom level , small patio. No balcony. Fine for us. Love the restaurant. Food was great! Crab cakes and smash burgers were my favorite. Breakfast was always delicious. Went on all trails on property. Always felt safe."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,040 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿8,040
฿9,162 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
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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
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.
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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.
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Open Photo by Janet Chang
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.
