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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,378 reviews)
"Very clean room, great parking and very friendly staff. "
United States
Samuel
The price is 2.108.232 ₫
2.769.856 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Ocean Pacific Lodge

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,287 reviews)
"Clean, close to pier and free breakfast would stay again "
United States
jose
The price is 4.159.508 ₫
4.776.063 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice hotel quiet location"
United States
Russell
The price is 4.870.310 ₫
6.254.025 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Hotel Los Gatos

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,019 reviews)
"Will stay again. Great location!"
United States
Joshua
The price is 6.555.174 ₫
7.463.831 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area
2.0 star property
22.4 km from Downtown
6.6 out of 10, (1,003 reviews)
"Location was convenient!"
United States
Eduardo
The price is 1.923.833 ₫
2.313.929 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 May - 15 May
Motel 6 Watsonville, CA - Monterey Area

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (988 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay! Love this place, location, staff, breakfast, and their passion to tend to butterflies. We can’t wait to go back!"
United States
Adeline
The price is 5.025.897 ₫
5.714.585 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Monarch Cove Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice stay in a very clean room. Staff was very friendly and helpful. For the price point this hotel could not be beat."
United States
Brad
The price is 3.324.447 ₫
3.839.116 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Great place to stay while I worked in the area. "
United States
Trevor
The price is 3.226.251 ₫
3.856.759 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
2.5 star property
29 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Cozy and tucked away from traffic and busy - but also very conveniently located for our purposes. Good value and comfortable."
United States
Lael
The price is 4.449.094 ₫
4.982.985 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"The stay was nice "
United States
Michelle
The price is 3.114.366 ₫
4.676.814 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Chaminade Resort & Spa

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"Friendly staff "
United States
Jasmine
The price is 1.975.766 ₫
2.293.258 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
5.7 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location- super friendly staff "
United States
Lisa
The price is 3.334.188 ₫
3.843.544 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (967 reviews)
"Fantastic place to stay, beautiful property and wonderful staff"
Canada
Miky
The price is 7.937.059 ₫
10.718.431 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Seascape Beach Resort

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast and jacuzzi rooms were amaaing "
United States
Monica
The price is 3.557.959 ₫
4.094.167 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (598 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is 6.028.654 ₫
6.861.346 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (637 reviews)
"There are no frills but a clean comfortable room with a helpful staff. The hoyel is close to everything and quiet."
United States
Julie
The price is 2.819.515 ₫
3.269.743 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

Toll House Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.2 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel with nice rooms in a really fun location. Special shoutout to McKenzie for being extra helpful with my million questions and requests"
United States
Ryan Alexander
The price is 4.951.921 ₫
6.589.629 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Toll House Hotel Los Gatos

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,299 reviews)
"Very clean room, friendly staff"
United States
Anthony
The price is 3.108.574 ₫
3.565.832 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Rooms are clean, beds very comfy, staff friendly."
United States
Edwin
The price is 2.412.491 ₫
3.000.217 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Mission Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Very clean snd very good food"
United States
Noemi
The price is 3.211.772 ₫
3.712.701 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travellers to the Downtown neighbourhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House as part of your Downtown travel plans.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown?
With 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Santa Cruz area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals in Downtown.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown are Pacific Avenue and Williams-Reynolds House. When you're sightseeing in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Pacific Garden Mall are also worth a stop.