Downtown Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do
Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt
฿761
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,476
per adult
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
฿1,476
per adult
Capitola Friday Night Food Tour
฿4,231
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,476
per adult
Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
฿3,608
per adult
Top hotels in Downtown
Ocean Pacific Lodge
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,647 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿2,647
฿3,480 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,535 reviews)
"Every amenity was there love this hotel"
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,899 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿8,899
฿11,835 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿5,790 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,790
฿8,138 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿1,958 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿1,958
฿2,824 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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. ...
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,624 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,624
฿4,205 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
6001 La Madrona Drive Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,956 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,956
฿4,538 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,335 reviews)
"The rooms were clean beds comfortable. I fell getting in the shower the tub was very slippery. Filled out a incident report but have not heard from the hotel. Went to the clinic for xrays everything looked okay I am badly bruised up and down my legs and very sore"
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Downtown
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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.
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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.
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.
