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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,295 reviews)
"Great place to stay everytime!!"
United States
Sandra
Ocean Pacific Lodge
Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (469 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Echo
The price is P5,163
P6,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Fern River Resort
Lobby

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley

Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
2.5 star property
10.8 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,008 reviews)
"The breakfast was amazing, a lot of variety, a clean room, delicious food and a cool coffee machine!! Hot tub after a long day yesterday was also a plus! Overall impressed with cleanliness, location and amenities!! Will stay again! "
United States
Bree
The price is P6,176
P7,059 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Best Western Plus Inn Scotts Valley
Lobby

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley

Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
3.0 star property
9.6 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"I love this hotel "
United States
Sean
The price is P5,970
P6,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Four Points by Sheraton Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing

Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
3.5 star property
28.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (554 reviews)
"Great view, clean and nice room."
United States
JiaSheng
The price is P6,380
P7,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Captain's Inn at Moss Landing
Exterior

Masood's Lodge

Masood's Lodge
3.0 star property
19.4 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (175 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay"
United States
Joshua
The price is P8,483
P12,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Masood's Lodge
Reception

Inn At Moss Landing Point

Inn At Moss Landing Point
3.0 star property
29.3 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (953 reviews)
"Nice clean room and cordial reception staff."
United States
SAMINA
Inn At Moss Landing Point
Exterior

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
3.0 star property
17 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
KIM
The price is P5,078
P5,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains
On the beach, free beach shuttle, beach towels, beach volleyball

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort
4.0 star property
13.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (900 reviews)
"Nice rooms , great property and views ! "
United States
anna
The price is P12,482
P18,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Seascape Beach Resort
Bar (on property)

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 star property
10.6 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,063 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable beds and beautiful ground. "
United States
Andrea
The price is P6,480
P7,515 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Seacliff Inn Aptos, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Lobby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
2.5 star property
5.7 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,005 reviews)
"room was clean. staff was courteous. underground parking secure. close to Shadowbrook Restaurant and beaches. "
United States
Sandra
The price is P7,624
P8,785 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
Indoor pool

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"Nice place to stay "
United States
Fernando
The price is P7,221
P8,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
Fountain

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals

Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
2.0 star property
11.1 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"We loved the location of the room and the hot tub"
United States
Jewlia
Rio Sands Vacation Rentals
Free continental breakfast

Best Western Rose Garden Inn

Best Western Rose Garden Inn
2.5 star property
24.6 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Solid place"
United States
Jacob
The price is P6,481
P7,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Best Western Rose Garden Inn
Property grounds

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, excellent amenities "
United States
Andre
The price is P6,983
P10,490 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Chaminade Resort & Spa
Property amenity

Inn At Pasatiempo

Inn At Pasatiempo
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
" Lean room friendly staff comfy beds excellent restaurant. "
United States
Shana
The price is P6,428
P7,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 26 - Feb 27
Inn At Pasatiempo
Lobby

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

Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is P7,486
P8,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites
Reception

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
4.0 star property
7.5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,251 reviews)
"Great stay , hotel staff was very helpful and nice! Clean hotel and and really enjoyed the bar"
United States
Miguel
The price is P6,238
P7,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley
Free buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
2.5 star property
22.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The property was clean. The staff was professional. Room was clean. Location convenient. "
United States
Marty
The price is P8,807
P10,126 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Watsonville by IHG
Beach nearby

Harbor Inn

Harbor Inn
2.0 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 2.9 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (354 reviews)
"the room was clean, the neighborhood was quiet and welcoming, and the staff were very kind. thank you!"
United States
ayreAnna
The price is P7,624
P8,672 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Harbor Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Santa Cruz which includes views and general coastal views as well as an individual male

Westside Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Monterey Bay and Pacific Avenue, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Cruz.

Eastside Santa Cruz

Eastside Santa Cruz is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to 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 38th Avenue Beach Access.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats

Beach Hill - Beach Flats might not have many top sights, but Main Beach and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

Top Downtown Hotel Reviews

Seascape Beach Resort

Seascape Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful location. Good value for the money. Semi private beach reachable from the property. Close to Capitola beach. "
Subrata 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Seascape Beach Resort

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown like?
Travelers to the Downtown neighborhood in Santa Cruz will be sure to enjoy their stay. Be sure to check out 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 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodations 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 that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best 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, Pacific Garden Mall and Neary Lagoon Park are also worth a stop.