Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Santa Cruz

A historic building with a distinctive corner turret, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and a clear street.
A clock tower, a church, and residential buildings in a hilly town.
A street with a clock tower, a tram, and a building with a sign.

Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions


Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn

Pacific Blue Inn

3 out of 5
636 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz CA
The price is 3.126.011 ₫ per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
3.126.011 ₫
3.701.302 ₫ total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (936 reviews)
"This property is not full time staffed- tho they do have a system for check in with out staff. No amenities, room was bare bones tho ok. The elevator was very stinky. Not a great location."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Pacific Blue Inn
La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 out of 5
215 Beach Street Santa Cruz CA
The price is 9.669.619 ₫ per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
9.669.619 ₫
12.319.893 ₫ total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Natural Bridges ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (379 reviews)
"This is a beautiful property. The staff is wonderful, beautifully appointed. Worth a trip"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

3 out of 5
550 2nd St Santa Cruz CA
The price is 5.752.911 ₫ per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
5.752.911 ₫
6.564.886 ₫ total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,340 reviews)
"Todo muy limpio, el personal muy atento. Solamente a la hr del desayuno es un relajo el aria donde para servirte muy pequeña y ay muncha jente. Pero sobre todo excelente."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
611 Ocean St Santa Cruz CA
The price is 5.752.911 ₫ per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
5.752.911 ₫
6.564.809 ₫ total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,310 reviews)
"I liked the amenities and available free purified water and Coffee . Due to cool mornings and evenings there were fire pits around the pool and bar area ! Ground level rooms offer fire pits as well ! Rooms were clean and bedding was fresh ! Fresh linens is a big plus for me ! The only complaint I ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
Casablanca On The Beach

Casablanca On The Beach

3.5 out of 5
101 Main St Santa Cruz CA
The price is 6.262.530 ₫ per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
6.262.530 ₫
8.007.054 ₫ total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,254 reviews)
"We enjoy staying at the Casablanca when we are in Santa Cruz. Their housekeeping can do better and I wish they would repair broken hooks in the bathroom so we could hang the towels. But other than that we always have a relaxing stay each time."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Casablanca On The Beach
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1 Chaminade Ln Santa Cruz CA
The price is 5.232.785 ₫ per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
5.232.785 ₫
7.174.169 ₫ total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Santa Cruz. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,021 reviews)
"The pool and poolside service was great but the pool had loads of chlorine in it and it burned my daughters eyes I reccomend bringing goggles if planning to swim"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
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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 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 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 Santa Cruz Main Beach.

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.



Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide

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