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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1275)
"Wonderful place to stay."
United States
Sara
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Lobby
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
10.8 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Great value. Clean room, friendly staff, amenities as expected, good breakfast. "
United States
Rosabelle
The price is ฿3,024
฿3,465 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Property amenity
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, (1005)
"everything was great, can’t wait to comeback "
United States
Xochitl
The price is ฿3,279
฿3,749 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains
Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (467)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is ฿2,648
฿3,450 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Fern River Resort
Family Triple Room | Balcony view
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (552)
"Great view, clean and nice room."
United States
JiaSheng
The price is ฿3,403
฿3,814 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
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
10.7 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1032)
"The room was very clean and quiet. The front staff was also very kind. I would return and stay here. "
United States
Felipe
The price is ฿3,335
฿3,872 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (173)
"Very relaxing stay. My whole family loved it!"
United States
Luz
The price is ฿4,990
฿7,124 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Masood's Lodge
Lobby
Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
29.3 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (940)
"The guy working the front desk was awesome!"
United States
Joshua
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Property grounds
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1007)
"Amenities were great! "
United States
Paul
The price is ฿5,541
฿7,629 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Chaminade Resort & Spa
3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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 ฿8,483
฿11,690 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Seascape Beach Resort
Lobby
Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1011)
"Very clean and peaceful, restaurants food is very good"
United States
Vic
The price is ฿3,436
฿3,958 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Inn At Pasatiempo
Fountain
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
11.1 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"Great location. Helpful staff via phone."
United States
Calvin
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Studio, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (993)
"Nice place to stay "
United States
Fernando
The price is ฿3,981
฿4,597 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
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 ฿3,457
฿4,002 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Lobby
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2.5 star property
5.7 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1005)
"Beautiful place "
United States
Carmen
The price is ฿4,382
฿5,038 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Exterior
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, (1243)
"Friendly staff and clean room. Will definitely stay here again!"
Canada
michelle
The price is ฿2,818
฿3,264 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Bar (on property)
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

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, (1006)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
KIM
The price is ฿2,715
฿3,137 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Lobby
Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
24.6 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"Solid place"
United States
Jacob
The price is ฿3,457
฿4,002 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, alarm clocks
National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (178)
"Great staff and clean room great value for the price."
United States
Scott
The price is ฿2,207
฿2,542 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
National 9 Santa Cruz
Interior
Hitching Post Studios Inn

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, (315)
"Very quiet, clean,safe, and perfect for my 2 night stay. Nice new bathroom fixtures. I will stay here when I next come to town. "
United States
Margaret
Hitching Post Studios Inn
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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
"Clean room "
Nathaniel 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours 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.