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Outdoor spa tub

Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,321 reviews)
"I loved my stay "
United States
Trice
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Exterior

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, (1,012 reviews)
"national park and santa cruz boardwalk were close by and the staff were all so friendly, accomodating, and nice!"
United States
Jenna
The price is 2.264.693 ₫
2.617.113 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
Exterior

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, (590 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is 4.264.974 ₫
4.886.027 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
Courtyard

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (909 reviews)
"Great warm welcoming, very professional, super helpful pointing out points of interest. Also, had a mid-afternoon delicious snack out for us (brownies yum)! Nice touch but most importantly, our room was very clean. We will most definitely come back and stay here again. Thank you so much Pacific Blue Inn for a wonderful stay!"
United States
Claire
The price is 2.606.373 ₫
3.103.690 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Pacific Blue Inn
Deluxe Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace, Garden Area (Cottage 11B) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout curtains

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (488 reviews)
"We had an excellent time staying here at fern river! The only thing is the floors were a little bit dirty and the listings for (kitchens) is a little bit misleading but overall we had a wonderful time, and would definitely stay again "
United States
Morgen
The price is 2.683.248 ₫
3.409.347 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Fern River Resort
Front of property

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
United States
Roxana
The price is 3.408.293 ₫
4.117.542 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Mission Inn
Garden

Hitching Post Studios Inn

Hitching Post Studios Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (343 reviews)
"Very nice has a full kitchen "
United States
Alissa
Hitching Post Studios Inn
Surfing/boogie boarding

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (171 reviews)
"Very clean and great location. Will definitely stay here again. "
United States
Joseph
The price is 4.241.280 ₫
5.015.448 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Seaway Inn
Reception

National 9 Santa Cruz

National 9 Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (192 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay"
United States
Donovan
The price is 1.841.000 ₫
2.121.095 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
National 9 Santa Cruz
Carriage House (Pets Allowed) | View from room

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (969 reviews)
"The staff (Katrina) was very professional and responsive to our requests , love the nature walk around the property "
United States
Malina
The price is 5.385.188 ₫
6.117.079 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Monarch Cove Inn
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Living area

ROYAL INN

ROYAL INN
2.0 star property
24.6 km from Downtown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (110 reviews)
"Great place, easy to find!"
United States
Jesus
The price is 1.775.250 ₫
1.988.280 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
ROYAL INN
Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, River View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (562 reviews)
"Yes"
United States
Susana
The price is 3.641.551 ₫
4.068.575 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Property grounds

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 view was amazing, the rooms quite clean and spacious, and the pool/hot tub area was perfect."
United States
Sarah
The price is 4.124.914 ₫
5.808.526 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Chaminade Resort & Spa
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (980 reviews)
"Very nice room. Great place and quiet"
United States
Amparo
Seaside Inn & Suites
Library

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
7.1 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (728 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. Clean and comfortable room (Library suite), delicious breakfast and great location. The owners were very welcoming. "
United States
Suzanne
Inn at Depot Hill
Front of property

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Exceptional hotel, super cool staff and great place to unwind "
United States
Aslam
The price is 3.922.723 ₫
5.190.909 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hotel Los Gatos
Exterior

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (520 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is 6.548.700 ₫
7.590.969 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Capitola Hotel
Indoor pool

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)
"Good food as well as awesome staff. "
United States
Rayver
The price is 3.165.822 ₫
3.661.150 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Exterior

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (882 reviews)
"A nice place at a great price "
United States
David
The price is 2.014.015 ₫
2.332.045 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Mar - 27 Mar
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Suite, Fireplace | Balcony view

Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Venetian Hotel
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (820 reviews)
"Great location! Staff were helpful !"
United States
Gail
Capitola Venetian Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
This is a small state park at the northern end of Santa Cruz' scenic West Cliff Drive and a little over a mile from the Boardwalk, wharf and Main Beach. A couple of times a year you can see Monarch butterflies during their migration. They are not in the numbers of years past, but you'll still see some. If you walk north towards the rocks during low tide you will find some amazing tidepools full of sea anenomes, sea urchins, starfish, crabs, hermit crabs, and all sorts of marine life. The tidepools are on a ledge, so the tide needs to be quite high (>4 ft?) to reach them. The beach is absolutely stunning at sunset. #localsecrets
Photo by rabbit.Hole
Open Photo by rabbit.Hole

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 Pacific Avenue.

Sunrise at Walton Lighthouse
Photo by Alex Sam
Open Photo by Alex Sam

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.

Nice place to have coffee and watch the waves. Great surf spot. NO bathrooms! #beach #ocean #surf #shops #view
Photo by Jennifer Radman
Open Photo by Jennifer Radman

Pleasure Point

While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

CWFJJA USA California CA Santa Cruz clock tower and trolley on Pacific Avenue

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 Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center.

Evening stroll at the Seabright Beach. If you are lucky, you might run into Matt performing amazing bike tricks by the lighthouse. #LifeAtExpedia #sunset #goldenBeach #blueSky
Photo by Janet Chang
Open Photo by Janet Chang

Upper Seabright

While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice place. Our room was clean and bright. We also had the beach Veiw. Great girls trip. "
Linda 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Casablanca On The Beach

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, Pacific Garden Mall and Neary Lagoon Park are also worth a stop.