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Ocean Pacific Lodge

Ocean Pacific Lodge
2.0 star property
Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,313 reviews)
"I loved my stay "
United States
Trice
Ocean Pacific Lodge

Monarch Cove Inn

Monarch Cove Inn
3.5 star property
7.6 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (966 reviews)
"The staff (Katrina) was very professional and responsive to our requests , love the nature walk around the property "
United States
Malina
The price is P11,341
P12,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Monarch Cove Inn

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean hotel with a great view "
United States
Veronica
The price is P5,145
P5,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
The Historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz Mountains

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz
3.0 star property
Beach Hill - Beach Flats, 0.7 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,244 reviews)
"Clean and friendly staff. I will definitely stay here again."
United States
Gabriela
The price is P10,614
P12,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Santa Cruz

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville
2.5 star property
23.8 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay. Friendly staff. Convenient."
United States
Robert
The price is P6,771
P7,843 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Hampton Inn & Suites Watsonville

Fern River Resort

Fern River Resort
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (480 reviews)
"Nice grounds but you have to bring your own coffee and coffee filters if you want coffee in the morning. Wasn’t aware of that and would have liked to relax in the morning while having a cup in the patio area."
United States
Athena
The price is P6,156
P7,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Fern River Resort

Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Dream Inn Santa Cruz
4.0 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.9 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent staff, ocean front rooms great spot for couples or families! Dinner and Breakfast at Jack O’Neill restaurant ocean front views for both wonderful stay!"
United States
Michelle
The price is P15,540
P17,684 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Dream Inn Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa

Chaminade Resort & Spa
4.0 star property
5 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Restaurant and hotel staff were very friendly. "
United States
Michael
The price is P9,552
P13,396 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Chaminade Resort & Spa

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages
3.5 star property
Eastside Santa Cruz, 3.7 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (589 reviews)
"Beautiful stay, great location, clean cottages and accommodating staff!"
United States
George
The price is P13,407
P15,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Ocean Echo Inn and Beach Cottages

Seaway Inn

Seaway Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 0.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (164 reviews)
"Staff friendly and professional "
United States
Maria
The price is P7,743
P9,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Seaway Inn

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, nice breakfast, courteous staff, great location."
United States
Therese
The price is P9,990
P11,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Best Western Plus Capitola By-the-sea Inn & Suites

Capitola Hotel

Capitola Hotel
3.5 star property
6.9 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (519 reviews)
"Friendly staff clean rooms great location"
United States
Jessica
The price is P14,198
P16,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Capitola Hotel

Mission Inn

Mission Inn
2.5 star property
Westside Santa Cruz, 1.7 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"We love the location, it’s perfect for when we visit our children who attend UCSC!!"
United States
Roxana
The price is P6,680
P8,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Mission Inn

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Air conditioning was top tier, would come again"
United States
Justin
The price is P7,264
P8,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Quality Inn & Suites Capitola By the Sea

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (721 reviews)
"Quiet , comfortable, clean . Many dinning options ."
United States
Steve
The price is P7,966
P8,937 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Los Gatos Garden Inn Hotel

Inn at Depot Hill

Inn at Depot Hill
4.0 star property
7.1 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (724 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay. Clean and comfortable room (Library suite), delicious breakfast and great location. The owners were very welcoming. "
United States
Suzanne
Inn at Depot Hill

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola
3.0 star property
5.7 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Rooms were spacious and very clean."
United States
alana
The price is P10,097
P11,557 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz - Capitola

Hotel Los Gatos

Hotel Los Gatos
4.0 star property
28.4 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Awesome stay "
United States
olga
The price is P10,634
P13,712 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Hotel Los Gatos

Comfort Inn Watsonville

Comfort Inn Watsonville
2.5 star property
22.6 km from Downtown
7.0 out of 10, Good, (629 reviews)
"Clean facity and room, quiet, friendly reception."
United States
Celia
The price is P5,724
P6,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Comfort Inn Watsonville

Capitola Venetian Hotel

Capitola Venetian Hotel
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (815 reviews)
"We had a great time, they were very accommodating with check in and steps from the beach!"
United States
Danielle
Capitola Venetian Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown

Find the best Downtown areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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 Pleasure Point Park.

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.

Upper Seabright

When in Upper Seabright, you can plan a visit to Santa Cruz Harbor and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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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.
What's the best accommodation in Downtown?
Expedia customers rank Ocean Pacific Lodge the highest for a stay in Downtown.
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.