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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

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1. Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,499 reviews)
"A great stay close to the boardwalk and pier at a great value."
United States
Lawrence
The price is 2.323.282 ₫
3.008.670 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Terrace/patio

2. Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (941 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. Verycharming place, enjoyed our stay."
United States
Nicole
The price is 3.102.925 ₫
3.673.968 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Pacific Blue Inn
Exterior

3. Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz

Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.9 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, plenty of parking"
United States
Gordon
The price is 2.006.471 ₫
2.324.169 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Riverside Inn & Suites Santa Cruz
Queen Room | Desk, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, individually furnished

4. Beachview Inn

Beachview Inn
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.7 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Jay
The price is 1.994.738 ₫
2.571.778 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Beachview Inn
Business centre

5. 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, (1,355 reviews)
"Good clean hotel, very good location with very friendly stuff"
United States
Igor
The price is 4.632.224 ₫
5.306.639 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Terrace/patio

6. Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"We really enjoyed the pool, free breakfast, clean rooms, friendly staff."
United States
Susana
The price is 3.728.725 ₫
4.292.958 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

7. Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,327 reviews)
"Love this hotel! Beautiful accommodations, warm, friendly staff, awesome pool, very family friendly!"
United States
Brenda
The price is 4.406.675 ₫
5.053.584 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

8. Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North

Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,320 reviews)
"love staying here"
United States
Cecelia
The price is 2.899.540 ₫
3.339.187 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North
Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

9. Drift Inn

Drift Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.1 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (137 reviews)
"For the price is a good hotel I'll stay there again"
United States
Vicente
The price is 1.994.737 ₫
2.234.105 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Drift Inn
Seasonal outdoor pool

10. Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Location is great"
United States
Brian
The price is 1.650.653 ₫
2.250.826 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz
Front of property

11. Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,017 reviews)
"Santa Cruz is a gem, so love to stay there. Mission Inn was a great base to operate from."
United States
Jerry
The price is 3.375.670 ₫
4.079.434 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Mission Inn
Indoor spa tub

12. Surf City Inn and Suites

Surf City Inn and Suites
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Downtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,166 reviews)
"Enjoyed the hot tub and the proximity to the Boardwalk!"
United States
Heather
The price is 1.879.747 ₫
2.326.954 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug
Surf City Inn and Suites
2 Queen Bed + Sofa Bed | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

13. Seaside Inn & Suites

Seaside Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,110 reviews)
"Had a great experience, room was clean and had all the basic amenities. Staff was super nice."
United States
Sean
The price is 2.088.607 ₫
2.837.273 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Seaside Inn & Suites
Double Room, Balcony, Park View | View from room

14. Carousel Beach Inn

Carousel Beach Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.2 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, super nice staff."
United States
daphanie
The price is 2.690.549 ₫
3.142.330 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Carousel Beach Inn
Seasonal outdoor pool

15. The Aqua Pacific Hotel

The Aqua Pacific Hotel
2.0 star property
Lower Ocean, 1.2 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (955 reviews)
"Conveniently located a short walk from boardwalk and beach."
United States
virgil
The price is 1.675.058 ₫
2.330.429 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Aqua Pacific Hotel
Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

16. Rio Vista Suites

Rio Vista Suites
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Complimentary sodas and beautiful ambience is awesome! And very close to the beach boardwalk, a perfect spot!"
United States
Charlene
The price is 2.640.355 ₫
3.758.712 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Rio Vista Suites
Restaurant

17. Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,041 reviews)
"Very nice stay."
United States
Annette
The price is 8.578.675 ₫
9.734.359 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
Courtyard

18. Hotel Solares

Hotel Solares
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 0.8 km from Downtown
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Was a great hotel for the price"
United States
oscar
The price is 2.428.104 ₫
3.333.532 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Hotel Solares
Signature Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

19. Torch Lite Inn

Torch Lite Inn
2.5 star property
Lower Ocean, 1 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"We love this hotel and stay every year in July"
United States
Cheryll
The price is 2.557.957 ₫
2.950.960 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Torch Lite Inn
Surfing/boogie boarding

20. Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (277 reviews)
"Convenient and clean - rooms were large, and beds were comfortable."
United States
Cristina
The price is 4.558.806 ₫
5.224.415 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Seaway Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal rock formation with an arch, waves crashing against it, and a seagull standing on the beach.
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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.

A lighthouse at sunset, rocky shoreline, calm water, and a clear sky.
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.

A crowded beach with numerous boats and people.

Pleasure Point

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

A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

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.

A beach with people playing and walking.
Photo by Janet Chang
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.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

10/10 Excellent
"I loved this hotel, it was close to the boardwalk and the wharf, prime location. The staff were great and very friendly, and the actual look of the hotel was beautiful, so many stunning details to this hotel. The only downside was that we only stayed one night. I will definitely be back to enjoy the hotel for longer next time."
Elizabeth 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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 14 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.