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
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 ฿2,636 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿2,636
฿3,464 total
8 Oct - 9 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! (1,528 reviews)
"Our 1st night there, the room next to us had a dog that barked all night. We were able to change rooms for the next night, but ended up leaving a day early, and were not given a refund for the inconvenience."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,856 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿8,856
฿11,778 total
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (481 reviews)
"Hotel stay couldn’t have been better! Staff is so helpful and attentive, hotel itself is magical, the scenery is amazing, overall the whole thing is top notch. I want to come back as soon as possible! Super dog friendly which was great for me. I don’t have anything bad to say, only great things! ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿5,765 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,765
฿8,102 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 ...
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
325 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,080 per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
฿2,080
฿2,837 total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,608 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
฿3,608
฿4,186 total
23 Sept - 24 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,623 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Nice hotel right across from the beach and about 2 blocks from the Wharf. Very walkable location."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿1,702 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿1,702
฿2,535 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
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! (1,121 reviews)
"OK. Served"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown
Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.
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.
