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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (924 reviews)
"The hotel is lovely - quiet, clean and it feels very safe. Accommodations were great - terrific bed and shower."
United States
William Thomas
The price is ฿5,065
฿5,953 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Pacific Blue Inn

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Really like the historic hotel "
United States
Ed
The price is ฿2,710
฿3,135 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (994 reviews)
"Excellent location."
United States
Chris
The price is ฿6,237
฿7,092 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Monarch Cove Inn

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,014 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Blanca
The price is ฿5,866
฿8,045 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (506 reviews)
"Cozy, clean cabin surrounded by nature and close to local hiking trails. Great host easy process to book and arrive. "
United States
Seth
The price is ฿4,903
฿5,993 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Fern River Resort

Bella Notte

Bella Notte
4.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The room was updated from what I saw on yelp but in a very good way. The room was very clean "
United States
Lizette
The price is ฿5,182
฿8,022 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Bella Notte

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, (581 reviews)
"Wonderful view, lovely rooms. Would book again."
United States
Rena
The price is ฿4,850
฿5,415 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

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, (605 reviews)
"This property is very quiet and relaxing."
United States
Lynda
The price is ฿7,482
฿8,515 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (219 reviews)
"Adorable hotel! The room was so cute. Close to the pier and boardwalk. Great price! "
United States
Lamar
The price is ฿5,705
฿6,719 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Seaway Inn

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"I really enjoyed our stay"
United States
EVALYNE
The price is ฿4,417
฿5,018 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

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, (767 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and clean room which is located in a very nice neighborhood with walking areas and lots of choices for dining and shopping. "
United States
Shahrokh
The price is ฿4,087
฿4,586 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
27.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Santosh Kumar
The price is ฿6,371
฿8,128 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Hotel Los Gatos

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (388 reviews)
"Best in town"
United States
Mike
The price is ฿3,676
฿4,211 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Hitching Post Studios Inn

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (219 reviews)
"Room and property grounds were clean. Great stay. Will stay again next time"
United States
Sonny
The price is ฿2,450
฿2,818 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
National 9 Santa Cruz

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
19.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (186 reviews)
"We love our cabin very clean and beautiful view! This is the place to stay for a relaxing moment!!!"
United States
Erica
The price is ฿4,177
฿6,147 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Masood's Lodge

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, (1,300 reviews)
"Clean nice pool and yacuzzy nice bar"
United States
Laura
The price is ฿5,685
฿6,457 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,012 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and rooms were clean and conveniently located."
United States
Bob
The price is ฿4,218
฿5,026 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach
3.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,232 reviews)
"Great and just across from the beach"
United States
Kevin
The price is ฿4,609
฿6,396 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Casablanca On The Beach

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.0 out of 10, Good, (644 reviews)
"Room was very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was good."
United States
REGINALD
The price is ฿3,694
฿4,276 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Comfort Inn Watsonville

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Excellent in all aspects, including the best breakfast we have experienced in any hotel."
United States
Edmond
The price is ฿5,463
฿6,254 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

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.

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.

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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 our traveller data, Pacific Blue Inn is one of the top choices for your stay 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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams-Reynolds House and Town Clock. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.