Downtown Travel Guide
Santa Cruz
Visit Downtown
Stay near popular Downtown attractions
Top hotels in Downtown
Ocean Pacific Lodge
"Parking spots were relatively small, but we had 3 rooms and 3 cars, and all were accomodated."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"So awesome can’t wait to go back"
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection
"The art and furniture in the lobby is so unique and is changed regularly. It was my 4th time here in the last two years and it just seems to be so loved by the staff and management"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Casablanca On The Beach
"Great location. Check in was at 4. We arrived at 3:45 and were told every 10 minutes that the room would be ready in 10 minutes. We finally checked in at 5:15. They did extend our check out time because of it."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Dream Inn Santa Cruz
"There were a lot of children eating ice creams and other food in the hot tub. I understand this is a family hotel, but they were dropping food into the pool and there were napkins floating in the water. The kids whole face and hands were covered in chocolate as the mom sat chatting away, not cleaning ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown
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 Santa Cruz Harbor 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.
Downtown Santa Cruz
Unique features of Downtown Santa Cruz include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Pacific Avenue or Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History while you're exploring the area.
