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Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn
3.0 star property
Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (916 reviews)
"Perfect location. Staff was really friendly."
United States
Rosa
The price is 2.608.155 ₫
3.105.812 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Pacific Blue Inn

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 1 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,270 reviews)
"Clean, close to pier and free breakfast would stay again "
United States
jose
The price is 3.896.985 ₫
4.481.562 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"The stay was nice "
United States
Michelle
The price is 3.561.844 ₫
5.178.742 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Good breakfast."
United States
Hai
The price is 3.605.313 ₫
4.154.313 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing vacation spot, most definitely doing it again!!"
United States
Laura
The price is 5.963.718 ₫
6.800.172 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
16.7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"We really liked how reasonable the rates were, easy to park, very spacious rooms, and super dog-friendly. We enjoyed checking out the small towns and liked how close the hotel was to hiking trails. Plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby."
United States
S.
The price is 2.476.693 ₫
2.855.007 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (985 reviews)
"Beautiful location! Nice staff, clean room, lovely peak at the ocean."
United States
Kimberly
The price is 5.388.870 ₫
6.121.261 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Monarch Cove Inn

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Excellent breakfast and jacuzzi rooms were amaaing "
United States
Monica
The price is 3.557.102 ₫
4.093.286 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay while I worked in the area. "
United States
Trevor
The price is 3.228.580 ₫
3.859.543 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
5.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice hotel! Friendly staff, clean, spacious rooms"
United States
Jennifer
The price is 3.925.405 ₫
4.505.786 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
27.8 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Perfect location "
United Kingdom
Siavash
The price is 5.927.625 ₫
7.440.849 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Hotel Los Gatos

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean and decent. Good place for the price."
Canada
Lehe
The price is 2.663.743 ₫
3.282.324 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Mission Inn

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,115 reviews)
"Staff here is very welcoming and rooms are clean and comfortable."
United States
Candy
The price is 2.944.054 ₫
3.412.413 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.3 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
7.0 out of 10, Good, (636 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 3.082.365 ₫
3.564.215 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos
2.5 star property
28.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"A bit pricey but nice accommodations. "
United States
John
The price is 4.452.305 ₫
4.986.582 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Best Western The Inn Of Los Gatos

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean snd very good food"
United States
Noemi
The price is 3.793.680 ₫
4.365.651 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 2.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (658 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great breakfast and convenient parking and location. Would definitely stay again."
United States
Sue
The price is 3.435.122 ₫
3.963.375 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 May - 13 May
Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CA

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hyatt Place Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.5 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean room and great breakfast."
United States
Oksana
The price is 3.345.815 ₫
3.863.169 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Hyatt Place Santa Cruz

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,282 reviews)
"It was awesome! Stayed there to play golf in Monterey!"
United States
Troy
The price is 2.978.302 ₫
3.421.161 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
29.4 km from Downtown Santa Cruz
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (998 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, and clean hotel. "
United States
BRENDA
The price is 3.082.365 ₫
3.596.357 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
Inn At Moss Landing Point
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Find the best Downtown Santa Cruz 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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Santa Cruz like?
Downtown Santa Cruz is a welcoming neighbourhood that travellers like for its restaurants and cycling. Are you looking for Downtown Santa Cruz travel tips? Make sure that you visit Pacific Avenue and Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're in the neighbourhood.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Santa Cruz, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Downtown Santa Cruz.
What is there to do around this Santa Cruz neighbourhood?
If you're looking forward to a day of shopping in Downtown Santa Cruz, consider Pacific Garden Mall or Pacific Avenue, and pick out the perfect souvenir. A visit to Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Williams-Reynolds House and Town Clock. Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and Mission Santa Cruz are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Santa Cruz.