Downtown Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Top hotels in Downtown
Ocean Pacific Lodge
"Great location, ten minute walk to wharf and beach boardwalk. Competitively priced, very basic but comfortable hotel rooms. Nice pool with two jacuzzi hot tubs, lounge chairs, tables with umbrellas. Self parking on site, breakfast cafe and deli across the street, with taco bar a block away. We enjoyed ..."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Seaside Inn & Suites
"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
"Front dest was warm and helpful"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.
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.
