Downtown Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,476
per adult
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,640
per traveller
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
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,559
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown
Ocean Pacific Lodge
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,488 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,488
฿3,310 total
26 Oct - 27 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! (1,549 reviews)
"Very clean"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,796 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿8,796
฿11,751 total
18 Oct - 19 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! (530 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel. Spotless Excellent amenities Right by the beach"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿4,542 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,542
฿5,237 total
4 Oct - 5 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,358 reviews)
"Loved it ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️"
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿1,738 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿1,738
฿2,588 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! (1,140 reviews)
"None of the amenities they list actually exist, and they will hold onto your deposit indefinitely. There is no way I would ever consider staying there again. In addition, overall condition of the property is awful and the rooms don’t appear to have been cleaned."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,682 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,682
฿4,273 total
1 Nov - 2 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! (1,644 reviews)
"Loved the rooftop patio -:)"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
407 Broadway Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿4,534 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
฿4,534
฿5,228 total
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"All was very nice. Valets were so kind and helpful. Only thing I was not happy about was that I had no microwave in my room and the refrigerator was not usable because it never not cold enough to use although set to high. I will stay here again and just make sure I get a frig that works along with ..."
Reviewed on 30 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
Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Photo by Shereen Ward
Open Photo by Shereen Ward
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.
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.
