Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,502
per adult
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,669
per traveller
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
฿1,502
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
฿4,307
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,502
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,641
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz
Pacific Blue Inn
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,994 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
฿2,994
฿3,581 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (955 reviews)
"Property is well located, clean and well maintained. Check in process was not clearly communicated."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿10,565 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿10,565
฿13,737 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Capitola ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (566 reviews)
"This hotel is highly recommended."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,085 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿2,085
฿2,976 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,151 reviews)
"Me and my family decided to have a last minute beach visit we had no idea we were going to want to stay the night and once we figured we would I called everywhere (it was 7pm) and only this hotel answered there was always someone to help at the desk and it was fast and easy to book and it was a great ..."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,897 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,897
฿4,513 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,636 reviews)
"i liked how clean the whole property and rooms were"
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,943 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,943
฿4,756 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,283 reviews)
"Immaculate surroundings, loved the various patios on diff levels with grand ocean views. Upgraded very clean rooms, lovely surroundings!"
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿4,260 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿4,260
฿6,427 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
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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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
Photo by Ian Durant
Open Photo by Ian Durant
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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang
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.
