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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,320 reviews)
"Will definitely return- great location, pet friendly, spacious room and helpful staff."
United States
Lara
The price is ฿2,635
฿3,463 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Ocean Pacific Lodge

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, (1,001 reviews)
"I enjoyed it a lot!"
United States
Michelle
The price is ฿2,833
฿3,274 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

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, (1,276 reviews)
"Great stay, place is very nice. Definitely recommend and price was perfect. "
United States
Isabel
The price is ฿4,210
฿4,818 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Friendly staff"
United States
Michael
The price is ฿3,787
฿4,386 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
24.6 km from Downtown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (112 reviews)
"Great place, easy to find!"
United States
Jesus
The price is ฿2,221
฿2,487 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
ROYAL INN

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
22.4 km from Downtown
6.6 out of 10, (999 reviews)
"Convenient location. Good basic amenities. "
United States
Sheila
The price is ฿2,258
฿2,728 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Exceptional hotel, super cool staff and great place to unwind "
United States
Aslam
The price is ฿4,912
฿6,501 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hotel Los Gatos

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (729 reviews)
" Clean room"
United States
Behrooz
The price is ฿4,412
฿4,950 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room. Comfortable bed beds. Had a great stay"
United States
Douglas
The price is ฿4,244
฿4,869 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Inn At Pasatiempo

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel location is prime, clean room and fresh linens made my stay comfortable "
United States
Olga
The price is ฿3,608
฿4,345 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
2.5 star property
29 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"A bit pricey but nice accommodations. "
United States
John
The price is ฿4,573
฿5,122 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast and jacuzzi rooms were amaaing "
United States
Monica
The price is ฿4,499
฿5,175 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very clean snd very good food"
United States
Noemi
The price is ฿4,902
฿5,637 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

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, (345 reviews)
"Clean and close to Capitola and Santa Cruz. Would stay here again. "
United States
Dan
The price is ฿2,813
฿3,246 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Hitching Post Studios Inn

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff where excellent! "
United States
Michael
The price is ฿4,014
฿4,632 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Santa Cruz, CA

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, (1,095 reviews)
"Great Stay"
United States
Jane
The price is ฿4,813
฿5,536 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
11.1 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The rooms are always very clean and staff is very helpful. It's just a short walk to the beach which is a big plus. We have stayed there for the past 3 years, and it's always been great."
United States
Kathleen
The price is ฿4,748
฿5,463 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
United States
Roxana
The price is ฿3,918
฿4,762 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Mission Inn

Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
shiana
The price is ฿2,275
฿2,985 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Beachview Inn

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains

Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
2.5 star property
14.7 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (887 reviews)
"Decent place, a little run down. Close to a fun bar and good food. "
United States
Ross D
The price is ฿3,121
฿3,647 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Quality Inn & Suites, Santa Cruz Mountains
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown 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 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 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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Upper Seabright

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

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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, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are also worth a stop.