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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (906 reviews)
"We enjoyed our night stay. Room was clean and accommodating. Hotel was secure and quiet. I would defintely stay again. "
United States
Melissa
The price is ฿2,819
฿3,370 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Pacific Blue Inn
Exterior

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean hotel with a great view "
United States
Veronica
The price is ฿2,727
฿3,152 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,013 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
United States
Michael
The price is ฿4,601
฿6,584 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (966 reviews)
"The staff (Katrina) was very professional and responsive to our requests , love the nature walk around the property "
United States
Malina
The price is ฿6,047
฿6,875 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Monarch Cove Inn
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (480 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is ฿3,193
฿4,062 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Fern River Resort
Front of property

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
27.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Awesome stay "
United States
olga
The price is ฿5,353
฿6,956 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Hotel Los Gatos
Family Cottage - Pet Friendly | Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (589 reviews)
"Room was great. Loved how close it was to the beach. "
United States
Michele
The price is ฿4,105
฿4,729 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Suite, Fireplace | Balcony view

Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Venetian Hotel
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (813 reviews)
"We had a great time, they were very accommodating with check in and steps from the beach!"
United States
Danielle
Capitola Venetian Hotel
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is ฿3,395
฿4,119 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Seaway Inn
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
4.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (153 reviews)
"Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again. "
United States
Sunayana
The price is ฿9,350
฿12,264 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
Reception

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, (1,265 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is ฿3,636
฿4,175 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Exterior

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (519 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is ฿5,388
฿6,343 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Capitola Hotel
Terrace/patio

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, (721 reviews)
"Quiet , comfortable, clean . Many dinning options ."
United States
Steve
The price is ฿4,247
฿4,765 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Mar - 21 Mar
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
Business centre

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, (1,261 reviews)
"Roomy with a solid breakfast and really close to the water. "
United States
Zachary
The price is ฿3,925
฿4,535 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Mar - 13 Mar
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (559 reviews)
"Place was perfect for a family. Couldn’t tell arriving at night how pretty it was. Attentive staff and easy check in process. Would 10/10 recommend. "
United States
Jacob
The price is ฿4,060
฿4,541 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Library

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
6.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (724 reviews)
"This property is highly recommended. Great staff and service! Private parking for the Kyoto room was a great bonus!"
United States
Aaron
Inn at Depot Hill
Beach views

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,015 reviews)
"Great place to stay with an amazing view."
Australia
Ben
The price is ฿7,887
฿8,980 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Exterior

Marea Sol Hotel

Marea Sol Hotel
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,417 reviews)
"Great location and amazing hotel"
United States
Julie
The price is ฿3,677
฿4,257 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Marea Sol Hotel
Lobby

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is ฿4,536
฿5,211 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,096 reviews)
"Nice and clean hotel"
United States
Listya
The price is ฿4,490
฿5,169 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz areas for the activities you enjoy most.
This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some. If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them. The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset. #localsecrets
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Open Photo by rabbit.Hole

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.

Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

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.

Nice place to have coffee and watch the waves. Great surf spot. NO bathrooms! #beach #ocean #surf #shops #view
Photo by Jennifer Radman
Open Photo by Jennifer Radman

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

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.

Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

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.

Top Downtown Santa Cruz Hotel Reviews

Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent
"😁"
Danny W 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Surf City Inn and Suites

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 Expedia customer reviews, Pacific Blue Inn is the highest ranked property 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 Williams-Reynolds House, Town Clock and Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Mission Santa Cruz and Ocean Street are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.