Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn
"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

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"This is a beautiful property. The staff is wonderful, beautifully appointed. Worth a trip"
Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
"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

Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"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

Casablanca On The Beach
"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

Chaminade Resort & Spa
"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
Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

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.










