Downtown Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Things to do
Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop
฿1,489
per adult
Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill
฿1,489
per adult
Santa Cruz Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity
฿1,654
per traveller
Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour
฿1,489
per adult
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
฿4,600
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown
Ocean Pacific Lodge
301 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿2,933 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,933
฿3,798 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (1,534 reviews)
"Helpful staff, pet friendly areas, convenient location in nice area."
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿8,863 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿8,863
฿11,787 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (465 reviews)
"Super charming classic hotel with a friendly staff, great pool and jacuzzi. Awesome views from the balcony. Just wish it wasn't so extremely expensive"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Chaminade Resort & Spa
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿5,598 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,598
฿7,915 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ฿2,081 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿2,081
฿2,838 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Place has a great location easy walk to boardwalk. Very affordable. Be aware more rooms than parking spots. If you want to check in early before 3 it will cost $25 and that's if the girl will open the door even if she sees you. There was a line of people waiting to check in around 6 and she wouldnt ..."
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Seaside Inn & Suites
525 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿1,704 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿1,704
฿2,537 total
1 Oct - 2 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! (1,113 reviews)
"Great stay for business or pleasure"
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026
Marea Sol Hotel
301 Beach St Santa Cruz CA
The price is ฿3,609 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿3,609
฿4,188 total
9 Sept - 10 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! (1,616 reviews)
"The location was ideal for visiting the boardwalk. The staff were very helpful and had great recommendations for great food."
Reviewed on 4 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.
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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.
