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Front of property
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1276)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Lobby
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

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, (1252)
"Very nice property, very close to the boardwalk, rooms were very nice and clean. "
United States
Imran
The price is ฿3,686
฿4,265 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Newly Remodeled 2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (931)
"Always a great stay here, clean, and friendly! "
United States
Paulo
Seaside Inn & Suites
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1166)
"This hotel is a great deal "
United States
shyama
The price is ฿3,400
฿3,945 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Exterior
Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1337)
"Great room and location "
United States
Aditya
The price is ฿3,622
฿4,193 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Marea Sol Hotel
Property amenity
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz

Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1059)
"Great location, friendly staff."
United States
Biswajit
The price is ฿3,415
฿3,961 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Reception
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1241)
"Friendly staff and clean room. Will definitely stay here again!"
Canada
michelle
The price is ฿2,788
฿3,230 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1170)
"Clean room. In room coffee was good. Staff was friendly "
United States
Adrienne
The price is ฿3,588
฿4,155 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Santa Cruz by IHG
Surfing/boogie boarding
Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (152)
"Friendly staff, great location, and nice rooms."
United States
Robert
The price is ฿3,762
฿4,526 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Seaway Inn
Bar (on property)
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

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, (1023)
"Clean rooms, good food"
United States
Carlos
The price is ฿3,300
฿3,832 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Terrace/patio
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Excellent place to stay. Very clean and great rooms!"
United States
Suzanne
The price is ฿3,588
฿4,155 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.2 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (771)
"My check in was a great experience! Love this hotel!"
United States
Justin
The price is ฿2,499
฿3,474 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Front of property
Mission Inn

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1015)
"Excellent service, breakfast was very good."
United States
Diane
The price is ฿2,499
฿3,152 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Mission Inn
Terrace/patio
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (627)
"Great hotel! "
United States
Mihai
The price is ฿3,172
฿3,688 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
Queen Room | Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great location and nice staff "
United States
Ibby
The price is ฿1,997
฿2,650 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Beachview Inn
Lobby
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

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, (1006)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is ฿3,421
฿3,961 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

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, (1000)
"The place was very clean and comfortable. Plenty of parking "
United States
carlota
The price is ฿2,787
฿3,410 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
Lobby
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
9.6 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"I love this hotel "
United States
Sean
The price is ฿3,244
฿3,710 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Property grounds
Continental Inn

Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Yes we really like this hotel "
United States
Em
Continental Inn
On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball
Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (885)
"Location & amenities"
United States
Ellen
The price is ฿7,929
฿11,045 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Seascape Beach Resort
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Cruz which includes general coastal views and views as well as an individual male

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 Pacific Avenue.

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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

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

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

10/10 Excellent
"No complaints. "
Steven 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

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?
Expedia customers rank Ocean Pacific Lodge the highest for a stay in Downtown.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 13 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, Pacific Garden Mall and Neary Lagoon Park are also worth a stop.