Downtown Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Top hotels in Downtown
Ocean Pacific Lodge
"Clean room. Bed and pillows need an upgrade. Otherwise is was a fine experience"
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
"This was great! Check in felt a bit chaotic but the resort, rooms and cleanliness were great!"
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"Highly recommend!"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"Walking distance to beach. Convenient for families."
Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"The lobby and pool area are very nice. The pool was packed with kids, at all hours. Overall, I was disappointed. The room was small, with scuffed floors and looking a little worse for wear. The shower still had hair from the last occupant. There was no microwave and the prices at the bar and for ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown
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.
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.
